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A major CT arts organization has a new CEO. Here are some of her big ideas. Little ones too.
In the future, the well-being of local artists is expected to emerge as a top priority.
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UConn great Diana Taurasi, Quinnipiac rugby star Ilona Maher represent CT as ESPY Award winners
UConn legend Diana Taurasi and Quinnipiac rugby star Ilona Maher represented Connecticut on a national stage Wednesday as ESPY Award winners.
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CT Lottery: $25,000 a Year For Life prize claimed, $100,000 CA$HWORD winner
Check out the claimed prizes from Thursday, July 17, according to the CT Lottery.
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Federal disaster aid is uncertain for states even as Texas floods underscore need
Administration officials have backed off Trump’s claims that he would eliminate FEMA altogether.
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Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write ‘The Way We Were,’ dies at 99
Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett performed his material.
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7 ways to keep the summer spending craze under control
There’s still time to reign in expenses this summer.
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Opinion: My son died tragically. I hope his story changes hearts.
People showed up. They cried with us. Held us. Grieved with us. Their love carried...
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Report of deadly explosion at Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department site
The explosion occurred about 7:30 a.m. according to broadcast reports.
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Teens, screens, time pressure and other challenges to navigate on a family road trip
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