News across Capitol Region

Another Thriller Between East Hartford and Conard Football
West Hartford's Conard High School hosted East Hartford for a Friday Night Lights football game on Sept. 25. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance Quarterback Henry Tamaccio finds space to run. Conard vs. East Hartford. Sept. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Paul…

Playhouse on Park’s 18th Season Opens With ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’
Playhouse on Park has opened its 18th season with The Happiest Man on Earth, a one-man show by Mark St. Germain, adapted from the memoir of the same name by Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku. By Roz Green Sasha Brätt, Co-Artistic Director of Playhouse on Park. Photo credit: Roz Green…

Hall Boys Soccer Beats Berlin in Heated Match
The Hall boys soccer team hosted Berlin on Thursday in West Hartford. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance By Gigi Altieri In a fast paced game, Hall boys soccer faced off against Berlin Thursday evening at Conard High School in West Hartford, dominating the…

Several New Laws Take Effect Oct. 1 in Connecticut
This year’s laws include some focused on protecting immigrants, increasing safety on the roads and putting safeguards in place for both chatbots and Automatic License Plate Readers. By Viktoria Sundqvist, CTNewsJunkie.com More than 90 new Connecticut laws will take effect in…

Conard Varsity Soccer Holds Their Own Against Strong RHAM Team
The Conard boys soccer team hosted RHAM Tuesday afternoon in West Hartford, with the game ending in a scoreless draw. Sports reporting is sponsored by Keating Agency Insurance By Jacob Fukuyama “I have no regrets.” Conard coach Greg Smedburg ended the game against RHAM by…

ConnCORP CEO Erik Clemons to step down in October
The news comes just weeks after Clemons announced that he would leave his role as CEO of the ConnCAT, a sister organization.

Blumenthal forum on ICE shootings, AI risks: CT politics news
Plus: Senate Republicans on Zulma Toro’s resignation, and Congress’ final acts before the midterms on a bill CT senators oppose.
Sewcial Stitchers Club for Teens and Adults Monday, October 5, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Grab your latest work-in-progress and join us in a fun, social setting. Bring your own supplies, as the library will not be providing projects. All skill levels and projects welcome for adults and teens. Stitching, knitting and more! Please register.
Virtual Author Talk with Veronica Roth - Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 pm
Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation. Registration is required.
Fresh or Rotten Pumpkin: Blind Date with a Book! – All Ages Thursday, October 1 – Friday, October 30
For all ages! Check out a surprise, wrapped book beginning October 1! Pick a book based on its clues and genre; then check it out, bring it home, unwrap it, and read it! ?Return your completed review card by November 20 for a chance to win a prize.
Monday Night Movie Club - Meet & Greet Monday, September 28, 6:00 p.m.

Blumenthal, Lamont: Trump blocking CT grants for political reasons
A judge ruled the Trump administration illegally halted $53 million in clean energy grants for CT recipients. They have yet to be released.