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Stephen Underwood is a reporter for the Hartford Courant.
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Arctic blast grips eastern half of the U.S. this week, how cold will CT get?
An Arctic blast heading for the eastern half of the U.S. this week will bring below-freezing temperatures to Connecticut. Here's what to expect.

Another CT retirement community has gone solar, the latest in renewable energy trend
Meadow Ridge, a luxury continuing care retirement community in Redding, is the latest senior living community in the state to flip the switch and go solar, officials said. A carport...

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Foxwood’s Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation swears in leaders
Foxwood's Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation swears in members to lead the federally recognized Indian tribe.

CT cancer expert on U.S. surgeon general on alcohol and cancer risk: ‘Cutting back makes sense’
"The message is that certainly high levels of alcohol intake are linked to cancer. But that doesn't mean people should feel guilty when they have a glass of wine or...

Dog recovering from coyote attack in CT. Officials say packs more aggressive this time of year.
DEEP officials warn pet owners to be extra cautious this time of year as coyotes become more aggressive

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Killing of CT black bear found to be justified. DEEP warns only extreme cases warrant shooting
Efforts in recent years to establish a bear hunting season in Connecticut have been met with widespread opposition.

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CT Republicans demand answers over price of energy projects after approval of solar initiatives
All combined, DEEP officials said the solar projects will provide enough energy to power 97,000 of the state’s homes with clean electricity.

Looking to satisfy late night sweet tooth? A bakery catering to ‘insomnia’ is adding CT location
Those looking to satisfy their late night sweet tooth will soon have a new destination in Connecticut to add to their list.

Kick off 2025 on a healthy note: CT Jan. 1 hikes a ‘meaningful’ way to ‘create a positive mindset’
Officials are encouraging Connecticut residents to bundle up, breathe some fresh air, and go for a hike on New Year's Day.

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Migrant workers sue CT farm alleging years of abuse of immigrant job program
Several migrant workers from Mexico are suing a Cheshire farm alleging years of abuse of the H-2A program and threats.