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Brandon Esson, who has received an offer from Boston College, leads the charge on the front lines.
08/16/2025

Brandon Esson, who has received an offer from Boston College, leads the charge on the front lines.

08/16/2025

Pam Bondi claimed Connecticut violated federal laws on immigration in a letter to state officials: “This ends now."

While summer is set to wrap up next month, there is still time to visit some of Connecticut's nautical towns.
08/16/2025

While summer is set to wrap up next month, there is still time to visit some of Connecticut's nautical towns.

The fair is an annual fundraiser for the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department that features food, rides and plenty of f...
08/16/2025

The fair is an annual fundraiser for the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department that features food, rides and plenty of fair contests.

“Homelessness is going to increase, recidivism, more deaths from overdoses and more mental health crises,” an official s...
08/16/2025

“Homelessness is going to increase, recidivism, more deaths from overdoses and more mental health crises,” an official said.

There are bargains to be had, including a Victorian that most recently was a funeral home.
08/16/2025

There are bargains to be had, including a Victorian that most recently was a funeral home.

Residents and local leaders gathered to denounce the actions of many ICE agents in Connecticut this week.The gathering w...
08/16/2025

Residents and local leaders gathered to denounce the actions of many ICE agents in Connecticut this week.

The gathering was hosted by Stamford Norwalk United with Immigrants, a group formed in June that supports immigrants and seeks to “defend our civil liberties,” the group’s website said.

SNUI alleges that ICE agents entered courthouses to detain people appearing for appointments, failed to present warrants before detaining someone and continued to detain people when charges were dropped, according to a news release.

More: https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/stamford-norwalk-ice-immigration-courthouse-20817591.php

“I’m still surprised by the number of people that reached out,” one family member said.
08/16/2025

“I’m still surprised by the number of people that reached out,” one family member said.

How many programs has UConn cut so far as part of its review of low‑enrollment offerings? See how well you followed the ...
08/16/2025

How many programs has UConn cut so far as part of its review of low‑enrollment offerings? See how well you followed the news this week.

See how well you followed the news on Conde Nast's best beaches near NYC, HGTV's best roadside attraction in Connecticut, year-round schooling and more.

The incumbent Democrat Roberto Alves has raised over $250,000, campaign finance statements show.
08/16/2025

The incumbent Democrat Roberto Alves has raised over $250,000, campaign finance statements show.

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