Mackenzie Maynard
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What’s Right With Schools: Platt Technical High School’s precision machining program shapes students for success
David Tuttle is the department head for precision machining technology at Platt Technical High School. He has been at the school for 23 years. → Read More
What’s Right With Schools: Milford’s St. Mary’s School celebrates major milestone
A lot of Catholic schools across our state have had to close their doors or merge together. However, St. Mary’s School is celebrating a major milestone. → Read More
Hartford institution making global impact unveils new name, logo
The Hartford Seminary has been a long-standing institution in Hartford making an impact internationally. → Read More
Bus driver shortage affecting first day of school for Hamden
It’s back to school for many students Monday, but many districts are hitting roadblocks. It’s not just a problem we’ve seen across Connecticut but really, nationwide. → Read More
The importance of enhancing movement in treating disorders like Parkinson’s Disease
Movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease afflict millions of Americans. Central to treatment is enhancing overall wellbeing through movement. → Read More
New technology helps doctors diagnose, treat cardiac issues
Millions of Americans suffer with cardiac issues but a new technology is changing the way doctors can diagnose and treat a variety of issues. → Read More
What’s Right With Schools: Students research ways to solve social injustices
The school encourages the students to focus their topics on social injustices and work to research ways to solve them. McKnight was inspired by his 27-year-old sister when he chose his topic, “I have a sister who can’t hear or talk.” → Read More
Hamden PD: Owner of dog involved in attack wanted
Police in Hamden are looking for the owner of a dog involved in an attack. → Read More
What’s Right With Schools: Berlin high school grows tomato plants, hosts plant sale to help local community
Chris Wisniewski is a biology teacher at Berlin High School. This is his second year at the school and he took on a new class, “I had the opportunity to teach horticulture and I love plants so I jumped at it.” → Read More
New Haven firefighters respond to working fire on Valley Street
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven firefighters have been called to a working fire at a home on the 100 block of Valley Street early Wednesday morning. Officials said one person was trapped, who has since been rescued. There is no word on any injuries or on the cause of the fire at this time. News 8 has a crew on the way to the scene and will update this story as more information comes in. → Read More
‘Shot and Slice’: New Haven, FEMA holding COVID vaccine clinic on Green with pizza
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The City of New Haven and FEMA is holding a COVID vaccine event on the Green Wednesday. It’s a free clinic happening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and no appointment is needed. It’s open to everyone — not just New Haven residents. The Pfizer vaccine and the Johnson & […] → Read More
First lady Jill Biden, new Education Secretary Miguel Cardona tour elementary school in Meriden
It's a moment of pride for Connecticut's Miguel Cardona, the newly minted U.S. Education Secretary returned to his hometown of Meriden Wednesday. He was joined by first lady Dr. Jill Biden for a tour of Benjamin Franklin School. → Read More
State PD identify UPS driver killed on-the-job in Watertown; suspect in custody, identified as coworker
Connecticut State Police are investigating a homicide on Route 8 North near Exit 37 in Watertown. → Read More
Dr. Miguel Cardona: Journey from CT educator to Biden Secretary of Education pick
An exciting moment for the State of Connecticut and especially our public schools. Dr. Miguel Cardona, the state education commissioner for a little over a year, has been nominated by President-Elect Joe Biden to the role of Education Secretary, according to the Associated Press. → Read More
State leaders raise awareness on addiction as overdoses continue to rise amid pandemic
While we continue to make our way through the pandemic, we can’t forget about the other epidemic we are facing and that’s the opioid epidemic. → Read More
Greater Hartford Harm Reduction Coalition Inc. uses Concert For Recovery grant to help people with opioid addiction
The Greater Hartford Harm Reduction Coalition Inc., winners of a $30,000 grant from Concert for Recovery, is using the money to help their community. → Read More
Simsbury chef creates greenhouse to keep diners ‘outside’ amid pandemic
As Connecticut sees a rise in COVID-19 cases and scales back to Phase 2.1, restaurant owners are trying to be as innovative as possible with the winter months ahead. → Read More
What’s Right with Schools: Educators Rising program encourages students to become teachers
Educators Rising is a program recently rolled out in school districts across the state. It encourages students to become teachers. In this week's What's Right With Schools, we take a look at how Platt High School in Meriden is implementing this program to help students take those first steps toward a career in education. → Read More
One firefighter injured in condo complex blaze in East Haven
Fire crews in East Haven are battling a blaze at a condo complex Wednesday night. → Read More
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the New Haven Green
It's just about time for the holidays, and while they might be a few weeks away, New Haven's Christmas tree has been put up on the green. → Read More