Biden preemptive pardons to protect Trump’s enemies from prosecution would signal no faith in the U.S justice system.
The preemptive pardon gambit
Posted inCT Viewpoints
If new oversight committee is serious, where to begin?
Because of the state government scandals uncovered recently by the state auditors, and maybe because of the ones uncovered recently by the Hearst Connecticut newspapers, the Connecticut Mirror, the Yankee Institute’s Connecticut Inside Investigator, and the New Haven Independent, leaders of the Democratic majority in the General Assembly are creating another legislative committee — a […]
Posted inStudent Voice
You can begin to protect yourself from ‘forever chemicals’
Federal protections against PFAS are on the way, but there are things you can do in the meantime to minimize your exposure.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
BEST OF 2024: The CT hikers who have racked up 800+ miles on blue-blazed trails
The CT Forest and Park Association tracks hikers’ miles through its blue-blazed trails challenge. Around 20 have completed over 800 miles.
Posted inMoney
BEST OF 2024: CT state agencies ordered to tally unspent ARPA funds
The directive from Gov. Lamont’s budget director was issued hours after The Connecticut Mirror published a story about legislators’ concerns.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
BEST OF 2024: For Milford Horror, anywhere can become a movie theater
Milford Horror is a group of horror movie fans who watch them in places like a church or the woods. Their first screening drew nearly 100 people.
Posted inJustice
BEST OF 2024: Feds continue to probe other matters involving Kosta Diamantis
While the indictment against Kosta Diamantis was being prepared, the FBI continued to probe a cancelled audit of a Bristol eye doctor.
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Where are the CT State Police?
It appears as if the Connecticut State Police have abandoned enforcing the traffic regulations on the Merritt Parkway.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
BEST OF 2024: Pagans in Connecticut: Stepping out of the (broom) closet
Even though many pagans in Connecticut practice in solitude, they are far from alone. Churches and temples exist across the state.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
¿Qué hay detrás de las sonrisas en el Día Nacional de la Adopción?
El DCF afirma que colabora con las comunidades y empodera a las familias, pero con demasiada frecuencia falla a las familias marginadas que necesitan más apoyo.
Posted inCommunity Editorial Board
What’s behind the smiles on National Adoption Day
DCF claims to partner with communities and empower families. But too often it is failing marginalized families who need more support.
Posted inHousing
BEST OF 2024: CT’s Time to Own program helps first-time homebuyers with finances: What to know
CT’s Time to Own program, which is currently taking applications, offers down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers.
Posted inStudent Voice
From loss to lessons: a journey through grief
Tragedy changes the plans you made for your life, and it teaches lessons about what is truly important.
Posted inStudent Voice
Can Biden’s infrastructure law build a more equitable Connecticut?
The roadworks that have sprung up around the state are working toward a better transportation future for all of us.
Posted inCommunity
Tom Condon: A retrospective on his CT Mirror reporting
Tom Condon, who wrote for CT Mirror after a long career at The Hartford Courant, died this year but left a legacy. Here’s a look at his work.