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Connecticut pheasant and small-game seasons open October 17
DEEP’s fall guidance also explains private-land permission rules and reminders for trail users.
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UConn law students helped secure new trial in murder appeal
A new university account describes students’ work on an August Supreme Court ruling.
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Connecticut joins three-day regional highway enforcement campaign
Operation Wicked Safe runs October 13–15 across six Northeastern states, targeting dangerous driving.
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Survey report highlights financial barriers to abortion care in Connecticut
Connecticut Public’s October 13 account describes respondents’ reported delays and related costs.
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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.
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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.
Out & about
Town calendarsOct14
Norwich · Free
Ladies’ Arts of the Early Republic lecture
Historian Sandra Soucy discusses women’s domestic arts in Norwich and the surrounding area. The Connecticut Office of Tourism lists free admission and a 6 p.m. start; confirm details with the museum.
6:00 PM · Sears Gallery, Slater Memorial Museum, 108 Crescent Street, Norwich
Confirm with organizerOct15
Norwich · Free
StoryWalk at Mohegan Park
Otis Library leads a read-aloud and activities along the StoryWalk for ages 3–6 and their families as part of Walktober. Drop in; no registration required. The library’s Children’s Department states that its programs are free.
10:30 AM · Fountain, Mohegan Park, 189 Mohegan Park Road, Norwich
Confirm with organizerOct15
Stonington · Free
MJ Soni author talk and book release
The library lists a free public conversation with MJ Soni about The Masala Chai Mystery Club, followed by questions and book signing. No registration is required; purchasing a book is optional. Confirm updates with the library.
5:00 PM · Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington
Confirm with organizerOct15
Norwich · Free
Genealogy Game Show — virtual program
Kassidy Cobb leads a genealogy quiz for adults and teens. The scheduled window is one hour; the organizer describes approximately 45 minutes of questions. Free admission confirmed by WILI’s event notice. Registration is required.
6:30 PM · Online via Zoom; register through Otis Library for the link
Confirm with organizerOct16
Windham · Free
Stronger with Age: Healthy Aging & Active Living
Free public wellness event for aging adults of all genders and fitness levels, hosted by Windham Recreation and CT Senior Women’s Basketball. The program includes presentations, a panel, movement, nutrition and community resources. RSVP is helpful but not required.
9:00 AM · Windham Community Center recreation gymnasium, 1 Jillson Square, Willimantic
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