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President Trump delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday morning in New London, as protesters gathered nearby.
Trump delivered the address from Cadet Memorial Field where he congratulated graduating cadets on their hard work and dedication.
During the address, Trump reaffirmed his opposition to Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
“We will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.
Trump signaled to cadets he would only agree to a ceasefire with Iran if it is favorable to the United States. He also celebrated the U.S. blockade of Iran in his speech, noting the Coast Guard is doing a great job working with the Navy to prevent ships from going to or from Iran.
“A bullet from four miles hit the rudder of a ship and the rudder of the ship fell into the ocean. It was a beautiful thing to see. It just fell in,” Trump said.
Trump last spoke at an academy commencement in New London in 2017.
Adm. Kevin Lunday gave remarks, along with Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security secretary.
Head to the link in the bio for the full story.
📸 Mark Mirko
📝 Eddy Martinez, Rachel Iacovone
President Trump delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday morning in New London, as protesters gathered nearby.
Trump delivered the address from Cadet Memorial Field where he congratulated graduating cadets on their hard work and dedication.
During the address, Trump reaffirmed his opposition to Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
“We will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.
Trump signaled to cadets he would only agree to a ceasefire with Iran if it is favorable to the United States. He also celebrated the U.S. blockade of Iran in his speech, noting the Coast Guard is doing a great job working with the Navy to prevent ships from going to or from Iran.
“A bullet from four miles hit the rudder of a ship and the rudder of the ship fell into the ocean. It was a beautiful thing to see. It just fell in,” Trump said.
Trump last spoke at an academy commencement in New London in 2017.
Adm. Kevin Lunday gave remarks, along with Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security secretary.
Head to the link in the bio for the full story.
📸 Mark Mirko
📝 Eddy Martinez, Rachel Iacovone
President Trump delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday morning in New London, as protesters gathered nearby.
Trump delivered the address from Cadet Memorial Field where he congratulated graduating cadets on their hard work and dedication.
During the address, Trump reaffirmed his opposition to Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
“We will not let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.
Trump signaled to cadets he would only agree to a ceasefire with Iran if it is favorable to the United States. He also celebrated the U.S. blockade of Iran in his speech, noting the Coast Guard is doing a great job working with the Navy to prevent ships from going to or from Iran.
“A bullet from four miles hit the rudder of a ship and the rudder of the ship fell into the ocean. It was a beautiful thing to see. It just fell in,” Trump said.
Trump last spoke at an academy commencement in New London in 2017.
Adm. Kevin Lunday gave remarks, along with Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security secretary.
Head to the link in the bio for the full story.
📸 Mark Mirko
📝 Eddy Martinez, Rachel Iacovone
President Trump addressed the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s commencement ceremony Wednesday in New London.
Though the event is closed to the public, a small group of protesters rallied near the Coast Guard Academy in what they consider “gathering in the spirit of non-violence,” with intentions to call attention to the Iran war and what they call the “dismantling of American democracy.”
Organizers said in a statement they do not intend to “denigrate” the graduating cadets.
“We are gathering as members of an unwavering, determined and diverse community to congratulate the newest class of U.S.C.G. graduates but to also make it clear that we are not turning a blind eye to the injustices and constitutional attacks being waged by this administration,” said Kenzie Metvier, one of the organizers.
Head to the link in the bio to read more.
🎥: @racheliacovone
📝: @eddyforctpublic + Rachel Iacovone
#Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia
After wanting to experience nature from a new perspective, Steven Marles started doing drone photography – an art that connects him to nature and his roots in Colombia, where his father taught him the basics of photography.
While he began with traditional photography using his father's cameras, his interest shifted toward the aerial perspective to understand the true scale of the environment. From the ground, he felt he could only see a fraction of the landscape, but through drone photography, he realized how expansive and important nature truly is.
“I would say that this is the connection I have from my home country. Now that I have the drone when I go to Colombia, it is time to see how Colombia looks from above in my drone,” said Marles.
He notes that photography bridges the distance between his life in the United States and his roots, as he often sends his captures to his father to share the landscapes he discovers.
___________
Steven Marles deseaba contemplar la naturaleza desde una nueva perspectiva, por lo que comenzó a dedicarse a la fotografía con drones. Se trata de un arte que lo conecta con la naturaleza y con sus raíces en Colombia, donde su padre le enseñó los fundamentos de la fotografía.
Aunque se inició en la fotografía tradicional utilizando las cámaras de su padre, su interés viró hacia la perspectiva aérea con el fin de comprender la verdadera escala del entorno. Desde el suelo, sentía que solo podía apreciar una fracción del paisaje; sin embargo, a través de la fotografía con drones, tomó conciencia de cuán vasta e importante es realmente la naturaleza.
"Diría que esta es la conexión que mantengo con mi país natal. Ahora que dispongo del dron, cuando viajo a Colombia, es el momento de ver cómo luce el país desde las alturas a través de mi dron", comenta Marles.
Asimismo, señala que la fotografía tiende un puente sobre la distancia que separa su vida en los Estados Unidos de sus raíces, ya que a menudo envía sus capturas a su padre para compartir con él los paisajes que va descubriendo.
📸 Visuals by Donyel Le’Noir Felton, Ismary Santiago-Lugo, & Steven Marles @nepublicmedia
🎬 Editing & Captions by Ismary Santiago-Lugo @nepublicmedia
☀️ New Englanders might want to grab a bottle of sunscreen before they step outside this week.
Connecticut specifically could see record-breaking heat with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It’s times like these, when people aren’t prepared for the heat, that they’re more likely to get sick from it, said Arjun Venkatesh, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
“Our bodies aren’t actually used to it and ready for it,” Venkatesh said.
“The research actually shows that heat-related illness really picks up and peaks when there’s a sudden increase in temperature, more so than when you’re in the middle of the peak of summer heat. So people need to be particularly thoughtful and careful about it this week,” he said.
📝: Áine Pennello
📸: @trussell.ct
#connecticut #ctpublic #ctweather #publicmedia
☀️ New Englanders might want to grab a bottle of sunscreen before they step outside this week.
Connecticut specifically could see record-breaking heat with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It’s times like these, when people aren’t prepared for the heat, that they’re more likely to get sick from it, said Arjun Venkatesh, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
“Our bodies aren’t actually used to it and ready for it,” Venkatesh said.
“The research actually shows that heat-related illness really picks up and peaks when there’s a sudden increase in temperature, more so than when you’re in the middle of the peak of summer heat. So people need to be particularly thoughtful and careful about it this week,” he said.
📝: Áine Pennello
📸: @trussell.ct
#connecticut #ctpublic #ctweather #publicmedia
☀️ New Englanders might want to grab a bottle of sunscreen before they step outside this week.
Connecticut specifically could see record-breaking heat with temperatures expected to climb into the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It’s times like these, when people aren’t prepared for the heat, that they’re more likely to get sick from it, said Arjun Venkatesh, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine.
“Our bodies aren’t actually used to it and ready for it,” Venkatesh said.
“The research actually shows that heat-related illness really picks up and peaks when there’s a sudden increase in temperature, more so than when you’re in the middle of the peak of summer heat. So people need to be particularly thoughtful and careful about it this week,” he said.
📝: Áine Pennello
📸: @trussell.ct
#connecticut #ctpublic #ctweather #publicmedia
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
🐳 Nearly 30 years ago the beloved Hartford Whalers hockey team rebranded and moved hundreds of miles away. The Carolina Hurricanes are now a favorite for the Stanley Cup. But, the Whalers fanbase is still getting over their loss. In mid-April, more than a dozen of Whalers fans packed into a sports bar in Windsor Locks to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the team's final game.
As for why the Whalers still have such a strong fanbase nearly 30 years later, experts like Kurt Badenhausen, a sports valuations reporter with Sportico, say it comes down to nostalgia and city pride.
“Sports are emotional, and so people still gravitate to the teams they rooted for as kids or even adults, or the memories they shared with their children or their parents at these games,” Badenhausen said.
Hartford Whalers co-founder Howard Baldwin wants the NHL to bring the franchise back to Connecticut. But, it’s out of his hands as the League owns the rights to the team’s name and logo.
“I'm not afraid to say that they never should have been allowed to leave, and that's one of the sad moments in my life,” Baldwin said. “But also to the people back there. You never want to give up. Who's to say?”
Baldwin hopes to form a sports memorabilia museum in Hartford, selling fresh Whalers gear and keeping alive the hope for a return of the Whale.
Head to the link in the bio to read the full story.
📝: Abigail Brone
📸: @markmirko
#CTPublic #Whalers #HartfordWhalers #Hartford
Picture a wheelchair with mini tires, big enough to roll over rocks or branches you might see on a hike. Connecticut has 14 of these all-terrain wheelchairs, designed for people with mobility limitations who want to explore nature.
The program, run by Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), was first started in 2024 and is now in its second year.
Last year, more than 75 reservations were made, according to DEEP, with participant feedback used to make updates to the reservation process, signage and trails.
Staff at state parks have removed gated barriers and improved trails with uneven surfaces, making more trails available this year.
“We’re excited to help more visitors enjoy our parks safely and have fun in the outdoors this summer!” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a statement.
All-terrain wheelchairs must be reserved at least two days in advance. Reservations can be made through Reserve America by entering “wheelchair” in the search bar. The wheelchairs will be available from the first weekend of June through the end of October.
Connecticut’s program is now accepting reservations for the summer free of charge at seven state parks and forests:
🌳 Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill
🌳 Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam
🌳 Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford
🌳 Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic
🌳 Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury
🌳 Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield
🌳 Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middlefield/Middletown
📝: Áine Pennello
#Connecticut #AccessibleCT
Picture a wheelchair with mini tires, big enough to roll over rocks or branches you might see on a hike. Connecticut has 14 of these all-terrain wheelchairs, designed for people with mobility limitations who want to explore nature.
The program, run by Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), was first started in 2024 and is now in its second year.
Last year, more than 75 reservations were made, according to DEEP, with participant feedback used to make updates to the reservation process, signage and trails.
Staff at state parks have removed gated barriers and improved trails with uneven surfaces, making more trails available this year.
“We’re excited to help more visitors enjoy our parks safely and have fun in the outdoors this summer!” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a statement.
All-terrain wheelchairs must be reserved at least two days in advance. Reservations can be made through Reserve America by entering “wheelchair” in the search bar. The wheelchairs will be available from the first weekend of June through the end of October.
Connecticut’s program is now accepting reservations for the summer free of charge at seven state parks and forests:
🌳 Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill
🌳 Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam
🌳 Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford
🌳 Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic
🌳 Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury
🌳 Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield
🌳 Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middlefield/Middletown
📝: Áine Pennello
#Connecticut #AccessibleCT
Picture a wheelchair with mini tires, big enough to roll over rocks or branches you might see on a hike. Connecticut has 14 of these all-terrain wheelchairs, designed for people with mobility limitations who want to explore nature.
The program, run by Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), was first started in 2024 and is now in its second year.
Last year, more than 75 reservations were made, according to DEEP, with participant feedback used to make updates to the reservation process, signage and trails.
Staff at state parks have removed gated barriers and improved trails with uneven surfaces, making more trails available this year.
“We’re excited to help more visitors enjoy our parks safely and have fun in the outdoors this summer!” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a statement.
All-terrain wheelchairs must be reserved at least two days in advance. Reservations can be made through Reserve America by entering “wheelchair” in the search bar. The wheelchairs will be available from the first weekend of June through the end of October.
Connecticut’s program is now accepting reservations for the summer free of charge at seven state parks and forests:
🌳 Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill
🌳 Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam
🌳 Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford
🌳 Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic
🌳 Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury
🌳 Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield
🌳 Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middlefield/Middletown
📝: Áine Pennello
#Connecticut #AccessibleCT
Picture a wheelchair with mini tires, big enough to roll over rocks or branches you might see on a hike. Connecticut has 14 of these all-terrain wheelchairs, designed for people with mobility limitations who want to explore nature.
The program, run by Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), was first started in 2024 and is now in its second year.
Last year, more than 75 reservations were made, according to DEEP, with participant feedback used to make updates to the reservation process, signage and trails.
Staff at state parks have removed gated barriers and improved trails with uneven surfaces, making more trails available this year.
“We’re excited to help more visitors enjoy our parks safely and have fun in the outdoors this summer!” DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said in a statement.
All-terrain wheelchairs must be reserved at least two days in advance. Reservations can be made through Reserve America by entering “wheelchair” in the search bar. The wheelchairs will be available from the first weekend of June through the end of October.
Connecticut’s program is now accepting reservations for the summer free of charge at seven state parks and forests:
🌳 Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill
🌳 Gillette Castle State Park, East Haddam
🌳 Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford
🌳 Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic
🌳 Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury
🌳 Topsmead State Forest, Litchfield
🌳 Wadsworth Falls State Park, Middlefield/Middletown
📝: Áine Pennello
#Connecticut #AccessibleCT
Connecticut State Historian Andy Horowitz spoke at Mark Twain House & Museum about why America’s 250th anniversary matters both nationally and here in Connecticut. Horowitz said the anniversary is a chance for people to reflect on the country’s history, how the American Revolution shaped Connecticut, and what citizenship and community mean today.
“It’s a time to consider who we are, how we got here," he said.
Learn more about America 250 at ct250.org.
📝 Another week in Connecticut news! Did you catch all these stories?
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📝 Another week in Connecticut news! Did you catch all these stories?
Make sure to follow @ctpublic for local stories curated weekly for your feed.
#Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia #CTNews
📝 Another week in Connecticut news! Did you catch all these stories?
Make sure to follow @ctpublic for local stories curated weekly for your feed.
#Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia #CTNews
📝 Another week in Connecticut news! Did you catch all these stories?
Make sure to follow @ctpublic for local stories curated weekly for your feed.
#Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia #CTNews
📝 Another week in Connecticut news! Did you catch all these stories?
Make sure to follow @ctpublic for local stories curated weekly for your feed.
#Connecticut #CTPublic #PublicMedia #CTNews
Tayari Jones has built quite the literary career. Her 2018 novel "An American Marriage" was a New York Times best seller and an Oprah's Bookclub Pick.
Kin tells the story of two Black girls— best friends who grow up in the Jim Crow era in a town called Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Neither one of them knows their mom, a fact that looms large in their lives. They both leave Honeysuckle— one for college and the other in search of her mom. They go on very different, sometimes heartbreaking journeys. But their shared childhood always binds them together.
Tayari Jones is the bestselling author of five novels, including "An American Marriage" and "Kin," both of which were selected for Oprah's Book Club. She is Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University and the Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University. She was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2026.
Listen to the full conversation from the link in our bio.
Tayari Jones has built quite the literary career. Her 2018 novel "An American Marriage" was a New York Times best seller and an Oprah's Bookclub Pick.
Kin tells the story of two Black girls— best friends who grow up in the Jim Crow era in a town called Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Neither one of them knows their mom, a fact that looms large in their lives. They both leave Honeysuckle— one for college and the other in search of her mom. They go on very different, sometimes heartbreaking journeys. But their shared childhood always binds them together.
Tayari Jones is the bestselling author of five novels, including "An American Marriage" and "Kin," both of which were selected for Oprah's Book Club. She is Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University and the Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University. She was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2026.
Listen to the full conversation from the link in our bio.
Tayari Jones has built quite the literary career. Her 2018 novel "An American Marriage" was a New York Times best seller and an Oprah's Bookclub Pick.
Kin tells the story of two Black girls— best friends who grow up in the Jim Crow era in a town called Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Neither one of them knows their mom, a fact that looms large in their lives. They both leave Honeysuckle— one for college and the other in search of her mom. They go on very different, sometimes heartbreaking journeys. But their shared childhood always binds them together.
Tayari Jones is the bestselling author of five novels, including "An American Marriage" and "Kin," both of which were selected for Oprah's Book Club. She is Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University and the Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University. She was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2026.
Listen to the full conversation from the link in our bio.
Tayari Jones has built quite the literary career. Her 2018 novel "An American Marriage" was a New York Times best seller and an Oprah's Bookclub Pick.
Kin tells the story of two Black girls— best friends who grow up in the Jim Crow era in a town called Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Neither one of them knows their mom, a fact that looms large in their lives. They both leave Honeysuckle— one for college and the other in search of her mom. They go on very different, sometimes heartbreaking journeys. But their shared childhood always binds them together.
Tayari Jones is the bestselling author of five novels, including "An American Marriage" and "Kin," both of which were selected for Oprah's Book Club. She is Charles Howard Candler Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University and the Andrew D. White Professor-at-Large at Cornell University. She was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2026.
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Erin Stewart suspended her campaign for governor Thursday after an investigative report concluded that her personal use of a city credit card as mayor of New Britain was a “repeated and deliberate circumvention of the city’s purchase order system to benefit herself, members of her family, and her political campaigns.”
The “great majority” of the $207,076 in purchases charged to Stewart’s city-issued credit card over nearly a decade were unrelated to city business, and they warrant a criminal investigation by state and federal criminal authorities, concluded a law firm hired by her Democratic successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez.
Sanchez, who took office in November as Stewart left to launch her campaign for governor, said the report produced by the Crumbie Law Group will be referred to the U.S. Attorney and Chief State’s Attorney. The city also is pursuing “all appropriate legal avenues to recover taxpayer funds,” including suing Stewart, he said.
Stewart’s city credit card records, which are public documents, have been the subject of news stories since Sunday. What’s new in Crumbie’s report are summaries of other evidence showing the degree to which the spending benefitted Stewart — and the conclusion that she may have criminal liability.
Ben Proto, chair of the Connecticut Republican Party, released this statement:
"After conversations earlier today, I applaud Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to withdraw from the race for Governor of Connecticut and to put her family first and foremost, as well as the interests, principles, and beliefs of the Connecticut Republican Party. This was undoubtedly a difficult decision, but one made after thoughtful and candid discussions about what is best for her family, her children, and our party moving forward. Erin Stewart has been a dedicated public servant, a strong voice for Republican values, and a tireless advocate for the people of Connecticut. On behalf of the Connecticut Republican Party, I thank her for her commitment, her service, and her continued dedication to improving our state. I wish Erin and her family nothing but the very best in the days ahead."
📝: CT Mirror / CT Public
📸: Joe Amon, Mark Mirko
Erin Stewart suspended her campaign for governor Thursday after an investigative report concluded that her personal use of a city credit card as mayor of New Britain was a “repeated and deliberate circumvention of the city’s purchase order system to benefit herself, members of her family, and her political campaigns.”
The “great majority” of the $207,076 in purchases charged to Stewart’s city-issued credit card over nearly a decade were unrelated to city business, and they warrant a criminal investigation by state and federal criminal authorities, concluded a law firm hired by her Democratic successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez.
Sanchez, who took office in November as Stewart left to launch her campaign for governor, said the report produced by the Crumbie Law Group will be referred to the U.S. Attorney and Chief State’s Attorney. The city also is pursuing “all appropriate legal avenues to recover taxpayer funds,” including suing Stewart, he said.
Stewart’s city credit card records, which are public documents, have been the subject of news stories since Sunday. What’s new in Crumbie’s report are summaries of other evidence showing the degree to which the spending benefitted Stewart — and the conclusion that she may have criminal liability.
Ben Proto, chair of the Connecticut Republican Party, released this statement:
"After conversations earlier today, I applaud Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to withdraw from the race for Governor of Connecticut and to put her family first and foremost, as well as the interests, principles, and beliefs of the Connecticut Republican Party. This was undoubtedly a difficult decision, but one made after thoughtful and candid discussions about what is best for her family, her children, and our party moving forward. Erin Stewart has been a dedicated public servant, a strong voice for Republican values, and a tireless advocate for the people of Connecticut. On behalf of the Connecticut Republican Party, I thank her for her commitment, her service, and her continued dedication to improving our state. I wish Erin and her family nothing but the very best in the days ahead."
📝: CT Mirror / CT Public
📸: Joe Amon, Mark Mirko
Erin Stewart suspended her campaign for governor Thursday after an investigative report concluded that her personal use of a city credit card as mayor of New Britain was a “repeated and deliberate circumvention of the city’s purchase order system to benefit herself, members of her family, and her political campaigns.”
The “great majority” of the $207,076 in purchases charged to Stewart’s city-issued credit card over nearly a decade were unrelated to city business, and they warrant a criminal investigation by state and federal criminal authorities, concluded a law firm hired by her Democratic successor, Mayor Bobby Sanchez.
Sanchez, who took office in November as Stewart left to launch her campaign for governor, said the report produced by the Crumbie Law Group will be referred to the U.S. Attorney and Chief State’s Attorney. The city also is pursuing “all appropriate legal avenues to recover taxpayer funds,” including suing Stewart, he said.
Stewart’s city credit card records, which are public documents, have been the subject of news stories since Sunday. What’s new in Crumbie’s report are summaries of other evidence showing the degree to which the spending benefitted Stewart — and the conclusion that she may have criminal liability.
Ben Proto, chair of the Connecticut Republican Party, released this statement:
"After conversations earlier today, I applaud Mayor Erin Stewart’s decision to withdraw from the race for Governor of Connecticut and to put her family first and foremost, as well as the interests, principles, and beliefs of the Connecticut Republican Party. This was undoubtedly a difficult decision, but one made after thoughtful and candid discussions about what is best for her family, her children, and our party moving forward. Erin Stewart has been a dedicated public servant, a strong voice for Republican values, and a tireless advocate for the people of Connecticut. On behalf of the Connecticut Republican Party, I thank her for her commitment, her service, and her continued dedication to improving our state. I wish Erin and her family nothing but the very best in the days ahead."
📝: CT Mirror / CT Public
📸: Joe Amon, Mark Mirko
Even if you live in an urban area, you don’t have to go far to find interesting birds. That idea is key for Boston-area birder Kat Hepburn (@katbirder ).
Hepburn says to her, accessibility in birding means “accessibility for people with various needs but also the urban city living person.”
“So like I, myself, don’t drive,” she said. “So if it’s outside of the train system, it’s already not accessible to me.”
That, in addition to making sure there is a welcoming environment, is at the core of the way she plans birding outings with others.
Raquel Zaldívar (@raqzal) of @ournewengland went on a spring quest near Boston with Hepburn, who is a board member of the Brookline Bird Club (@thebrooklinebirdclub ) and a volunteer trip leader for the group.
🎤 Hosted & edited by Raquel C. Zaldívar • @raqzal @ournewengland
📹 Visuals by Raquel C. Zaldívar & Zydalis Bauer @ournewengland
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
In collaboration with our partner @ctmirror
Connecticut’s 2026 legislative session ended on Wednesday night with lawmakers passing 218 bills concerning homeschooling, federal immigration actions, absentee voting, AI regulation and more.
But many bills never made it out of their committees — or, if they did, were never voted on by the full legislature. That’s in part because legislative sessions in even-numbered years are shorter and because it can be politically difficult to pass contentious bills in an election year.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that didn’t make it to final passage this year.
Read a longer list at the link in our bio.
📝: CT Mirror
📸 : Getty Images, @trussell.ct
View Instagram Stories in Secret
The Instagram Story Viewer is an easy tool that lets you secretly watch and save Instagram stories, videos, photos, or IGTV. With this service, you can download content and enjoy it offline whenever you like. If you find something interesting on Instagram that you’d like to check out later or want to view stories while staying anonymous, our Viewer is perfect for you. Anonstories offers an excellent solution for keeping your identity hidden. Instagram first launched the Stories feature in August 2023, which was quickly adopted by other platforms due to its engaging, time-sensitive format. Stories let users share quick updates, whether photos, videos, or selfies, enhanced with text, emojis, or filters, and are visible for only 24 hours. This limited time frame creates high engagement compared to regular posts. In today’s world, Stories are one of the most popular ways to connect and communicate on social media. However, when you view a Story, the creator can see your name in their viewer list, which may be a privacy concern. What if you wish to browse Stories without being noticed? Here’s where Anonstories becomes useful. It allows you to watch public Instagram content without revealing your identity. Simply enter the username of the profile you’re curious about, and the tool will display their latest Stories. Features of Anonstories Viewer: - Anonymous Browsing: Watch Stories without showing up on the viewer list. - No Account Needed: View public content without signing up for an Instagram account. - Content Download: Save any Stories content directly to your device for offline use. - View Highlights: Access Instagram Highlights, even beyond the 24-hour window. - Repost Monitoring: Track the reposts or engagement levels on Stories for personal profiles. Limitations: - This tool works only with public accounts; private accounts remain inaccessible. Benefits: - Privacy-Friendly: Watch any Instagram content without being noticed. - Simple and Easy: No app installation or registration required. - Exclusive Tools: Download and manage content in ways Instagram doesn’t offer.
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