Deadly Groton apartment fire brings up issue of firefighter shortage in southeast Connecticut

On Saturday, an apartment fire in Groton left 15 people trapped and screaming for help. GROTON, Conn. — Fire officials tell me the entire state is dealing with a firefighter shortage. But in southeast Connecticut, they constantly have to rely on...

Democrats launch bid to fund nutrition program for low-income women and kids amid shutdown

Congressional Democrats have launched a legislative effort to protect funding for a key nutritional support program for low-income women and children. As the federal government shutdown rolls on, there are growing fears the Women, Infants, and...

How the biggest health systems in CT are using AI in patient care

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. Doctors at Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare — Connecticut’s two largest health systems — say a new...

Should RI state health insurance and Medicaid cover GLP-1s?

Rhode Island is considering limiting access to popular weight-loss drugs for state workers and Medicaid enrollees to control rising costs. The cost of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has been a primary driver of increased healthcare...

Connecticut woman turns family’s Alzheimer’s journey into advocacy mission

HEBRON, CT (WFSB) — Every family touched by Alzheimer’s knows it’s a journey filled with love, heartbreak and courage. This weekend, one Connecticut woman is turning her own family’s story into purpose, using the ride of her life to bring others...

BioMed X Launches Women's Health R&D Accelerator in Heidelberg

Heidelberg, Germany–(Newsfile Corp. – October 14, 2025) – BioMed X today announced the launch of XFem Labs, a new Women’s Health R&D Accelerator in Heidelberg. The purpose of this initiative, which is supported by the Gates Foundation, is to...

Mom, her boyfriend and aunt of girl whose remains were found in CT face judge

The mother, her boyfriend and the aunt of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found in a plastic bin behind an abandoned home in New Britain last week appeared in court on Tuesday. The mother's boyfriend was detained in Waterbury on Monday...

Obituaries for Oct. 22, 2025

Anthony Marino It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Marino, 71, of Kearny, who died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Born on April 12, 1954, in Newark, Anthony...

Connecticut Health Care Providers Cannot Require Credit Cards on File

In the wake of complex high-deductible plans, many health care providers request that patients provide credit card information, which the provider securely stores and later processes based on its communicated policies and procedures. Effective...

Go Where It's Warm

courtesy of sage + sound In today’s world, the pursuit of wellness often feels more overwhelming than restorative. That’s exactly what inspired friends Lacey Tisch and Lauren Tucker to make a change. In 2020, they launched Sage + Sound, a New York...

Connecticut boy, 10, sends emotional message to father’s Halloween killer during sentencing: ‘Taken from me too early’

A 10-year-old Connecticut boy heart-wrenchingly revealed that he didn’t have enough time with his late father, who was stabbed to death before they could go trick-or-treating on Halloween five years earlier. Fernando “Chino” Rivera’s son, “Niko,”...

Hartford HealthCare trains new K9 ahead of veteran dog's retirement

Five-month-old German Shepherd pup Gotham is training to take over the role of K9 Riot, an eight-year-old German Shepherd getting ready to retire. NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — There are more paws than ever prancing and making prints through the halls at...

Connecticut man who died after Orange skydiving incident identified

Sign up for the Athol Daily News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. ORANGE — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has identified Robert Szabo, 62, of Connecticut, as the person who died three days after being involved in a...

3 rescued from 'tragic' house fire at Mansfield farm, town manager says

Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Danielson entered the home without an air pack and still was able to rescue all three people inside. MANSFIELD, Conn. — Three people were rescued from a "tragic" house fire at a Mansfield farm Tuesday night, according to...

Health and Support: Health and Wellness Fair aims to help

NEW BRITAIN — CW Resources and the New Britain Housing Authority held its first Health and Wellness Fair Wednesday afternoon at the Center of Excellence on Fern Street, bringing together 26 vendors focused on community health and support. “We’ve...

25th annual Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge a success

Golfers at the Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge. Photo by Marie Laplante SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Springfield Hospital hosted its 25th annual golf challenge on Oct. 2, at the Crown Point Country Club in Springfield, Vt. Proceeds from this year’s...

Connecticut woman in antifreeze poisoning case released on bond with ankle monitor

The woman accused of poisoning her child's father with antifreeze has posted bond and is under house arrest. DANBURY, Conn. — A woman accused of poisoning the father of her child with a chemical commonly used in antifreeze is out on bond Thursday...

Jury convicts former Connecticut man of murder in fatal beating of Northeast Kingdom man

A jury has convicted a former Connecticut man of murder in the death of a Northeast Kingdom man nearly six years ago. The jury returned its guilty verdict on Friday in Orleans County Superior criminal court in Newport, convicting Brownswell...

A preview of CMF and a long view of concierge medicine’s promising future

Concierge medicine continues to gain momentum as a practical option for physicians seeking more control over their career, stronger patient relationships, and a financially sustainable path forward. One of the best ways to explore the model is by...

Connecticut man dies after skydiving accident in Massachusetts, officials say

The incident happened on Saturday at the Orange Municipal Airport in Massachusetts. ORANGE, Mass — A Connecticut man has died after a skydiving accident at a Massachusetts airport, according to the Northwestern District Attorney's office. The...