Brian Scott-Smith
Reporter/HostBrian is originally from Great Britain and has been a broadcaster for 20 years. He is an award-winning freelance reporter/host for WSHU, and lives in southeastern Connecticut, covering stories for WSHU across the Eastern side of the state.
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Workers at Connecticut’s 23 Service Plazas on I-95, I-395, and Route 15 have started bargaining with their employer, Applegreen, for better pay. They unionized months ago.
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The Connecticut State Fire Marshal’s Office has released a new fire safety video urging people to take extra precautions to prevent fires and burn injuries during the holiday season.
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The Connecticut Humane Society and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) are warning pet owners to stay vigilant during the holidays.
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As of Oct. 1, nurses from other states can practice in Connecticut without applying for a state-specific license.
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The Connecticut Port Authority will pay construction firm Kiewit $11.3 million for work on State Pier in New London.
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A WSHU Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has unearthed over 100 documents relating to an unauthorized inspection of a Connecticut cannabis cultivator earlier this year, after the company’s CEO gave testimony at a General Law Committee public hearing on March 19.
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Members of the U.S. Submarine Base in New London held their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Thursday. They honored the 2977 victims who were lost that day, 411 of whom were first responders.
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According to officials at Torrington, Connecticut-based McCall Behavioral Health Network, the prevalence of fentanyl has led to misinformation and concerns from law enforcement and first responders.
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Gov. Ned Lamont (D) said the funding is part of the state’s ongoing investment, demonstrating its commitment to Navy operations in the state.
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The cancellation is a blow to the offshore wind industry and Ørsted, the energy company responsible for the construction, as the Revolution Wind project is 80% complete and was due to start producing power for Connecticut and Rhode Island in 2026.