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CT theater cancels upcoming musical citing several factors. ‘We could see the writing on the wall’

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Community rallies around family of 5-year-old who died following fall from playscape in Harwinton

June 4, 2026 at 5:14 pm

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New report accuses ex-New Britain mayor Erin Stewart of taking improper, $150,000 severance payout

“In effect, Ms. Stewart sought a separation payout for every vacation, sick day, holiday and personal day she could conceivably be entitled to over her entire twelve years in office, whether she took the time off or not,” the report says.

Then New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart

A Long Island developer was looking to build 44 apartments on this vacant 1.9-acre property in Wethersfield , but abruptly pulled back on Tuesday. (Don Stacom/The Hartford Courant)

Developer pauses apartments plan in central CT — for now. ‘Getting property is not simple’

Residents pack a Bristol Board of Education meeting Wednesday night to show support for Dr. Ryan Broderick, the current vice principal of Bristol Central High School, to become the next principal of the school. (Hartford Courant/Stephen Underwood)

CT school board meeting turns contentious. 1.5K+ residents petition for high school principal

A view of the Hartford skyline (Aaron Flaum/ Hartford Courant)

CT company sells one unit for $1.9B. It wants to focus on business it was founded on.

The partners claim in a court filing that Robinson gave Day Pitney an unfair advantage because he could provide insight into how the other justices viewed contract law as applied to a case being prepared for the Supreme Court a second time. (Courant file photo)

Connecticut’s biggest law firm defuses ethics dispute involving former chief justice

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CT school board meeting turns contentious. 1.5K+ residents petition for high school principal
CT school board meeting turns contentious. 1.5K+ residents petition for high school principal
New report accuses ex-New Britain mayor Erin Stewart of taking improper, $150,000 severance payout
New report accuses ex-New Britain mayor Erin Stewart of taking improper, $150,000 severance payout
CT destination shopping center is expanding restaurant options. Popular Mediterranean-style on way.
CT destination shopping center is expanding restaurant options. Popular Mediterranean-style on way.
CT theater cancels upcoming musical citing several factors. ‘We could see the writing on the wall’
CT theater cancels upcoming musical citing several factors. 'We could see the writing on the wall'
CT company sells one unit for $1.9B. It wants to focus on business it was founded on.
CT company sells one unit for $1.9B. It wants to focus on business it was founded on.
Developer pauses apartments plan in central CT — for now. ‘Getting property is not simple’
Developer pauses apartments plan in central CT — for now. 'Getting property is not simple'
Catching up with Geno Auriemma as he gets first look at next year’s UConn women’s basketball team
Catching up with Geno Auriemma as he gets first look at next year's UConn women's basketball team
Daily Horoscope for June 04, 2026
Daily Horoscope for June 04, 2026
CT town starts petition against electric rate increase. They invited everyone to sign it.
CT town starts petition against electric rate increase. They invited everyone to sign it.
Firm finds Hartford schools at fault for $29.5M deficit: decisions, declining enrollment
Firm finds Hartford schools at fault for $29.5M deficit: decisions, declining enrollment

Sports

East Lyme softball coach Judy Deeb celebrates with her players after they beat Ellington 14-2 in a Class L tournament second round game at Ellington High for Deeb's 700th career victory. Deeb has coached at East Lyme for 54 years and is the state's winningest high school softball coach. (Photo by Lori Riley)

54 years, 700 wins: This CT coach reached a career milestone Wednesday

This CT high school coach, who has coached for 54 years, reached a career victory milestone Wednesday.

Jalen Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win
This multi-sport champ joined track for fun. She proved to be missing piece in CT team’s title run
Bob Hurley Sr. to make special appearance in CT next week

Connecticut News

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CT man charged in connection with Plainville bank robbery

On June 3, he was taken into custody at his residence and charged with robbery, threatening and larceny.

CT man charged with hate crimes over swastika flag flown on NYU campus
CT man accused of abusing, threatening and trying to control woman he met on dating app
CT lawmakers rejected 3-year bachelor’s degrees. But the trend isn’t going away

Donald Trump

Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.. (Samuel Corum/TNS/TNS)

Trump wins delay to Jan. 6 civil suits during bid for immunity

The judge denied Trump’s immunity bid during earlier rounds of the litigation.

Trump plans to attend Knicks Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden on Monday: sources
US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island’s leadership
Trump says Pulte won’t be his nominee for director of national intelligence

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PHOTOS: CT families make sweet memories in the strawberry fields

Family and friends pick strawberries at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield during strawberry and honeyberry season.
PHOTOS: Connecticut in May
PHOTOS: Boston Celtics veteran Scot Pollard visites Yale School of Medicine
PHOTOS: Marilyn Monroe look-alike contest marks 100th birthday
PHOTOS: CT Sun played the LA Sparks in Hartford
PHOTOS: Memorial Day Classic at Lime Rock Park
PHOTOS: CCSU, ECSU, Connecticut College hold commencements for Class of 2026

PHOTOS: Ryan Fazio wins the Republican nomination for governor
PHOTOS: Day 1 of the Connecticut Republican State Convention at Mohegan Sun
PHOTOS: UConn health, medicine, dental graduates receive degrees at Jorgensen
PHOTOS: Quinnipiac University celebrates Class of 2026
PHOTOS: Eversource holds annual Regional Rodeo, but with a twist

Entertainment

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 07: Malcolm Todd attends the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2026 at nya studios WEST on April 07, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Malcolm Todd found fame on TikTok. Now he’s handling stardom in real life

The singer feels remarkably relaxed for an artist on the path to mainstream success.

Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
Music Review: Niall Horan throws a ‘Dinner Party’ for those in love
Movie Review: ‘Scary Movie 6’ brings back the Wayans and the Core Four for a rapid-fire horror spoof

Business

Humanoid robots are seen at the booth of Agile Robots SE during a tour of the Hannover industrial trade fair for mechanical and electrical engineering and digital industries, in Hannover, northern Germany on April 20, 2026. The fair opens its doors to the public on April 20 and will be running until April 24, 2026. (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN / AFP via Getty Images)

Silicon Valley’s humanoid robots are learning how to do your job — in the kitchen

The AI of these humanoid robots needs an immense amount of data on human movement.

US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.48%, retreating from its highest level in 9 months
The Dow leaps to a record as oil prices ease and US stocks outside of AI rally

Opinion

Donna Lee Bakery, New Britain, Conn. (File photo)

Readers speak: Infamous Connecticut bakery killings inspire short film and tough memories

So many people had a connection to the owners of the bakery and the patrons...

Opinion: Connecticut’s historic investment in reentry promotes healthier communities
Dear Connecticut: I should have never moved
Robert B. Reich: The truth about Trump’s birthday bash

National News

A sign warns people not to enter a Providence walk-in clinic with measles symptoms on Feb. 26, 2026, in Everett, Washington. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times/TNS)

Measles, whooping cough spike amid low vaccination rates

Vaccine hesitancy fed by misinformation is causing new surges of measles and whooping cough.

Murder charge dropped for Arkansas sheriff nominee who killed daughter’s alleged abuser
Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time: report
Colorado appeals court overturns homicide convictions for 2 paramedics in Elijah McClain’s death

Local News

The "mayor and council members signed a petition on Tuesday opposing the rate increase and you can too," the town said in a statement. "All are welcome to sign the petition, regardless of town of residence. The petition will be forwarded to PURA." (Courant file photo)

CT town starts petition against electric rate increase. They invited everyone to sign it.

The mayor expressed concern about taxpayers having to cover the increased cost of electricity for...

Lamont orders $300 grocery gift cards for residents losing SNAP
Canada endorses plan to move whales from shuttered park to US and Spain. Mystic Aquarium to help.
CT AG, consumer protection subpoena Erin Stewart’s records of her New Britain charity

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Daily Horoscope for June 05, 2026

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‘Cape Fear’ review: Apple TV’s series mixes dread with dreadful silliness

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