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Ansonia Coppers 11U Win Western Connecticut Championship

ANSONIA — The Ansonia Coppers 11U football team captured the 2026 Western Connecticut Championship on November 1 with a thrilling 19–13 victory over valley rival Seymour, exactly one year after falling to the Tigers in the 2025 playoff semifinals. The Coppers’ road to the championship included a 27–6...

Ansonia, CT · 1d

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Eastern advances in Class L Volleyball with stirring comeback win

When Lyman Hall captured the first two sets against Bristol Eastern on Monday, things were looking pretty bleak for the Lancers. But Eastern showed that they have the hearts of champions when they rallied to sweep the final three sets in a thrilling first round win of the State Class L Tournament.

Bristol, CT · 1d

New Haven Independent

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This Week In Valley History: 1988

ANSONIA – Vice President George Herbert Walker Bush roared to victory in the Valley Tuesday, defeating Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis by 6,246 votes. Seventy-six percent, or 38,440 out of 50,706 registered Valley voters, cast their ballots compared to 83 percent in the 1984 Reagan-Mondale campaign. Ansonia was the...

Ansonia, CT · 11h

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“Poems Are Fireflies, Not Breadcrumbs”

Elizabeth Alexander Returns For A Reading at the Beinecke Library. The distance between poetry and Elizabeth Alexander presses on her. In recent years, the focus of her work has shifted from poetry to philanthropy; her responsibilities as president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation—a position she has held since 2018—seem to not leave much time for writing. Standing at the podium at the Beinecke Rare Book Library last Wednesday, November 4, for a reading of her work, she comforted herself: “I haven’t been writing much poetry lately. But my friend Terrance [Hayes] asked me, ‘Do you not walk into the room as a poet? Do you not have a poet’s eyes?’” “Poets,” she added, “are united by an ache for meaning.”

New Haven, CT · 1d

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DEEP Weighs Bike Rentals On State Park Trails

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Connecticut · 6h

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Students at Albertus Magnus College taking part in new immersive learning program

NEW HAVEN, CT. (WFSB) - Students at Albertus Magnus College are taking part in a new immersive learning program that uses virtual reality. “We do a class that was in thermodynamics and it was able to teach us how heat in a closed space can fry certain hardware or cyberware and it was able to destroy most of a data center and we had to go across the world finding where this rogue AI was,” said Ethan Casscella, a junior.

New Haven, CT · 21h

CT Insider

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Naugatuck's Ralph Roper receives Veteran Impact Award

The Naugatuck High School track was dedicated in Roper's honor in September 2025.

Naugatuck, CT · 1d

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Veterans Day With William K. Bowers

1. Who is William K. Bowers?Mr. Bowers is the Americanism Chairman of East Shore Post, 196 American Legion in Milford. 2. What do you believe the purpose is of Veterans Day?. Mr. Bowers summarizes Veterans Day to honor and thank living veterans for their military service during war and peacetime. He believes “celebrating patriotism, courage and sacrifice in defending the nation’s freedoms,” is the key piece.

Milford, CT · 1d

News 12

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49 Connecticut voting precincts selected for post-election audits

The Secretary of the State's Office says the routine post-election audits are designed to ensure votes were counted accurately.

Connecticut · 9h

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New England governors seek more money for heating aid

All six New England governors are asking Congress to put an additional $3 billion into the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program. The bipartisan group of governors, including Gov. Ned Lamont (D), is worried the LIHEAP program won't have enough funding to get through the winter. In the letter, the governors expressed...

Connecticut · 21h

CT Insider

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Connecticut cancer summit highlights new treatments and care gaps

Even with breakthroughs in cancer treatment, doctors say many patients aren't getting the right care due economic barriers.

Connecticut · 12h

News 12

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New program to make it easier for first responders to purchase a home

The First Responders' Time To Own Program will provide up to $25,000 in forgivable down payment and closing cost help.

North Haven, CT · 18h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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New Haven Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Fall

New Haven buyers gained more negotiating power as inventory climbed, list prices dropped, and homes lingered longer on the market.

New Haven, CT · 1d

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25+ Tea Houses & Spots For Afternoon Tea in Connecticut

The weather is getting colder, and it feels like the perfect time for a cup of tea. But why go for whatever’s hiding in your kitchen drawer? Upgrade your next cup with a trip to one of Connecticut’s many tea rooms and afternoon tea experiences, where the selections are endless, and the experience goes far beyond the steep. From traditional tiered trays of finger sandwiches and scones to whimsical themed teas, historic settings, and special holiday events, there’s something for every style and age. Whether you’re hoping for a cozy afternoon escape, a new tradition with friends, or simply an excuse to sip something warm, consider this your guide to teatime across Connecticut.

Connecticut · 9h

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Quinnipiac School of Nursing receives $6.3M for oncology students

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Quinnipiac University School of Nursing is getting its biggest gift ever in the form of a $6.3 million gift that will support students pursuing careers in oncology nursing. The Naomi Reizfeld Endowed Scholarship program will help prepare future oncology nurses to meet the complex needs of people living with cancer […]

Hamden, CT · 1d

Finding Connecticut

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Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce opens new headquarters on Boston Post Road

Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce opens new headquarters on Boston Post Road The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce has celebrated the opening of its new ... The post Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce opens new headquarters on Boston Post Road first appeared on Finding Connecticut .

Milford, CT · 10h

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Daniel Hand look to continue perfect season against Sheehan

MADISON, Conn. (WTNH) — The high school football season is hitting the home stretch with defending Class SS champions Daniel Hand ranked third in the state with a perfect 8-0 record. Leading the charge for the Tigers is senior captain and star running back Lucca Boyce. Last week in a win over Lyman Hall he […]

Wallingford, CT · 21h

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Oxford girls swim team wins first NVL title, ends Woodland’s six-year championship streak

Sophia Montalvo won two events and swam on both winning relays as the Wolverines finished 29 points ahead of the Hawks.

Oxford, CT · 1d

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In Medias Res: Ned Lamont must prioritize climate action in his third term

Last week, Ned Lamont secured his third term as governor of Connecticut amid a nationwide “blue wave” that swept Democrats into state office. With his defeat of Republican nominee and state senator Ryan Fazio, he will be the second governor in Connecticut history to serve for three terms since our state’s transition to four-year gubernatorial terms in 1950.

Connecticut · 10h