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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wooster Square alder candidates focus on public safety, development
Courtesy of Andrea Zola and Amanda Martinelli Change is coming to Wooster Square in January: Ellen Cupo, first elected to represent Ward 8 on New Haven’s Board of Alders in 2019, is not running for reelection. Democrat Amanda Martinelli and...
HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE Is 'Living The Dream' Three Decades Into The Band's Career
In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, drummer Matt Byrne of Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED spoke about the band's longevity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, it's a blessing. I think. The hard work and...
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...
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...
Connecticut mom charged after police say she tried to poison husband with spiked bottle of wine in bitter custody battle
A Connecticut mom has been charged with two counts of murder for allegedly poisoning her estranged husband’s wine bottle in the midst of a bitter custody battle with a chemical commonly found in antifreeze. Kristen Hogan, 33, was arrested Friday,...
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...
Yale New Haven will pay $45M to end dispute with Prospect Medical over hospitals sale
CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. Yale New Haven Health will pay Prospect Medical Holdings $45 million to settle dueling lawsuits in state court, ending...
Connecticut joins lawsuit blocking federal restrictions on sex education programs
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced Friday that the state has joined a coalition of 16 states and the District of Columbia in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over new restrictions that could strip...
Connecticut murder suspect in 1973 cold case dies in prison
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is working to determine George Legere's cause of death. SUFFIELD, Conn — The man who was accused last week in a 1973 murder in East Hartford has died in prison, according to the Connecticut Department of...
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 mother charged with attempted murder after allegedly poisoning husband with antifreeze
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A mother in Connecticut allegedly poisoned her husband with antifreeze while the two were fighting for custody of their...
Lamont gives $3 million to Foodshare as families could lose SNAP benefits
The state is giving Foodshare $3 million to purchase additional meals as families around Connecticut face the possibility of losing their SNAP benefits on Saturday. Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Connecticut) announced the funding at Foodbank’s Wallingford...
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...