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Columbia · Local · 10/13/2026

Columbia plans November responder event and donation collection

Town announcements list a November 14 family event and November 21 Stuff-a-Cruiser and Stuff-a-Fire Truck collection.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Connecticut pheasant and small-game seasons open October 17

DEEP’s fall guidance also explains private-land permission rules and reminders for trail users.

Willington · Local · 10/13/2026

CTDOT plans I-84 resurfacing through Ashford, Union and Willington

Design is targeted for November, with construction anticipated in spring 2027, subject to funding and approvals.

Eastern CT · Local · 10/13/2026

Railroad-crossing safety plan includes 19 Eastern Connecticut towns

CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.

Mansfield · Sports · 10/13/2026

UConn beats Temple 34–20, enters bye week at 3–3

Trey Cornist rushed for 114 yards as the Huskies finished with 505 yards of offense in Philadelphia.

Connecticut · Courts · 10/13/2026

UConn law students helped secure new trial in murder appeal

A new university account describes students’ work on an August Supreme Court ruling.

Mansfield · Local · 10/13/2026

UConn fellowship supports experimental cartilage-repair research

A laboratory project combines mRNA delivery and human cartilage-on-a-chip models.

Mansfield · Sports · 10/13/2026

UConn study links limited neck mobility with pitching arm injuries

Researchers followed 126 college pitchers; the reported findings show an association.

East Lyme · Local · 10/13/2026

East Lyme schedules hearing on proposed data-center ban and rezoning

Residents can comment October 15 on proposed zoning changes; neither proposal is an adopted decision.

Colchester · Local · 10/13/2026

Colchester’s Norton Park redevelopment receives $1.7 million state grant

September funding announcement supports park development after cleanup of the former paper-mill site.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Connecticut joins three-day regional highway enforcement campaign

Operation Wicked Safe runs October 13–15 across six Northeastern states, targeting dangerous driving.

Vernon · Local · 10/13/2026

Vernon receives $5,000 grant for Rockville welcome mural

Connecticut Main Street Center announced funding October 13 for public artwork at the Cornerstone Foundation on Route 74.

Eastern CT · Courts · 10/13/2026

Local legal notices: Ledyard land hearing and Killingly bridge comments

October 13 roundup of selected upcoming public-notice dates, with original documents and participation details.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Breeze announces New Haven–Myrtle Beach flights for May 2027

The October 13 announcement lists Wednesday and Saturday service starting May 26.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Survey report highlights financial barriers to abortion care in Connecticut

Connecticut Public’s October 13 account describes respondents’ reported delays and related costs.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Murphy outlines campaign travel and Connecticut rally plans

The senator described his October organizing plans in an October 12 CT Mirror interview.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Parent-led walk highlights Connecticut special-education funding concerns

An October 12 report connects a Meriden fundraiser with broader staffing and funding pressures.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Stop & Shop parent begins controlled system restart after cybersecurity disruption

Ahold Delhaize’s October 13 update says stores remain open while its investigation and system recovery continue.

Tolland · Local · 10/13/2026

Great Tolland Pumpkin fundraiser supports future firefighters

Today’s WFSB report connects the returning display with Tolland Explorers Post 40.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Connecticut announces $12.7 million heating-assistance supplement

Today’s CEAP announcement includes application guidance and a legislative review period for the proposed funding.