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Wayne Norman Shows – Selected Archives

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Sep, 27, 2018 Ned Lamont
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont. Airdate: September 27, 2018.
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Sep, 27, 2018 Willimantic Riverfest 2018
Barbara McGrath and Jean deSmet talk about Saturday’s “Willimantic Riverfest.” Airdate: September 27, 2018.
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Sep, 26, 2018 Windham water and sewer
Dave Garand, Windham Pollution Control Superintendent and Mike Turgeon, Superintendent of Windham Water Works. Airdate: September 26, 2018.
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Sep, 25, 2018 Tackle The Trail
Monique Wolanin, QVCC Director of Development talks about QVCC’s, and Rheo Brouillard from the Savings Institute talk about QVCC’s October 20 “Tackle The Trail” event. Airdate: September 25, 2018.
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Sep, 24, 2018 Community Meals Program and Tag Sale
Cindy Lee Schmidt talks about the First Baptist Church of Willimantic Community Meals Program and the monthly tag sale. Airdate; September 24, 2018.
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Sep, 21, 2018 World Alzheimer’s Day
Adrianne DeVivo, Dementia Specialist with the center for healthy aging, talks about Alzheimer’s Disease and World Alzheimer’s Day. Airdate: September 21, 2018.
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Sep, 21, 2018 Author Shreyans Zaveri
Author Shreyans Zaveri talks about “The Fueher’s Blood,” a new book on a look deep inside Germany as Berlin falls to the Russians and allied forces in May, 1945. Airdate: September 21, 2018.
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Sep, 20, 2018 ECSU Rugby
ECSU Rugby players Nate Tozzi (Putnam), Jeff Mathieu (Woodstock), Kodey Duplissie (Mansfield) and coach Ray Aramini. Airdate: September 20, 2018.
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Sep, 19, 2018 Mill Museum — Nightmare on Main: Hauntings
Bev York, educatyor from the Mill Museum talks about “Nightmare on Main: Hauntings: Unearthly Tales of Connecticut’s Past.” Airdate: September 19, 2018.
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Sep, 18, 2018 Celebrating Agriculture
Dawn Pindell, Outreach Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency talks about Saturday’s “Celebrating Agriculture” event, and the state of agriculture in Connecticut. Airdate: September 18, 2018.
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Sep, 17, 2018 Northeastern Connecticut Chamber Of Commerce
Chamber chat/member update with Betti Kuszaj, Executive Director of the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. Board of Directors member Shawn Johnson, and new members Dr. Bernice Szafarek from Szafarek Dental and Angela Smart from Liberty Bank. Airdate: September 17, 2018.
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Sep, 14, 2018 Author Doc Love
Author Doc Love talks about “The System–The Dating Dictionary.” Airdate: September 14, 2018.
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Sep, 14, 2018 You And Your Money
You And Your Money: Jim Zahansky and Laurence Hale from Weiss, Hale, and Zahansky Strategic Wealth Advisers discuss financial planning. Airdate: September 14, 2018.
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Sep, 14, 2018 Camp Care
Ruth Hartunian Alumbaugh and Vanna Colon talk about Camp Care’s October 6 open house. Airdate: September 14, 2018.
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Sep, 12, 2018 Windham Town Manager Jim Rivers
Town Talk with Windham Town Manager Jim Rivers, discussing Windham’s budget referendum, paving/construction projects, Shaboo State events, and Windham’s ranking on the USA’s “Top 50 Safest College Towns” list. Airdate: September 12, 2018.
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Sep, 11, 2018 Bruce John
Musician Bruce John talks about the fall Bread Box Music Series. Airdate: September 11, 2018.
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Sep, 07, 2018 Sustainability at UConn
Rich Miller, Director, Office of Environmental Policy at UConn, Patrick McKee, UConn’s Sustainability Manager, Caroline Anastasia, an intern with UConn’s Sustainability Project, and Wanjiku (Wawa) Gatheru, a junior Environmental Studies Major talk about UConn’s ranking of #3 in the nation in college campus sustainability. Airdate: September 7, 2018.
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Sep, 06, 2018 Poet Jon Andersen
QVCC English Professor Jon Andersen talks about his new book of poems “Augur.” Airdate: September 6, 2018.
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Sep, 05, 2018 Texting to 911
Willimantic dispatchers Joanne Miles and Kevin Ring talk about the new text to 911 program. Airdate: September 5, 2018.
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Sep, 04, 2018 Jim Bellano
James V. Bellano, Director of Economic Development, Town of Windham updates current projects. Airdate: September 4, 2018.
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Aug, 31, 2018 Agent Orange
Andover CT resident Gerry Wright talks about his six-week cross-country motorcycle ride to raise awareness about Agent Orange exposure. Airdate: August 31, 2018.
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Aug, 30, 2018 Author Jane Herr Desrosiers
Author Jane Herr Desrosiers talks about her trilogy: “Gone Fishing The Hook,” “Gone Fishing The Line,” and “Gone Fishing The Sinker.” Airdate: August 30, 2018.
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Aug, 29, 2018 Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
Ray Axelrod and Mark Granville from the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum talk about the 7th annual “Railroad Day” on September 1. Airdate: August 29, 2018.
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Aug, 28, 2018 Channel 3 Kids Camp
Denise Hornbecker, Chief Executive Officer of the Channel 3 Kids Camp. Airdate: August 28, 2018.
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Aug, 27, 2018 UConn Men’s Soccer
UConn Men’s Soccer Head Coach Ray Reid, with senior Dylan Greenberg and junior Munir Saleh. Airdate: August 27, 2018.
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Aug, 24, 2018 Quinebaug Valley Community College
Elkin Espitia-Loaiza, Professor of Spanish and ESL at Quinebaug Valley Community College, Sue Murphy, Executive Director Liberty Bank Foundation, M’lyn Hines, QVCC Reference and Instruction Librarian and and ESL student Milagro Velasquez talk about ESL scholarships at QVCC, and the new “Flavors of QVCC cookbook, which benefits ESL scholarships at QVC. Airdate: August 24, 2018.
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Aug, 23, 2018 L & R Productions
Tom Russo, President of L & R Productions–a marketing communications firm–talks about jingles and commercial production. Airdate: August 23, 2018.
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Aug, 22, 2018 Willimantic Police assisted recovery program
Lt. Matthew Solak and and John Schwartz, a volunteer coordinator with the Windham Recovery Community Center, talk about a new Willimantic Police Department assisted recovery program–the “Willimantic HOPE Program.” Airdate: August 22, 2018.
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Aug, 21, 2018 Dr. Patricia Garcia
Windham School Superintendent Dr. Patricia Garcia talks about the upcoming school year. Airdate: August 21, 2018.
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Aug, 20, 2018 Ray of Sunshine winner Nicole Henry
Presentation of WILI’s Ray Of Sunshine award to Nicole Henry of Amston. Airdate: August 20, 2018.
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Aug, 20, 2018 Mike Crispino
UConn football and men’s basketball play by play voice Mike Crispino. Airdate: August 20, 2018.
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Aug, 16, 2018 Windham Area Relay For Life
Chris Lataille-Santiago, Event Chair. Julie Kessler, Co-Chair and Alicia Cleveland, ACS Community Manager, and Julie’s granddaughters Alissa and Sophia talk about the Windham Area Relay For Life. Airdate: August 16, 2018.
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Aug, 14, 2018 Actress Susan Saint James
Actress Susan St. James on her 72nd birthday. Original airdate: August 1, 1991.
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Aug, 13, 2018 Boom Box Parade skateboarder Chris Shirey
Boom Box Parade American flag skateboarder Chris Shirey, originally from Willimantic, who carried that flag with him as he skateboarded across the country. Airdate: August 13, 2018.
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Aug, 10, 2018 Author Dom Amore
Author Dom Amore talks discusses his book “A Franchise On The Rise”–about the early days of the New York Yankees. Airdate: August 10, 2018.
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Aug, 09, 2018 Author Marty Podskoch
Historian and award-winning author Marty Podskoch talks about “Connecticut 169 Club–Your Passport and Guide to Exploring Connecticut.” Airdate: August 9, 2018.
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Jul, 23, 2018 Windham Dental
Hygienists Becky Gates and Dana Rogers from Windham Dental talk about the importance of dental hygiene. Airdate: July 23, 2018.
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Jul, 20, 2018 State Troubadour Hugh Blumenfeld
Former Connecticut State Troubadour now family practice doctor Hugh Blumenfeld. Airdate: July 20, 2018.
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Jul, 19, 2018 Shaboo Stage
David Foster talks about the August 3rd opening of Willimantic’s new Shaboo Stage. Airdate: July 19, 2018.
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Jul, 18, 2018 Recycling
Tom DeVivo from Willimantic Waste talks about recycling and mistakes people make recycling. Airdate: July 18, 2018.
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Jul, 17, 2018 James Montgomery
Blues legend James Montgomery, who will be playing at the new Shaboo Stage on August 4. Airdate: July 17, 2018.
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Jul, 17, 2018 Substance abuse
Bob Brex talks about substance abuse and his years as Executive Director of Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse. Airdate: July 17, 2018.
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Jul, 16, 2018 Elizabeth Lane
The new Library Director at the Willimantic Public Library, Elizabeth Lane. Airdate: July 16, 2018.
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Jul, 13, 2018 Cafemantic
Andrew Gutt, owner and founder of Cafemantic. Airdate: July 13, 2018.
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Jul, 06, 2018 Detective Fiction
UConn Associate Professor of English Pamela Bedore discusses detective fiction. Airdate: July 6, 2018.
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Jul, 04, 2018 Lynn Rosenblatt’s Boom Box Parade song
Elementary school teacher Lynn Rosenblatt recorded this Boom Box Parade song in 1995. Lynn sang at the opening ceremonies of the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games in New Haven in 1995.
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Jul, 04, 2018 Tom Callinan’s Boom Box Parade song
The first Connecticut State Troubadour, Tom Callinan wrote this song about the WILI July 4th Boom Box Parade in 2010..
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Jul, 02, 2018 2018 WILI Boom Box Parade preview
Tara Calixto, Charlie Olbrias, Annie Clark, Chris Vials and Marc Scrivener preview the 33rd WILI July 4th “Boom Box Parade.” Airdate: July 2, 2018.
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Jun, 29, 2018 Windham Theatre Guild
Victor Funderburk, Martha Funderburk and Robin Rice from the Windham Theatre Guild preview the upcoming mainstage season. Airdate: June 29, 2018.
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Jun, 25, 2018 Livestock Conservancy
Jeannette Beranger, Senior Program Manager for the Livestock Conservancy and Frederic Beranger discuss Plymouth Rock Rooster, and the challenges heritage breeds face, their value to both culture and agriculture, how they fit into Connecticut’s style of agriculture, and why you should care–whether you raise animals or not. Airdate: June 25, 2018.
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Jun, 22, 2018 Dan Donaghy
Windham’s Poet Laureate, Eastern Connecticut State University English Professor Daniel Donaghy. Airdate: June 22, 2018.
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Jun, 20, 2018 Mike Beattie rides for veterans
Mike Beattie talks about his new book “Can A Burger Change A Man” and his 12,000 mile bike ride to help feed veterans and raise awareness. To contribute to the cause, send a check to BIKING FOR VETS, PO BOX 44, STORRS, CT. 06268 Airdate: June 20, 2018.
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Jun, 18, 2018 Quilts at the Mill Museum
Jamie Eves, Joan Blade Johnson and Catherine Smith talk about quilts and the Mill Museum’s “Local Color: Inspired By Science.” Airdate: June 18, 2018.
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Jun, 18, 2018 Memories of Matt “Guitar” Murphy
David Foster, John Tuite, Mike Morrissette and Wayne Norman reflect on the passing of legendary blues guitarist Matt “Guitar” Murphy, who played with the Shaboo All Stars for 25 years. Airdate: June 18, 2018.
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Jun, 15, 2018 National Weather Service Spotter Training
Rob Macedo, Section Emergency Coordinator from the National Weather Service office in Norton, Massachusetts talks about severe weather and the importance of trained SKYWARN observers. Airdate: June 15, 2018.
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Jun, 12, 2018 Earl MacDonald
The Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Connecticut, Earl MacDonald talks about jazz and his latest CD “Open Borders.” Airdate: June 12, 2018.
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Jun, 11, 2018 Henry David Thoreau
UConn Geology Professor Robert Thorson discusses Henry David Thoreau and his new book, “The Boatman: Henry David Thoreau’s River Years.” Original airdate: April 17, 2017.
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Jun, 08, 2018 The Card Home
Johanne Philbrick, President, and Sue Humes, administrator, talk about 100 years of The Card Home. Airdate; June 8, 2018.
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Jun, 05, 2018 Celebration of Puerto Rico
Teaching artist Carol Macy talks about “In Celebration of Puerto Rico: A Conversation Between Children”–a collaboration between children on the island and children of Windham. Airdate: June 5, 2018.
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May, 30, 2018 Mike Morrissette’s first day back on the air
WILI News Director Mike Morrissette talks about his first day back on the air after a heart attack and triple bypass surgery. Airdate: May 30, 2018.
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May, 30, 2018 Air Line South State Park Trail
Donna Koenig, the chair of the Rails to Trails committee and Nusie Halpine talk about the Air Line South Trail and Connecticut’s greenways. Airdate: May 30, 2018.
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May, 25, 2018 Author Charlene Swinton-Mattox
Author Charlene Swinton-Mattox, Human Relations Director at Project Genesis, talks about her autobiography “Still Rising From The Ashes.” Airdate: May 25, 2018.
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May, 23, 2018 Windham High School coaches
Windham High School coaches Ken Valliere and James Thompson, recently named Connecticut High School Coaches of the Year. Airdate: May 23, 2018.
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May, 21, 2018 Shaboo Stage
David Foster, Bruce John, and Allison Heneghan talk about Shaboo, the Shaboo Stage, and the Shaboo Whisper Campaign. Airdate: May 21, 2018.
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May, 21, 2018 Ray of Sunshine winner Adrianne DeVivo
Presentation of WILI’s Ray of Sunshine award to Adrianne DeVivo. Airdate: May 21, 2018.
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May, 15, 2018 Firefighters Hall of Fame
Richard Palmer and Mike Gergler–recent inductees into the Firefighters Hall of Fame. Airdate: May 15, 2018.
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May, 11, 2018 Mike Morrissette triple bypass update
WILI News Director Mike Morrissette updates his triple bypass surgery on the the four week anniversary. Airdate: May 11, 2018.
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May, 11, 2018 Christian Science
Dick Mozzer and Doug Paul from the Christian Science Reading Room in Willimantic, and Mary Alice Rose, who will speak at Windham Town Hall on May 12. Airdate: May 11, 2018.
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May, 04, 2018 Caitlin and Pat Eaton-Robb
Caitlin Eaton-Robb and Pat Eaton-Robb from Columbia talk about Caitlin finishing the Boston Marathon and running with Race4Chase to raise money for the Chase Kowalski Foundation in Newtown.. Airdate: May 4, 2018.
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May, 02, 2018 Author Joseph McGee
Author Joseph McGee talks about “Leadership Lessons Inspired By a 6 Year Old” and “The White House is Fake.” Airdate: May 2, 2018.
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May, 01, 2018 Crystal Emery
Quadriplegic award-winning film and theater director, author, nonprofit chief Crystal R. Emery–the first black woman to deliver the commencement speech at UConn’s College of Liberal Art and Sciences. Airdate: May 1, 2018.
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Apr, 27, 2018 Oz Griebel
Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Oz Griebel. Airdate: April 27, 2018.
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Apr, 24, 2018 Harrison Judd
Photographer Harrison Judd talks about “Mindful Photography” project and surviving prostate cancer. Airdate: April 24, 2018.
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Apr, 23, 2018 Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation
Mary-Beth Kaeser, owner of Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation & Education in Ashford with Finn–a kestrel falcon. Airdate: April 23, 2018.
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Apr, 20, 2018 Charlie Olbrias
Charlie Olbrias of Willimantic talks about running–and finishing–the 2018 Boston Marathon. Airdate: April 20, 2018.
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Apr, 19, 2018 Author Frank Hood
Submarine Veteran Frank Hood talks about live on the Seahorse (SSN 669) during the Cold War. Airdate: April 19, 2018.
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Apr, 18, 2018 Bob Brex
Bob Brex talks about his experience at the longest game in baseball history (Pawtucket 3 Rochester 2 in 33 innings) in 1981. Original airdate: September 16, 2011.
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Apr, 17, 2018 GROW Windham
Sally Milius, Malakai Poulin and Timothy Hill from “GROW Windham” talk about the Windham Youth CORE Program. Airdate: April 17, 2018.
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Apr, 13, 2018 Author Andreas Algava
Author Andy Algava talks about his Holocaust remembrance “600 Days in Hiding.” Airdate: April 13, 2018.
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Apr, 11, 2018 Windham Tech SkillsUSA
Windham Tech Special Education Department Head Jennifer Audette talks about the 36 Windham Tech students who recently attended the 41st Connecticut SkillsUSA Conference, competing in trade and leadership events. Airdate: April 11, 2018.
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Apr, 09, 2018 Author William Ryczek
Author William Ryczek talks about “Baseball on the Brink: The Crisis of 1968.” AIrdate: April 9, 2018.
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Apr, 06, 2018 Windham Regional Arts Council
Cathy Shires, President of the Windham Regional Arts Council, with board member Claudette Marshall. Airdate: April 6, 2018.
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Apr, 04, 2018 Clyde Washburne
ECSU Hall of Fame Softball Coach Clyde Washburne, who was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame in Tuscon in December, 2006. Clyde also coached men’s basketball and baseball. Clyde died April 2, 2018. Original airdate: November 30, 2006.
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Mar, 30, 2018 UConn Concert Choir Europe trip
Jamie Spillane, UConn associate professor of music and director of choral studies in the Department of Music, with students Emanuel “Manny” Cruz (East Hartford) and Erin Brochu (Avon) talk about the UConn Concert Choir’s recent visit to Austria and Italy. Airdate: March 30, 2018.
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Mar, 29, 2018 Horizons
Horizons Chief Executive Officer Chris McNaboe talks about the camp for people with disabilities. Airdate: March 29, 2018.
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Mar, 27, 2018 Windham Area Interfaith Working Group
Sheila Amdur, Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz (Temple B’Nai Israel) and Pastor Matt Emery (Storrs Congregational Church) from the Windham Area Interfaith Working Group. Airdate: March 27, 2018.
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Mar, 26, 2018 Dual Language Learners
Stefanie Dominguez an Early Childhood Education and Communication major at ECSU, and Eastern Early Childhood Education Professor Jeffrey Trawick-Smith discuss pre-school dual language learners. Airdate: March 26, 2018.
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Mar, 23, 2018 Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon
Tony, Steve, Paul and Paul from Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon. Airdate: March 23, 2018.
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Mar, 22, 2018 Gifted children
Betsy McCoach Professor, Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment program Department of Educational Psychology discusses how students in poverty are less likely to be identified as gifted. Airdate: March 22, 2018.
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Mar, 21, 2018 EC-CHAP
Tom Buccino and Paul Johnson from EC-CHAP–Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art & Performance in Willington. Airdate: March 21, 2018.
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Mar, 20, 2018 Windham Hospital President Donna Handley
Donna Handley, Hartford HealthCare’s president for Windham and Backus hospitals talks about changes and improvements at the local hospitals. Airdate: March 20, 2018.
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Mar, 19, 2018 Author Stacey Longo
Author Stacey Longo from Hebron talks about “My Sister, The Zombie.” Airdate: March 19, 2018.
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Mar, 16, 2018 Sally Rogers
Former Connecticut State Troubadour Sally Rogers discusses music and sings songs. Airdate: March 16 2018.
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Mar, 15, 2018 Mike Miller — Paul McCartney tribute
Mike Miller talks about Paul McCartney, the Beatles, and Mike’s tribute band “One Sweet Dream.” Airdate: March 15, 2018.
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Mar, 14, 2018 Steve Emt
Steve Emt, former RHAM Boys Basketball Coach, former UConn basketball player, and a member of the USA paralympic curling team, which is competing in the 2018 World Paralympics in South Korea. Original airdate: December 30, 2014.
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Mar, 13, 2018 Author Thor Weir
Author Thor Weir talks about “Space Cowboy Odyssey”–a 2600 mile horseback ride from San Diego to Canada. Original airdate: March 24, 2017.
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Mar, 12, 2018 UConn Asian American Studies
UConn English Professor Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, director of UConn’s Asian and Asian American Studies Institute and president of the National Association for Asian American Studies. Airdate: March 12, 2018.
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Mar, 07, 2018 Willimantic Whitewater Project
Jim Turner, President of the Willimantic Whitewater Partnership, updates the Willimantic Whitewater Park. Airdate: March 7, 2018.
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Mar, 02, 2018 Willimantic Salvation Army
Lt. Denise Salmon and Lt. Steve Salmon from the Willimantic Salvation Army. Airdate: March 2, 2018.
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Feb, 28, 2018 Performing Arts of NE Connecticut
Tom Doherty, Opera Chair and Chairman of Performing Arts of NECT. Airdate: February 28, 2018.
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Feb, 26, 2018 Ray of Sunshine winners Mike and Glenn Morell
Presentation of WILI’s Ray of Sunshine award to Glenn and Mike Morell. Airdate: February 26, 2018.
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Feb, 26, 2018 UConn photographer Peter Morenus
UConn staff photographer Peter Morenus, who just returned from the Olympics in South Korea. Airdate: February 26, 2018.
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Feb, 21, 2018 Wayne’s San Diego family
Wayne’s San Diego sister Kimberly, her husband Kent, with kids Cameron (13) and Cole (11). Original airdate: December 15, 2016.
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Feb, 20, 2018 Diversity in the Willimantic Fire Department
Willimantic Fire Chief Marc Scrivener and Windham Human Resources Director Paul Hongo discuss attempts to get more diversity in the fire department. Airdate: February 20, 2018.
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Feb, 16, 2018 2018 Cupid Jimmy Baran
Romantic Willimantic’s 2018 Cupid–Jimmy Baran. Airdate: February 16, 2018.
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Feb, 15, 2018 Soroptimists International
Joan Merritt, Membership Chair, and Maryann Gorgone, Vice President of Soroptimists International of Willimantic. Airdate: February 15, 2018.
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Feb, 14, 2018 1968 Valentine’s Fire in Willimantic
Retired Willimantic Fire Captain Al Beaulieu reflects on Willimantic’s 1968 Valentine’s Fire on the 50th anniversary of the fire. Airdate: February 14, 2018.
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Feb, 13, 2018 Author Susanne Davis
UConn Adjunct English Professor Susanne Davis talks about her collection of short stories: “The Appointed Hour.” Airdate: February 13, 2018.
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Feb, 12, 2018 Blogger Alexa Curtis
Alexa Curtis talks about “Life in the Fashion Lane,” a teenage lifestyle blog to help teenagers navigate through social media and how it affects their mental health. Airdate: February 12, 2018.
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Feb, 08, 2018 State Senator Cathy Osten
19th District State Senator Cathy Osten discusses state issues, including the budget and highway tolls. Airdate: February 8, 2018.
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Feb, 06, 2018 Willimantic Waste fire recap
Town Talk with Windham Town Manager Jim Rivers, Willimantic Fire Chief Marc Scrivener, and Windham Director of Development Matt Vertefeuille discussing the huge fire at Willimantic Waste on January 28. Airdate: February 6, 2018.
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Feb, 02, 2018 Scramble the Duck’s spring prediction
Micah Torcellini, Isaac Torcellini, Benjamin Torcellini give Scramble the Duck’s forecast. Airdate: February 2, 2018.
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Feb, 02, 2018 Connecticut Chuckles IX
Bob Eckert from the Lutz Children’s Museum in Manchester reveals the prediction of Connecticut’s Official Groundhog: Chuckles IX. Airdate: February 2, 2018.
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Jan, 23, 2018 TLGV Eagle Survey
Ranger Bill Reid from The Last Green Valley and Wildlife Biologist Brian Hess, Wildlife Biologist from the DEEP. talk about the Last Green Valley’s 2018 midwinter eagle survey. Airdate: January 23, 2018.
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Jan, 22, 2018 Author Mark Allen Baker
Author Mark Allen Baker talks about “Connecticut In World War II” and his other 20 books. Airdate: January 22, 2018.
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Jan, 19, 2018 Lead poisoning
Bill Powers, and Nusie Halpine from the Task Force To Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect, and Patrice Sulik and Luigi Sartori from the North Central District Health Department talk about lead poisoning in children. Airdate: January 18, 2018.
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Jan, 18, 2018 Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni
Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus State Archaeologist, discusses his favorite digs, cemeteries, and vampires. Airdate: January 18, 2018.
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Jan, 12, 2018 Windham Public Schools Companeros and Early Childhood Programs
Aradhana Mudambi, Director of ESOL, Bilingual Ed & World Languages Department for Windham Public Schools and Aliki Caraganis, Windham Public Schools Supervisor of Early Childhood Education, including the Windham Early Childhood Center. Airdate: January 12, 2018.
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Jan, 05, 2018 First amendment and Freedom of Information
Attorney Dan Klau, preeminent First Amendment lawyer, President of the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information (CCFOI) and Past President of the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government. Original airdate: March 9, 2017.
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Dec, 29, 2017 Windham High School Wrestling
Sean Plankey, James Oliver and Chris Soto talk about Windham High School wrestling and the new mat which celebrates Windham’s 30 years of dominance in wrestling. Airdate: December 29, 2017.
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Dec, 28, 2017 Sportswriter Terese Karmel
Author T.C. Karmel talks about journalism, sports writing, the World Series, horses, and her feature story on UConn coach Kevin Ollie in the October “Connecticut Magazine.” Original airdate: October 23, 2013.
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Dec, 28, 2017 Skype A Scientist
UConn doctoral candidate Sarah McAnulty talks about the “Skype A Scientist Program,” connecting scientists with classrooms around the world. Airdate: December 28, 2017.
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Dec, 27, 2017 Mark Roy on Sgt. Pepper
50 Years of Sgt. Pepper with Beatles expert Mark Roy. Airdate: December 27, 2017.
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Dec, 26, 2017 Andy Baylock
Former UConn Baseball Coach Andy Baylock with baseball and football stories–and more! Original Airdate: January 11, 2017.
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Dec, 20, 2017 Attorney Pat Prue on the new tax law
Attorney Pat Prue from the Prue Law Group talks about the new GOP tax law. Airdate: December 20, 2017.
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Dec, 18, 2017 Angela Howell
Stage and screen actress and singer Angela C. Howell from Windham. Airdate: December 18, 2017.
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Dec, 15, 2017 Nutmeg Foster Grandparents
Orelia Barnaby, Director of Nutmeg’s Foster Grandparent Program, Jeannette Mendez, Manager of Nutmeg’s Foster Grandparent Program, and Rafaele Ovalle, Coordinator for the Northeast Region of Nutmeg’s Foster Grandparent Program talk about Nutmeg Big Brother/Big Sisters Foster Grandparent Program. Airdate: December 15, 2017.
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Dec, 13, 2017 Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz
Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz from Temple B’nai Israel in Willimantic discusses Chanukah. Airdate: December 13, 2017.
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Dec, 08, 2017 ECSU TIMPANI Toy Study 2017
Dr. Jeffrey Trawick-Smith, Principal Investigator, Julia DeLapp, Co-Investigator, Dominique McLean, Undergraduate Student Researcher, and Nicole Green, Undergraduate Student Researcher discuss Eastern Connecticut State University’s annual Timpani Toy Study. Airdate: December 8, 2017.
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Dec, 06, 2017 New U.S. citizen Mehmet Ibic
Tom DeVivo and Turkish tailor Mehmet Ibic, Proprietor of Neriman’s Tailor Shop in Willimantic talk about Mehmet taking the oath of U. S. citizenship on November 1, 2017. Airdate: December 6, 2017.
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Dec, 01, 2017 Domestic minor sex trafficking
Jennifer Uttley-Rosado, Social Worker Supervisor, Connecticut Department of Children and Families, discusses domestic minor sex trafficking. Airdate: December 1, 2017.
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Nov, 30, 2017 Schiller’s Sewing Circle
Rick Schiller and Cheslea Cayer from Schiller’s Sewing Circle talk about the Brother Dream Machine 2–the most advanced sewing machine ever–and the Brother ScanNCut digital scanner. Airdate: November 30, 2017.
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Nov, 29, 2017 World AIDS Day and the Windham AIDS Program
Belinda Clark, Director of the Windham AIDS Program, Ivelisse Antonetty, Program Director for the Risk Reduction Program at Perception Programs, and Coley Jones, Director of Nursing and Director of the Ryan White Program at Generations Family Health Center discuss World AIDS Day and the Windham AIDS Program. Airdate: November 29, 2017.
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Nov, 28, 2017 Ray of Sunshine winner Phil Pavone
WILI Ray of Sunshine winner Phil Pavone and nominator Bruce John. Airdate: November 28, 2017.
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Nov, 20, 2017 Willimantic Public Library and the Dodd Center
Gail Zeiba, Youth Services Librarian at the Willimantic Public Library and UConn School of Social Work student Brianna Gavigan talk about a new project between the Library, The Dodd Research Center at UConn and UConn education students: “Art From The Heart–An Exhibition of Human Rights in Children’s Literature.” Airdate: November 20, 2017.
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Nov, 17, 2017 Veteran to Veteran Hospice Volunteers
Marie Goodine. Supervisor of Counseling Services at Masonicare Home & Hospice Care talks about the veterans to veterans hospice volunteer program. Airdate: November 17, 2017.
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Nov, 15, 2017 Eastern Connecticut Green Action
Members of the leadership team for Eastern Connecticut Green Action: Peter Millman and Lois Happe. Airdate: November 15, 2017.
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Nov, 14, 2017 Connecticut Schoolhouses
Author Melinda Elliott talks about her pictoral history: “Connecticut Schoolhouses Through Time.” Airdate: November 14, 2017.
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Nov, 13, 2017 Magician Chris Anthony, Part 2
Magician, entertainer, and mentalist Chris Anthony., part 2. Airdate: November 13, 2017.
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Nov, 13, 2017 Magician Chris Anthony, part 1
Magician, entertainer, and mentalist Chris Anthony, part 1. Airdate: November 13, 2017,.
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Nov, 10, 2017 Musician Jon Pousette-Dart
Musician Jon Pousette-Dart, who played Shaboo in the 1970’s and will perform at the Bread Box Music Series in Willimantic on November 19. Airdate: November 10, 2017.
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Nov, 09, 2017 UConn Veterans concert
UConn Music Professor Mary Ellen Junda talks about veterans and the December 2 UConn concert: “Voices Of the Vietnam War–Music and Memories.” Airdate: November 9, 2017.
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Nov, 09, 2017 Veterans Vincent Iovine and Ken Francheschi
Vietnam Veterans Vincent Iovine and Ken Francheschi talk about the veterans and the Veterans Benefit Concert “A Tribute To Heroes” Saturday November 11 in Danielson. Airdate: November 9, 2017.
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Nov, 08, 2017 Appalachian Mountain Club, CFPA and Connecticut River Conservancy
Michelle Baughman, Appalachian Mountain Club Connecticut Chapter Program Chairman, Alicea Charamut, River Steward, Connecticut River Conservancy, and Eric Hammerling, Executive Director Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). Airdate: November 8, 2017.
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Nov, 03, 2017 Sean Langlais
Contemporary artist Sean Langlais discusses “Mars: A Sound Art Installation” at the Art Gallery of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Fine Arts Instructional Center. Airdate: November 3, 2017.
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Nov, 01, 2017 Connecticut Children’s Book Fair
Kate Capshaw and Cora Lynn Deibler talk about children’s literature and this weekend’s Connecticut Children’s Book Fair at UConn. Airdate: November 1, 2017.
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Nov, 01, 2017 Windham wind storm response
Windham Town Manager Jim Rivers updates Windham’s response to the damaging wind storm. Airdate: November 1, 2017.
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Oct, 31, 2017 Sports mascots
Dr. John Bell, director of the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry , talks about the current exhibition: “Mascots! Mask Performance in the 21st Century, costumed mascots of college and professional sports.” Airdate: October 31, 2017.
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Oct, 27, 2017 Author Mark Mathew Braunstein
Author Mark Mathew Braunstein talks about “Good Girls On Bad Drugs–Addiction Non Fiction of the Unhappy Hookers.” Airdate: October 27, 2017.
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Oct, 26, 2017 Former Windham Town Planner James Finger
Former Windham Town Planner James Finger talks about his 28.5 years serving Windham and growing up in Germany. Airdate: October 26, 2017
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Oct, 24, 2017 ConnCAP
Dr. Bidya Ranjeet, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Programs and Director of the Student Support Services Program, Susana Ulloa, Director of High School Initiatives with UConn’s Center for Academic Programs, Joyleen Albarracin, alumna of the Student Support Services Program, and Steve Alba, Alum of the Upward Bound/ConnCAP Program. Airdate: October 24, 2017.
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Oct, 20, 2017 Author Richard Pfau
Author Dr. Richard Pfau from Mansfield talks about “Your Behavior: Understanding and Changing the Things You Do.” Airdate: October 20, 2017.
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Oct, 17, 2017 Connecticut Witch Trials
Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward discusses the state’s history and the Connecticut Witch Trials. Airdate: October 17, 2017.
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Oct, 13, 2017 American Clock and Watch Museum
Patti Philippon, Executive Director and Tom Manning, Curator of Clocks at the American Clock & Watch Museum in Bristol. Original airdate: September 21, 2015.
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Oct, 12, 2017 Title IX pioneer Felice Duffy
Attorney Felice Duffy talks about the impact of Title IX on girls, women, and society. Airdate: October 12, 2017.
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Oct, 11, 2017 The Cold War in Connecticut
Author John Ramsey talks about Connecticut’s Cold War history. Original airdate: June 24, 2016.
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Oct, 10, 2017 Ken Sweitzer
The sideline reporter for WILI’s UConn football broadcasts, former UConn quarterback Ken Sweitzer. Airdate: October 10, 2017.
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Oct, 06, 2017 Nightmare on Main
Bev York from the Mill Museum talks about witches and “Nightmare on Main.” Airdate: October 6, 2017.
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Oct, 05, 2017 WILI’s 60th Anniversary
Windham State Representative Susan Johnson reads and presents a citation from the Connecticut Legislature honoring WILI on it’s 60th anniversary. Airdate: October 5, 2017.
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Oct, 04, 2017 Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria relief
Yolanda Negron and James Flores talk about the outstanding local response helping Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. Airdate: October 4, 2017.
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Sep, 25, 2017 Windham Pride
Willimantic Police Chief Rob Rosado, Lt. Doug Glode and Corporal Josh Clark talk about “Windham Pride,” a drugs free community grant involving education on drugs and alcohol. Airdate: September 25, 2017.
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Sep, 21, 2017 Hurricane of 1938
Mansfield librarian Norman Stevens tells his memories of the Great Hurricane of 1938. Original airdate: September 21, 2011.
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Sep, 20, 2017 Backpacking
Mat Jobin, Outdoor Adventure Guide & Outdoor Gear Specialist talks about backpacking. Airdate: September 20, 2017.
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Sep, 19, 2017 FOCUS Fresh Start School
Donna Swanson, MSN, CS, APRN, Executive Director and co-founder of the FOCUS Center for Autism and the Fresh Start School in Canton. Airdate: September 19, 2017.
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Sep, 15, 2017 ECSU President Elsa Nunez
The President of Eastern Connecticut State University, Dr. Elsa Nunez. Airdate: September 15, 2017.
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Sep, 13, 2017 Journey Found
Tracey Walker, CEO of Journey Found, a non-profit that provides safe homes and support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Airdate: September 13, 2017.
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Sep, 12, 2017 Will Hooper’s Harvey and Irma relief
Chaplin EMT Will Hooper talks about his relief efforts in Texas and Florida to help Hurricane Harvey and Irma victims. Airdate: September 12, 2017.
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Sep, 06, 2017 Center For Learning in Retirement
Steve Kenton and Phobe Godfrey talk about UConn’s Center for Learning in Retirement. Airdate: September 6, 2017.
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Aug, 29, 2017 Author Diana Ross McCain
Author Diana Ross McCain talks about her historical novel “Thy Children’s Children,” based on the true story of the Lyman family of Lyman Orchards. Airdate: August 29, 2017.
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Aug, 28, 2017 Everest climber Anne Parmenter
Trinity Field Hockey Coach Anne Parmenter talks about her 2006 climb of Mount Everest. Original irdate: May 18, 2016.
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Aug, 28, 2017 WILI Ray of Sunshine award winner Pat Tolokan
WILI Ray of Sunshine award winner Pat Tolokan. Airdate: August 28, 2017.
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Aug, 25, 2017 Connecticut Greenways
Laurie Giannotti talks about the Connecticut State Parks Trails & Greenways Program. Original airdate: June 16, 2016.
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Aug, 23, 2017 Olympic coach Bonnie Edmondson
Trinity College Assistant Mens and Womens Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Coach and ECSU All-American Bonnie Edmondson from Coventry–an assistant coach for Team USA in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Original airdate: August 26, 2016.
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Aug, 22, 2017 2017 Solar Eclipse
Jim Bender of Lebanon calls from Illinois where he witnessed totality in the 2017 solar eclipse. Airdate: August 22, 2017.
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Aug, 21, 2017 Diabetes
Former WILI newsman Neil Braccidiferro and Gary Pomo discuss their recent leg amputations due to diabetes, and talk about the importance of heeding diabetes warning signs. Airdate: August 21, 2017.
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Aug, 15, 2017 Social Media and Sports
David Atkin, UConn professor of communication, and Michael Miller of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston discuss their study of the impact of social media on sports fans. Airdate: August 15, 2017.
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Aug, 14, 2017 Eliphalet Dyer
Sheldon Dyer, a descendant of Windham forefather Eliphalet Dyer. Airdate: August 14, 2017.
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Aug, 10, 2017 Wayne Norman’s 46th anniversary at WILI, part 1
On Wayne Norman’s birthday, Suzy Staubach interviews him about his radio career. Part one. Original airdate: August 24, 2016.
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Aug, 10, 2017 Wayne Norman’s 46th anniversary at WILI, part 2
On Wayne Norman’s birthday, Suzy Staubach interviews him about his radio career.. Part two. Original airdate: August 24, 2016.
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Aug, 09, 2017 Arts at the Capitol Theater
Arts at the Capitol Theatre Principal Sarah Mallory, Audio/Video teacher, Dan Boisvert, and Senior Tayon Kulos. Airdate: August 9, 2017.
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Aug, 08, 2017 Future of WIndham High School
Murphy Sewall, Acting chair of the Windham Board of Education talks about the future of Windham High School. Airdate: August 8, 2017.
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Aug, 07, 2017 Judy Davis
Playwright and poet Judy Davis. Airdate: August 7, 2017.
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Aug, 02, 2017 Windham BIGG PLAY’s trip to Puerto Rico
Coaches Zach Cobb, Bob Burns, and players Zach Zaremba-Flores and Tim Spaulding talk about Windham BIGG Play’s Puerto Rico trip to Puerto Rico in July. Airdate: August 2, 2017.
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Aug, 02, 2017 Pageau Trust
Legal Ease with attorney Pat Prue and Nancy Pare from the Prue Law Group discussing the Pageau Trust. Airdate: August 2, 2017.
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Aug, 01, 2017 Jillson House
Bev York and Suzanne LaTulipe talk about Windham history, the Jillson House and the Windham Center Cemetery Project. Airdate: August 1, 2017.
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Jul, 31, 2017 Agatha Hoover
World traveler Agatha Hoover of Mansfield, who has visited 176 countries, describes some of her favorite tourism spots worldwide. Airdate: July 31, 2017.
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Jul, 28, 2017 Geologist Randy Steinen
UConn Geology Professor Randy Steinen discusses Connecticut’s geology, the “Willimantic Dome,” and weather. Airdate: July 28, 2017.
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Jul, 27, 2017 Jim Rivers
Windham’s new Town Manager Jim Rivers. Airdate: July 27, 2017.
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Jul, 25, 2017 Author Stephen Wibberley
Author Stephen Wibberley talks about “Canterbury Connecticut Characters of the 20th Century.” Airdate: July 25, 2017.
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Jul, 24, 2017 Columbia Canoe Club
Sue Audette talks about the Columbia Canoe Club and paddlesports. Airdate: July 24, 2017.
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Jul, 21, 2017 Anessa Haney
Motivational speaker, community activist, author and cotton candy maker Anessa Haney from Canterbury. Airdate: July 21, 2017.
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Jul, 19, 2017 Stan Kaplan
Photographic artist Stan Kaplan from the Swift Waters Artisans Cooperative. Airdate: July 19, 2017.
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Jul, 18, 2017 Deb Walsh
Wayne surprises community activist and volunteer Deb Walsh on her birthday. Airdate: July 18, 2017.
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Jul, 17, 2017 Al-Anon
Ruth, Mary Ann, Marie, Suzanne, and Ellie from Al-Anon. Airdate: July 17, 2017.
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Jul, 14, 2017 Dr. Tracy Youngberg
Dr. Tracy Youngberg, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Leadership speaks about Windham Public Schools’ initiative to prevent the “summer slide.” Airdate: July 14, 2017.
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Jul, 13, 2017 Quinebaug Valley Community College
President Carlee Drummer, Willimantic Center Coordinator Elkin Espitia-Loaiza, Dean of Academic Affairs Alfred Williams, College Registrar Amy Kacerik from Quinebaug Valley Community College and Windham Tech Assistant Principal Rolando Navarro talk about QVCC’s move to Windham Tech. Airdate: July 13, 2017.
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Jul, 12, 2017 Colebrook Village
Executive Director Pam Krist Atwood and Elder Law Attorney Bob Kelley from Colebrook Village in Hebron. Airdate: July 12, 2017.
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Jul, 10, 2017 Camp Care
Bella and Jeff Caiola, Laureen Moran and Ruth Alumbaugh talk about Camp Care Therapeutic Riding Program. Airdate; July 10, 2017.
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Jul, 07, 2017 Windham Area Hour Exchange and the Repair Cafe
Ron Angotta, Ginny Walton, Eva Csejtey and Karen Lank from the Windham Area Hour Exchange and the “Repair Cafe.” Airdate: July 7, 2017.
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Jul, 03, 2017 The Neighbor Fund
Chris Vials and Annie Clark talk about the Neighbor Fund. Airdate: July 3, 2017.
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Jun, 30, 2017 Singer and historian Clark Hinckley
Singer/songwriter Clark Hinckley talks about Windham history and Willimantic’s Loomer Opera House, and premiers his new song called “Romantic Willimantic.” Airdate: June 30, 2017.
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Jun, 28, 2017 Savings Institute
Rheo Brouillard, Chief Executive Officer and President of Savings Institute Bank & Trust Company, Laurie Gervais, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President, Mark Alliod, Chairman, Board of Directors, and Donna Evan, Board of Directors member talk about the bank’s 175th anniversary. Airdate: June 28, 2017.
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Jun, 27, 2017 Fire Alarm Specialty Design
Scott Duplisea, General Manager of FASD–Fire Alarm Specialty Design–talks about alarm systems and the Boston Red Sox. Airdate: June 27, 2017.
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Jun, 23, 2017 4-H programs at Sweeney School
Windham County 4-H coordinator Marc Cournoyer, 4-H leader and Sweeney School 4th grade teacher Amy Walker, and Kelly Caisse, Public Service Technician for Windham County and New Haven County Extension Centers talk about a 4-H program for 3rd-5th graders at Sweeney School which incorporates gardening, fitness, nutrition, and Lego robotics. Airdate: June 23, 2017.
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Jun, 22, 2017 Shaboo Reunion 2017
David Foster and Bruce John preview the 2017 Shaboo Reunion. Airdate: June 22, 2017.
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Jun, 20, 2017 Caregiver Homes
Johnna Musumano, Manager, Community Partnerships, and Mary Withey, Connecticut State Clinical Director for Caregiver Homes. Airdate: June 20, 2017.
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Jun, 19, 2017 The Politics of Water
UConn assistant professor of political science Veronica Herrera talks about the politics of water. Airdate: June 19, 2017.
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Jun, 09, 2017 Art and Garden Tour
Lance Arnold and pastel painter and art teacher Nancy Bunnell talk about the Art and Garden Show and CT Open House Day. Airdate: June 9, 2017.
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Jun, 09, 2017 Corpus Christi Community
Rev. Larry Lapointe, Rev. Jon Ficara and Rev. Juan Angel Aguirre talk about Corpus Christi Community in Windham and the June 17 outdoor mass. Airdate: June 9, 2017.
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Jun, 07, 2017 State Historian Walter Woodward
Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward discusses the state’s history and the 13th Connecticut Open House Day on June 10. Airdate: June 7, 2017.
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Jun, 06, 2017 Normandy and D-Day
Brian Duffy talks about his world travels, including a recent visit to Normandy, site of the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion. Airdate: June 6, 2017.
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Jun, 02, 2017 Take A Drum Ride a la Grateful Dead
Drummer Bob Bloom with Tom Buccino, Director of The Packing House, talk about Take A Drum Ride a la Grateful Dead and the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art and Performance. Airdate: June 2, 2017.
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Jun, 01, 2017 Quilting and Fiber Arts
Joan Blade Johnson and Catherine Whall Smith talk about Quilting and the Fiber Arts at the Mill Museum. Airdate: June 1, 2017.
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May, 31, 2017 Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
Dr. John Bell, director of the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry , talks about upcoming events at the museum. Airdate: May 31, 2017.
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May, 22, 2017 Ray of Sunshine winner Carolyn Stanich
Presentation of WILI’s Ray of Sunshine award to Carolyn Stanich of Lebanon. Airdate: May 22, 2017.
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May, 19, 2017 Curriculum Of Hope For A Peaceful World
Jeanne Morascini of Columbia, the Founder of Curriculum of Hope for a Peaceful World, and Jackie Abbott of Bolton, a committee member talk about the “Pieces for Peace” exhibit at ArtSpace. Airdate: May 19, 2017.
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May, 17, 2017 Backpacking the Grand Canyon
Charlie and Jim Bender and friends recap their 5-day Grand Canyon hike. Airdate: May 17, 2017.
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May, 17, 2017 Veterans Base Camp
CEO Daryl Chaloutte and Terry Pelletier talk about the Veterans Base Camp opening in Chaplin to help veterans re-acclimate themselves into civilian life. Airdate: May 17, 2017.
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May, 15, 2017 Milrick Lawn and Garden
Rick Brosseau from Milrick Lawn Service and Garden Center discusses spring preparations and tick abatement. Airdate: May 15, 2017.
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May, 11, 2017 Jack Scarangella
Drummer Jack Scarangella talks about music and the Yankees. Airdate: May 11, 2017.
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May, 10, 2017 Connecticut High School Geography Challenge
E. O. Smith seniors Andrew Park and Jay Sherman, and Kathleen Ryan with the CT Geographic Alliance talk about geography and the 2017 Connecticut High School Geography Challenge. Airdate: May 10, 2017.
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May, 05, 2017 The ownership change at the Chronicle
Chronicle Publisher Patrice Crosbie, new owner Michael Schroeder, publisher of Central Connecticut Communications, and WILI Vice President Colin Rice talk about the sale of The Chronicle and the newspaper business. Airdate: May 5, 2017.
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May, 04, 2017 Astronomy
ECSU Associate Professor of Astronomy Russ Sampson discusses “Astronomy Day at ECSU,” the August 2017 solar eclipse, and other astronomy topics. Airdate: May 4, 2017.
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May, 02, 2017 St. Mary-St. Joseph School
National Teacher Appreciation Day: St. Mary-St. Joseph School principal Abby DeMars, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Kerry DeVivo, 4th grade teacher Kathy Balogh, and Anna-Liisa Messier, 8th grade homeroom teacher and middle school (grades 6-8) history & language arts teacher. Airdate: May 2, 2017.
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Apr, 27, 2017 Channel 3 Kids Camp
Joan Gurski and Angel Rivera Ayala talk about the Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover. Airdate: April 27, 2017.
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Apr, 27, 2017 Army Ants exhibit at UConn
Dr. Janine Caira, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Scientific Collections Manager Dr. Jane O’Donnell talk about ants and the official opening of the first Carl W. and Marian E. Army Ant Guest Collection exhibit. Airdate: April 27, 2017.
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Apr, 24, 2017 The Holocaust
Yom Hashoah–Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust survivor Henny Simon, and U.S. veteran Ben Cooper, who helped to liberate Dachau. Original airdate: March 23, 2012.
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Apr, 13, 2017 Holiday Hill Day Camp
Dudley Hamlin, Camp Director of the Holiday Hill Day Camp and Recreation Center. Airdate: April 13, 2017.
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Apr, 11, 2017 Altrusa of Northeastern CT
Anne Rash, chairman of the literacy committee and Governor-Elect of District One, Mary Weinland, chairman of the outreach committee and Irene Sheehan, incoming president talk about Altrusa of Northeastern Connecticut. Airdate: April 11, 2017.
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Apr, 10, 2017 World War I’s impact on Connecticut
Betsy Pittman, University Archivist, Archives & Special Collections, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center and UConn history P.hD candidate Mary Mahoney talk about World War I’s impact on Connecticut and the WWI exhibitions currently at the Dodd Center and the Babbidge Library. Airdate: April 10, 2017
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Apr, 07, 2017 Baseball season 2017
Baseball talk during the first week of baseball season with Mets fan Howard Epstein, Yankees fan David Jacobs, and Red Sox fan Wayne Norman. Airdate: April 7, 2017.
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Apr, 05, 2017 Hartford Courant sportswriter Dom Amore
Hartford Courant sportswriter Dom Amore discusses basketball, baseball, and journalism. Airdate: April 5, 2017.
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Apr, 03, 2017 ECSU Music Department
Dr. David Belles, ECSU Professor of Music, Conductor of Eastern Concert Chorale and Eastern Chamber Singers, Dr. Emily Riggs, Riggs, a voice professor and Vocal Studies Coordinator at Eastern, and ECSU senior Abby Perreira. Airdate: April 3, 2017.
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Mar, 24, 2017 Windham Poet Laureate Dan Donaghy
Windham’s new Poet Laureate, Eastern Connecticut State University English Professor Daniel Donaghy. Airdate: March 24, 2017.
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Mar, 23, 2017 Swift Waters Artisans Cooperative
Sarah Winter and Annie Wandell from the Swift Waters Artisans Cooperative. Airdate: March 23, 2017.
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Mar, 20, 2017 Author Sharen Peters
Author Sharen S. Peters from Mansfield talks about her children’s book “I’m Just A Little Someone.” Airdate: March 20, 2017.
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Mar, 16, 2017 Gary Pomo
Mr. Rock ‘n Roll Gary Pomo reflects on oldies, the early days of top 40 radio, and life in the 50’s and 60’s. Airdate: March 16, 2017.
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Mar, 13, 2017 Bill Holowaty bone marrow transplant
Former ECSU baseball coach Bill Holowaty describes his stem cell transplant and changing his blood type and DNA. Airdate: March 13, 2017.
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Mar, 08, 2017 Dr. Carmen Cid
Pioneering ecologist Carmen Cid, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University, who has been elected a 2017 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America. Airdate: March 8, 2017.
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Mar, 03, 2017 ECSU Academic Services Center
Chris Drewry, assistant director of the Academic Services Center at Eastern Connecticut State University, recently named winner of the National Academic Advising Association’s “Excellence In Advising” award. Airdate: March 3, 2017.
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Mar, 02, 2017 Jazz flute player Sherry Winston
Grammy nominated jazz flute player and author of a new cookbook “For Lovers Only,” Sherry Winston. Original airdate: November 2, 2015.
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Feb, 27, 2017 WILI Ray of Sunshine award winner Rita Perry
WILI Ray of Sunshine award winner Rita Perry. Airdate: February 27, 2017.
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Feb, 20, 2017 NAACP
Leah Ralls, President of the Windham/Willimantic chapter of the NAACP talks about Black History Month. Airdate: February 20, 2017.
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Feb, 17, 2017 Three generations of basketball
David Light, Jack Jenkins, and Jack Jenkins, Jr. talk about three generations of basketball. Airdate: February 17, 2017.
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Feb, 16, 2017 2017 Cupids
2017 Romantic Willimantic Cupids Yolanda Negron and Sandy Reed. Airdate: February 16, 2017.
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Feb, 14, 2017 UConn Home and Garden Education Center
Dawn Pettinelli and Carol Quish from the UConn Home and Garden Education Center discuss the upcoming growing season. Airdate: February 14, 2014.
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Feb, 13, 2017 State Troubadour Tom Callinan
Connecticut’s first State Troubadour Tom Callinan talks about music and sings original songs. Airdate: February 13, 2017.
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Feb, 09, 2017 Tyler Olander
Two-time UConn Men’s Basketball NCAA champion Tyler Olander, who is now a pitcher in the Toronto Blue Jay’s organization. Airdate: February 9, 2017.
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Feb, 08, 2017 St. Mary-St. Joseph School TSA
Chapter President Ryan Piscatelli (grade 8), Chapter Vice President Gordie Siebert (grade 8), and Chapter Sgt. at Arms Lucas Bartlett (grade 6), from the St. Mary-St. Joseph School Technology Student Association, with TSA Adviser Alicia Lynn. Airdate: February 8, 2017.
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Feb, 07, 2017 Windham and E O Smith boys basketball
Coach Mark Gildea with Andrew Gonzalez from Windham High school boys basketball and Coach Ron Pires with Alex Kravchuk from E. O. Smith boys basketball. Airdate: February 7, 2017.
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Feb, 03, 2017 Windham Economic Development
Windham Economic Development Director Jim Bellano. Airdate: February 3, 2017.
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Feb, 01, 2017 Kerri Gallery “End Of Days” exhibit
Mark Mirko, Courant photographer and Mansfield resident and Jim Turner, Horizons Communications Director talk about Mark’s “End Of Days” photo display at the Kerri Gallery. Airdate: February 1, 2017.
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Jan, 31, 2017 A duck alternative to Groundhog Day
Julia Torcellini from Eastford and sons Micah (14), Isaac (11), and Benjamin (7) and Scramble the Duck, talk about a duck alternative to Groundhog Day. Airdate: January 31, 2017.
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Jan, 23, 2017 Women’s March On Washington
Kimberly Meanix Miller, Diane Bordeleau, Olivia Goldstein, Lillian Palacios, and Cindy Morrissette recap their weekend in the nation’s capital as part of the record 2.9 million participants in the “Women’s March on Washington.” Airdate: January 23, 2017.
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Jan, 18, 2017 Photographic art
Eastern Connecticut State University Adjunct Art Professor Alexander Harding, a Connecticut-based photographer who uses the camera to record improvised experiments with light and every-day materials, morphing vinyl records, grains of salt and television screens into images that recall astronomical or meteorological photographs. Airdate: January 18, 2017.
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Jan, 17, 2017 ECSU biology
Elizabeth A. Cowles, Ph.D. Biology Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University–the new president-elect of the National Association of Biology Teachers. Airdate: January 17, 2017.
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Jan, 16, 2017 World traveler Charles Prewitt
Charles Prewitt Jr. discusses traveling, teaching and motorcycling around the world, including Iran, Afghanistan, Alaska, and New Guinea. Original airdate: March 12, 2012.
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Jan, 12, 2017 “The Efficient Use of Space Orbit”
ECSU Assistant Professor of Economics Brendan Cunningham, who has received a grant from the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium for his research project “The Efficient Use of Space Orbit” with student Michael Beckstein. Airdate: January 12, 2017.
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Jan, 09, 2017 Brian Duffy
Brian Duffy talks about his world travels, including South Africa, Dubai, Poland, Amsterdam, Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Spain. Original airdate: September 9, 2015.
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