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Exploring poetry's power to connect CT communities
5+ hour, 23+ min ago (149+ words) Connecticut Public Exploring poetry's power to connect CT communities At a time where we are feeling increasingly disconnected, poetry has a powerful way of fostering community. Today, during National Poetry Month, we hear from poets and educators. We'll also check…...
Learning Snacks: Kindness, Inclusion and Autism Acceptance Month
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (37+ words) Connecticut Public Learning Snacks: Kindness, Inclusion and Autism Acceptance Month FOR KIDS: ALL BRAINS ARE BRILLIANT! FOR PARENTS: CREATING A COMMUNITY OF ACCEPTANCE FOR EDUCATORS: BUILDING A CLASSROOM FOR EVERYONE...
Gas prices, energy costs top of mind for low and fixed income CT residents
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (590+ words) Congresswoman Rosa De Lauro of New Haven hosted a town hall Tuesday about rising energy and gas prices. Attendees shared their fears about a seemingly worsening situation amid the war in Iran. "The administration and members of the cabinet have…...
Death of 12-year-old intensifies CT homeschool rules debate
1+ day, 53+ min ago (841+ words) The battle over attempts to regulate homeschooling in Connecticut has intensified in the wake of the death of an Enfield girl who had been homeschooled and the arrest of her stepfather on charges of first-degree sexual assault and risk of…...
State scientists seeing unseasonably high, "disconcerting" tick activity in CT
20+ hour, 31+ min ago (421+ words) Scientists at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station say ticks are off to a fast start this year. "On Monday, we received over 100 tick submissions," said Dr. Goudarz Molaei, a research scientist and medical entomologist who runs the Experiment Station's Tick…...
This Puerto Rican author is writing books for preteen fans of mythology
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (496+ words) But what about the middle grade readers, ages 8 to 12? "When I was younger, they were books that were primarily about identity," said Puerto Rican author Victor Pi'eiro. "But I found very few books that were the kind I liked to…...
Rep. John Larson files articles of impeachment against Trump
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (568+ words) U. S. Rep. John Larson announced Tuesday he has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, following his escalating threats to end "a whole civilization" if Iran doesn't comply with a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "Donald Trump has…...
Healthcare advocates ask CT lawmakers to include immigrants in solutions to federal cuts
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (697+ words) Third-year resident physician Teresa Elmore at Yale New Haven Health remembers meeting a mother who came into her clinic crying with her newborn, worried about financial struggles. According to Elmore, the mother had limited access to resources due to her…...
Cape bridges: Avoiding "Big Dig" scenario; when drivers may use the new Sagamore; and more
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (600+ words) Drivers could have access to the rebuilt Sagamore Bridge sooner than they thought. Although replacing the full bridge is expected to take eight to 10 years, vehicles may be able to use one side of the bridge as early as 2033. Luisa…...
CT-produced feature "Watching Mr. Pearson" shows experience of dementia patient and caregivers
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (370+ words) A locally-produced feature explores the bond two caregivers build with their patient: Robert Pearson, a former Hollywood actor with progressing dementia. The film "Watching Mr. Pearson" will be shown in a week of screenings beginning Thursday in theaters around Connecticut....
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