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UConn Health faces $54.3 million cost increase for 2027. What it is and mitigation plans

Addressing salary increases, Geoghegan said UConn Health is budgeting a year of salary increases for fiscal years '26 and '27.

UConn Health in Farmington overlooking Hartford on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

A rendering shows the original proposed bridge stretching 14 miles across Long Island Sound to connect Connecticut and Long Island. A new modification would maintain 10 to 12 miles of bridge, but add 1- to 2-mile tunnels before the coastline to limit the visual impact and prevent disturbing neighborhoods in Bridgepport or Kings Park, NY. (Courtesy of Stephen Shapiro)

Developer’s new plan for cross Long Island Sound: Combination bridge and tunnel

Andrew Rice, a Democrat challenging U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro in the 3rd Congressional District. (Courtesy)

There’s a Democratic candidate challenging US Rep. Rosa DeLauro for Congress. ‘I am very tenacious’

Centre Square Village, along North Main Street in Bristol, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

New six-story, 70-apartment building coming to CT downtown that’s already on the rise

Madison Fournier, back right, teaches at the Enfield Fencing Club. She is looking to restart the Hartford Fencing Club by this time next year. (Courtesy of Madison Fournier)

This nearly 100-year-old CT club is resurging. It provides a mental and physical outlet. And swords

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Beloved CT brewery closes after 8 years. Patrons mourn ‘wonderful place and pours’
Beloved CT brewery closes after 8 years. Patrons mourn 'wonderful place and pours'
New Britain demands hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution from ex-Mayor Erin Stewart
New Britain demands hundreds of thousands of dollars in restitution from ex-Mayor Erin Stewart
Woman dead, man seriously injured following domestic violence incident in CT
Woman dead, man seriously injured following domestic violence incident in CT
Record-setting QB commits to UConn football with the help of Jon Gruden
Record-setting QB commits to UConn football with the help of Jon Gruden
In this CT town, voters rejected a budget 6-1. But it passed anyway.
In this CT town, voters rejected a budget 6-1. But it passed anyway.
A CT faith leader calls it a ‘hate tax.’ It’s the cost of safety amid fear; CT spends millions on it
A CT faith leader calls it a 'hate tax.' It's the cost of safety amid fear; CT spends millions on it
Texas tractor-trailer driver extradited to CT face negligent homicide charges in fatal I-95 crash
Texas tractor-trailer driver extradited to CT face negligent homicide charges in fatal I-95 crash
UConn men’s basketball plucks new assistant coach from Big East rival
UConn men's basketball plucks new assistant coach from Big East rival
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Developer's new plan for cross Long Island Sound: Combination bridge and tunnel
Hartford attorney says she qualifies for 4-way primary vs. Larson, Bronin, Gilchrest
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Sports

Kevin Johnson pitches for Coventry in the Class S baseball semifinal against Stonington at Palmer Field in Middletown. Stonington won 14-6 to go to its first state championship game since 1960. (Photo by Lori Riley)

CT baseball team who hadn’t lost in months sees its run end in state semifinals

One team lost its first game after a 23-game win streak; the other will head to the state finals for the first time in 66 years.

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Kyle Hecht (25) of Coventry scores in the third inning on a sacrifice fly by Mather Spear in the Class S semifinal baseball game at Palmer Field in Middletown Tuesday night. Coventry lost 14-6. (Photo by Lori Riley)

High school scoreboard: State tournament results, schedule

Results and schedules for the CIAC state tournaments in baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse

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Sen. Susan Collins heads to the chamber.

Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine

Despite the president's complaints about Collins, he did not campaign against her.

PHOTOS: Award-Winning Composer Marc Shaiman meets with CT students

Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning composer-lyricist Marc Shaiman visited students at CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program on June 8, 2026, discussing his career writing for television, theater and film. Shaiman is best known for his work...
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Entertainment

Instructor Bengie Santos, 72, at front, leads an exercise class for older adults at the Dale Turner Family YMCA, April 30, 2026, in Shoreline, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language

By DONNA BLANKINSHIP SEATTLE (AP) — Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30...

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We saved $2,250 a year by reviewing our insurance coverage

An insurance checkup helped spot coverage gaps and save some serious cash.

Opinion

In the shadow of the Charter Oak Bridge a line cast into the Connecticut River at Charter Oak Landing in Hartford on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

Opinion: The founders are still warning us, 250 years later

The Constitution was crafted out of fear — fear of concentrated power, factional dominance, corruption,...

National News

Sixth graders read a passage and give constructive feedback to their partners.

Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Compounding the issue of stagnant literacy rates: Fewer students than ever are reading for fun.

Local News

Will Quinn, who spun a shutout, and catcher Josh Morrison savor their Lyman Hall's 4-0 win over Masuk in the CIAC Class L semifinal. The Trojans go for a second straight Class L final against Bethel. (Dom Amore/Hartford Courant)

This CT team, armed with championship DNA, is poised to go for a repeat in Class L baseball

Lyman Hall, with its championship DNA, is poised to go for a repeat in Class...

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The latest from author CJ Leede, “Headlights,” comes out on June 9.

How Stephen King helped influence CJ Leede’s new book ‘Headlights’

The author talks about everything from the playlists she creates for her novels to surviving...

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To figure out the best way to help your kindergartner prepare for school during the...