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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 · Connecticut · 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 website and app remain offline; unfulfilled online orders will be refunded

The retailer’s October 14 notice says stores, pharmacies and fuel stations remain open. The parent company’s controlled system restart does not mean all customer services are restored.

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.

Mansfield · Education · 10/13/2026

UConn study examines how support reaches dementia caregivers

Researchers found that help offered to a spouse with dementia can also be experienced as support by their caregiver.

Mansfield · Education · 10/13/2026

UConn researcher receives $3.5 million for immune-aging research

The five-year NIH project will test an experimental stem-cell approach; it is not an available treatment.