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New Hampshire Bans Puberty Blockers for ‘Trans’ Minors

New Hampshire Bans Puberty Blockers for ‘Trans’ Minors

New Hampshire has become the first New England state to ban harmful puberty blockers and “top surgeries” specifically for kids who identify as “transgender.” New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, signed the legislation this week after it...

Connecticut Children’s begins ‘winding down’ youth gender program

Connecticut Children’s begins ‘winding down’ youth gender program

Support trusted journalism in Connecticut. Join CT Mirror’s members today and make an impact. Connecticut Children’s Medical Center confirmed Wednesday it is shutting down the program that provides gender-affirming health care to transgender and...

Golden State Valkyries vs Connecticut Sun Prediction and Betting Tips - July 27 | 2025 WNBA Season

Golden State Valkyries vs Connecticut Sun Prediction and Betting Tips - July 27 | 2025 WNBA Season

There are five games on the WNBA schedule for Sunday, including the Golden State Valkyries vs. Connecticut Sun matchup at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The Valkyries are trying to survive the loss of Kayla Thornton from injury, while the Sun are looking...

Connecticut woman relishes role in new ‘Superman’ film

Connecticut woman relishes role in new ‘Superman’ film

Those living in Connecticut may recognize a friend or neighbor in the newest Superman film that premiered last weekend. Bonnie Discepolo, who was born in Willimantic and still lives in town, was cast as Ms. Jessop, one of Lex Luthor’s assistants....

Connecticut Ranked 14th For Assisting Residents In Poverty

Connecticut Ranked 14th For Assisting Residents In Poverty

Conducting the game of life in the State of Connecticut is not easy for those living in poverty. We have chosen to survive in one of the highest-taxed states in the US, our properties are very expensive to own or rent, and our job market gets...

Bond Commission to vote on reducing public benefit charges on Connecticut electric bills

Bond Commission to vote on reducing public benefit charges on Connecticut electric bills

Up to $155 million in state bond funding could be released to offset public benefits charges on electric bills. The vote will happen on Friday, Aug. 1. HARTFORD, Conn. — In Connecticut, the State Bond Commission will vote on Friday, Aug. 1, to...

Valkyries face the Sun for beginning of five-game road trip. Here's how to watch

Valkyries face the Sun for beginning of five-game road trip. Here's how to watch

Updated on: July 26, 2025 / 2:57 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco Golden State Valkyries fans yearn for a mascot at "Ballhalla" Golden State Valkyries fans yearn for a mascot at "Ballhalla" 01:59 The Golden State Valkyries will be facing the Connecticut...

Connecticut seeks approval to make generic GLP-1 alternative

Connecticut seeks approval to make generic GLP-1 alternative

Consumers are the only ones struggling to pay the rising prices of popular GLP-1 drugs, as states like Connecticut see skyrocketing costs. After spending a combined $103 million in fiscal year 2024, the state is estimated to dole out $150 million...

“And Morgan Wallen is his best friend” - Internet reacts as Drake laughs at Anthony Fantano via IG story following backlash over his racist past

“And Morgan Wallen is his best friend” - Internet reacts as Drake laughs at Anthony Fantano via IG story following backlash over his racist past

Drake recently shared his response to the viral videos of Anthony Fantano that grabbed attention on social media amid the racism allegations against the latter. One of them featured Fantano saying the n-word, and it was shared by DJ Akademiks...

Connecticut man held without bail after allegedly stabbing two friends at a Lanesborough campground

LANESBOROUGH — A Connecticut man is being held without bail after allegedly stabbing two friends at a campsite Friday during what his attorney described as a cannabis-induced psychotic episode. Jeffrey Damien DeLuca, 47, of Wilton, Conn., was...

Connecticut expands distribution of speed feedback signs statewide

Connecticut expands distribution of speed feedback signs statewide

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced the distribution of additional speed feedback signs to communities throughout the state. These signs, placed below traditional speed limit signs, utilize radar technology to...

Anti-drunk-driving tech costs are negligible compared with the value of lives saved: Letter to the Editor

Anti-drunk-driving tech costs are negligible compared with the value of lives saved: Letter to the Editor

As someone who was raised in Chagrin Falls, I was saddened by Sen. Bernie Moreno’s questioning and opinions during the nomination hearing for modal administrators of the Department of Transportation (“Moreno calls anti-drunk driving tech an...

APT Observation: Issues at a New Haven methadone clinic

APT Observation: Issues at a New Haven methadone clinic

The APT Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides addiction services at five locations in Connecticut. But despite the services provided by the organization to opioid users, not all its locations carry the same reputation or have as...

Unilever Opens US Fragrance Lab in Connecticut

Unilever Opens US Fragrance Lab in Connecticut

Unilever’s latest milestone in its 100-million-euro global investment has arrived to a US fragrance lab in Connecticut. Located within the company’s existing Trumbull, Conn. Research & Development (R&D) facility, the expansion is part of the Happi...

Connecticut could make history as first state to manufacturer their own GLP-1 drugs

Connecticut could make history as first state to manufacturer their own GLP-1 drugs

GLP-1 drugs came out in 2005 as a Type 2 diabetes treatment. But in recent years their popularity for weight loss -- and the cost -- has taken off. HARTFORD, Conn. — In 2005, the first GLP-1 drug received approval from the Food and Drug...

Washington, DC, and Connecticut hospitals halt child ‘gender transition’ services following Trump executive order

Washington, DC, and Connecticut hospitals halt child ‘gender transition’ services following Trump executive order

More children’s hospitals in the United States are announcing an end to the practice of encouraging children to believe they can change their gender and exposing them to experimental drugs and surgeries. Children’s National Hospital in Washington,...

Connecticut’s Creepiest Legend: The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills

Connecticut’s Creepiest Legend: The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills

The Black Dog of the Hanging Hills According to local legend, there’s something stalking the hills of central Connecticut—a quiet, shadowy figure with a reputation darker than its fur. This isn’t some viral ghost story or new TikTok trend—it’s...

WVU Cancer Institute Hosts Concert To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Research

WVU Cancer Institute Hosts Concert To Raise Funds For Breast Cancer Research

WESTOVER, W.Va. — A benefit concert held in honor of the late Tonie Renner Gentile, who passed from breast cancer in early 2023, will be held at the Westover VFW on July 26th at 6 p.m. Gentile, a beloved individual who grew up in Granville, made...

Data analysis to digital technology. What Cape Cod interns do.

Data analysis to digital technology. What Cape Cod interns do.

Cape Cod nonprofits use interns for various roles, providing valuable experience and skills development. Interns gain practical experience in fields like biology, marketing, and graphic design, enhancing their career prospects. Internships benefit...

Portland tech firm Uprise Partners adds 2 executives

Portland tech firm Uprise Partners adds 2 executives

Uprise Partners, a Portland-based provider of information technology and cybersecurity solutions, has added two executives to its leadership team. Photo / Courtesy of Uprise Partners Jon Zawrotny Jon Zawrotny has been named vice president of...

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