Melissa in the Morning: The Fisherman Magazine

Melissa in the Morning: The Fisherman Magazine

Ahead of the 41st annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, we spoke with The Fisherman Magazine! Matt Broderick talked about bluefish numbers bouncing back and why fishing continues to be a poplar pastime generation to generation. 

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Act Like Adults

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please Act Like Adults

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli started Wednesday’s show with a few observations on the first Republican Primary Debate (0:33) and we also checked in with State Republican Party Chairmen Ben Proto who was in Milwaukee for that debate (13:27). We aired portions of a response from Connecticut State Police officials regarding growing allegations of false…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Students Saving Long Island Sound

The Lisa Wexler Show – Students Saving Long Island Sound

Rick Landau, Project Manager for Unified Water Study, Barrier Spit Restoration, & Park Restoration, joins Lisa Wexler with Chloe Atkins, a Bridgeport Aqua Culture student conservationist who is part of an Ash Creek Conservation Assoc. program to save the Sound. Image Credit: KyleDunne / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: The Battle to Run Bridgeport

Melissa in the Morning: The Battle to Run Bridgeport

John Gomes was the only Democratic candidate able to collect enough signatures to force a primary election for mayor. We spoke with both John Gomes ((00:00)) and incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim ((15:54)) about their platforms and visions for Bridgeport. The primary is set for September 12th. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Billie is one of two cats who are still with us at the shelter.  She came to us when her owner had to move and had trouble finding a home that Billie can move with them too.  She is about a year and a half old , with white and orange/black spots which we would…

Melissa in the Morning: Cooking Bluefish

Melissa in the Morning: Cooking Bluefish

Apparently, bluefish are a delicious, local fish more people should explore cooking in the kitchen. Creator of the ‘Fearless Eating’ site and blog, Craig Fear, shared his recipes. He also talked about the push for more people to enjoy this oily fish over shipped in fish, like salmon. It comes just days before our 41st…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Unrealistic Goal?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: An Unrealistic Goal?

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed GOP State. Sen. Eric Berthel on a public hearing regarding the proposed elimination of gasoline powered vehicle sales in Connecticut by 2035 (0:35). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio also chimed in on the same subject (13:48). University of New Haven Associate Professor Dr. Bradley Woodworth had an update…

Melissa in the Morning: Gamechanger for Nonprofits

Melissa in the Morning: Gamechanger for Nonprofits

An archaic state law on the books was really impacting churches and non-profits across the state from raising money through raffles and partnering with other entities. Senator Ryan Fazio shared how one Greenwich church brought this to his attention and he worked with Senator James Maroney on fixing the problem. ((00:00)) There are THREE types…

Melissa in the Morning: Tips from Bait and Tackle

Melissa in the Morning: Tips from Bait and Tackle

Ahead of the annual WICC Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, we got some tips on how to catch the biggest blue. Ryan with Black Rock Bait and Tackle shared where the blues have been spotted, how heavy they are on average, the best bait to catch them and what time of day do…