The craftsmanship that goes into creating beer has many levels, and Em Sauter, an award-winning cartoonist, author, and public speaker, has been educating people on the beverage for over a decade through her informative illustrations and is bringing her knowledge to Hamden. “Reviewing beer is so local now. So, I’m reviewing beer that a lot…
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Twelve Percent Beer Project in North Haven is holding its second annual Oktoberfest, having started Sept. 30 and ending Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. Opening its doors in January 2020, Twelve Percent had a slow start due to the pandemic. They were unable to hold their first Oktoberfest until 2021. “Last year, as things settled…
As Hurricane Fiona stormed through parts of the Caribbean and Eastern Canada, millions of residents in Puerto Rico are struggling without water and power. On Sept. 18, officials announced Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico as a Category 1 storm, knocking out power grids and causing an island-wide blackout. According to LUMA Energy, the…
Friends of Brooksvale Park hosted their 22nd annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The annual festival celebrated the new season with activities including nature-themed crafts, a pumpkin path, food trucks and live music. Melina Khan contributed to this reporting.
The Hamden Energy Use and Climate Change Commission hosted its fifth annual Electric Vehicle Car show on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of National Drive Electric Week. Local electric vehicle owners brought their cars to the event, which was held at the Miller Public Library. Attendees and vehicle owners discussed the differences between electric and…
400 Ridge Road in Hamden was a vibrant display of culture this past weekend during the annual Virgin Mary & Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church’s Egyptian festival. The festival, which has been ongoing for 12 years, was founded by Father Abraham Azmy and has seen significant growth since its inception. It also used to be…