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Town takes action against youth sports coach following alleged hit-and-run
There are new consequences for a youth sports coach allegedly involved in a hit-and-run following a game. The Town of Windham is reportedly stopping the coach from being part of its programs. State police say a camera captured Bryan Baez-Rivera driving a white sedan and then apparently making no attempt to avoid striking a person. “That’s terrible. That’s so...
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Coach accused of hitting man with car barred from attending sporting events in Windham
The girls basketball coach accused of hitting a man with his car after a post-game argument on Saturday, has been dismissed from participating in, and barred from attending any Town of Windham Recreation Department events and programs, according to Windham’s interim town manager.
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Driver reportedly trying to evade state police hits 2 cruisers in Windham
A driver who was reportedly trying to evade state police hit multiple cruisers in Windham before being arrested on Tuesday night. Julian Ramos, 24, of Hartford is facing charges including reckless driving and evading an officer. Troopers were notified around 10 p.m. about a Honda Civic that fled Willimantic police during an attempted traffic stop. Police said Ramos had fled…
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Main Street in Windham closed due to downed pole and wires
Main Street in Windham is closed after a telephone pole and wires came down in the road. Police said Main Street is closed between Beech Street and Ives Street. They said a telephone pole and wires came down around 9:25 p.m. near 165 Main St. No information was available on when the pole will be replaced and the road can…
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Boom Box Parade back in Windham for the 39th time
For the 39th time, the “Boom Box Parade” celebrated the Fourth of July in Windham. “It’s fun,” said Willimantic native Yomaliz Adams “You see a lot of people that you know, a lot of people in the community.” The parade concept first started in 1986 when organizers couldn’t find a marching band for the Memorial Day parade. Weeks later...
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State police look for woman who tried to steal thousands from CT bankers
Connecticut State Police are looking for a woman accused of trying to steal thousands of dollars by posing as someone else, and using their social security numbers to do so. Troopers said the woman withdrew $6,000 from Northeast Family Federal Credit Union on Boston Post Road in Windham last Wednesday. She used the victim’s information to access their account. Afterwards,…
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Advocates renew call for maternity services to be restored at Windham Hospital
There’s frustration among those looking to restore maternity services at Windham Hospital. They’re hoping to pressure the hospital and the state to finally act.
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Advocates renew call for maternity services to be restored at Windham Hospital
There’s frustration among those looking to restore maternity services at Windham Hospital. They’re hoping to pressure the hospital and the state to finally act. But as the fight stretches into years, women are forced in the meantime to potentially drive further to give birth. Members of Windham United to Save our Healthcare Coalition held a vigil at the State...