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...

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...

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's AG Is a Fighter Who Punches Way Above His Weight

Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Fall 2025 Magazine. You can subscribe here. Last fall, just before Election Day, William Tong went pheasant hunting in South Dakota. He’s the Democratic attorney general of Connecticut, but most...

Legendary Investor Profile: Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio is one of the most recognisable names in global finance. As the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, he built a reputation not only for extraordinary investment performance but also for pioneering new ways...

Hospital giant expands homegrown outpatient imaging center chain into new state

The brand now has over a dozen locations across four states, also including Idaho, New Hampshire and Utah. Intermountain noted previously that, without the overhead of a hospital, the cost is “significantly lower” at its centers. While radiology...

As Trump punts on medical debt, battle over patient protections moves to states

With the Trump administration scaling back federal efforts to protect Americans from medical bills they can’t pay, advocates for patients and consumers have shifted their work to contain the nation’s medical debt problem to state Capitols. Despite...

Family members charged in connection with death of 12-year-old girl found dead in Connecticut

Police said they have arrested the mother and aunt of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a container behind an abandoned home in New Britain last week, and there is a warrant for the mother's boyfriend. The charges for the mother, Karla...

Connecticut woman accused of poisoning man's wine with antifreeze

RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut (WABC) -- A woman in Connecticut is charged with attempted murder and accused of trying to poison the father of her child with antifreeze. The allegations against Kristen Hogan stunned those who live near the couple's home...

Connecticut Children’s names CEO

Shannon Sullivan has been appointed president and CEO of Hartford-based Connecticut Children’s, effective Jan. 12. Ms. Sullivan brings nearly 25 years of healthcare leadership and clinical experience to the role, according to an Oct. 7 LinkedIn...

Obituary: Jean Watkins Beckner

Jean Watkins Beckner, longtime Claremont resident, beloved librarian of rare books and amateur naturalist, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was 98. Born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Jean was an...

In some Connecticut towns, clouds form over new solar developments

The first time Chris Dahl heard rumblings of a plan to build a large solar array among the corn fields and tobacco sheds of East Windsor, she said the project sounded like a good enough idea. A portion of the land slated for development included a...

Connecticut Tackles Maternal Mortality With Statewide “I Gave Birth” Bracelets

Bracelets are worn as a reminder to watch for postpartum health problems. Credit: Contributed / CT Hospital Association According to Connecticut’s Maternal Mortality Review Committee, nine out of ten pregnancy-related deaths between 2015 and 2020...

Connecticut woman charged with poisoning estranged husband's wine with antifreeze chemical

A Connecticut woman was arrested on Friday and is charged with attempted murder after she admitted to poisoning her estranged husband’s wine with the active ingredient in automobile antifreeze, police said. Kristen Hogan, 33, told police she...

Family members charged in connection with death of 12-year-old girl found dead in Connecticut

Police said they have arrested the mother and aunt of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a container behind an abandoned home in New Britain last week, and there is a warrant for the mother's boyfriend. The charges for the mother, Karla...

7 Creepy Connecticut Legends That Will Give You Chills

7 Creepy Connecticut Legends That Will Give You Chills Connecticut isn’t just about charming New England towns and fall foliage. Beneath the quaint streets and historic buildings lies a treasure trove of legends, myths, and downright strange...

DeLauro says talks to end federal shutdown focus on health care costs

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) is pushing a bill she introduced with U.S. Senator Patty Murray of Washington three weeks ago as a possible framework for negotiations to end the federal government shutdown. The bill addresses the rising cost of...

Connecticut High School Football Computer Rankings: October 6, 2025

Another week of the 2025 Connecticut high school football season has come and gone, and High School On SI has all of the latest computer rankings for each classification as of October 6, 2025. High School On SI's formula was created using its own...

Connecticut Mom Dosed Her Own Child's Dad With Antifreeze-Laced Wine: Cops

RIDGEFIELD, CT – A 33-year-old woman is facing charges of attempted murder after authorities say she tried to poison the father of their child by spiking a wine bottle in the victim’s home with a chemical compound found in antifreeze. On October...