Connecticut East This Week Podcast

Connecticut East This Week - 20th June 2021 Edition

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The 2021 Connecticut Legislative Session is over, so how did Republican newcomer for the 43rd District, Greg Howard do?

And finding 'Farm Fresh' produce just got easier with a new phone app, developed in Eastern Connecticut called Fresh Please

Plus we take a look at other stories making the headlines from across the region. 

Connecticut East This Week - 13th June 2021 Edition

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It's mosquito season and we talk to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station as they begin their annual mosquito monitoring and testing program.

Plus choking our rivers and waterways. Film maker Emily Deluca talks about her new documentary about the invasion of Hydrilla.

And we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region.

Connecticut East This Week - 6th June 2021 Edition

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It's 40 years this month of the first official reporting by the CDC of HIV/AIDS in the US

We listen again to an interview with Doctor Anthony Fauci on his recollections of the past 4 decades of this disease

And we hear from the staff of the Connecticut non-profit, Alliance For Living 

Plus a look at other stories making the headlines from across the region

Connecticut East This Week - 30th May 2021 Edition

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We listen again to President Biden's recent Commencement Day speech to the US Coast Guard Graduates

As he reminds them of the importance of America's work around the world and the role they play

Plus we take a look at other stories making the headlines from around the region

Connecticut East This Week - 23rd May 2021 Edition

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Helping businesses through the Pandemic. We talk to Chris DiPentima of the CBIA.

 

And Pfizer in Groton gives local leaders an insight into their involvement with the company's Covid vaccine.

 

Plus we take a look at other stories making the headlines from across the region.

Connecticut East This Week - 16th May 2021 Edition

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Handing in his badge and gun after 34 years of service.

We talk to Michael Spellman, Chief of the City of Groton Police Department as he retires, about his career, the challenges of police work and what's next for him.

Plus a look at some other stories making the headlines from across the region.

 

Connecticut East This Week - 9th May 2021 Edition

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How do you know what college is right for you if you identify at LGBTQIA? We speak to a college consultant.

Plus, how did Covid-19 affect communities around the world? Conn College share the results of their Global Covid Project

And we look at other stories making the headlines from across the region.

Connecticut East This Week - 2nd May 2021 Edition

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Calling for resignations. State Senator Paul Formica unloads on the Connecticut Port Authority and its board members over State Pier in New London.

And WNBA franchise, Connecticut Sun, welcomes a new club President in former Uconn Star and assistant coach to the USA Women's Olympic Basketball Team, Jennifer Rizzotti

Plus we take a look at some other stories from across the region.

Connecticut East This Week - 25th April 2021 Edition

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We find out how musicians are getting financial aid from the New England Musicians Relief Fund

And as Connecticut sees a 30 year low in its inmate population, the State is starting to close down some of its prisons.

Plus we take a look at some other stories making the headlines from across the region.

Connecticut East This Week - 18th April 2021 Edition

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Legalizing recreational use of Marijuana in Connecticut takes a step closer, but a House Bill looks to add fair and equitable language to the Governor's Bill.

And Miss America returns to Connecticut in a new deal with Mohegan Sun Casino who will host it for the next three years.

Plus we take a look at some other stories making the headlines from across the region.