CT Mirror journalists traveled throughout the state—and, in some cases, the world—in 2025. Here are some of their most vital images.
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A common thread: Ukrainians in CT keep ties with culture, home through embroidery
The current war, and the hardships that came with it, elevated the art’s significance. For members of the diaspora, each piece is personal.
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In Ukraine, Yale-trained doctors treat complex combat injuries
A Yale School of Medicine program provides support and education for Ukrainian medical professionals who deal with increasingly complex cases.
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Millstone nuclear reactor marks a half century: Take a look inside
The plant still produces roughly one-third of all electricity generated within Connecticut, causing great interest and speculation about its future.
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This Ukrainian family fled war in Odesa and found a foothold in CT
After Russia’s full-scale invasion, a Ukrainian family sought refuge in New Haven. And in their home city of Odesa, life continues amid war.
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Five years later: When COVID-19 became a global pandemic
March 2020 was a blur. Coronavirus cases led to lockdowns, exacerbating economic disparities. By the end of the month, thousands in CT had died.
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In focus: The Republican National Convention, in pictures
Last week’s RNC provided a glimpse into a cross-section of America, a collection of die-hard Trump supporters fully in their element.
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Juneteenth celebrated in Middletown
Middletown hosted its second Juneteenth parade on Wednesday, drawing hundreds of people in Juneteenth-themed T-shirts.
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Student protests on CT campuses: A focus on ‘steadfastness’
Students and faculty at CT universities have protested the war in Gaza for weeks, largely maintaining a fragile peace among some tensions.
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BEST OF 2023: Yale students are building a home. Teachers can live in it for free
Yale architecture students are building a home they designed, intended for early childhood teachers at the Friends Center for Children.
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A Diaspora in Focus: Southeast Asia
In part three of A Diaspora in Focus, the CT Mirror highlights Connecticut residents from Southeast Asia.
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A Diaspora in Focus: South Asia
In part two of A Diaspora in Focus, the CT Mirror highlights CT residents from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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A Diaspora in Focus: East Asia
We interviewed one CT resident from each Asian ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Today, meet residents with roots in East Asia.
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Yale students are building a home. Teachers can live in it for free
Yale architecture students are building a home they designed, intended for early childhood teachers at the Friends Center for Children.
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Photos: The Governor’s Inaugural Ball
Gov. Ned Lamont’s inaugural ball at The Bushnell in Hartford took place Wednesday night, with friends, family and dignitaries in attendance.