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Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair
Why Connecticut, Massachusetts, Several Others Are Skipping Trump's Great American State Fair Connecticut and Massachusetts are among at least eight states that will not participate in the Great American State Fair, a centerpiece event in President Donald Trump's celebrations of America's 250th anniversary. The fair is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with organizers originally envisioning participation from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Instead, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, and Washington have opted out, according to Yahoo News.  Rhode Island announced on Monday, June 15, …

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by Josh Lanier
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Bridgeport Hospital First In CT To Earn Equity Care Certification Bridgeport Hospital First In CT To Earn Equity Care Certification
Bridgeport Hospital First In CT To Earn Equity Care Certification Bridgeport Hospital has become the first hospital in Connecticut to earn a Joint Commission certification recognizing work to improve equitable care and patient outcomes. According to Bridgeport Hospital, the hospital earned The Joint Commission’s voluntary Excellent Health Outcomes for All Certification. The certification recognizes hospitals and critical access hospitals that are working to reduce health care disparities and improve outcomes through organization-wide strategies. It focuses on efforts such as lowering disparities across patient populations, supporting diversity, equity, an…

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High School Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo High School Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo
High School Lacrosse Team Forced To Forfeit Playoff Game Over Fake Cigars In Graduation Photo A Massachusetts boys lacrosse team saw its championship hopes end over graduation photo props. The Ipswich High School Tigers were one win away from reaching the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 state championship game when the school was forced to forfeit a semifinal matchup scheduled for Tuesday night, June 10. In a statement, school officials said the team did not have enough eligible players to compete. Multiple players were not allowed to participate after sharing a photo showing them with what appeared to be cigars in their mouths. MIAA rules prohibit stud…

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Pepper Spray Used In CT Middle School, 4 Students Treated Pepper Spray Used In CT Middle School, 4 Students Treated
Pepper Spray Used In CT Middle School, 4 Students Treated A Connecticut middle school briefly entered a shelter-in-place protocol after a student displayed pepper spray in a hallway, causing minor irritation to four students and prompting a police investigation. The incident happened at Pulaski Middle School in New Britain on Tuesday afternoon. School officials entered the shelter-in-place protocol as a precaution while staff cleared the affected hallway and handled the situation. The school nurse evaluated four students for minor irritation. School officials contacted each student's family. No other injuries were reported. “The State of Connecti…

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Jensen Ackles Shares Life Lessons With Westport Grads: 'Find Those People, Be Those People' Jensen Ackles Shares Life Lessons With Westport Grads: 'Find Those People, Be Those People'
Jensen Ackles Shares Life Lessons With Westport Grads: 'Find Those People, Be Those People' "The Boys" star Jensen Ackles built his commencement speech around a simple message for Connecticut graduates: the people who help you through life's toughest moments matter most. Ackles, who lives in Southport, gave the commencement speech to Greens Farms Academy's graduating high school class last week. The 48-year-old actor wove humor, career lessons, and personal reflection into a speech that encouraged the Westport students to value the relationships that carry them through setbacks and self-doubt. View this post on Instagram Ackles …

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UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials
UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials A college student from Pennsylvania died unexpectedly in Connecticut, leaving her family, friends, and university community in mourning. Lily Jean Michelfelder, 19, of Quakertown, passed away in the emergency department at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 25, according to her obituary. Michelfelder was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where she was pursuing a degree in dietetics. She had enrolled in Fall 2024 and was studying Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, according to the university. A graduate of Quakertown High Sch…

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CT Teacher, Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave After Arrest On Child Injury, Assault Charges CT Teacher, Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave After Arrest On Child Injury, Assault Charges
CT Teacher, Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave After Arrest On Child Injury, Assault Charges A teacher and wrestling coach at Norwich Free Academy has been placed on administrative leave following serious criminal charges, school officials said. Steve Nelson, a math teacher and head wrestling coach at NFA, was arrested on April 16, according to police and the state’s judicial website. He is charged with risk of injury to a child and third-degree assault. The alleged incident happened on Dec. 30.  The school and police would not provide details on what allegedly happened as the warrant is sealed.  School officials acted quickly after learning of the allegations. NFA notif…

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‘This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: CT School Mourns Death Of 15-Year-Old Student ‘This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: CT School Mourns Death Of 15-Year-Old Student
‘This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: CT School Mourns Death Of 15-Year-Old Student A Connecticut community is in mourning after the death of a 15-year-old New Britain student The Consolidated School District of New Britain confirmed on Monday, April 27, that Melvin Osiel Duarte Garcia has died.  “Melvin was a bright and strong-willed young man whose sense of humor brought joy to those around him. He treated others with respect and left a lasting impression on both students and staff, who cared for him deeply. He will be remembered for the impact that he had on our school community,” said interim principal of Catalyst Academy, Donnah Swaby, in a Facebook post.&nb…

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Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It
Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It A Connecticut college that produced the face of American women’s rugby has announced it is demoting the team from Division I to club status, leaving players’ futures in limbo, but they aren’t giving up. Earlier this month, Quinnipiac University in Hamden said it was reclassifying women’s rugby to free up funding for men’s indoor and outdoor distance running programs. The school said the rugby players can retain their scholarships to finish their undergraduate degrees, but the team will no longer compete as a varsity program. Olympian Ilona Maher, a Quinnipiac alumna who won a bronze medal i…

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$75M Stamford Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market $75M Stamford Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market
$75M Stamford Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market A massive estate stretching across two states is turning heads with its size, history, and price. The Stamford property known as Hillandale, which spans more than 268 acres in Connecticut and Pound Ridge, New York, recently went back on the market for an eye-watering $75 million. It's the most expensive home on the market in Connecticut, according to Zillow.  The Hillandale estate in Stamford stretches across 268 acres in Connecticut and Pound Ridge, New York. Zillow Once owned by the Sulzberger family, who've controlled The New York Times for more than 100 years, the estate of…

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Police Increase Presence At New Canaan High School After Anonymous ‘Hateful’ TikTok Posts Police Increase Presence At New Canaan High School After Anonymous ‘Hateful’ TikTok Posts
Police Increase Presence At New Canaan High School After Anonymous ‘Hateful’ TikTok Posts Police will increase their presence this week at a Fairfield County high school after anonymous “hateful” TikTok posts targeted students. New Canaan Principal Bill Egan sent an email to parents Sunday evening, April 19, confirming that staff contacted local police after a series of "mean-spirited" videos on the popular social media platform.  A video circulating included the text, “Nc kids u might wanna stay home from school tmrw.”  Authorities deemed the videos "non-credible," Egan noted, but students, staff, and parents will see additional police on Monday at the 11 Farm Road s…

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Break Into TV: College-Age Extras Wanted For Streaming Series Filming In Westchester, NY Break Into TV: College-Age Extras Wanted For Streaming Series Filming In Westchester, NY
Break Into TV: College-Age Extras Wanted For Streaming Series Filming In Westchester, NY An upcoming streaming series filming in Westchester County is looking for local talent to fill background roles. Grant Wilfley Casting has put out a call for people to portray college students in the scripted series “Minivan,” with filming expected to take place in Purchase sometime after Monday, April 13.  The production is seeking non-union actors between the ages of 18 and 29, with organizers noting they are open to “all types, ethnicities, and genders.”  The role is for paid background work, offering a flat rate of $187 for what is expected to be about 10 hours on set. Accor…

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