Monthly Archives: September 2010
Aliciene named region’s Teacher of the Year
PROSPECT — Work hard and you can become a star.
That message is one which Karen Aliciene, a sixth-grade language arts teacher at Long ...
Naugatuck native promoting “Fans for Cans”
NAUGATUCK — Businessman, entrepreneur, talent manager, philanthropist. These titles can all be claimed by 22-year-old borough native Adam Lopez, who this fall plans to...
A trip to High Rock Shooting Association
As I drove down the dim, wooded Black Forest Road, I noticed a sign that read, “Naugatuck State Forest.” This was the only item...
Borough’s new play Bleacher Bums is a winner
NAUGATUCK — Unlike the team it’s based on, the new stageplay in the borough is a real winner.
The Phoenix Stage Company in Naugatuck opened...
Locals hope art exhibition helps community
NAUGATUCK – Michelle Bellemare isn’t a Union City native. But that doesn’t mean the Reynold’s Café owner isn’t doing everything she can to support...
Woodland players dedicate season to Eustace
BEACON FALLS – It’s been more than two months since 17-year-old Ryan Eustace passed away after a severe head injury suffered in a car...
Patrizi poised to lead WRHS Volleyball
BEACON FALLS — The Woodland volleyball team returns just one starter from its 2009 Naugatuck Valley League championship squad. Luckily for the Hawks, that...
Connecticut Hackers fall short in title game
WEST HAVEN — History did not repeat itself for the Connecticut Hackers.
The Meriden Blaze outslugged the Hackers, 9-3, to deny the Naugatuck-based adult baseball...
Martins’ talents no longer a secret
NAUGATUCK — Two years ago, Tiago Martins was Naugatuck’s secret weapon. While opponents were focusing on stopping top scorer Tony Sendra, Martins, then only...