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Wallingford Mayor Dickinson Message on Coronavirus 3-30-20

The cast does the Time Warp again at the Square Foot Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" on Oct. 17, 2019

"Time Warp" as sung during Square Foot Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show"

A free concert by the Spin Doctors is slated for the annual Apple Harvest Festival. Drummer Aaron Comess and guitarist Eric Schenkman join the podcast.

Spin Doctors at Southington Apple Harvest Festival

The upcoming Meliora Art and Music Show at the Square Foot Theatre in Wallingford is set to feature a performance by musician Steve Rodgers.

Steve Rodgers

Staff writer Everett Bishop joins the Morning Record to talk about the Bring it to the Light music festival coming to Powder Ridge in Middlefield on August 31. Bring it to the Light aims to bring awareness to opioid abuse. It's founded by Bill Reaney, who dealt with his son's own substance abuse. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com and "Addiction" with The Rafters and Bill Reaney

Morning Record Ep. 336: Bring it to the Light Music Festival coming to Powder Ridge

Derrick Davis, who portrays the man behind the mask in a new touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "The Phantom of the Opera," joins the podcast to talk about the show's upcoming run at the Oakdale Theatre.

Derrick Davis in "The Phantom of the Opera"

Five regional bands are slated to play a "spring fling" celebrating the release of a compilation album, which features punk and hardcore bands, at Cherry Street Station in Wallingford.

Album release show at Cherry Street Station

Country rock band Poco is headlining this year's Meriden Daffodil Festival. Jeniece Roman talks with Poco founding member Rusty Young, who’s still playing with the band 50 years later.

Poco at Daffodil Festival

Meriden police Sgt. John Mennone addresses the media Monday evening at the scene of shooting.

Sgt. Mennone press conference on shots fired in Meriden

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about changes in sexual harassment training for workplaces 18 months sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein brought attention to the issue. Mary Ellen attended a seminar lead by Murtha Culina partner Patricia Reilly, a specialist on sexual harassment laws. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Morning Record Ep. 335: Sexual harassment policies 18 months after MeToo broke

Staff writer Lauren Takores talks about Mayor William Dickinson's budget proposal, including his decision not to include funding for the teachers' retirement system. Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed requiring towns to contribute. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Morning Record Ep. 334: First look at Wallingford's budget

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about the proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development budget. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined Meriden city officials Friday to raised concerns about cuts to certain programs. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Morning Record Ep. 333: Meriden officials protesting HUD budget

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy joins the Morning Record to talk about a report he issued Thursday calling on the NCAA to pay its athletes. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Morning Record Ep. 332: Sen. Murphy on NCAA paying athletes

Staff Writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about neighbors' reaction to the Meriden Planning Commission's recent approval for a retail development. Some neighbors said they didn't even know about the proposal until the story. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Morning Record Ep. 331: Meriden retail draws neighborhood complaints

Staff writer Bailey Wright joins the Morning Record to talk about North Haven's budget. The town's debt service is slated to rise significantly, but First Selectman Michael Freda isn't concerned. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com