The last traces of the Frederick Sturges Estate that comprises almost 1,000 acres can still be seen in Fairfield. The Sturges Cottage is still on Mill Plain Common in this day and age. The Sturges carriage house that is located several blocks away has been modeled after this one, as its coral rose board and […]
Author: James S. Cummings
Porous Uganda-Congo Border Could Hinder Efforts to Contain the Spread of Ebola
Ebola is still wreaking havoc in subequatorial Africa. Only just a month ago, Congo announced that nearly 1,500 of its citizens had died from the Ebola outbreak since August 2018. Now, the virus has spread across the border to Uganda, as a Congolese-Ugandan family unknowingly brought the virus back to the country with them. They […]
Seoul Supports North Korea’s Direction on Issues Ahead of Visit
The President of China, Xi Jinping, commended the direction North Korea has taken politically. Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang, North Korea, last Wednesday to meet President Kim Jong-un. North and South Korea had published an essay on their respective official media channels on the eve of his visit, and this was met with China’s approval. Nuclear […]
Northwest Japan Earthquake That Prompted Tsunami Warning Now Lifted
On Tuesday last week, an earthquake that was a 6.7 on the Richter Scale hit the Yamagata prefecture coastline. Thousands of households all the way to the city of Sakata lost electricity and the bullet trains ground to a halt. Around 9,000 households lost power in Niigata and Yamagata, as reported by Tohoku Electric Power […]
Connecticut’s Own Favorite Golf Tournament Is Underway
The Tournament has finally begun. The 2019 Travelers Championship opening ceremony kicked off this Monday and Governor Lamont was there to see it started right. The Tournament Players Club “River Highlands” is the private golf club which is hosting the prestigious event. Thousands are expected to attend what promises to be a highly competitive tournament. […]
Middletown Holds First Ever Pride Parade and Festival
Save the date this upcoming Saturday and join Middletown’s first Pride Parade! The town will also be hosting a festival to celebrate and raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. Thousands are expected to attend. Middletown will show its support to the community, according to Mayor Drew. This is an open and welcoming city and does […]