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A CT shoreline shack is an iconic landmark. It also unites a town and defies nature to endure.

“It’s gained more significance over the years and it’s a testament to its endurance because that little spit of land gets beat up especially in winter storms.”

Guilford High School Class of 2017 graduates reveling on the rooftop of the so-called "Grass Island Shack", July 2, 2017. Photo by J. E. Helander

"It could be that we could see some snow in December this year, something we haven't seen too often happen in the recent past."

How much snow will CT get this winter? Here’s the early outlook and why the Pacific is being watched

The once-glamorous field has become a much tougher sell now, and police chiefs routinely struggle to fill vacancies.

Flexible schedules and tolerance for tattoos: CT police departments try to woo candidates as shortages plague force

With 17 UConn women's basketball alumni in the WNBA this year, we power rank the top 10 2024 performances from former Huskies as the regular season comes to a close.

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Napheesa at No. 1? Power ranking UConn alumni in WNBA, from Collier to Diana Taurasi

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said investigators believe some of the shootings involved acts of retaliation.

Seven people shot in multiple incidents in New Haven area over weekend

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Connecticut Sun swept by Las Vegas Aces in 84-71 loss as A’ja Wilson surpasses 1,000 regular-season points

The Connecticut Sun ended a four-game road trip on an 84-71 loss to the Las Vegas Aces, suffering their first regular-season sweep as Aces star A'ja Wilson surpassed 1,000 points in 2024.