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Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Connecticut Medicaid share announced in Takeda false-claims settlement

The state’s October 9 release identifies $213,674 attributable to Connecticut’s Medicaid program.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Hartford jury convicts man of trafficking and prostitution-promotion offenses

An October 8 state release reports seven guilty counts and a December 9 sentencing date.

Hebron · Courts · 10/13/2026

Hebron man receives suspended sentence after OUI jury verdict

An October 9 prosecutor’s release reports the Rockville verdict and sentence arising from a 2024 supermarket parking-lot crash.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

New Haven retrial ends in guilty verdict; December sentencing scheduled

Prosecutors report a new verdict after an earlier conviction was reversed over self-representation warnings.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

Trumbull man sentenced to two years in $3.5 million Amazon trucking fraud

Federal prosecutors report a 24-month prison sentence and restitution order after a wire-fraud plea.

New London · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

New London police seek person seen leaving dog over shelter fence

The dog was found safe inside the Chester Street shelter grounds; investigators are asking the public to help identify the person recorded early Monday.

Montville · Local · 10/13/2026

Montville hearing to consider 99-year PTA Lane lease and road relocation

The proposal covers roughly 1.81 acres and includes road construction, a $350,000 playscape contribution and school-boundary fencing.

Stonington · Business · 10/13/2026

Zest Cafe’s Stonington location schedules October 13 grand-opening celebration

Two local chambers list a ribbon cutting at 829 Stonington Road, with the ceremony scheduled for 1:45 p.m.

East Lyme · Local · 10/13/2026

East Lyme advances five-location speed-camera proposal for state review

A 5–1 selectmen vote moves the proposal forward; it does not mean camera enforcement has begun.

Windham · Local · 10/13/2026

Eastern reports $1,100 and food donations from poverty-awareness marathon

The university’s October 8 report details support for a campus pantry and Willimantic’s Covenant Soup Kitchen following its October 2 event.

Waterford · Local · 10/13/2026

Waterford rescuer adopts kitten saved after Gold Star Bridge fall

An October 12 report follows a summer rescue and the kitten’s adoption by Waterford resident Bobby Silva.

Plainfield · Business · 10/13/2026

Uline continues hiring for Plainfield warehouse ahead of November target opening

The company’s current recruiting page lists warehouse, custodial, human-resources and mechanic roles as its new Connecticut facility prepares to open.

Windham · Education · 10/13/2026

Eastern accounting fair brings more than a dozen firms to campus

More than 100 students attended the university’s October 1 career event, Eastern reports.

New London · Sports · 10/13/2026

Unbeaten New London enters state football Top 10 after win over Fitch

The Whalers are 5–0 and ranked No. 10 in GameTimeCT’s October 12 poll after a 42–28 victory.

Windham · Local · 10/13/2026

Day of Caring volunteers clean community sites and harvest food for local co-ops

Eastern reports more than 150 volunteers worked at over a dozen locations during the October 3 effort.

Ellington · Local · 10/13/2026

Ellington hires Matt Evans as finance officer and treasurer

The town’s announcement describes a background in county financial planning and operating and capital budgets.

Ellington · Police & Fire · 10/13/2026

Ellington welcomes Tim Merrill as resident-trooper supervisor

The town identifies the veteran state trooper as its new resident sergeant.

New London · Local · 10/13/2026

DHS reports targeted ICE arrest in New London; custody details remain undisclosed

NBC Connecticut reports that federal agents arrested a Peru native on October 9 after an alleged attempt to flee; the available account leaves several procedural questions unanswered.

Connecticut · Connecticut · 10/13/2026

State police seek witnesses after fatal I-95 motorcycle collision in Darien

An October 13 State Police update identifies the morning collision as fatal; Troop G’s dashcam appeal concerns footage near the northbound service plaza.

Andover · Local · 10/13/2026

Andover’s Route 6–Route 87 signal replacement enters design, with construction projected for 2029

CTDOT plans a full replacement at the Jonathan Trumbull Highway intersection, including accessibility upgrades where applicable.