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Storm vs. Sun Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bets for Wednesday, July 9
The Seattle Storm and Connecticut Sun will kick off Wednesday’s WNBA action with an 11:30 a.m. EST start at Mohegan Sun Arena. The WNBA is holding several “Camp Days” across the league, allowing youth summer camps to attend day games. The Chicago...

Online Ticket Seller to Pay $85K for Violating Connecticut’s New Data Privacy Law
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a settlement with TicketNetwork, Inc. as a result of an investigation into violations of the Connecticut Data Privacy Act. Under the settlement, TicketNetwork has agreed to comply with the...

Connecticut team joins fight against wildfires in Alaska
A 20-person interstate firefighting crew has been deployed to help suppress wildfires in Alaska. Eighteen of the firefighters are from Connecticut. Friday's deployment marks the team's first assignment of this wildfire season. As of the latest...

Best of the Gold Coast 2025
above: Pastry perfection, courtesy of Raphaël’s Bakery in Greenwich – Photograph by Andrea Carson FOOD + DRINKS If you know, you know—and if you don’t, well, consider this your cheat sheet. Our food scene has leveled up, and this year’s winners...

The rankings of best states for golf courses includes a few surprises
Oregon, Wisconsin and California have the most top-rated public golf courses. New York has the highest-rated private courses. California is the best state for golf when combining top public and private courses. Wisconsin and Oregon are...

DOT: 152 Wrong-Way Drivers Detected On Connecticut Off-Ramps Since Late March
Wrong-way signage including lights and a surveillance camera on the Park Road off-ramp from I-84 in West Hartford on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Credit: Doug Hardy / CTNewsJunkie When it comes to the state Department of Transportation’s wrong-way...

Who Is She? Connecticut Redditors Go Full Michael Scott Over Mystery Postcard Woman
This is the internet at its absolute finest. A Connecticut Reddit post—and the comments that followed—completely made my day. Reddit user 100crackersinmybed posted a photo of this classic Connecticut postcard and asked, “Who is she?” Who is she?...

Open Letter to Connecticut Drivers Who Double Park
When I told my colleagues I was going to write an open letter to Connecticut drivers who double-park, each one of them told me to be careful. Meaning,each and every one of them is aware of how angry this makes me and they don't want me to get in...

See Westchester's best lobster rolls: Which would you try?
Check out these Westchester lobster rolls that are fit for lovers of the Connecticut, or Maine-style, classic. From Mamaroneck to Rye, Jeanne Muchnick takes you on a tour of some of the best lobster rolls in Westchester. Ready to claw your way...

See Westchester's best lobster rolls: Which would you try?
The lobster roll comes hot or cold at Sound Seafood Market & Sushi in Mamaroneck. Photographed June 2025Jeanne Muchnick/The Journal NewsA (cold) lobster roll from Dobbs Ferry Lobster Guys in Dobbs Ferry. Photographed May 17, 2025Jeanne...

Jury finds suspect in murder of Connecticut prep student not guilty of murder, manslaughter or assault
The jury has reached a partial verdict in the trial of Raul Valle and found him not guilty of murder, manslaughter or assault. The judge declared a mistrial on the charges that the jury could not make a decision on. Raul Valle, 20, stood trial,...
Talking Transportation: Connecticut and Monorails—A One Track Mind
While taking a summertime break this week, here’s a column I wrote awhile back. What is this fascination that people have with monorails? I can’t tell you how often people suggest them as “the answer” to our state’s clogged roads. “Why don’t we...

Connecticut Sun losing streak reaches 10 games following Aces loss
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun’s season of frustration hit a new low on Sunday afternoon, as they fell 86-68 to the Las Vegas Aces at Mohegan Sun Arena, marking a franchise-record 10th straight loss. The defeat gave the Aces a 3-0 season...

Security guard of year strives for best every day
Sgt. Dario Lykes, the lead security guard on mid-shift, is Redstone Arsenal’s Security Guard of the Year for 2024. “I really wasn’t expecting this award,” Lykes said at a ceremony on July 2 at the Redstone police station. “I try to do my best...
Analysis-Investors set for first US earnings quarter under Trump tariff war
By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. companies are getting ready to open their books on the second quarter, with investors looking for signs of an impact from President Donald Trump's trade war launched on April 2. While earnings...

This mom needed to have a tough talk with her husband. ChatGPT did it for her
Ellie Doyle uses ChatGPT every day. Activities for her three young kids. Dinner ideas. Packing tips. She calls it Tully, and often vents about her day, whether it’s the challenge of raising twin toddlers or a disagreement with her family. So when...

Enis reaches three times, but first-place Bravehearts stifle Starfires
WORCESTER – Incoming freshman to the University of Virginia, Griffin Enis, reached base safely three times with a walk and two singles, but the Westfield Starfires fell 6-0 against the Worcester Bravehearts in eight innings Tuesday at Fitton...

The journey to the LPGA Tour goes through Connecticut this weekend
It’s the 2025 Hartford Healthcare Women’s Championship, an Epson Tour event at Great River Golf Club in Milford. Catch the action Thursday through Sunday! MILFORD, Conn. — The Hartford Healthcare Women’s Championship returns to Connecticut this...

Nathan Hale’s impact felt far beyond Connecticut
COVENTRY, CT. (WFSB) - Connecticut’s official state hero Nathan Hale was a crucial part of the constitution state’s history. But his impact was also felt far beyond the state. He is often referred to as America’s first spy, however some will point...

US Soccer captain comes home to Wappinger, spreads gospel of soccer
The captain of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team returned home Tuesday to the Wappingers Falls field where he first learned to play in order to share the spirit of the game. Johnny Molina and his two cousins - all devoted youth soccer players...