CTNG Junior Enlisted Council hosts first-ever JEC Symposium

The Connecticut National Guard’s Junior Enlisted Council hosted its first-ever JEC Symposium at Camp Nett, Niantic, Conn. on Sept. 20, 2025 to help mentor, train, and educate junior non-commissioned officers to lead more effectively in a modern...

Sex offender working for Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles has been fired

A sex offender who was hired by the state to work for the RMV has been fired, the Herald has learned. Leonard Shuster, a registered sex offender in Florida who moved up to Massachusetts after serving more than a decade behind bars, was hired by...

Boscov's opens this week at Greece Ridge mall: Events, giveaways, and what to expect 

Seven months after Boscov’s department store announced it was coming to The Mall at Greece Ridge, opening weekend is near. What is Boscov's? The longtime, family-owned chain is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. Boscov’s prides itself on...

$25M gift will rename UVM Children’s Hospital and expand care

The University of Vermont Children’s Hospital has received a $25 million gift from philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano. The donation will help expand services for children with complex medical need and bring specialty care closer to home, according...

ISO New England begins its first interconnection cluster study for 26 projects

ISO New England (ISO-NE) has begun its Transitional Cluster Study, which the regional transmission organization calls an “important milestone” in a yearslong reform effort that is meant to create a more efficient process for new generating...

Gov. Lamont: More than 24,000 who have voted early in Connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont was in Greenwich on Wednesday to cast his ballot for the upcoming election. He took part in early voting, which began Monday across Connecticut. State officials say more than 24,000 people voted in the first two days. Stratford...

Connecticut Court: Warshaw Must Give ABRY Details to Soros Fund

The Connecticut Superior Court has sided with both parties, at least in part, in the latest clash between Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw and Soros Fund Management, issuing a ruling that allows limited discovery tied to Warshaw’s past dealings...

UConn Basketball defeats Michigan State 76-69 in Preseason Finale

Dan Hurley admitted that he was preparing for Tuesday night’s scrimmage versus Michigan State differently than he will for next Monday’s opener versus New Haven. He was under no obligation to honor that gaudy claim. A few sprints up and down the...

Students participate in a variety of University-sponsored activities for fall break

After nine weeks of classes, some students seized the opportunity to relax over fall break while others participated in service trips, travelled to cities for career treks and attended professional conferences. Junior Erin May traveled to New York...

Connecticut High School Football All-Classification Rankings: October 20, 2025

Another week of the 2025 Connecticut high school football season has come and gone, and High School On SI has all of the latest computer rankings for each classification as of October 20, 2025. High School On SI's formula was created using its own...

The Most Photographed Landmark in Connecticut Might Surprise You

Sean Pavone Sean Pavone Connecticut's Most Photographed Landmark If I asked you to guess Connecticut’s most photographed landmark, what would you pick? Gillette Castle? Holy Land USA? Mohegan Sun? All solid guesses — but not the correct one, at...

ObamaCare price jump hits Idaho first as shutdown deal remains elusive

Idaho consumers are getting the nation's first look at price increases hitting Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans as the federal tax credits that helped to trigger a government shutdown expire. Idaho’s marketplace open enrollment began...

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for thousands of Connecticut families

Community advocates hope that lawmakers will get a deal done before families are depleted of SNAP benefits. CONNECTICUT, USA — The ongoing federal government shutdown is beginning to ripple through programs that millions of Americans depend on —...

Dukes earn first shutout in 37-0 stomping

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Duquesne dominated both sides of the ball in an emphatic 37-0 victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday, its fourth win in a row. The Dukes are now 3-0 in NEC play for the third consecutive year, moving to 5-3 overall....

Connecticut senator faces criticism over social media post at ‘No Kings’ rally

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A Connecticut state senator is facing criticism after posting a photo at a ‘No Kings’ rally on social media. Senator Saud Anwar, who represents District Three, posted the picture on Saturday while attending a rally as part...

The Social Equity Council Annual Meeting

November 6, 2025, 5:00 pm 5:00 pm The Social Equity Council Annual Meeting — Join us for the 2025 inaugural Social Equity Council Annual Meeting — an evening dedicated to growth, opportunity, and success. Connect with leaders, changemakers, and...

SNAP runs out of money Saturday. States now must figure out how to feed millions of people

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Updated Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. The federal...

University of New Haven to launch groundbreaking program in Saudi Arabia

The university is the first in the world to receive approval to establish an international branch campus in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — After becoming the world’s first institution to be approved to open an...

Column: Saying goodbye to a friend. Connecticut has lost a beloved and dynamic community leader

In 1979, two feminist activists organized a march down Park Street in Hartford to protest a candidate for City Council who had been arrested after being accused of beating his wife. Protesting violence against women was new and controversial. By...

Fresh Faces, Big Impact: First-Year Athletes Shine at Colby This Fall

The first semester of college, a frightening moment for all, with new classes, new schedules, and a new place to live, is scary to think about. For Colby’s first-year fall athletes, that transition has been joined by a new challenge: adjusting to...