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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 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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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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Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors
Yale New Haven Health Hospitals Earn National Stroke, Resuscitation Honors Yale New Haven Health hospitals have earned national recognition for stroke and resuscitation care from the American Heart Association. Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Yale New Haven hospitals were honored through the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke and Get With The Guidelines – Resuscitation programs. Westerly Hospital was also included in the health system’s list of honorees. According to Yale New Haven Health, the recognitions reflect the hospitals’ work to meet national standards and improve outcomes for patients experiencing strokes and cardiac emergencies. YNHHS recog…

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New Haven Hospital Among 13 Nationally Honored For Vascular Care New Haven Hospital Among 13 Nationally Honored For Vascular Care
New Haven Hospital Among 13 Nationally Honored For Vascular Care Yale New Haven Hospital is among 13 hospitals nationwide honored with a 2025 Larry Kraiss Quality Award for excellence in vascular care. Yale New Haven Health announced that its Heart and Vascular Center received the recognition from the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization. The award honors hospitals and vascular programs that demonstrate a commitment to improving patient outcomes through collaboration, research, and quality improvement. Winners are selected based on sustained quality improvement work, including receiving the 3-star Commitment of Vascular Quality Improv…

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Yale New Haven Hospital First In CT With Pregnancy After Loss Clinic Certification Yale New Haven Hospital First In CT With Pregnancy After Loss Clinic Certification
Yale New Haven Hospital First In CT With Pregnancy After Loss Clinic Certification Yale New Haven Hospital has become the first hospital in Connecticut to earn certification for its Pregnancy After Loss Clinic. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the certification was awarded through the U.S. Pregnancy After Loss Network and recognizes care for patients navigating pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. The clinic is part of Yale New Haven Hospital’s Maternal Fetal Medicine program. It brings together maternal-fetal medicine specialists, behavioral health experts, nurses and support staff to provide care based on each patient’s medical and emotional need…

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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 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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Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven
Men’s Health Walk, Expo Set June 27 In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital is joining forces with community partners to host the Men’s Health Awareness Community Walk and Health Expo on Saturday, June 27, at the Dixwell Community Q-House, 197 Dixwell Ave. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the walk begins at 10:15 a.m., followed by the health expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is part of the hospital’s bicentennial celebration and is meant to promote men’s health, preventive care, early detection, and healthy lifestyles. Attendees will have access to free health screenings, educational resources, and expert insights. Per Yale New Hav…

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Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden As State Agencies Step In
Missing Election Petitions Trigger Police Probe In Hamden 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 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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Yale New Haven Health Names 2026 Innovation Award Winners Yale New Haven Health Names 2026 Innovation Award Winners
Yale New Haven Health Names 2026 Innovation Award Winners Yale New Haven Health has named its 2026 Innovation Award winners after a live finalist pitch competition focused on expanding access and improving care. According to Yale New Haven Health, the awards are run through its Center for Health Care Innovation and support new care models, digital and AI-assisted tools, and frontline ideas across the health system. This year’s theme was “Breaking Barriers, Building Access,” with entries focused on access to care, workflow design, community-based care, generative AI, and advanced analytics. Per the health system, 43 applications came from across Y…

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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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