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The Bulletin

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Norwich Free Academy holds off Killingly | Football notebook

Here’s a look at happenings on the gridiron this past week. NFA survives upset bid Norwich Free Academy kept its ECC Division I championship and Class LL playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought 20-14 win over Killingly at NFA’s Turf Field. Wildcats senior Cayden Alves scored the game-winning touchdown on a 19-yard run in the fourth quarter as NFA (4-4) rallied from an early 14-0 deficit. Killingly junior Lima LaMotte scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery to give the upset-minded Trailblazers (1-7) an early 6-0 lead. Junior quarterback Jaden Barnett’s 1-yard TD run and the 2-point conversion extended Killingly's lead to 14-0. NFA then got on the board when quarterback Dwayne Smith hit Rusean Clahar for a 35-yard touchdown pass play. Alves ran in the two-point conversion and the Wildcats trailed, 14-8, at halftime. Radley Gonzalez caught a 24-yard scoring toss from Smith that tied it at 14 in the third quarter. Alves finished with 108 yards on 18 carries. Smith completed 5-of-8 passes for 125 yards and also rushed for 23 yards. Savionce Duval led the NFA defense with eight tackles, while Jasiyah Succes, Terance Brown, and Gonzalez each had five tackles. Brown also recovered an onside kick.

Norwich, CT · 1d

CT Insider

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At Connecticut’s private schools, top administrators can make more than $1 million a year

Ten private school administrators took home more than $700,000 per year, according to tax documents.

Connecticut · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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Hegseth announces overhaul of military education at Naval War College visit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the U.S. Naval War College on Monday to announce a sweeping overhaul of the military’s professional education system, telling about 700 students, faculty and staff that the schools exist to teach victory in war. “The primary task of our senior service colleges, like this one … must be teaching […] The post Hegseth announces overhaul of military education at Naval War College visit appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 1d

CT Insider

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Connecticut high school girls volleyball top performances (Nov. 9)

Here are the top girls volleyball performances from the conference championships from across Connecticut.

Connecticut · 1d

CT Insider

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GametimeCT Top 10 Football Poll, Week 10 (Nov. 9): First place votes split, St. Joesph is new No. 1

St. Joseph and Ludlowe both earn 11 first-place votes, but the Hogs narrowly take over the top spot.

New Canaan, CT · 1d

CT Insider

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Connecticut high school field hockey top performances (Nov. 9)

Here are the top CIAC field hockey performances from the past week from across Connecticut.

Connecticut · 1d

CT Insider

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The Meat Grinder Podcast (S9:E10): St. Joseph hangs on, steals Ludlowe's No. 1 ranking (barely)

Join Sean Patrick Bowley and Pete Paguaga as they look back at Week 9 of the season and look ahead to Week 10

New Canaan, CT · 1d

WTNH

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Hartford Public High School naming basketball court after Marcus Camby

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford native and former NBA star is being honored by his alma mater Saturday afternoon.  Hartford Public High School (HPHS) is naming the school’s basketball court after Marcus Camby, who graduated from the school in 1993 after leading the Owls to a 27-0 record and a Class LL state championship.  […]

Hartford, CT · 11h

CT Insider

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Hartford elementary school students show reading gains across every grade in new state data

Out of 30 reported reading comparisons, 29 showed improvements, state data shows.

Hartford, CT · 1d

CT Insider

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Chris Powell (opinion): The case for public evaluations of school superintendents

Chris Powell writes that the habit of evaluating school superintendents behind closed doors should end

New Haven, CT · 23h

CT Insider

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Monday's Connecticut high school sports roundup: Lewis Mills boys soccer wins in shootout

A look at the Connecticut high school sports scene for Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.

Burlington, CT · 1d

Globe

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Parents Demand Answers After Teacher Is Accused of Tickling Students at Multiple Schools

Connecticut parents are questioning the state’s Department of Children and Families and calling for more transparency after a teacher was accused of inappropriate tickling of elementary-aged girls at multiple schools. The issue centers around former school teacher Nicholas Ricciardi, who pleaded guilty to felony charges of risk of injury to a minor and was sentenced […]

Connecticut · 3d

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Week 9 Connecticut high school football top performers (Nov. 9)

This week's top performances include a state record being broken, along with a seven touchdown performance.

Plainville, CT · 2d

collinsvillepress.com

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Simsbury, Granby/Canton, Mills/OTWS have playoff berths in sight

With two weeks left in the regular season, all five of the high school football teams are still alive in their hunt for a CIAC football playoff berth. Simsbury (7-1), Granby/Canton (6-2) and Lewis Mills/Wolcott Tech (6-2) are in the best position with two victories in their final two games probably enough to secure them a playoff berth.

Simsbury, CT · 3d

Daily Voice

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$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…

New Britain, CT · 1d

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City schools score above state average, with West Bristol leading the way

West Bristol School stood out in the most recent round of Smarter Balanced Assessments scoring in the elementary schools. But several of the city’s elementary schools outscored state averages in 2025-26. Carly Fortin, chief of academics for Bristol Public Schools, provided a summary of the Smarter Balanced Assessment scores...

Bristol, CT · 3d

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

It was only three years ago that North Haven and Joel Barlow completed back-to-back runs to high school football state championships. Sheehan and Northwest Catholic met in the Class S final only last year. Yet here in 2026 all four teams are grappling with a sharp decline in players. North...

Connecticut · 3d

The Bulletin

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Eastern Connecticut State cuts tuition for neighbors

Massachusetts and Rhode Island students will be eligible for a reduced tuition rate at Eastern Connecticut State University beginning with the fall 2027 semester. The change will cut annual undergraduate tuition by $3,500, from $10,498 to $6,998, according to a community announcement. Students from both states will remain eligible for merit scholarships and need-based financial aid. Students who submit applications for the fall 2027 semester by Nov. 15 will also have their application fees waived. "As the cost to attend college increases across the country, Eastern is pleased to offer competitive rates that we can extend to students from our neighboring states," said Jeremy Campbell, vice president for finance and administration. "Students from Massachusetts and Rhode Island have always been an important part of our campus community. We hope this reduced rate will encourage even more students to discover the academic opportunities, supportive community, and vibrant campus life Eastern has to offer." Eastern reports record class of new students Eastern welcomed more than 1,100 first-year students and 275 transfer students this fall, a record-breaking incoming class, according to the announcement. The new students represent 20 states. The university has approximately 3,850 matriculated students. Its residential campus is fully occupied, with

Connecticut · 3d

CT Insider

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Naugatuck football rolls past Seymour with potent ground game, much-improved defense

Friday's game marked the 74th meeting between the two teams with Naugatuck leading the series 38-33-3.

Naugatuck, CT · 4d

CT Insider

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Meet three of the top-performing high schools in Connecticut

Wilton High School, Connecticut IB Academy and The Bridge Academy lead their categories in Connecticut's Next Generation Accountability rankings.

Wilton, CT · 5d