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High winds, rain to threaten parts of CT with possible flooding

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A CT municipality had a massive state bailout. It proposes to borrow again, where $50M would go

There are examples of streetlight poles whose bases are so rusted and corroded that there is a danger of them toppling over.

Jose Cervantes, Hartford Public Works flood control team leader, shows the pipes and cement supports for the Park River at the Bushnell Park pumping station. If a $50 million borrowing plan is approved, the pumping station and five others in the city would get repairs and upgrades. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

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CT hospitals are struggling under financial strain. ‘We cannot continue to do more with less’

Maple trees at Maplewood Farms in Harwinton. (Courtesy of Spencer Luthy)

CT maple syrup producers are seeing a surplus of sap as spring approaches. Here’s the sweet reason.

Whitecrest Eatery in Stonington is an American bistro where everything is made from scratch and their acclaimed sourdough bread sells in loaves go like hot cakes is owned by husband and wife team Johan Jensen, 34, a European-trained chef, and Abbey Hemmann, general manager. (Courtesy)

Award-winning CT restaurant has guests on international journey. ‘Delicious destination’: customer

Among its busy schedule for work on state roads, the Connecticut Department of Transportation also is planning some Interstate 91 ramp work. Aerial view of Interstate 84 going through a section of Hartford on Thursday Feb. 9, 2023. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

Interstate 84 ramp at major CT interchange set for nighttime closure for weeks. Here’s why.

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UConn guard Solo Ball (1) reacts after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John's in the championship of the Big East tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Dom Amore: After ‘laying egg’ in Big East final, UConn men need to get their mojo back … and fast

UConn had one of its worst losses of Dan Hurley's era in the Big East final. They need to get their confidence back for the NCAA Tournament.

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One person was taken to a hospital following a fire at a multi-family home in Hartford on Monday. (Courtesy of Patrick Dooley/Squad Fire Photos)

One person taken to hospital following fire at multi-family home in Hartford

Officials said a resident of the home was taken to a hospital to be evaluated for minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.

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Connecticut lawmakers should be focused on policies that improve affordability, strengthen businesses, and give consumers more choices. SB 438 moves the state in the opposite direction. (Getty Images)

Opinion: A proposed CT law would make groceries more expensive

For Connecticut families already feeling the strain of rising food costs, it is a step...

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Employees walk in front of the entrance to the JBS meat processing plant in Greeley, Colorado.

3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

A previous contract expired Sunday night.

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