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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…

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by Josh Lanier
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Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day
Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut families rang in the new year in delivery rooms across the state as hospitals welcomed their first babies of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 1. At Manchester Memorial Hospital, Mindy and Louis Medina II became some of the first parents in Connecticut to mark the new year when their son, Louis Medina III, was born at 12:36 a.m., hospital officials said. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He was the first baby delivered at Manchester Memorial Hospital after the facility officially joined the Hartford HealthCare system at midnight. Bridgeport Hospital welcomed…

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McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library
McGraw Family Day: Bluey Fun At Darien Library Darien Library is lining up a Bluey-themed morning of crafts and storytime as part of its annual McGraw Family Day. On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, families can head to the library’s Community Room for Bluey arts and crafts from 10:30–11:15 a.m., followed by storytime and a surprise starting at 11:30 a.m. and running until noon. Register for McGraw Family Day here. Afterward, families can stick around for more activities such as snacks, extra crafts, and a bookplate dedication. According to Darien Library’s event listing, the program is for all ages and geared toward children and families…

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Darien Fire Marshal Shares Winter Heating Safety Tips Darien Fire Marshal Shares Winter Heating Safety Tips Darien Fire Marshal Shares Winter Heating Safety Tips
Darien Fire Marshal Shares Winter Heating Safety Tips Darien’s Fire Marshal is urging residents to review home-heating and fireplace safety steps as colder weather pushes more activity indoors, the Town of Darien announced on Facebook. The town warned that home-heating equipment is a leading cause of house fires and said most heating fires can be prevented with a few safety tips and precautions. Roughly half of reported home heating fires happen in December, January, and February, the town said in a Facebook post. Among the Marshal's reminders: Test smoke alarms every month. Keep all items at least 3 feet from furnaces, fireplaces, wood sto…

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Winter/Spring Visual Arts Registration Opens At Darien Arts Center Winter/Spring Visual Arts Registration Opens At Darien Arts Center Winter/Spring Visual Arts Registration Opens At Darien Arts Center
Winter/Spring Visual Arts Registration Opens At Darien Arts Center Registration is now open for the Darien Arts Center’s Visual Arts Winter/Spring lineup for kids, teens, and adults, the Darien Arts Center announced on Facebook. The center is offering classes across a range of visual arts, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and cartooning, along with other options. More information is available at darienarts.org. The center said in a Facebook post that the new semester begins January 5th, and urged people to register.

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Darien Police Share Holiday Crime Tips For Deliveries, Home, Vehicles Darien Police Share Holiday Crime Tips For Deliveries, Home, Vehicles Darien Police Share Holiday Crime Tips For Deliveries, Home, Vehicles
Darien Police Share Holiday Crime Tips For Deliveries, Home, Vehicles The Darien Police Department is urging residents to follow a set of holiday crime-prevention tips for packages, home security, and vehicles in a post on its Facebook page. The message encourages residents to stay proactive about protecting their homes and loved ones during the holiday season to help head off crime. The department lays out several crucial steps for residents to keep in mind: Deliveries: Schedule important packages for times when someone will be home. Packages: Bring boxes inside soon after they arrive so they are not left unattended. Security cameras: Make sure home securi…

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This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It
This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It A historic Fairfield home linked to Broadway royalty is now catching national attention. A popular Zillow blog and social media brand has highlighted the former Connecticut home of famed composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The feature is putting a spotlight on a quiet corner of Fairfield with deep cultural roots. Zillow Gone Wild shared the $15 million Congress Street home with its massive online audience. The brand is known for showcasing unusual and eye-catching homes listed on Zillow. Its reach is huge, with millions of followers across social platforms and a TV sho…

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by Josh Lanier
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Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop'
Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has written a letter to federal officials demanding they stop using Hanscom Field for private deportation flights.  In a Monday, Dec. 15, letter sent to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Healey accused the agency of blocking basic legal rights. The governor says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using private aircraft in Bedford, about 20 miles outside of Boston, to quickly remove detained residents from Massachusetts, often without due process. Many of those resident…

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Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean
Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean A Connecticut elementary school principal abruptly resigned this week. Principal Daniel Hicks of Second Hill Lane Elementary School in Stratford issued a statement Monday, Dec. 8, informing staff he was stepping down “effective immediately.” He did not provide a reason for the sudden departure. A call to the school system was met with a response that officials do not comment on personnel matters. Reporters contacted Stratford police, who said there were no pending charges. An email to Hicks from Daily Voice on Tuesday was not returned, and a call to his number went to voicemail. In his l…

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by Josh Lanier
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UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity'
UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' Jason Candle's two children are already fans of one of Connecticut's biggest celebrities: Jonathan the Husky. "Man, oh man, if Dad was only as cool as the husky mascot, we'd be doing some good things," Candle joked. "We're excited to ingrain ourselves in the community." Candle, his wife, and their kids were welcomed by more than 100 UConn fans in the luxury suites at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The university officially unveiled its newest head football coach at a news conference on Monday, Dec. 8. The Huskies hired Candle from the University of Toledo, where he has the most wins in…

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Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy
Fairfield Native John Mayer Mourns Dog Who Appeared On 2013 Album As Puppy John Mayer is grieving a loss that cuts deep.  The musician and Fairfield Warde High School grad shared that his dog Moose, a loyal companion who helped steady his life when he says he needed it most, has died. The black Labrador retriever was 14 years old.  Mayer's fans will recognize Moose, as the retriever appeared on the cover of Mayer's 2013 "Paradise Valley" album.  “We said goodbye to Moose yesterday,” Mayer wrote in a heart-rending Instagram post. He shared photos of Moose from puppyhood to his gray-faced senior years. The images showed the dog’s life with Mayer in M…

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by Josh Lanier
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WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match
WWE Superstar Talks 'John Cena' Day In Massachusetts, Wrestling Dad, 80, In Final Match Wrestling has been good to John Cena, but all good things must come to a pin. The 48-year-old WWE superstar visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday night, Dec. 3, to talk about his final match in the squared circle this weekend and everything wrestling has given to his life. A West Newbury, Massachusetts, native, Cena recently celebrated "John Cena Day" on Nov. 10, which he joked could become an annual holiday in the Bay State. But he said there’s one person more excited than he is for the newly minted day: his dad, who is also named John Cena. "He's going to be parking in the middle of …

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by Josh Lanier