East Haven Mayor Proposes 2.81-Mill Hike; GOP Cites $1.7M Gap
East Haven Mayor Carfora's FY27 budget proposes a 2.81-mill tax hike. Republicans on the Board of Finance voted 4-2 against, citing a $1.7M shortfall and unfinished prior-year audit.
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Branford's Thimble Islands: Boat Tours, Pirate Lore, and History
Branford's Thimble Islands, a granite archipelago off Stony Creek, draw visitors for narrated boat tours with connections to Captain Kidd, President Taft, and Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau.
New Haven Man Craig Whyte Dies in State Prison Custody; Investigation Underway
Craig Whyte, 45, of New Haven died in his cell at Osborn Correctional on March 22, 2026 — the 5th person to die in CT state custody since February.
Connecticut Deploys $1M Mobile Forensic Lab for DNA and Ballistics
CT deployed a $1M mobile forensic van with rapid DNA, NIBIN ballistics, and GrayKey digital analysis, stationed in New Britain and already used in the Brown University shooting investigation.
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway Hosts Free Film Screening at Whitney Center in Hamden
Cheshire Pollinator Pathway co-hosted a free documentary screening at Whitney Center in Hamden on March 25, 2026, with the Hamden Land Conservation Trust.
West Haven Motor Vehicle Theft Falls 31%, Credits License Plate Readers
West Haven Mayor Borer and Chief Perno announced a 31% drop in motor vehicle theft on March 19, crediting license plate readers, patrols, and a public awareness campaign.
Bridgeport Police Renew Investigation into 2001 Disappearance of Bianca Lebron
Bridgeport police and NCMEC released a 6th age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron on March 18 — showing what the woman missing since 2001 may look like at 34. Detectives say strong leads remain.
Avelo Airlines Expands to Indianapolis, Cleveland from New Haven Airport
Avelo Airlines announces 2 nonstop routes from New Haven to Indianapolis and Cleveland in June 2026 from $39, as the airport pursues a $250M expansion.
Enfield Police Investigate Death of 12-Year-Old Eve Rogers Found on Elm Street
Enfield police and CT State Police are investigating the death of 12-year-old Eve Rogers, found unresponsive at 176 Elm St. on March 18. No cause determined; toxicology pending.
Connecticut Dairy Farmers Warn of Collapse, Push for $20M State Aid
Connecticut's 80 dairy farms face collapse; farmers push for $20M in state aid and tax credits. Bishop's Orchards in Guilford and Cushman Farms in Franklin are at risk.
New Haven Police Search for Suspect in Armed Robbery at A to Z Market
New Haven police seek a suspect who robbed the A to Z Market on Orchard Street at gunpoint at 12:40 p.m. on March 18. No injuries. A suspect image has been released.
New Haven Hit-and-Run Driver Caught in Louisiana; 37 Calls Placed Him at Scene
New Haven police arrested Tymel Barker, 29, in Louisiana 5 months after a Beaver Hills hit-and-run hurt two children. 37 cell calls near the crash sealed the case.