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Connecticut takes top spot in preseason women's college…
Our runup to the start of college basketball continues. Today it’s the women’s turn as we unveil the preseason rankings in the USA TODAY Sports women's basketball coaches poll, which has a lot of familiar names at the top. Connecticut will begin...
Connecticut takes top spot in preseason women's college basketball poll
Our runup to the start of college basketball continues. Today it’s the women’s turn as we unveil the preseason rankings in the USA TODAY Sports women's basketball coaches poll, which has a lot of familiar names at the top. Connecticut will begin...
Coolest air of the season arrives this weekend in Connecticut
We're a week away from the end of October and as we enter the last few weeks of Autumn, the weather is cooling down. Our weather pattern is also becoming more favorable for storms. We have the potential first frost of the season on the way early...
First Lego, then Hasbro. Is Boston becoming a toy capital?
Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio | Pocket Casts | Spotify | YouTube The following is a lightly edited transcript of the October 23 episode of the “Say More” podcast. Shirley Leung: Welcome to “Say More” from Boston Globe Opinion. I’m...
Connecticut Halloween house sparks discussion on cultural and mental health sensitivity
A Halloween display in Connecticut is drawing plenty of attention this week — not just for its elaborate setup, but also for what some call a controversial theme. The home, well-known in the Hamden neighborhood for going all-out during holidays...
‘A handshake between the centuries’: Delamar Mystic now open in Connecticut
Travel The exterior of the new Delamar Mystic (Julie Bidwell). By Nathan Tavares October 24, 2025 | 1:42 PM 4 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. If you...
NJ Woman Needed Blood Transfusion After Her First Period At 13. Now She's Running The NYC Marathon
A North Jersey woman needed a blood transfusion at 13 after her first period wouldn't stop. She's running to raise awareness. Posted Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 12:33 pm ET|Updated Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 12:44 pm ET NORTH JERSEY — When Gianna Peko, 26 — a...
Women’s Sailing Competes in ACCs for First Time
By Margaret Burnham on October 24, 2025 Skipper Shay Bridge (‘28) (left) and crew Maggie Burnham (‘26) (right) compete at St. Mary’s. (Photo by Alan Quellette Photography) The women’s sailing team competed in the Atlantic Coast Championships...
Best +100 online casinos for US players
The US online casino market has experienced explosive growth since state-level regulation began, transforming from a limited landscape into a thriving industry worth over $7 billion annually. American players now have access to hundreds of...
Survey: Social media dominates CT college students' news consumption
This story was reported by Southern Connecticut State University journalism students. Whether it’s scrolling through Instagram posts on The Shade Room or tuning in to CNN, college students in Connecticut choose a variety of ways to keep up with...
New Haven Ranks High Among Best Baseball Cities In America
Although we don't have the moderate climate for year-round play, according to a new study, Connecticut is sandwiched between two of the top five cities in America for baseball in 2025. The World Series starts tonight between the Los Angeles...
The Ticknor Society Book Collecting Prize 2026
The Ticknor Society in the greater Boston area will begin accepting submissions starting March 1, 2026, for the Sixth Annual George and Anna Eliot Ticknor Book and Book Culture Collecting Prize. The prize was created to encourage and recognize...
CBS Sports Top 100 And 1 best teams for 2025-26 season
It's an embarrassment of storyline and star-power riches in college hoops this season. Take a good look around and you'll see possibilities covering the canvas. Florida is coming off a national championship and theoretically has the roster to...
Connecticut heroes honored at third annual ImpaCT Awards for transformative work
The third annual ImpaCT Awards ceremony was held Wednesday at Hartford Marriott Downtown. HARTFORD, Conn. — FOX61, in partnership with United Way, is singing praise to unsung heroes for their work across the Nutmeg State. The third annual ImpaCT...
Which CT social services could the government shutdown affect?
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. November is a critical month in the federal government shutdown if it drags on for at least a couple of more weeks —...
Williams College soccer, field hockey teams sit among the nation's best as postseason play looms
Coaches polls and the rankings therein are nice to look at. But for Division III teams involved in fall sports, the important rankings come out Monday mornings. The NCAA Power Index, or NPI, determines where teams will be slotted in their...
Soccer: ECC Boys and Girls Tourney Previews
The Eastern Connecticut Conference boys and girls soccer tournaments kicks off today with opening-round games. Stonington is the No.2 seed in the Division I girls tourney and received a first-round bye. The Bears will host the winner of today’s...
Moultrie scores two goals, USWNT wins 3-1 against Portugal
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- Olivia Moultrie scored two goals and the U.S. women’s national team bounced back against Portugal with a 3-1 victory Sunday after honoring former goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. The United States was coming off a 2-1 loss to...
Ann Arbor, East Lansing rank among best college towns in US. See list of Michigan cities
Four Michigan cities ranked among the top 100 college towns in the country, with Ann Arbor topping the list among "small" college towns, according to a recent survey. High school students are applying to college now, and researchers at WalletHub,...