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Connecticut’s Prison Watchdog Left His Biggest Fight Unfinished

From the start, as Connecticut’s correction ombudsman, DeVaughn Ward wanted the Inmate Legal Assistance Program contract canceled. He filed a complaint with the State Contracting Standards Board. He subpoenaed the law firm that holds the contract, Bansley Law, and when the firm didn’t comply, he went to court to compel it to do so. Ward dangled the possibility of filing a grievance against the firm’s principal, Walter C. Bansley IV.

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The New England Christmas Festival is this weekend, with toys, decor and more for sale

Toys, ornaments, kids' clothing and more will be sold at this weekend's New England Christmas Festival.

Connecticut · 3d

NBC Connecticut

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Middletown eyeing changes for Route 3, Route 66 corridors

Traffic in Middletown could be in for a major makeover as the city studies ways to improve safety along several busy corridors. The city is participating in the federally funded Safe Streets and Roads for All study, which is examining traffic and safety along Route 3, Route 66, Route 17, and Saybrook Road.

Middletown, CT · 18h
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Connecticut had an earthquake this week. Most people likely missed it

Wednesday’s quake is the latest in Connecticut’s long history of small underground rumbles.

Connecticut · 1d

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What Home Care Really Costs Connecticut Families

For eight years I worked as a nurse at one of the major hospitals in our area, on a med-surg floor and in ED observation. I saw the same moment again and again. An older patient was medically ready to go home. And the family was standing at the bedside asking, quietly, whether Mom would be safe, and whether she would fall again the minute she got back to her own kitchen.

Connecticut · 1d

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See how your community voted for governor

See how communities across Connecticut voted for governor, including Ned Lamont’s margin and the precincts that shifted more Democratic.

Connecticut · 1d

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Parents question response when Connecticut teacher accused of tickling student

NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students. The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford...

Connecticut · 2d

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The Burgers At This Little Connecticut Cafe Are So Enormous, You Can Barely Take A Bite

If you’ve ever driven past a small, weathered building on a quiet Connecticut road and thought, “There’s no way that place is worth stopping for,” then Lake Zoar Drive-In in Stevenson is about to teach you a very important lesson about judging things by their exterior.

Connecticut · 2d

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Pfizer to build $650M manufacturing technology center in Connecticut

Global biopharmaceutical company Pfizer plans to build a manufacturing technology center at its research and development campus in Groton, Connecticut, according to the state’s nonprofit economic development corporation AdvanceCT. The facility will be about 220,000 square feet and will produce clinical active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug products that support...

Groton, CT · 1d

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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is discharged from hospital after a stroke and goes to rehab facility

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut said on Friday that he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility. Murphy, 53, said in a statement that doctors are “very encouraged by the progress I've made so far" and that the stay at the rehabilitation center will get him back to work on the quickest timeline possible. Murphy said doctors diagnosed him with a small hemorrhagic stroke, which is a bleed in the brain. He said he called 911 on Oct. 31 out of an abundance of caution after feeling that “something was not right” with his body. “This has been a scary experience for me and my family, and I appreciate the continued respect for our privacy,” he said. The press release updating Murphy's condition included a statement from Dr. Jose Suarez, chief of neurosciences critical care at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Suarez said the senator has shown tremendous progress and “we expect that he will make a full recovery following rehabilitation.” In the Senate, Murphy serves on the Appropriations Committee and is a leading voice

Connecticut · 21h

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Connecticut GOP faces 'near extinction event' after election losses

Connecticut Republicans are facing a political reckoning after Democrats won an overwhelming majority in the state legislature, leaving the GOP with as few as three seats in the state Senate and a diminished presence in the House. The results went beyond what one veteran political observer expected. “We all expected...

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Families Across Connecticut Make The Drive For This Children’s Museum Kids Never Want To Leave

A woodchuck named Chuckles helps run a Groundhog Day celebration here every year. Yes, a real woodchuck. Somehow that’s only one of the reasons kids beg to come back. The whole thing started in a school storage closet. An art teacher filled it with treasures from her travels, and the idea simply grew from there.

Manchester, CT · 1d

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Editorial: CT Democrats further cement one-party rule, but change is still possible

Connecticut electoral politics has been dully predictable in recent years. Not since 2006 has a Republican been elected to Congress or a Connecticut constitutional office, including the governorship. The last time the GOP won majority status in the state Senate was 1997, aside from an 18-18 tie in 2016; in the House, 1984. Since the 2018 election, Democrats have enjoyed a trifecta – control of the executive and legislative branches of state government – but Republican nominees continued to win their share of state House and Senate seats.

Connecticut · 1d

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Celebrate National Nachos Day while supporting Connecticut cancer patients

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — If you need an excuse to eat nachos today, we’ve got a pretty good one! It’s National Nachos Day, and a special fundraiser in Old Saybrook is celebrating for a great cause: helping Connecticut cancer patients and their families. Alex P. Taylor,...

Old Saybrook, CT · 23h

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Connecticut For The Grinders At These 8 Old-School Delis

Looking for the best old-school delis with grinders in Connecticut?. These 8 delis serve up classic sandwiches and bold flavors that make every mile of the drive worth it!. 1. Franklin Giant Grinder Shop (Hartford) Franklin Giant Grinder Shop on Franklin Avenue is the kind of place that Hartford residents...

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Small earthquake recorded near Niantic: USGS

NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A small earthquake was recorded near Niantic Wednesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. USGS recorded the 1.5 magnitude earthquake about 3.7 miles southwest of Niantic around 2 p.m. It had a depth of 5.2 miles. A map of the epicenter provided by USGS shows it just off the shoreline, […]

Connecticut · 1d

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This Beloved Connecticut Bakery Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Homemade Pies And Fresh-Baked Treats

A homemade pie can make a perfectly ordinary afternoon feel like a holiday. Especially when the crust looks tempting enough to make you forget whatever you originally planned to buy. And suddenly, that bakery across town sounds worth the drive. One Connecticut bakery draws attention for its homemade pies and...

South Glastonbury, MT · 21h

CT Insider

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Connecticut high school football is losing players. Even champions are feeling it

Football participation is down in CT, even among successful programs. Why is that, and what does it bode for the future?

North Haven, CT · 8h

CT Insider

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Amity shuts out Hand, wins SCC girls soccer title after 20-year championship drought

Olivia Huber had two goals and two assists as Amity completed an unbeaten run through SCC play.

Madison, CT · 2d

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What voters in these six Connecticut towns tell us about the 2026 election

The 2026 elections are over and a "blue wave" hit Connecticut, similar to much of the country. Gov. Ned Lamont won by a large margin, as did the five Democrats Connecticut will send to Congress and eight state Senate seats were flipped from Republican to Democrat - one for the first time in 60 years.

Connecticut · 1d