Veteran Connecticut Republicans saw the warning signs. Then they lost their seats

Some of these Republican legislators served well over a decade. They were all defeated on Election Day.

New Haven Loses Its Walter Camp Awards Dinner After Nearly 60 Years, Heads to Nashville

The Walter Camp National Awards Dinner, a New Haven tradition dating back to 1968, is packing up for Nashville. The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced the dinner will be held in Tennessee in February 2027, ending the event's longtime run in the Elm City even as the foundation insists its Connecticut roots are not going anywhere.

Connecticut governor election 2026: Live results

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont defeated Republican state Sen. Ryan Fazio, securing a third term and becoming the first Connecticut governor to win three consecutive elections since John G. Rowland in 2002. Rowland resigned before completing his third term in 2004. Search for your city or town on the map or in […]

West Haven Restaurant Week returns with more restaurants and date-night deals

“I'm looking at the list and saying to myself, OK this is a wonderful date night for me and my husband,”  said Lalani Perry.

CT Republicans cannot afford more of the same

Ben Proto should step aside and allow the GOP State Central to select a new chairman with the vision, urgency, and organizational ability to rebuild the party.

Northwest Hills Council of Governments: Comptroller Scanlon Sounds Alarm on Firefighter Staffing Decline

Present on Zoom: Board Chair Gordon Ridgway. Vice Chair Denise Raap. Treasurer Patrick Roy. Secretary Greg LaCava. Members Casey Flanagan of Sharon, Jim Brinton of Washington, Magi Winslow of Hartland, David Barger of Canaan, Henry Tirrell of Norfolk, Seth Breakell of Goshen, Todd Arcelaschi of Winchester, Tom Weik of Morris, and Eric Epstein of Kent.

Drivers anticipating friction with 2-year Milford Connector road improvements schedule

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Drivers traveling along Interstate 95 in Milford are being given a heads-up with roadway improvements scheduled along state highways. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a two-year project is set to ramp up starting this week to rehabilitate and improve safety along the Milford Connector. The project will revise some […]

Trailblazing former Connecticut congressman says Republicans need to refocus

Former U.S. Rep. Gary Franks made history in 1990 as the first Black person elected to represent Connecticut in Congress. On This Week in Connecticut, he joined Dennis House to discuss the Republican Party's path forward and the steps he believes are needed to reconnect with voters.

PODCAST: Most CT towns decline to change housing voucher distribution, despite segregation concerns

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Sasha Allen to discuss her article written with Ginny Monk, “Data shows little change in CT housing voucher segregation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

13.3 Million Medical Records Exposed: Connecticut AG Announces Up to $10 Million Data Breach Settlement

HARTFORD, Conn. — A medical data breach that exposed the private information of more than 13.3 million people nationwide, including nearly 108,000 Connecticut residents, has resulted in a settlement worth up to $10 million and mandatory security reforms, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced Friday. Tong joined the attorneys...

Everyone Should Visit The Independent Connecticut Bookstore That Authors Can’t Resist

Somewhere between the Connecticut shoreline and the kind of afternoon you’ll talk about for weeks, you’ll find RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, and it will rearrange your priorities in the best possible way. This is not a drill. There are bookstores, and then there are bookstores. The first...

9 Reasons Why Connecticut Could Be One Of The Best States To Spend Your Retirement

Retirement brings a pretty big question. Where would you actually enjoy spending your days once the usual work routine is behind you?. And the answer isn’t always somewhere warm with palm trees. Connecticut has several appealing qualities that could make retirement more enjoyable for people who value comfort and...

Connecticut's Solnit psychiatric facility for teens makes safety changes amid staffing concerns

Blue wave in CT legislature may test Lamont on taxing the rich

State legislators have talked about taxing Connecticut’s wealthy to finance relief for the poor and middle class, but for most of the past eight years, it’s only been talk. Because doing otherwise meant crossing one of Gov. Ned Lamont’s deepest lines in the political sand. But after...

Eversource rate hike could increase Connecticut electric bills by up to 18%

Residents voiced concerns as PURA reviews an Eversource rate hike proposal that could raise monthly electric bills by $20 to $30.

Major project along Milford Connector begins Monday: What to know

Periodic lane closures are expected on the Milford Connector starting Nov. 9 as a major roadway improvement project gets underway.

Two Public Hearings This Week In Ansonia

ANSONIA – Public hearings are scheduled to take place this week regarding proposed locations for speed cameras and an ordinance which would establish a fair rent commission for the city. The speed camera public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 10) before the Board of Aldermen at...

Disclosure Denied: FOIA is keeping abuse records from Connecticut parents

FOIA exemptions shield sensitive information and can also prevent parents from learning the details of their children’s abuse. The post Disclosure Denied: FOIA is keeping abuse records from Connecticut parents appeared first on Inside Investigator .

Connecticut republicans trying to figure out future after loss in midterms

(WFSB) - Connecticut republicans are trying to figure out their future after heavy losses in the midterm elections last week. They will have just three members in the state senate. A few recounts are taking place, including one in Trumbull. But, it will not change the reality for republicans. “Those...

Naugatuck's Ralph Roper receives Veteran Impact Award

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