Cooke worked as the assistant for the department's police chiefs. Five of them over four decades.
Born in New Haven, he was a husband, father, grandfather, and brother who worked for many years at the Olin Corporation.
The fire began at the Main Street business early Saturday.
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Legacy Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol,” playing December 1st through 12th.
The Branford Land Trust's Jarvis Creek Farm fundraising effort has raised more than half of the $1.75M goal to buy 20 acres of Medlyn Farm.
A crime spree, cops say, committed by 14 & 15-year-olds began with a New Haven carjacking and robberies in Clinton, Branford and Southport.
Donors will have the chance to win a trip for two to Hawaii.
As voters decided Republican James Cosgrove should serve a 5th term as First Selectman, the GOP had the top vote-getters in most races.
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The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how New Haven County compares to the U.S.
Wednesday morning, Secretary of State Denise Merrill said a technical issue has prevented full election results to be displayed.
The 12-week exercise program, set to begin in March, is tailored to support people affected by cancer.
A former All-State player from Branford has been named the new boys lacrosse coach at North Haven High School, officials announced Monday.
John B. Hughes of Branford joined the US Attorney's Office in 1980. He received one of the Justice Department’s highest performance awards.
The winning lottery ticket was also recently sold at a Branford business, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
The factors that indicate a stable rating are a strong economy, good financial management practices and manageable debt, S&P report says.
To be eligible for a Moderna booster, the second dose must have been before May 6. For J&J, the first dose must have been before Sept. 6.
What you need to know today about the 2021 Branford election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.
Late-October is a great time to pick up the biggest pumpkin possible at Branford area pumpkin patches.
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A report examined the First Selectman's possible conflict of interest related to a company with town contracts running from a site he owns.
Alice, who worked for SNET before raising her family, was friendly, kindhearted and optimistic, and she was happiest when with her family.
In 2017, Congress passed an act declaring every October 28 as a day to recognize, and to thank, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and police.
Here's what you need to know about the 2021 Branford election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.
Before retiring, she was a Judicial Assistant for Judge José A. Cabranes of the U.S. District Court of CT and the U.S. Second Circuit Court.
Prior to her retirement she was the owner of the Porto Funeral Homes of East Haven and West Haven now operated by her two sons.
You will need a sweater that can be cut up for this (any fall colors work!) and a piece of wood for the stem of your pumpkin.
Courtney, a loving and devoted wife and mother, worked for the West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital for 16 years.
The Veterans Day Parade committee, forced to scuttle the beloved parade for two years, hopes residents turn out for its return on Nov. 7.
A die-hard Yankees fan who never missed work, he loved playing his "numbers" and fishing, never discouraged when he didn’t win at either.
There's less than 10 days left to get the best pumpkin for Halloween in the Branford area.
At East Shore Health's Saturday flu and vaccine clinic, at 688 Main St., from 10-1, the just-approved booster shots will be available.
A Clinton resident, master mechanic and well-known Branford and East Haven automotive businessman, time with his family was precious to him.
On Oct. 29, have skele-fun at the Trunk-or-Treat and trick-or-treat event from 5 to 8 p.m It'll be a Howl-oween, can feel it in the bones!
'Magnolia Care,' for those in the late stages of dementia, is care aimed at "providing dignity, comfort, and safety at the end of life."
A USPS letter carrier and member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for 71 years, he was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict
A tradesman and storied high school and college athlete, he was also an accomplished martial artist who competed in the U.S. and Europe.
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