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Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify
Connecticut Offering Dell Laptops At State Libraries: See If You Qualify Thousands of Connecticut residents can now receive a free laptop through their local library if they qualify for certain assistance programs. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced Monday, Aug. 3, that it launched the Laptop ConneCT program in partnership with the Connecticut State Library. The roughly $7 million initiative is designed to expand access to technology while helping residents connect with education, jobs, healthcare, and other essential services. To qualify, residents must: Be at least 18 years old. Have a valid library card at a particip…

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by Josh Lanier
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Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir
Friday Night Lights Meets Lord of the Flies in New Memoir Strike Season is the amazing true story of a high school football team that was forced to practice and play games without coaches during an unforgettable season because their teachers went on strike and pulled the coaches from the sideline as part of a bitter labor dispute. This is the debut memoir of Michael Eck, the quarterback for this 1979 team who, along with his co-captains, was faced with the unprecedented responsibilities of playing and coaching this talented team in Pittsburgh, the hotbed of high school football. Strike Season is a poignant memoir about the lengths young people wi…

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This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million
This Connecticut Home Predates America By Nearly 100 Years; Now It's For Sale For $12 Million A Connecticut home built nearly 100 years before the United States was founded has hit the market, giving one buyer the chance to own a piece of American history. But some local historians worry about what could happen to the property in the future.  Bushnell Farm, home to the Elisha Bushnell House in Old Saybrook, was listed last month for $12 million. The 20.21-acre property includes a home built in 1678, making it one of Connecticut's oldest surviving colonial homes. It was built less than 75 years after English settlers established Connecticut's first colonies. Related: Click Here…

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See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied
See Inside The $23M 'Great Gatsby' Style Massachusetts Mansion Where Judy Garland Partied A Massachusetts mansion built during America's Gilded Age that once belonged to a Hall of Fame tennis player and hosted celebrities like Judy Garland is back on the market with a nearly $23 million asking price. Rock Edge is a 28,000-square-foot Georgian Revival estate that sits on three acres and overlooks Beverly's Gold Coast with its own private beach. The "Great Gatsby"-style estate reflects East Coast aristocracy and early 20th-century opulence. The Beverly mansion was built in 1904.  Zillow According to Boston Magazine, the home at 34 Paine Ave. was built in 1904 for Marion A…

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Norwalk Hospital First In Connecticut To Offer Noninvasive Liver Tumor Treatment Norwalk Hospital First In Connecticut To Offer Noninvasive Liver Tumor Treatment Norwalk Hospital First In Connecticut To Offer Noninvasive Liver Tumor Treatment
Norwalk Hospital First In Connecticut To Offer Noninvasive Liver Tumor Treatment Norwalk Hospital has become the first hospital in Connecticut to perform histotripsy for liver tumors, adding a noninvasive option for patients with primary or metastatic disease. The FDA-approved treatment uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy targeted tumors without surgery, needles, or radiation. According to Norwalk Hospital, the technology is designed for unresectable or inoperable liver tumors in patients with primary liver cancer or cancer that has spread to the liver. Histotripsy uses pulsed sound waves to create “bubble clouds” from gases naturally found in targeted tissue. Surg…

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Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In CT Town As State Agencies Step In Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In CT Town As State Agencies Step In Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In CT Town As State Agencies Step In
Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In CT Town As State Agencies Step In A police investigation is underway in a Connecticut town after petition sheets submitted by a candidate seeking ballot access reportedly went missing. Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff announced Tuesday, June 16, that town officials have asked multiple state agencies to investigate the matter. According to the mayor's office, a deputy registrar of voters notified Sendroff on Sunday that petition sheets submitted by at least one candidate could not be located. The missing documents prompted the town to refer the case to the Connecticut Secretary of the State's Office, the State Elections Enforceme…

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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
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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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
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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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'
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
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
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
‘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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