|
|
-
BRANFORD: Despite the fierce flames there were plenty of smiles when this house on East Main Street went up in smoke last weekend. The fire department conducted a controlled burn of the structure as part of the YMCA construction plans. More than 100 residents...
-
By Ben Rayner, Sound Senior Staff Writer: BRANFORD: What’s in a name? Apparently quite a bit, and town officials are contemplating renaming the Route 1 sections of East, North, and West Main streets in Branford to eliminate confusion and make Branford...
-
The Sound publishes a Police Incident Report to inform residents of incidents, criminal activities, and police responses occurring in Branford and North Branford. As those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the report does not include...
-
By Ben Rayner, Sound Senior Staff Writer: NORTH BRANFORD: Just imagine for a moment that it’s your doctor breaking the news that your nine-month-old child has cancer–just imagine the disbelief, shock, and horror. It’s a nightmare that’s all too real for...
-
By Ben Rayner, Sound Senior Staff Writer: BRANFORD: Despite some vocal opponents, there are many neighbors of the 12-acre Founder’s Village tract who are happy with the town’s recent announcement of a deal with the developer. The current proposal has...
-
By Jennifer Small, Sound Sports Editor: Though Paul Lipkvich is now 87, the memories from his playing days at Branford High School are clear in his head. He recently had the opportunity to relive those moments as he was inducted into the Branford Sports...
-
By Jennifer Small, Sound Sports Editor: Route 80 rivals North Branford and East Haven faced each other twice in three days—on Dec. 27 and 30—to close out 2008. Though the story was different in each game, the result was the same with East Haven taking...
-
A cold front was eminent and, while the sun promised to keep us somewhat warm, temperatures were in the mid-20s. Wind from the previous day subsided and we were looking for a catch of panfish. As the ice season was young and these little scrappers were...
-
By Chris Piccirillo, Sound Senior Sports Writer: Throughout the past few years, skiing has become a big part in the lives of Linda Birbarie and her family, who have often traveled to Vermont in order for her children to experience the fun and challenge...
-
By Chris Piccirillo, Sound Senior Sports Writer: The Branford boys’ basketball team entered this year with some uncertainty as the Hornets didn’t return much varsity experience. After dropping its first two contests, Branford began to see the meshing...
-
By Ben Rayner Sound Senior Staff Writer SHORELINE Someone has allegedly been poaching deer along the Branford-North Branford town line in the Pisgah woods, bringing to light tensions over open space use and private property rights. After complaints from...
-
By Ben Rayner Sound Senior Staff Writer Though the tough economic times have colored the media since the summer, a lot more went on in 2008 than a stock tumble. Several longtime issues were resolved after decades of discussion, including the Founder’s...
-
By Ben Rayner Sound Senior Staff Writer While national elections (and the national economic crisis) dominated TV screens in 2008, folks in North Branford were accomplished quite a bit in their own community. A resolution was reached on the Schanz Farm...
-
The Sound publishes a Police Incident Report to inform residents of incidents, criminal activities, and police responses occurring in Branford and North Branford. As those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the report does not include...
-
By Jennifer Small, Sound Sports Editor: Indoor Track In its second year of existence, the indoor track program almost doubled its numbers, growing to 31 athletes in the 2007-2008 season, which allowed the T-Birds to enter more events as a team. In an...
1 2 3 4 5 Next > ... Last »
|
|