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Gary Valerio, Fairhaven High School Class of 1972, cycled from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic for a few good reasons, including attending his 50th high school reunion on Friday, June 24. Along the way, he tries to raise $100,000 to help…

PARIS (AP) — The head of the Air France-KLM airline alliance said Thursday it would take weeks or months to introduce new security guards to ease pressure on Amsterdam airport. , which has seen flight cancellations, damaging delays and…

NAUGATUCK, CT and PINE BROOK, NJ/ACCESSWIRE/June 22, 2022/ Connecticut-based Ion Financial, MHC, the parent company of Ion Bank, and New Jersey-based Lincoln Park Bancorp, the holding company of Lincoln 1st Bank, announced today that they…

Visitors will return to an altered landscape of Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday as it partially reopens following record flooding that reshaped the park's rivers and canyons, wiped out many roads and left some areas…

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Mobile-focused gaming content provider game kingdoms has been licensed as an online gaming service provider by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, it announced on Tuesday, making it the fourth U.S. state where it is…

LELAND MERRILL recently joined Centerville Bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Loan Officer. / COURTESY OF CENTREVILLE BANK Leland Merrill recently joined Centerville Bank as senior…

Pictured from left to right: Brooke Henderson, 2022 ShopRite LPGA Champion, Tim Vogel, Corporate Relations Manager for America's Grow-a-Row, and Dave Snyder, Group Director, Retail Sales, for Coca-Cola North America. (Photo provided)…

TOKYO (AP) — Asian markets were mostly down in cautious trading on Monday ahead of a U.S. federal holidayConcerns about inflation and the risks of a global recession stemming from the central bank's efforts to rein it in seemed to outweigh…

Lauren Hudson, 40, and Chris Krieger, 39, bought a modern Vermont cabin as a second home in 2017. They turned to Airbnb to cover the costs, then left their day…

WEST HARTFORD - The first day of summer is one of the most anticipated days of the year and it's Tuesday, June 21.The other feature of this day, however, is not so popular at West Hartford, although it is something everyone has to deal…

The Hall High School Jazz Band of West Hartford, with special guest trombonist Chris Crenshaw, will kick off the three-day Greater Hartford Jazz Festival in Bushnell Park, an event expected to attract 70,000 music fans. Submitted The 31st…

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Two Mississippi businessmen, including one who served on the governor's economic stimulus advisory committee, have been indicted on charges related to the fraudulent receipt of more than $2 million in pandemic…

Investors are painfully aware of the fall in stock and bond markets so far in 2022. Are federal and state officials aware of the damage that falling markets will soon wreak on budgets and public finances? Tax revenues from capital gains…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has pledged to do whatever it takes to rein in inflation, which is now raging to its highest level in four decades and defying efforts to the Fed so far to tame it.Increasingly, it…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Record mortgages are long gone. Credit card rates are likely to go up. The same will apply to the cost of a car loan. Savers could finally see a noticeable return.The unusually large three-quarter point hike in its…

MCDONOUGH, Ga. (AP) — Nearly a month after his favorite candidate for governor in Georgia was beaten by more than 50 points, former President Donald Trump has the opportunity next week to demonstrate that he still has some influence on this…

Greenwich, Connecticut --News Direct-- SpritzSpritz Finance, a web3 personal finance platform enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) users to easily pay their bills with crypto, today announced that the company's closed beta for its bill…

TOKYO (AP) – Asian stocks fell on Tuesday after Wall Street fell into a bear market, indicating that major U.S. benchmarks and individual stocks fell 20% or more from a recent high for a period. prolonged.Benchmarks fell in Japan,…

Press Releases 06/13/2022 Governor Lamont Announces the Launch of Time to Own: A State Program Providing Down Payment Assistance for New Homebuyers in Connecticut (HARTFORD,…

VERNON, CT – A female snapping turtle found an interesting spot to lay her eggs Monday morning in Vernon. The turtle was spotted performing the deed around 7:45 a.m. on East Main Street in the Rockville neighborhood, not far from the Pitney…

Last year, the New Jersey State Commission of Inquiry released an “Abuse the Badge” report which found that many municipalities in Garden State were still appointing constables.The practice began in the 1600s when there were no police, and…

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — Contests for governor and the U.S. Senate are the headline races in South Carolina's primaries next week, but many candidates are also vying for seats in Congress and for roles across the board. the state superintendent…

(The Center Square) - Three of the top five metropolitan markets at risk of falling home prices are in…

A Middlesex County jury found a Jamesburg man guilty of kill his own father and a second man before setting fire to a house in a cover-up attempt more than two years ago.Jaree Kitchen, 24, was convicted of the 2019 murders of Clifford…

BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mostly down in Asia on Friday, with only Shanghai rising, after stocks fell on Wall Street on expectations that central banks will double down on inflation with rate hikes. 'interest.Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index lost…

By Donald Hawthorne (June 9, 2022, 6:04 p.m. EDT) -- The wave of residential mortgage-backed securities, or RMBS, litigation that began with the 2008 financial crisis is now well into its second decade.Cases continue to flow against…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, where it is expected to announce another increase in its main lending rate.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the…

June 08, 2022, 1:49 p.m.Updated 1 hour agoBy: EdmundsBuying a new or used car over the past two years has become a more difficult undertaking. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath, we have faced factory shutdowns, supply chain…

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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's prime minister said Tuesday that the United Nations has organized a global appeal to help the island nation deal with critical shortages of food, fuel and medicine, but the funds provided barely scratch…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Crime, education and the economy were the top issues discussed Monday by eight candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Maryland in their first wide televised debate. of State.The candidates also…

DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is threatening to end his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about his spam bot accounts. Lawyers for the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX made the threat…

Left to right: BAV Project Manager Ciana Barnaba, Dennis Iodice of Berkshire Mountain Bakery, Great Barrington Farmers Market Manager Maeve Dillion, Christa Stosiek of Markristo Farm, Elizabeth Keen of…

Announcement from the office of Representative Derek Kilmer. Tacoma, WA – On Thursday, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) led a bipartisan letter signed by more than 60 of their colleagues to U.S.…

Altisource Asset Management (NYSE: AAMC – Get a rating) and Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC – Get a rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which stock is better? We will compare the two companies based on!-->…

WATERVILLE – Maine Venture Fund announced a new partnership with Dirigo Labs, a startup accelerator launched by the Central Maine Growth Council, to increase capital investment in businesses located in central Maine. Dirigo Labs will…

Gerald S. "Jerry" Gordon PORTLAND — Gerald S. "Jerry" Gordon died June 1, 2022 in Bloomfield, Connecticut. A resident of Portland, Maine for over 60 years, Jerry was born April 9, 1933 in Lynn, Mass, the son of Nathan and Elizabeth…

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong says Connecticut homeowners should keep an eye out for potentially misleading ads from home warranty companies trying to trick people into buying expensive warranties they don't…

U.S. employers added 390,000 jobs in May, extending a string of strong hiring that has supported an economy under pressure from high inflation and rising interest rates. Last month's gain reflects a resilient labor market…

TOKYO (AP) — Asian stocks rose on Friday amid mixed signs for investors such as rising energy prices and the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in China.Trade was closed in China for the Dragon Boat Festival, a national holiday. Benchmarks in…

News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cambridge Savings Bank (SCB)a full-service mutual bank with a…

Hundreds of thousands of students who attended the for-profit chain Corinthian Colleges will automatically have their federal student loans forgiven, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, a move that aims to put an…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The slavery redress movement reached a watershed Wednesday with the release of a comprehensive report detailing California's role in perpetuating discrimination against African Americans, a major step toward educating…

Lending fintech Tomo Networks cut nearly a third of its workforce on Tuesday and will reverse its expansion plans, the company confirmed on Wednesday.The Stamford, Connecticut-based company laid off 44 employees ahead of a chaotic economic…

When the organization now called Arts Ed NJ first surveyed New Jersey schools about their dance, music, theater and visual arts offerings in 2006, 77,000 Garden State students did not have access to adequate programs in these disciplines.In…

May 31, 2022, 2:08 p.m.Updated 1 hour agoBy: NerdWalletBuying your first car is already a daunting experience; amid historic supply shortages, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.In March this year, the average price of a used car was $27,246,…

For the past decade, she has worked as an administrative magistrate for the state's Administrative Law Appeals Division. For the previous decade, she had served as general counsel for the Massachusetts Public Service Commission, Suffolk…

Facing a state-imposed deadline on Wednesday, Connecticut communities this spring completed work on their formal plans to provide more affordable housing — though many warn the state's goal is not practice.As of May 23, fewer than 50 of…

David Carey. Contributing photo. Homeowners and potential buyers are not reliving the housing market crash of 2008. But there is a housing shortage that is having a butterfly effect on the property market -…

POSITIONS OPEN FOR APPOINTMENT The CEA may be eligible to elect up to 30 State Delegates to the NEA RA in 2020. The following are the descriptions of the vacancies: At-Large Category 1/State Delegate: Fifteen positions (duration: two…

Edward Seiler Homebuyer affordability declined in April, with the national median payment requested by homebuyers rising 8.8% to $1,889 from $1,736 in March. It is according to Mortgage…

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that CAREER TRAINING SPECIALISTS, LLC, doing business as STONE ACADEMY, and its owner, MARK SCHEINBERG, have paid more than $1 million to resolve…

To continue doing business with Texas, companies will effectively have to take a vow of neutrality if the…

For the editor: A May 24 article in the CT Examiner, "Developer Threatens 8-30g, Racial Justice Protests, After Darien Asks to Scale Back" by Cate Hewitt describes a Darien Architectural Review Board meeting held…

Safety was a priority for parents and caregivers in the tri-state area on Wednesday as children headed to school the day after the horrific mass shooting at a Texas elementary school that claimed the lives of 19 children…

David Lehman, commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Economic and Community Development, called the Stamford and New Haven areas "economic powerhouses" on Tuesday, but said that for the rest of the state to follow suit, more…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials agreed when they met earlier this month that they may need to raise interest rates to levels that would weaken the economy as part of their bid to rein in the inflation, which is approaching a…

NORWALK — Wegmans, the New York-based upscale grocery chain, is pledging to provide donations and scholarships to the local community as the company seeks approval to open its first Connecticut location.In an application submitted to…

May 24, 2022, 12:54 a.m.Updated 6 hours agoBy: News 12 StaffGov. Phil Murphy was at the College of New Jersey on Monday to highlight a little-known federal program that helps workers cancel their college debts.The event comes as President…

Community bank executives say demand for commercial loans remains strong despite recent hikes in the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate. The blitz on home loans and refinances is coming to an end, however.…

Part of the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in March 2020, included temporary foreclosure and eviction protections for property owners…

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - A father and son walking along the banks of the Cuyahoga River last month made a startling discovery that has sparked the interest of historians, scholars and residents. Cuyahoga Falls resident Richard Ryan and his…

On May 10, the Detroit City Council passed an ordinance providing tenants with the right to legal representation in the event of eviction. The ordinance is the product of a three-year fight by the Detroit Right to Counsel Coalition, which…

In Connecticut, more than 400,000 people are struggling to put food on the table. The problem of food insecurity is exacerbated by inflation, which increases the cost of groceries and strains food banks nationwide.…

After years of re-election, Georgia's leading congressman is preparing for his toughest campaign in more than a decade as hopeful Republican challengers line up for the May 24 primary ballot and raise impressive sums for target the Democrat…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Barr, chosen by President Joe Biden to be the Federal Reserve's chief banking regulator, pledged Thursday to help reduce high inflation and provide "clear rules" to govern the financial innovation."I would be…

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Signature Bank (Nasdaq: SBNY), a New York-based full-service commercial bank, today announced the launch of a new line of business with the appointment of a nine-person team to banking and health finance…

NEW YORK (AP) — Experts are calling for a broader discussion about livestreams after a white gunman killed 10 black people at a Buffalo supermarket. The self-proclaimed white supremacist mounted a GoPro camera on his helmet to…

Commercial real estate hit by construction boom, oil crisis, pandemic, work from home, hiring freeze and layoffs. Old office towers cause huge losses. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. The news for the commercial real estate office…

LONDON (AP) — Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Monday dismissed criticism that the institution failed to act quickly enough to quell inflationary pressures, telling a parliamentary committee that officials from the monetary policy…

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOAN – Get Rating) was the target of a sharp decline in short-term interest in April. As of April 30, there was short interest totaling 14,700 shares, down 32.6% from the!-->…

Pinnacle Financial Partners (NASDAQ:PNFP – Get a rating) and Webster Financial (New York Stock Exchange: WBS – Get a rating) are both mid-cap financials, but which stock is superior? We'll compare the two companies!-->…

WINSTED — At its peak, the Red Men Club was a bustling enterprise for more than 400 members, who held their meetings at 15 Case Ave., in the basement of the old First Baptist Church.The Improved Order of Red Men is one of the oldest…

DENVER (AP) — A few days before Christmas last year, a man and woman entered a KeyBank at 2nd Avenue and Broadway in Denver wearing COVID masks and caps and passed a note to a bank teller: “ Give me all your money and you won't be hurt.The…

Editor's note: Part of a series of surveys of housing costs in Southington.SOUTHINGTON - Margaret Fernandes, general manager of Anthony Jack's restaurant on Center Street, finds little in her search for a flat or house in…

Nearly 150 U.S. counties now meet the CDC's threshold for a high-risk community-level COVID alert, marking a nearly three-fold increase in less than two weeks and a 79% increase since Monday, according to federal data on…

After acquiring Bridgeport-based People's United Bank, M&T Bank has identified two big leaders for its…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Jerome Powell for a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chairman, lending bipartisan support to Powell's sweeping efforts to rein in the highest inflation in four decades.The 80-19…

Benzinga's weekly Stock Wars matches two leaders in a major industry sector to determine which company is the best investment.This week, the duel opposes two financial institutions: M&T Banking Corporation MTB and Webster Financial…

The Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Lisa Cook as the first black woman to join the Federal Reserve Board.Vice President Kamala Harris broke the 50-50 tie in the Senate, ending a nomination that began in January. Cook faced hurdles along…

Navigating Connecticut's hot real estate market is hard enough, but imagine trying to do it without fully understanding the language. A local agent sees a huge demand for bilingual real estate agents from Spanish-speaking…

The financial site Wallet Hub published a study recently naming Montana the sixth worst place in the United States to be a law enforcement officer.KGVO reached out to Wallet Hub analyst and attorney Jill Gonzalez to find out why Montana…

Before the pandemic, entrepreneurs Liz Eddy and Alyssa Ruderman struggled to convince venture capitalists to invest in their Lantern end-of-life planning app. Potential business partners were also skeptical."We would hear, 'Oh, this is…

NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ:NBTB – Get Rating) and Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We'll compare the two companies based on their!-->…

According to the new MBA Purchase Request Payment Index (PAPI), homebuyer affordability declined in March, with the national median payment requested by applicants rising 5% to $1,736 from $1,653 in february. An increase in the…

swamp river for river pathCold Swamp Camp for Cucumber Dill Le Croix CampAT miles: 25.1Total mileage: 1485.2Altitude change: Gain of 6112 feet, loss of 6089 feet Somewhere along the way, I had the idea that Connecticut was going to be an…

By Maya McFadden, New Haven IndependentMay 6, 2022 Future teachers discovered the opportunities in New Haven classrooms, as New Haven schools seek to fill 100 classroom vacancies by partnering with local colleges and universities to help…

Months after launching its pilot program, Connecticut's comprehensive assistance program for homeowners who…

Months after launching its pilot program, Connecticut's comprehensive assistance program for homeowners who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 is now open for applications. It is intended to avoid foreclosures for…

HARTFORD — Connecticut lawmakers voted Wednesday to make June 16 an official holiday, following a lengthy debate that ignited passions over remarks by a conservative lawmaker about including slavery in the Constitution.The June 19 holiday,…

When it comes to purchasing power, inflation means things cost more and your money loses value. When a period of high inflation hits - like right now - you may want to consider changing the way you manage your finances to help protect the…

Buyers and sellers benefit from home sales, but moving costs, insurance costs and furniture purchases have an additional economic impact on Maine businesses. According to a report published last week by the National Association…

Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday after Australia's central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time since 2010.Trading was light, with markets in mainland China, Japan and some other countries closed for the holidays.…

This week is National Small Business Week. HARTFORD, Conn. — A Hartford nonprofit helps local small businesses get started in the business world. Al Gary spends a lot of his…

By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, California's only black DA, recently joined state Attorney General Rob Bonta and acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona to announce…

NEW HAVEN - Their relationship has lasted 40 years.It is the one based on a common mission: to keep the city's waterways and their banks clean, to remove tires, shopping carts and rubbish every day. Peter Davis, who was…

Richmond Mutual Bancorporation (NASDAQ:RMBI – Get Rating) and Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG – Get Rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which is the best investment? We'll compare the two!-->…

Governor Ned Lamont's administration wants to sell the state's outstanding tax debt to private collection agencies, but the General Assembly isn't ready to go along with that — at least not yet.The House of Representatives amended a bill…

LAKEVILLE – Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut is now accepting applications from eligible families interested in home ownership in Torrington. The deadline to apply is May 31.“Construction of the house on Hemlock Road in…