By Tiffany Williams - The Red Sox are rolling, the WooSox are surging, the Sea Dogs delivered a late comeback, Hartford wasted a brilliant pitching performance, the Connecticut Sun pulled out a home win, and the Patriots continued training camp with Mike Vrabel offering updates on several key players. Across New England, Friday delivered a … Continue reading Red Sox Win Ninth Straight, WooSox Surge, Sea Dogs Rally, Sun Win and Patriots Camp Heats Up

By Tiffany Williams - WORCESTER, Mass. — The U.S. Department of Justice has informed the City of Worcester that it is closing its investigation into the Worcester Police Department without taking further action and without sustaining any allegations contained in its 2024 report. City officials announced Thursday that they had been notified by the Department … Continue reading DOJ Clears Worcester Police Department, Ends 2024 Civil Rights Investigation

By Tiffany Williams - NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A family of four made a dramatic escape from a burning New Haven home Friday afternoon after flames left them trapped inside, forcing the parents to jump from the house with their children as firefighters battled the blaze in punishing heat. The fire broke out at a … Continue reading Family of Four Escapes New Haven House Fire by Jumping From Burning Home

By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — The Hartford Yard Goats are bringing one of hip-hop's most recognizable artists to Dunkin' Park as the club continues celebrating its 10th season in Hartford. The Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies announced that Warren G will perform a postgame concert following the team's game on Friday, Sept. … Continue reading Warren G to Perform Postgame Concert at Hartford Yard Goats Game

By Tiffany Williams - UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Connecticut Sun return to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday night looking to regroup on the court while celebrating one of the most accomplished players in franchise history. The Sun, who enter the game with a 7-23 record, will host the Phoenix Mercury at 7:30 p.m. ET in … Continue reading Sun Host Mercury as Alyssa Thomas Joins Connecticut Sun Legends

By Tiffany Williams - CHELMSFORD, Mass. — Teledyne FLIR Unmanned Ground Systems Inc. has been awarded a $44.46 million U.S. Army contract to provide long-term software sustainment and technical support for a military robotic system designed to assist ground forces. The Chelmsford, Massachusetts-based company received a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at $44,459,699. The agreement … Continue reading Massachusetts Defense Firm Wins $44.5 Million U.S. Army Robotics Contract

By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts consumers are set to receive millions of dollars in health and dental insurance rebates, schools across the state are receiving nearly $25 million to strengthen literacy programs, and Connecticut is reporting tourism growth that outpaced the nation in 2025. The developments affect hundreds of thousands of residents across Massachusetts while … Continue reading Massachusetts Rebates, Literacy Grants and Connecticut Tourism Lead Regional News

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is announcing a series of major foreign policy, humanitarian, national security and military initiatives, including nearly $2 billion in partnerships with faith-based organizations, new sanctions targeting Cuban military procurement networks, an international nuclear maritime technology forum in Washington and expanded military preparations involving both drone warfare … Continue reading Trump Administration Unveils Major Foreign Aid, Cuba Sanctions and Defense Initiatives

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing federal agencies to intensify efforts to prevent foreign nationals from entering the United States on temporary visas for the primary purpose of giving birth and obtaining U.S. citizenship for their children. The order, titled “Ending Birth Tourism,” was issued by … Continue reading Trump Signs Executive Order Cracking Down on Birth Tourism and Temporary Visa Abuse

Several major stories are drawing attention across New England and the Northeast, from a federal agreement involving gender-affirming care at a Connecticut children’s hospital to a local teenager preparing to compete for Team USA, new accountability measures for Boston school transportation, a major Hartford baseball promotion and another reported case of a rare tick-borne illness … Continue reading Connecticut Hospital Agreement, Warren G, Team USA and Boston Schools

We often celebrate the big moments in life—the promotion, the graduation, the finish line, the milestone achievement. Those moments are exciting, but what we don't always see are the hundreds of ordinary days that made them possible. Success is rarely built in a single moment. It's built through consistency. It's choosing to keep going when … Continue reading Daily Uplift: Consistency Wins

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox are playing baseball like a team that refuses to lose. Even when everything goes wrong. Even when they fall behind by four runs. Even when the bullpen coughs up lead after lead. Even when a game drags deep into extra innings. None of it seems … Continue reading Red Sox Walk Off in 13 Innings, WooSox Stay Red Hot, Sea Dogs and Yard Goats Lose

By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Somebody better cool off the Boston Red Sox, because nobody else can. The hottest team in baseball kept its foot on the gas Wednesday night, blanking the Chicago White Sox 4-0 at Fenway Park for a seventh straight victory and another reminder that this club has transformed from contender … Continue reading Red Sox Organization on Fire: Boston, WooSox and Sea Dogs All Roll to Victories

By Tiffany Williams - HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase to $17.48 per hour on Jan. 1, 2027, marking a 54-cent increase from the current 2026 rate of $16.94 per hour and continuing the state’s policy of tying annual wage adjustments to changes in the economy. Governor Ned Lamont announced the increase Wednesday, … Continue reading Connecticut Minimum Wage Will Rise to $17.48 Per Hour Under Automatic Adjustment Law

By Tiffany Williams - CHELSEA, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey signed the PROTECT Act into law Wednesday during a ceremony at La Colaborativa in Chelsea, establishing sweeping new protections for immigrants across Massachusetts and sharply limiting where federal civil immigration enforcement can take place. Healey was joined by immigrants, advocates, community leaders, law enforcement officials, … Continue reading Massachusetts Passes Sweeping PROTECT Act Limiting Federal Immigration Enforcement

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The United States announced a series of diplomatic, security and defense initiatives Tuesday that underscore the Trump administration's continued focus on strengthening alliances, combating terrorism, expanding regional security partnerships and advancing strategic cooperation around the world. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level meetings with foreign leaders, the United … Continue reading U.S. Announces Major Diplomatic and Defense Initiatives Across Europe, Asia and Latin America

By Tiffany Williams - WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of State announced plans to provide an additional $242 million to support Ebola response and preparedness efforts in Central Africa as health officials continue working to contain the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The announcement was made in coordination with the U.S. Centers … Continue reading U.S. Announces Additional $242 Million for Ebola Response in Central Africa