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Beacon Falls police officer pursues acting dream
Greg Nutcher, a 42-year-old retired police detective who works part-time with the Beacon Falls Police Department, believes that his extensive work on the force prepared him for his true passion — acting. “Any successful police detective needs to develop different characters that adapt to the person you are attempting to obtain information from,” Nutcher... »
Students document life at NHS
NAUGATUCK — A documentary produced by a group of Naugatuck High School Journalism II students will premiere Wednesday, giving viewers a glimpse into the life of the Greyhounds. Titled “Life@NHS,” the 20-minute long film is the culmination of an entire school year’s worth of filming and editing for 10 journalism students from the class... »
It takes a school community
Two mural projects at Long River are almost ready to hang PROSPECT – Tiny dots of pink, red, blue, green and yellow popped from two nearly-finished community murals at Long River Middle School on Tuesday. Students, staff and parents are using this dotting technique, called pointillism, to create the works of art expected to... »
Pumpkin Patch returning to Prospect
PROSPECT — Thousands of pumpkins are rolling into town for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Patch at St. Anthony Church. From Oct. 8 through 31, over 2,000 pumpkins will be on sale to benefit the church’s HOPE ministry. “It was very successful for us last year so we want to keep it going,” said Bob... »
Cello takes center stage with borough musician
NAUGATUCK — Borough cellist Thirzah Bendokas is on a mission to take her instrument from the back of the orchestra to the forefront of classical and popular music. The instrument many people associate with the base line in a string quartet is actually the only string instrument with the full range of human voices,... »
RiverFest and Duck Race to splash down
BEACON FALLS — Beacon Falls will be quacking the first weekend in October as the annual RiverFest and Duck Race returns for its 13th year. Sponsored by the Lion and Lioness Clubs of Beacon Falls, the festival brings together local merchants, community leaders, and civic organizations and will feature music, food, crafts, and games.... »
NHS marching band bringing the thunder
NAUGATUCK — There’s thunder in the forecast this Saturday over Naugatuck High School’s Veteran’s Field. The storm that’s brewing is, with any luck, purely metaphorical. The Naugatuck High School marching band is hoping for sunshine Saturday as the band hosts its annual Thunder in the Valley competition. “It should be a really good show,”... »
Borough musician has “16 Stories” to tell
NAUGATUCK — When Naugatuck guitarist Bob Semanchik released his first album three years ago, listeners told him they liked his three original works better than the covers on the CD. “That gave me confidence to go at it and write,” Semanchik said. “The songs just started pouring out of me.” Now they have a... »
Phoenix Stage Company rises into its second year
NAUGATUCK — Phoenix Stage Company recently celebrated its one year anniversary the way it started out—with a tailgate party. In its first production of “Bleacher Bums” last September, Chicago Cubs Fans cheered on their home team. Last week, Phoenix fans cheered on Naugatuck’s community theater as it announced its second season. Phoenix supporters hope... »
Marching band learning a new tune
NAUGATUCK — With a new director and increased enrollment that places it in a more competitive division, the Naugatuck High School marching band has hit the ground running. Literally. Students now run laps each morning at the start of band camp, which lasted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for eight days ending last... »