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Republicans say they are job creators. Democrats promise to build out the middle class. Either way you say it, they are both trying to improve our economy by getting more people back to work. But when you have tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs open, like we do here in Connecticut, and can’t fill them, there’s got to be...

Joe Fagnano threw for four touchdowns and ran for another — in the first half — and UConn coasted to a 63-14 win over Merrimack on Saturday. Fagnano was 10 of 13 for 298 yards with TD passes to four different receivers before the break. He was also one of four backs with at least 30 yards rushing and four…

A cold front moved through the state Saturday evening, bringing a brief spell of heavy rain. A second round of rain was possible Saturday night, but skies were expected to clear and bring in better weather. Sunshine is expected to return on Sunday with highs close to 70 degrees.

Paying tribute to the life of hype man Fatman Scoop. The Town of Hamden held a vigil Friday evening, nearly a week after he collapsed on stage during a performance in town and later died. “His music will live on forever,” Mark Griffin, of New Haven, said. Music people in the Greater New Haven area were dancing at Town Center…

An art exhibit honoring New Haven and its pizza will be open to the public at The District building beginning on Monday. The New Haven Pizza Club art exhibit is being put on by creator, Michael Pollack. “It’s near and dear to me, and my history and the city’s history,” Pollack said. Pollack was born and raised in New...