Message from the Other Side October 31, 2007

Watch the video of Tara on Better Connecticut
Today, I appeared on Better Connecticut during a segment with Angelina Diana, a psychic medium. I’ve always believed in spirits, and today confirmed that belief entirely!
Angelina and I met when I sat down on the Better Connecticut couch just seconds before we went on air. She didn’t know [...]

Check your credit for free! October 22, 2007

Today Mike Hydeck did a story about freezing your credit to protect your identity from thieves. One of the easiest things we can do to make sure no one is stealing our credit information is to monitor credit reports. There are 3 nationwide consumer reporting companies, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion that compile credit [...]

Fall Fruits October 15, 2007

During the summer I enjoy growing tomatoes and herbs on my back patio. Usually by this time of year those fresh plants are nothing more than a memory. But about a week ago, I went to look at my ailing tomato plant, and found new leaves and at least 3 growing tomatoes. Fearing for the [...]

USPS Helps Identify Fake Check Scams October 8, 2007

Recently I posted about a rash of fake check scams going around Connecticut. This is a nationwide problem that prompted the United States Postal Service in conjuction with the National Consumers League to set up the website http://www.fakechecks.org/. Consumers can learn more about fake check scams and report fraudulent activity on this site. Consumers are [...]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month October 1, 2007

Today is the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are airing a story that features a woman going through radiation to treat breast cancer. When I met with Anne a week or so ago, she was almost finished with her treatments and doing great! It was nice to be able [...]

Don’t Get Scammed! September 25, 2007

I’ve received a lot of calls recently from viewers regarding a popular scam. People are receiving a letter saying they’ve won a large amount of money and a check for a small amount. The letter says to cash the check to pay for any fees involved with getting the remaining money transferred. They usually ask [...]

Looking for a Few Good Viewers September 18, 2007

Currently I am working on two stories that I need your help with. That’s right, I need you to be in a story that will air on Channel 3 in the coming weeks!
Here are the topics:1. Hand Washing – Cold and flu season is quickly approaching… do you know the correct way to wash your [...]

Bottled Water All Washed Up? September 14, 2007

Recently, I worked with Irene O’Connor on a story she did about people and businesses moving away from using disposable bottles of water. You can see that story by clicking this link: http://www.wfsb.com/news/14099430/detail.htmlWhile researching this topic I came across some startling statistics. National Geographic’s “The Green Guide” says that Americans spent $11 billion [...]

As Seen on TV September 14, 2007

On Saturday, Sept. 29th, Rocky Hill High School will be hosting the 9th annual Royal Blues Invitational. 11 high school marching bands from Connecticut and Massachusetts will perform throughout the afternoon and into the evening during this competition. Two of the bands you saw right here on Channel 3 will be preforming: the Rocky Hill [...]

Marching Into the School Year September 4, 2007

Maloney H.S. Video

Bristol Central H.S. Video

New Britain H.S. Video

Rocky Hill H.S. Video

Last week was Back to School Week across Connecticut and at Channel 3. Part of our coverage included inviting local marching bands to our new Rocky Hill studios to perform live on our morning show. My intern, Rachel and I [...]