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Patio called ideal for ‘people watching’ Latest Headlines CT customers ‘being nickel and dimed with junk fees’ by internet provider, AG says 12 hours ago CT engineering firm, marking 100 years in business, to relocate headquarters, create jobs 11 hours ago Why CT parents say special education meetings with schools are ‘like you’re constantly going to war’ 13 hours ago Connecticut Sun set roster for 2024 WNBA season: Meet the team, from Alyssa Thomas to two former UConn stars 10 hours ago CT city adding low-income apartments aimed at women escaping domestic abuse 18 hours ago Florida man accused of assaulting coworker as he crashed box truck on I-95 12 hours ago One person seriously injured when vehicle crashes off I-95 ramp, ends up down embankment 11 hours ago Sign up for email newsletters Sign Up Most Popular Most Popular Iconic decades-old CT restaurant, night spot closes, leaves customers ‘heartbroken’ Iconic decades-old CT restaurant, night spot closes, leaves customers ’heartbroken’ Ice cream, classic candy coming to quaint CT town on river. Patio called ideal for ‘people watching’ Ice cream, classic candy coming to quaint CT town on river. Patio called ideal for ’people watching’ Two people charged after allegedly brandishing weapon, sending hundreds fleeing from CT park Two people charged after allegedly brandishing weapon, sending hundreds fleeing from CT park CT engineering firm, marking 100 years in business, to relocate headquarters, create jobs CT engineering firm, marking 100 years in business, to relocate headquarters, create jobs CT customers ‘being nickel and dimed with junk fees’ by internet provider, AG says CT customers ’being nickel and dimed with junk fees’ by internet provider, AG says Connecticut Sun set roster for 2024 WNBA season: Meet the team, from Alyssa Thomas to two former UConn stars Connecticut Sun set roster for 2024 WNBA season: Meet the team, from Alyssa Thomas to two former UConn stars CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them. CT roads need 38 new and expensive noise barriers. Why there’s no money to pay for them. New CT pub wants guests to ‘unleash your inner Brit’ and savor fresh, authentic cuisine New CT pub wants guests to ’unleash your inner Brit’ and savor fresh, authentic cuisine CT city adding low-income apartments aimed at women escaping domestic abuse CT city adding low-income apartments aimed at women escaping domestic abuse CT man seriously injured after being ejected from car during crash on I-95 CT man seriously injured after being ejected from car during crash on I-95 Sports Connecticut Sun host Indiana Fever, Caitlin Clark in WNBA season opener: How to watch, what to know The Connecticut Sun will welcome No. 1 WNBA Draft pick Caitlin Clark to the league when they host the Indiana Fever for their season opener. UConn women’s stars make it: Nika Muhl clinches spot in Seattle, Aaliyah Edwards with Washington UConn women’s basketball announces home-and-home series with USC, JuJu Watkins starting 2024-25 UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, players to host charity dinner for Connecticut Children’s Connecticut News Fractured CT Republicans headed to August primary for U.S. Senate and then battle against Democrat Chris Murphy in fall NEW BRITAIN - Beacon Falls first selectman Gerry Smith won the Republican convention’s endorsement Monday night for the U.S. Senate, but longtime candidate Matthew Corey qualified for a primary in August that some Republicans blasted. Party insiders said Republicans were already... CT house fire leaves three people displaced Is CT a dog-friendly state? One poll ranks it among the best in the country CT man seriously injured after being ejected from car during crash on I-95 Entertainment ‘Slow’ review: He’s asexual. She’s not. The movie explores what happens next. This Lithuanian film sometimes strays toward conventional romcoms — the scenes about communication are its best moments. ‘Bodkin’ review: A true crime podcast descends upon rural Ireland, with mediocre results In Hollywood, video games are the new superheroes Childish Gambino drops ‘Atavista,’ the ‘finished version’ of ‘3.15.20,’ and announces tour FREE FUN & GAMES Jumble Daily Daily Crossword Daily Solitaire Daily Sudoku Photos PHOTOS: Putnam Bridge Trail now open The Putnam Bridge Trail connecting Wethersfield to Glastonbury along Rt. 3 over the Connecticut River, part of the South Meadow Greenway is now open. PHOTOS: Getting the course ready for play SUBSCRIBER ONLY VIDEOS: Bradley International Airport hosts honor flight send-off PHOTOS: CT River Ferry celebrates 75 years of service PHOTOS: Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey visit CT school PHOTOS: A look back at April 2024 in CT SUBSCRIBER ONLY PHOTOS: Mud Day at ECSU Show More Photos SUBSCRIBER ONLY PHOTOS: Setting the stage for Wicked SUBSCRIBER ONLY PHOTOS: Tulips in bloom at CT park PHOTOS: Hundreds of Yale Students block intersection after 45 arrested PHOTOS: Connecticut Forum hosts leading experts in AI at Bushnell PHOTOS: UConn Huskies men’s basketball celebrates Husky Day Business Yes, you can balance homebuying and summer travel House hunting can be exhausting, especially in today’s competitive market. So if you need a... SUBSCRIBER ONLY Breakthrough therapies are saving lives. Can we afford them? Saving big when your cash stash is small Use solar power, kill a tortoise? Climate change solution carries environmental costs Opinion Readers Speak: Donald Trump can’t cancel the US Constitution Claims of dystopian America under second Trump administration preposterous, Donald Trump can’t cancel the US... SUBSCRIBER ONLY Opinion: Reforming incarceration to keep CT youths safe Opinion: An ode to Mother’s Day SUBSCRIBER ONLY Kevin Rennie: The ongoing litany of failure by Connecticut agencies National News SUBSCRIBER ONLY Human trafficking advocates insist exploited children shouldn’t be treated like criminals Experts want the justice system to factor in forced criminality when it deals...