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Bridgeport Islanders Are Leaving CT For Canada; Arena Announces 'New Chapter'
The Bridgeport Islanders are on the move after more than two decades in Connecticut, city officials confirmed. The move will take place at the end of the team’s 25th season this spring, the City of Bridgeport announced Thursday, March 19. “We thank the New York Islanders and Oak View Group for bringing sports fans and concert goers to Bridgeport for more than two decades. Bridgeport has earned the reputation as the ‘Arts and Entertainment Capital of Connecticut,’ and the Arena has been a major part of that story,” Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim said. “I am committed to working with …
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'Appeeling' For Help: UConn Bananas Raise Money To Cheer On Huskies In Tourney
If you've ever watched a UConn basketball game, you've seen the Bananas. The group is a growing troupe of about 15 students who have appeared at nearly every Huskies game dressed in oversized banana costumes. Now, as the men prepare for a run at the BIG EAST Conference Championship, the Bananas are traveling to New York to cheer them on, something that's difficult on a college student's budget. So, they've created a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of the trip and hotel rooms. The group says it also hopes to attend NCAA Tournament games. "What started off as a Halloween costume ha…
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Mold Found In 2 Rooms At Oxford School, Officials Say Building ‘Fit For Occupancy’
Classes will continue at a Connecticut school after air quality tests uncovered mold in two rooms, officials said, but students and teachers will be barred from entering those rooms until crews can clean them. Administrators at Quaker Farms School in Oxford alerted parents to the problem last week. An air quality survey found the building was "fit for occupancy," Board of Education Chairman Mike Koosa and Superintendent Ralph Marino Jr. said in a letter dated Friday, Feb. 27. Only the computer lab and Room 320 at the Great Oak Road school were not fit for students or teachers to enter. (Clic…
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Step Aside, California: Connecticut Campground Named Most Unique In North America
Connecticut takes camping seriously. So, it's no surprise that the Constitution State boasts the most unique campgrounds in North America, according to a new ranking. Brialee Family Campground in Ashford earned the No. 1 spot on Campspot’s list of the “Top Unique Campgrounds in 2026.” Campspot released its 2026 Campspot Awards, recognizing top parks across the nation after an “extensive review of over 3 million data points,” according to its website. The annual awards consider guest ratings, reservation data, and park features. The goal is to spotlight campgrounds that stand out natio…
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Yale Taps Familiar Face As New Football Coach After Tony Reno Steps Down
The new leader of Yale football is no stranger to the sidelines in New Haven. Kevin Cahill, who worked for a decade at the Ivy League university, was named the 35th head coach in program history. Yale announced the move on Monday, Feb. 23, after Tony Reno stepped down for health reasons. "It is an honor to return to Yale Football," he said during a press conference announcing his hire. "This legendary program has a proud history built on academic excellence, sportsmanship, and competitive success, and I look forward to working every day to build upon that foundation," ... My family and I ar…
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CT School District Halts Picture Day Amid Epstein Rumors As Parents Push Back Nationwide
A Connecticut school district has postponed school picture day amid claims tying its photography vendor to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danbury Public Schools Superintendent Kara Casimiro told parents in an email last week that the district would pause school picture day out of an “abundance of caution.” Social media posts allege that Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students a year across the United States, has ties to the late disgraced financier. “At this time, there is no verified evidence from law enforcement agencies or credible news organizations …
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CT’s Mac Forehand Wins Historic Olympic Silver In Big Air Showstopper
Mac Forehand just made Winter Olympics history for Connecticut. The 24-year-old Norwalk native became the first Connecticut-born athlete to win a medal at the Winter Games. Forehand earned silver in men’s freestyle skiing Big Air on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. He scored 95.00 on his first run in the final on Tuesday. That put him in second place, just .25 points behind eventual gold medalist Norwegian Tormod Frostad. Austrian Matej Svancer took home bronze. Mac Forehand dropped a stunning 98.25 in his final run to secure SILVER in snowy Livig…
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CT’s Austin Florian Sets Olympic Start Records in Men’s Skeleton at 2026 Winter Games
Connecticut native Austin Florian made an instant mark at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Competing in the men’s skeleton in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, the Southington native set the Olympic record for start time in both of his first two runs on Thursday, Feb. 12. Skeleton is considered one of the most dangerous events at the Games, as competitors race down a nearly mile-long track headfirst on a sled at speeds of up to 90 mph. Florian's first run opened with a 4.49-second push start, according to the official Olympics website. A couple of hours later, he broke his own record. …
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2 CT Restaurants Named Among OpenTable’s Top 100 Most Romantic In America
If you're looking to lock in a Valentine’s Day reservation that is sure to impress, two Connecticut restaurants have been named among the most romantic in the nation. OpenTable released its "Top 100 Romantic Restaurants" for 2026 this week, with J. Gilbert’s — Wood Fired Steak & Seafood in Glastonbury and Millwright’s Restaurant in Simsbury made the list. OpenTable called the restaurants "certifiably swoon-worthy spots people choose when the night matters most." What makes these restaurants so sexy? Attention to detail, cozy and welcoming atmospheres, and food delicious enough to end a…
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Gun Found At CT High School, Student Arrested, Classes Dismissed Early
A Connecticut high school was dismissed early on Thursday, Feb. 5, after a student was found to have a gun inside the building, authorities said. Manchester High School administrators contacted police around 9:30 p.m. after a student reported hearing another mention having a gun magazine while leaving a bathroom, Superintendent Matt Geary said in a message to parents. Police and school administrators quickly located the suspected student and found the gun. The student was placed in police custody. Authorities did not release their name or whether they had any i…
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Amazon Movie Casting Paid Background Roles In Hudson Valley, NYC
Lights, camera — paycheck. A new Amazon MGM feature film is casting paid background actors in New York City and across the Hudson Valley, offering locals a chance to appear on screen while earning up to $224 per day. The casting call, posted on Backstage, seeks both adults and children to appear as non-speaking background performers in the project, currently working under the title “CTTS.” Who They’re Looking For The production is hiring adults 18 and older to work as background pedestrians. Filming runs from mid-February through the end of March in New York City and Hudson Valley locatio…
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Snubbed In NFL Hall Of Fame Vote, Joining Bill Belichick
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported. The five members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 5, in San Francisco, but it's the names not on the list that are making the most headlines. Kraft and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick both learned they were not selected despite creating modern football's greatest dynasty. Since Kraft bought the team in 1994, the Patriots have appeared in 10 Super Bowls, winning six. The team hopes to win its seventh on Sunday …
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