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CT couple make sandwiches as art. Memorabilia of best decades makes customers feel like 'a regular' #CT #food #restaurant #business

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CT couple make sandwiches as art. Memorabilia of best decades makes customers feel like ‘a regular’
They already have regular customers raving about the freshness and quality ingredients, but the atmosphere is causing delight too.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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The cold keeps coming: Part of CT under dangerous, extreme cold watch for weekend www.courant.com/2026/02/06/t...
The cold keeps coming: Part of CT under dangerous, extreme cold watch for weekend
The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold watch for all of Northern Connecticut.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Former CT chief public defender loses claim of wrongful dismissal. Judge says it was justified. www.courant.com/2026/02/06/f...
Former CT chief public defender loses claim of wrongful dismissal. Judge says it was justified.
The decision to remove her for just cause complied with Connecticut law and is supported by substantial evidence in the record, the judge wrote.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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A CT man is called 'walking history.' At 101, there are those other than himself he calls heroes. www.courant.com/2026/02/06/a...
A CT man is called ‘walking history.’ At 101, there are those other than himself he calls heroes.
“We all had a job to do and we did it,” said the Connecticut resident, who at age 101 still drives and still works out each day
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February 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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CVS Health – Aetna to lay off 313 people connected to Hartford office www.courant.com/2026/02/05/c...
CVS Health – Aetna to lay off 313 people connected to Hartford office
CVS Health – Aetna said it will layoff 313 people who report to its building in Hartford.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Two UConn students decided to try skydiving. Then, suddenly, they earned silver at a national event #UConn #skydiving

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Two UConn students decided to try skydiving. Then, suddenly, they earned silver at a national event
These UConn students had never participated in a skydiving event before. Suddenly, they earned a silver medal and beat a team from Navy.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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Train carrying liquified natural gas derails in Mansfield, prompts shelter in place www.courant.com/2026/02/05/t...
Train carrying liquified natural gas derails in Mansfield, prompts shelter in place
Officials said at least five of the 14 cars that derailed ended up in a river.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Two UConn students decided to try skydiving. Then, suddenly, they earned silver at a national event #skydiving #ct #UConn

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Two UConn students decided to try skydiving. Then, suddenly, they earned silver at a national event
These UConn students had never participated in a skydiving event before. Suddenly, they earned a silver medal and beat a team from Navy.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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New CT business embodies growing trend: Repurpose and upcycle in a smart and fashionable way #recycle #upcycle #business #CT #shopping

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New CT business embodies growing trend: Repurpose and upcycle in a smart and fashionable way
Upcycling and repurposing or recycling allows businesses to sell unique items, but also to keeps clothing out of landfills, they have said.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Two CT restaurants among top 100 most romantic in nation. One sees marriage proposals every week. #food #business #love #restaurant #top #CT #romance

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Two CT restaurants among top 100 most romantic in nation. One sees marriage proposals every week.
“To me, it’s the quintessential New England town. Not too big, not too small. It’s kept its character for many years,” one chef said, of his historic location.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Senate Republicans call for CT teachers union president to resign over ICE post #CT #education #ICE
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Senate Republicans call for CT teachers union president to resign over ICE post
“The statement is 100% false, wrong, irresponsible and blatant fear-mongering,” Republicans said in a release.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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No. 3 UConn men's basketball looks to keep rolling as it hosts Xavier Tuesday: What to know #UConn
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No. 3 UConn men’s basketball looks to keep rolling as it hosts Xavier Tuesday: What to know
UConn men’s basketball will begin a big week against the Pitinos, first hosting Richard and Xavier before meeting his father’s St. John’s team at MSG on Friday.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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Largest CT-based lender to be acquired by Spanish banking giant. Bank saw remarkable growth in 1980s www.courant.com/2026/02/03/l...
Largest CT-based lender to be acquired by Spanish banking giant. Bank saw remarkable growth in 1980s
A bank merger announced Tuesday involves a lender with roots in Connecticut dating back to 1935.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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CT man takes plea deal in hit-and-run crash that killed beloved state police chaplain www.courant.com/2026/02/03/c...
CT man takes plea deal in hit-and-run crash that killed beloved state police chaplain
Court records show that he pleaded guilty to one count of evading responsibility resulting in a death and will be sentenced on March 19.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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New CT cafe aims to be community gathering place. 'Many ideas start with just a cup of coffee' #CT #coffee #food #cafe
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New CT cafe aims to be community gathering place. ‘Many ideas start with just a cup of coffee’
Word has spread about the new location and attracted a growing number of customers seeking out unique coffee flavors.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Derelict building on major CT thoroughfare may offer warehouse-style groceries. Tough getting there. www.courant.com/2026/02/03/d...
Derelict building on major CT thoroughfare may offer warehouse-style groceries. Tough getting there.
The proposal, which has been evolving for at least a year, could come up for a vote by the town planning and zoning commission as soon as Tuesday.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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CT university loses 3K students in visa crunch. It's called 'international cliff’ with revenue loss #CT #education #visas #students
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CT university loses 3K students in visa crunch. It’s called ‘international cliff’ with revenue loss
“While these (expense) actions have been tremendously impactful, they have been completely outpaced by the ‘international cliff,’” the university president wrote.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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CT Republican calls for 20% cut to electric rates: 'Utility bills not a piggy bank for politicians' www.courant.com/2026/02/02/c...
CT Republican calls for 20% cut to electric rates: ‘Utility bills not a piggy bank for politicians’
Connecticut’s high electricity rates are expected to be front and center in 2026 governor’s race
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February 3, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Historic building rebirth an early sign of revitalization on CT thoroughfare. 'Beacon of hope.' www.courant.com/2026/02/01/h...
Historic building rebirth an early sign of revitalization on CT thoroughfare. ‘Beacon of hope.’
The renovation of the long-vacant and once-deteriorating Connecticut brick structure with its distinctive, massive stone columns and pediment at the entrance comes at a welcome time.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Ex-CT agency leader appeals $2,500 FOI fine. Blames lawyer as 'directly responsible' in case #CT #utilities #foi
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Ex-CT agency leader appeals $2,500 FOI fine. Blames lawyer as ‘directly responsible’ in case
In a December order, the Freedom of Information Commission took the unusual step of increasing a fine to $2,500 from the originally recommended $1,000.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
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CT DOT plans new $35 million transportation project. It will be paid for by the state. #CT #development #travel #transportation

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CT DOT plans new $35 million transportation project. It will be paid for by the state.
Part of the goal is that the “future transportation needs of Connecticut’s residents are met,” an official said.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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PHOTOS: Chuckles the Connecticut Groundhog makes his prediction #groundhog #winter #prediction #weather
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PHOTOS: Chuckles the Connecticut Groundhog makes his prediction
Chuckles the Groundhog makes his prediction for 2026.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:52 PM
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A CT hospital treats 'worst pain you can imagine.' Why 1,200+ patients need it each year #CT #health #Connecticut #hospital #Healthcare
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A CT hospital treats ‘worst pain you can imagine.’ Why 1,200+ patients need it each year
“It’s one of the greatest places that you never want to go to,” a former patient said about Connecticut’s only verified burn center.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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A CT woman's mom was her best friend. Honoring that grew in a way that touches hundreds of people #ct www.courant.com/2026/02/02/a...
A CT woman’s mom was her best friend. Honoring that grew in a way that touches hundreds of people
One goal for this year is to become a non-profit organization and possibly expand it to new towns.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Look at what this UConn coach's kid is doing now, and he's batting a thousand doing it #sports www.courant.com/2026/01/31/a...
Look at what this UConn coach’s kid is doing now, and he’s batting a thousand doing it
Andrew Hurley, a graduate manager on his father’s UConn men’s basketball staff, has been in charge of the tablet and advising when to use the coach’s challenge.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:23 AM