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

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...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Connecticut woman charged with poisoning estranged husband's wine with antifreeze chemical
How the biggest health systems in CT are using AI in patient care

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...

Owner:  The Connecticut News Project, Inc.
Should RI state health insurance and Medicaid cover GLP-1s?

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...

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

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...

Owner:  The Scott Trust
Wooster Square alder candidates focus on public safety, development 

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...

Owner:  Yale University
HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE Is 'Living The Dream' Three Decades Into The Band's Career

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...

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

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...

Owner:  Comcast Corporation
Connecticut High School Football Computer Rankings: October 6, 2025
Connecticut Mom Dosed Her Own Child's Dad With Antifreeze-Laced Wine: Cops

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...

Owner:  Kyle S. Reyes
Connecticut mom charged after police say she tried to poison husband with spiked bottle of wine in bitter custody battle
Hartford HealthCare trains new K9 ahead of veteran dog's retirement

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...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
Yale New Haven will pay $45M to end dispute with Prospect Medical over hospitals sale

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...

Owner:  The Connecticut News Project, Inc.
Connecticut joins lawsuit blocking federal restrictions on sex education programs 

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...

Owner:  University of Connecticut
Connecticut murder suspect in 1973 cold case dies in prison

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...

Owner:  TEGNA Inc.
25th annual Springfield Hospital Golf Challenge a success

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...

Owner:  George “Scoop” Sample
Connecticut mother charged with attempted murder after allegedly poisoning husband with antifreeze
Lamont gives $3 million to Foodshare as families could lose SNAP benefits

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...

Owner:  Comcast Corporation
A preview of CMF and a long view of concierge medicine’s promising future

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...

Owner:  Mike Hennessy Jr.

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