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Farmers are now dealing with the impacts of the climate crisis on a daily basis. Experts predict weather events including droughts and flooding will only get worse. Young and beginning farmers, especially BIPOC farmers, are feeling those impacts the most. Are there opportunities to advance water and climate action and justice through the 2024 Farm Bill? We interview Abi Fain, Chief Legal and Policy Officer at the Intertribal Ag Council. And we’ll talk to young farmers building solutions to add...

(Screenshot) Attendees at the Super Bowl Ad Preview Party will get to see the commercials before anyone else, according to a news release from sponsor Conne ...

Connecticut's first visionary conference pairs lawmakers with academic policy experts on a range of issues. We need more events like it.

SOUTH WINDSOR - Stephen Michael Saharek, former resident of Washington, Conn., stone mason, fisherman, and sports enthusiast, peacefully died on Jan. 1, 2024.Stephen was born on Dec. 30, 1953, in Torrington, the son of the late Gloria (Pease) and Donald Saharek. He grew up in New Milford and graduat

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Connecticut) recently announced the appointment of four new members to its 2024 Board of Directors and elected Officers. “I am thrilled to welcome the dynamic individuals joining our 2024 Board of Directors,” said Gina Calabro, Hon. AIACT, executive director and CEO. “Their expertise and passion […]

Norwich ― As the $385 million school construction project gets underway, city officials are considering whether to enter a project labor agreement with local trade unions that would mandate a percenta...

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Connecticut Chapter held its annual Optimism Walk at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport on Saturday, Sept. 30. The event’s purpose was to bring people together to support those with Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as raise funds for the organization. Activities began at 10 a.m. with an opening...

There’s a new program that protects loved ones living with dementia and other cognitive challenges. It’s called the Bring Me Back Home Registry, which...

Connecticut offers its support to Maine as police searched for a suspect alleged to have killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine.

Mayor Harry Rilling at the recent Cranbury Elementary School ribbon cutting, as shown on a Norwalk Public Schools YouTube video. Democratic Norwalk Mayor Ha ...