2025) — As part of ongoing upgrades to strengthen the electric system and improve reliability for customers Eversource is using a helicopter (yellow helicopter– tail #N5072F) to replace the existing line at the top of transmission towers with a more advanced fiber optic communication wire The new line will be installed in parts of Haddam and East Haddam and will allow Eversource to enhance communications between its electrical substations Flights will happen intermittently through the end of April at the utility right-of-way in Haddam and East Haddam Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEAST HADDAM CT (WFSB) - Disturbing racism claims at a middle school in East Haddam sparked an investigation Ten kids targeted one 8th grader at Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School One parent told Channel 3 that the bullying and racial slurs had been going on for months “This is not bullying in the playground,” said Anita Ford Saunders The student’s father said he found messages photos and videos sent to his son with racial slurs and sexually suggestive content He too said it had been going on for months Snapchat groups called the “Ku Klux Klan” referenced the 8th grader and contained pictures sent to him with racial slurs over his face He found one thread with a racial slur used over 300 times Videos have been circulating of students at sleepovers or in class They recorded themselves saying the racial slurs “Saying that you can mow my lawn and I can whip you,” she said His father said he went to the guidance counselor The school district and state police said they were investigating The district said in part that it was “deeply concerned with the disturbing footage brought to our attention involving children who attend our schools.” Saunders said more needed to be done and that there needed to be consequences The parents should be held responsible as well,” Saunders said The student’s father told Channel 3 that he withdrew his son from the district out of fear for his safety At a board of education meeting held Wednesday at 7 p.m. families demanded answers from school leaders The parents of the child were in attendance at that meeting but did not want to be shown on camera The racist acts drew the attention of activist groups from outside of town kids aren’t supposed to be comfortable speaking on things that they aren’t supposed to be speaking on,” said King Oretade Those in town with children and siblings in the school said they were now worried for their own families’ safety “It’s really making me rethink the decisions we made to be here,” said Brandon Spencer of East Haddam The superintendent confirmed the investigation with state police “The vile actions by children who live in this community underscores the need to prioritize racial relations,” said Dr said racial slurs among students have been a common occurrence over the years “I am appalled by the culture that is festering in these walls,” Young said The Board of Education said it was working to make sure these incidents do not happen again “We are going to make sure our strategic plan addresses safety equity and inclusion of all students in our district,” said Patricia Stricker Please Login with your Pelcro account using the login button on the home page Click on the flag next to a comment to report it Got something to say? Submit a Letter to the Editor. 142 years of history at your fingertips. Search for FREE here. according to the United States Geological Survey It was the second confirmed earthquake to hit Connecticut this week A 1.3 magnitude earthquake was reported late Monday morning in Stamford While earthquakes have been known to occur in different parts of Connecticut, the state is best known for its seismic activity near Moodus, according to the Northeast States Emergency Consortium. an earthquake in 1791 was recorded in Moodus with a magnitude between 4.4 and 5 The event was felt from New York City up to Albany Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 7:34 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Mutual aid from other area fire departments was requested to extinguish a fire Thursday night CT — Firefighters responded to a structure fire on Haddam Neck Road in East Hampton on Thursday night The East Haddam Fire Department was requested for mutual aid at 8:51 p.m Firefighters established a water supply line The East Haddam Fire Department had a message for drivers on its Facebook page: "Please slow down to a crawl when approaching an emergency scene and follow the direction of all emergency personnel directing traffic." Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2025 at 11:29 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A family was able to escape a March 1 CT — A two-story home suffered extensive damage in a Saturday night blaze The East Haddam Fire Department was dispatched to the house on Mt All of the house’s occupants were able to make it out without injury, fire officials said, in a Facebook post they found flames extending from the chimney through the house’s roof The East Haddam fire marshal and State Fire Marshal’s office are investigating the cause of the fire Upper Moodus Reservoir is a 440-acre waterbody located in East Haddam It is a public lake with access on the northwestern portion of the reservoir The reservoir has an impoundment separating Upper and Lower Moodus on the north end There is a 35 MPH speed limit during the day and an 8 MPH speed limit between 9 p.m The reservoir is highly developed on the western half with little development on the eastern half 2024) — The Middletown-based theater company ARTFARM will premiere a new work on July 27 2024 at The Sanctuary at Shepardfields in East Haddam site-specific immersive performance by artists exploring their relationship to Nature Each Other and the World and is inspired by the spirit of the Buddhist Goddess of Compassion Kuan Yin: “The one who hears the suffering of the world and is called to compassionate action.” “The One Who” will be performed at The Sanctuary at 59 Bogel Road in East Haddam on Saturday followed by a Jazz Concert by The Grays at 6:30 p.m Audiences will be guided throughout the Sanctuary and discover artists responding to and reflecting on connection to self says “I have found a deepening connection with the land and the stewards of the land at The Sanctuary I have offered workshops at The Sanctuary before but this new deepening of performance inspired by the land itself- and by Kuan Yin- as it encourages us to touch our grief our joy and our potential for increased consciousness and liberation- feels like a perfect next stage in this blossoming relationship Our world is in a state of collective trauma and we could all use support holding this suffering while rediscovering our potential for joy I believe in the powers of performance and the natural world as conduits of healing and transformation.” Each performance is limited to 40 participants so it is necessary that audience members purchase their tickets in advance to reserve a place It is unlikely that there will be any tickets available at the event (if there are Important Note: The One Who requires audience members to walk on uneven ground, sit on the ground, and stand. This may be difficult for people with ambulatory challenges. If you have questions, contact info@art-farm.org “The One Who” is made possible thanks to grant funding from the Connecticut Office of the Arts (which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts) as well as individual donations by people supporting ARTFARM’s mission of cultivating high quality theater with a commitment to simple living environmental sustainability and social justice This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The fire was extinguished quickly but caused heavy smoke damage to the home Read the full story at WTNH News-8. WFSB 3 reports the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection was notified about the body at 2:30 p.m The person was pronounced dead around 3 p.m. To purchase photos visit http://photos.newtownbee.com EAST HADDAM — Seventy five years after its debut Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific remains the only Broadway show to win all five of the major Tony Award categories This classic musical is currently enjoying a solid and enchanting production at Goodspeed Opera House under the direction of Chay Yew Set against the backdrop of the South Pacific islands during World War II social responsibility and romance to tell a story both entertaining and important It tackled topics which were not talked about openly When many people think of Rogers & Hammerstein musicals they think light fluff when in reality they were using theater to tackle difficult subjects such as racism That is why their work endures all these years later Many of the topics they confronted through their musicals are still topics we struggle to talk about today South Pacific is based on James Michener’s 1947 book of short stories Tales of the South Pacific took those stories and wove them together to create this iconic musical The linear story tells the tale of an American nurse from Little Rock who falls in love with a French expatriate plantation owner Emile de Becque Nellie struggles to accept de Becque’s mixed race children while the US Marines attempt to recruit de Becque for a secret mission which includes songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” and “This Nearly Was Mine,” is instantly recognizable Music Director Adam Souza does an impeccable job leading the Goodspeed orchestra Listening to that beautiful score played by the orchestra is worth the price of admission alone The wonderful performances are an added bonus Returning to the Goodspeed stage after headlining last year’s production of Summer Stock is Danielle Wade Her incredible voice and plucky enthusiasm make her a perfect Nellie Forbush From the minute she bursts onto the stage the audience knows this classic heroine is in very capable hands Her chemistry with Omar Lopez-Cepero as Emile is palpable Lopez-Cepero holds his own with such an iconic character as Emile His silky-smooth voice and tender demeanor bring layers to Emile that audiences may not have seen before No matter how many times you may have seen South Pacific Lopez-Cepero’s Emile is a new take that deserves applause Quillon’s effortless charm and humor bring to life the larger-than-life Luther Billis the loveable Seabee always looking to make a buck The stage lights up whenever he enters and he leaves the audience wanting more Luther Billis Top to bottom this cast is filled with beautiful voices and major talents who brings humor and heart to the character of Bloody Mary; and James Michael Reilly whose commanding presence as Capt George Brackett is a delight to watch Whether or not you have seen South Pacific before, Goodspeed’s production is worth a visit. Performances continue to August 11. Tickets and more information can be found at goodspeed.org You must be logged in to post a comment Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates The moon will be taking a "bite" out of the sun in a partial solar eclipse this weekend It will pass in front of and partially block the sun casting a shadow on parts of the Northern Hemisphere on Saturday the partial eclipse will already be in progress during sunrise where the sun would appear completely blocked so no one will be able to see a total solar eclipse this time," NASA said noting that "everyone watching the eclipse must use proper eye protection or an indirect viewing method to protect their eyes." 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