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The history professor at UConn’s Stamford campus has been on leave since April after the student reported a number of alleged text messages he had sent her.
A UConn professor is accused of pursuing a student. He allegedly called her his ‘soulmate’
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October 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
The history professor at UConn’s Stamford campus has been on leave since April after the student reported a number of alleged text messages he had sent her.
The developer who put up the first modern, high-density and amenity-rich apartment complex in Bloomfield center wants to build more than 200 new ones.
His first five-floor apartment complex changed a CT town’s look; He wants to build another
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October 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
The developer who put up the first modern, high-density and amenity-rich apartment complex in Bloomfield center wants to build more than 200 new ones.
If Democrats are victorious in November, there’s a level of expectation-setting Democrats say they’ll need to do, given limitations of being in the majority in either one or two chambers, as Trump has another two years of veto power.
Why CT Democrats are considering chance for outsized influence. ‘We’re going to punch well above our weight’
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October 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
If Democrats are victorious in November, there’s a level of expectation-setting Democrats say they’ll need to do, given limitations of being in the majority in either one or two chambers, as Trump has another two years of veto power.
The popular Stamford micro-bakery was recently selected to participate the 2026 BagelUp Growth Lab in New York City next month.
CT couple starts bakery business out of their apartment’s kitchen. It sells out nearly every week
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October 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
The popular Stamford micro-bakery was recently selected to participate the 2026 BagelUp Growth Lab in New York City next month.
Police said they were able to identify the driver with a license plate reader and other resources.
CT man accused of speeding through crash scene, hitting firefighter
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October 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Police said they were able to identify the driver with a license plate reader and other resources.
He allegedly told authorities his friends were having a typical “college night” before the canoe flipped and his friend drowned.
Man charged after allegedly admitting to having 10 beers before fatal canoe incident in CT lake
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October 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
He allegedly told authorities his friends were having a typical “college night” before the canoe flipped and his friend drowned.
Police said the security guard suffered what was described as minor lacerations on their head.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to stab security guard at CT movie theater
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October 8, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Police said the security guard suffered what was described as minor lacerations on their head.
Students, faculty, and staff are left to absorb the fear, instability, depleted resources, and institutional damage that do not disappear when an executive does.
Opinion: Perpetual scandal, turnover, and institutional suffering in Connecticut public higher education
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October 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Students, faculty, and staff are left to absorb the fear, instability, depleted resources, and institutional damage that do not disappear when an executive does.
When she crosses under the iconic arch at the Hartford Marathon, this Connecticut woman will be raising money to refurbish it.
A restorative run: CT woman puts in miles to refurbish iconic arch at Hartford Marathon
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October 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
When she crosses under the iconic arch at the Hartford Marathon, this Connecticut woman will be raising money to refurbish it.
These two CT football teams, who staged a dramatic battle last year and ended up as state finalist in different divisions, will face each other Friday.
Week 5 high school football: Cheshire-Hand face off in battle of state finalists
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October 8, 2026 at 10:41 AM
These two CT football teams, who staged a dramatic battle last year and ended up as state finalist in different divisions, will face each other Friday.
Mid-20th century composer Earle Brown, known for his experimental and electronic works, is the subject of talks and concerts at CCSU as well as an art exhibit.
CT university celebrating influential modern composer on 100th anniversary of his birth
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October 8, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Mid-20th century composer Earle Brown, known for his experimental and electronic works, is the subject of talks and concerts at CCSU as well as an art exhibit.
Congressman Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned Wednesday of efforts to undermine faith in U.S. elections by foreign powers and one domestic one: President Donald J. Trump.
If Democrats win, CT congressman says Trump won’t ‘accept’ election results
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October 8, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Congressman Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, warned Wednesday of efforts to undermine faith in U.S. elections by foreign powers and one domestic one: President Donald J. Trump.
Elicit Brewing Company is hosting a pair of Oktoberfest celebrations this Saturday, Oct. 10, at their Manchester and Danbury locations.
It’s not too late to celebrate Oktoberfest. A CT brewery is hosting its own pair of festivals this weekend
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October 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Elicit Brewing Company is hosting a pair of Oktoberfest celebrations this Saturday, Oct. 10, at their Manchester and Danbury locations.
Police said the 39-year-old Waterbury man sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was unresponsive at the scene.
Scooter operator dies after crash involving SUV in Waterbury
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October 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Police said the 39-year-old Waterbury man sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was unresponsive at the scene.
An independent forensic audit of Hartford Public Schools was released by the Connecticut State Department of Education Wednesday.
The audit was done by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, according to the education department, gave the written…
The audit was done by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, according to the education department, gave the written…
CT ed agency releases forensic audit of Hartford schools. Read it here.
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October 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
An independent forensic audit of Hartford Public Schools was released by the Connecticut State Department of Education Wednesday.
The audit was done by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, according to the education department, gave the written…
The audit was done by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, according to the education department, gave the written…
Between December 2019 and February 2021, he reportedly signed up for more than 1,000 transportation assignments with Amazon Logistics.
CT man gets two years in prison for defrauding Amazon out of $3.5M with phony transportation scheme
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October 7, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Between December 2019 and February 2021, he reportedly signed up for more than 1,000 transportation assignments with Amazon Logistics.
Sidelined by injury, this iconic CT runner will have to wait to make history.
Sidelined by injury, this iconic 80-year-old CT runner will have to wait to make history
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October 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Sidelined by injury, this iconic CT runner will have to wait to make history.
Police said the shooter left the scene before officers arrived.
CT man shot in leg in Manchester residential neighborhood drives himself to hospital
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October 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Police said the shooter left the scene before officers arrived.
The school put together a safety plan that involved no contact. They had different classes, different lunch tables, were not to talk about each other to friends and more.
CT mom fights for daughter’s safety amid school incidents. Boy allegedly harassed her, threatened violence.
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October 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The school put together a safety plan that involved no contact. They had different classes, different lunch tables, were not to talk about each other to friends and more.
To meet today’s need, Connecticut now requires more than 106 million additional meals a year. Let that sink in: 106 million meals.
Opinion: Connecticut needs its corporate community to step up on hunger
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October 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
To meet today’s need, Connecticut now requires more than 106 million additional meals a year. Let that sink in: 106 million meals.
State police allege that he told a trooper he was rushing home to use the bathroom.
CT man accused of driving double speed limit in construction zone on Gold Star Memorial Bridge
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October 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
State police allege that he told a trooper he was rushing home to use the bathroom.
The former student alleges he was sexually assaulted by his teacher over 200 times more than 20 years ago.
Fairfield Prep agrees to $1.1M settlement with former student over sexual abuse allegations
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October 7, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The former student alleges he was sexually assaulted by his teacher over 200 times more than 20 years ago.
Looking for when and where to watch UConn men’s basketball games this season? You’ve come to the right place.
TV schedule: Here’s when and where to watch UConn men’s basketball in the 2026-27 season
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October 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Looking for when and where to watch UConn men’s basketball games this season? You’ve come to the right place.
A Southington couple is proposing to turn part of a massive old factory in Bristol into a large indoor complex of padel courts, bringing the city what Sports & Fitness Industry Association calls the fastest-growing sport in the country.
Century-old CT brass factory the target site for home to popular new sport
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October 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
A Southington couple is proposing to turn part of a massive old factory in Bristol into a large indoor complex of padel courts, bringing the city what Sports & Fitness Industry Association calls the fastest-growing sport in the country.
Couples seeking to get married will now have to wait at least 48 hours before receiving a marriage license, a change in Connecticut law, which went into effect at the beginning of this month to prevent potentially fraudulent marriages in…
CT has put a waiting period on weddings. It’s not about love and romance.
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October 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Couples seeking to get married will now have to wait at least 48 hours before receiving a marriage license, a change in Connecticut law, which went into effect at the beginning of this month to prevent potentially fraudulent marriages in…