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U.S Rep. Jahana Hayes will face a familiar face as she seeks a fourth term representing the state’s 5th Congressional District in Congress. The Democrat seems headed for a rematch against Republican George Logan, a challenger she beat by only 0.8 percentage points in 2022. Experts think that close race sets up another hotly contested election this ...

New grants have been announced by the city of New Haven to benefit sports programs and extracurriculars throughout the Elm City, benefiting school-aged children. Over $750,000 in grants will be awarded to 24 nonprofits in New Haven over two years, ranging from $5,000 to $45,000. “These dollars, no matter the amount, is going to support and transfor...

An independent commission investigating the deadliest shooting in Maine history plans to take up accusations in a report that contended self-dispatching police officers created “chaos” during the search for the gunman.

Police responded to a Newington neighborhood Tuesday afternoon after getting a report of a possible violation of a protective order. Officers arrived at a condo complex in the area of Webster Court around 12:30 p.m. and were able to find the man they were looking for on the back porch of one of the condos. The man would not come…

An oversight commission was set to discuss Tuesday whether to fire Connecticut’s top public defender for alleged misconduct, but said a decision won’t be announced until next month. Chief Public Defender TaShun Bowden-Lewis faces 16 misconduct allegations. They range from making unfounded racism and discrimination allegations against pe...

The odor of gas is affecting several streets throughout Bridgeport, city officials are working to determine what is causing it and they are asking people not to call 911 if they do not have a medical emergency.   Bridgeport officials said several calls came in reporting the odor of gas on several streets throughout the entire city and they are&#823...

Connecticut Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson, a veteran jurist who served more than two decades on the bench, including six years as the state’s first Black chief justice, is retiring in September. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont announced Robinson’s planned departure on Tuesday, crediting him with improving public access to the courts and working to e...

Police said several vehicles were damaged during a shots fired incident in Norwich on Tuesday. Arriving officers found a vehicle with several bullet holes and shell casings on the ground, according to police. They did not find any shooting victims. Witnesses told police one or more suspects took off in a car, but they could not provide a descriptio...

Travelers now have a new sit-down dining option at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks. Beercode Kitchen & Bar is now open in the concourse for Gates 21-30. It is described as a unique, gastropub-style restaurant with a lineup of local craft beers. It is the first sit-down restaurant in the concourse. The restaurant will open at 4 a....

Avelo Airlines is adding nonstop service this summer between Tweed-New Haven Airport and Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C. The service will begin on July 12 and it will run twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Washington Dulles International Airport is in suburban Virginia, 26 miles from D.C. Avelo said introductory one-way fares wi...

Max A Mia is moving to a new location in Avon. After 34 years at 70 East Main St., the restaurant will be moving down the road to 380 West Main St., the former Bertucci’s restaurant in Avon Marketplace. Max Hospitality expects the move to happen in early 2025.  “We are beyond excited about this move and the opportunity it…

Someone who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Connecticut won $10,000 on Friday night. The winning numbers were 8-17-40-60-70 and the Mega Ball was 3. No information was released on where the ticket was sold. The $10,000 winner matched four numbers and the Mega Ball.

Police have arrested a 17-year-old who is accused of causing a crash in New Milford last year that killed another teen. The crash happened on Route 7, in front of the Italia Mia restaurant, just before 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. Police said an Infiniti G35 was on Route 7 and a Hyundai Tucson was trying to turn left…

Teachers in Enfield were unsuccessful in urging the Enfield Town Council to fully fund the Board of Education budget. Leading up to Monday’s town council vote, teachers in Enfield had rallied multiple times. The teachers pushed for a $82.5 million school budget to get passed by the town council. It’s about an 8.7 percent increase from l...