2,000 cats, 5 staffers and a forest at risk: Meet 3 small Connecticut nonprofits

Connecticut has thousands of nonprofits, varying in size and causes. Some only have a few people on staff. Here are some nonprofits that are small but are still able to make a big impact despite the challenges they may face. Gifts of Love. Gifts of Love aims to assist clients...

Republican-American Community News from Waterbury, Cheshire, Torrington and Plymouth

Republican-American Community News from Waterbury, Cheshire, Torrington and Plymouth.

Winchester Board of Selectmen: New $300K Town Hall Elevator OK'd; Rec Trails Get $749K; Housing Authority Nabs $1.7M For Bathroom Renovations

Present: Mayor Todd Arcelaschi. Selectman William Hester. A special Town meeting hosted by the Winchester Board of Selectmen revealed neighborhood opposition to a proposed sale of Town property and resulted in an overwhelming “no” vote by residents present on Sept. 17. The session to consider the sale was...

New Hartford Line Service Starts Nov. 16 With Extra Weekday Train

NEWINGTON, CT — A new weekday round-trip train and extended weekend CTrail trains are among the Hartford Line service improvements set to take effect Nov. 16, according to the CT Department of Transportation. On Friday, CTDOT announced that a weekday morning southbound CTrail train will now originate in Springfield,...

MDC customers could see higher water and sewer bills in 2027

WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - Water and sewer customers in the Greater Hartford Area could see their bills rise starting next year under a proposed budget. For a typical Metropolitan District Commission residential customer, the increases could mean about $114 more per year in water and sewer costs. The proposal could impact households across the district’s eight member towns - Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor.

Berlin Mosque hosts ‘Meet Your Muslim Neighbor’

BERLIN, Conn. (WTNH) — The Berlin Mosque hosted a Meet Your Muslim Neighbors event on Saturday. Dozens of people showed up to meet each other, enjoy good food and music and learn a little bit about their history. The event featured cultural and information booths as well as interactive activities. “We’re opening doors for our […]

$400,000 Grant Funds Student Support At Central Connecticut

A $400,000 grant is helping Central Connecticut State University provide academic support, career preparation and assistance with college expenses for participating second-year students. According to the university, the GEAR UP Connecticut funding supports individual coaching, academic assistance, r…

Hartford Women's Basketball Loses Battle with Immaculata University 62-59

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - The Hartford women's basketball team fell to 0-2 on their opening weekend dropping a close battle to Immaculata University 62-59. Rapid Recap:. The teams would start slow with Hartford holding a 4-2 lead after the first four minutes. The Mighty Macs would score five-straight points, but sophomore Allie Shenloogian (Park Ridge, N.J.) would score five points during a 7-0 counter to earn the Hawks a 11-7 lead. Hartford would hold a 16-13 lead after the first 10 minutes with Shenloogian scoring 11 points in the first quarter.

Afternoon forecast for Nov. 9

A Million Holiday Lights And A Glowing Carnival Are Taking Over This Connecticut Convention Center

A few Christmas lights can make a house look festive. But a million lights inside one enormous event space?. Now that’s taking holiday decorating to a completely different level. And apparently, the glowing displays aren’t the only attraction. A Connecticut convention center is preparing for a holiday spectacle...

Celebrating the Birthday of Anthony “Din” L. Iannicelli: WWII Hero

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Anthony “Din” L. Iannicelli on His Birthday. ​History often records grand conflicts while overlooking the individuals who shaped our towns. Yet, our local communities flourish because ordinary people answer extraordinary calls. For Waterbury and our wider remember and honor category, November 8 marks a joyful anniversary. Today, we celebrate the birth of Anthony “Din” L. Iannicelli, a decorated World War II combat veteran and devoted family man. More tributes can be explored across our Connecticut veterans archive.

Goshen Board of Finance: Contingency Funds Balance the Town Budget; Surprise Remediation Cost in Pie Hill Road Work

Present: Vice Chairman Scott Tillmann, James Korner, Paul Collins, Robert Layer, alternates Patrick Reilly and Ashley Hall Daddona. First Selectman Seth Breakell. Excused absences: Chairman Edward “Ned” Bixler, Lorraine Lucas. The Goshen Board of Finance (BOF) agreed to move $19,186 from the Town’s $40,000 contingency fund to offset...

Hartford HealthCare’s Medical Mission provides free care across Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of volunteers helped deliver free medical care and essential services across Connecticut on Saturday as part of Hartford HealthCare’s annual statewide Medical Mission event. At eight locations throughout the state, Hartford HealthCare volunteers and medical professionals provided free health screenings, medical evaluations and other support services for people in need. […]

CTDOT to start Middlebury I-84 project Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will start a milling and resurfacing project on I-84 in Middlebury Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to be completed Friday, November 13, 2026. The project DOTNONPROJECT in Lieu of D#4-1226 consists of milling and resurfacing .11 miles west of overpass Shadduck Road westbound to .12 miles west of overpass Shadduck Road west bound.

Hartford Women’s Cross Country Finishes 3rd in D3 Challenge

WATERFORD, Conn. - Hartford Women's Cross Country competed in today's D3 Challenge and landed in third place after being led by senior Sophia Rebenciuc (Southwick, Mass.) in the Women's 5000m race at Stenger Farm Park.Rapid Recap: Hartford was led by a first place finish from Rebenciuc with an impressive time of 18:32. Freshman Delaney Casey (Charlton, N.Y.) came up next for the Hawks as she placed 19th with a time of 20:54. Sophomore Maya Siegelman (Suffern, N.Y.), freshman Olivia Crabtree (Bellport, N.Y.), and freshman Gwendolyn Marenghi (Naugatuck, Conn.) rounded out Hartford's top five, placing 24th, 26th, and 27th, with times...

Metropolitan District Commission to hear public input on proposed water, sewer rate hikes

MDC customers could see higher water and sewer bills under a proposal that will be discussed at a public hearing Monday in Hartford.

The Valley Indy Election Postmortem

THE VALLEY — What if last week’s governor’s race had been decided by the Naugatuck Valley and only the Naugatuck Valley?. That question and many more were discussed during a very special “Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast.”. The episode was titled “Tales from Election Day.”...

Hospital for Special Care Launches Renovation to Expand Medical Rehabilitation Capacity and Enhance Patient Experience

NEW BRITAIN, Conn., October 27, 2026 – Hospital for Special Care (HFSC) is launching a $3.6 million renovation that will transform an existing inpatient unit into a dedicated medical rehabilitation unit featuring 10 private patient rooms and expanded nursing, clinical, and support spaces designed to meet the needs of today’s medically complex patients. The renovation is expected to be completed around January 2027.

Maloney volleyball wins CCC tournament championship over Southington

Maloney volleyball wins CCC tournament championship over Southington.