Connecticut's Bottle Redemption Success Creates New Problem

Connecticut's bold decision to raise bottle deposits from 5 cents to 10 cents in 2024 achieved a stunning 97% redemption rate by 2025—but now retailers and lawmakers worry the program is being exploited by out-of-state scavengers. As legislators debate whether to scale back the incentive, they're grappling with an unexpected consequence of their environmental victory.

May 6

CT DEEP Slaps $2M Fines on Firms for Polluting Housatonic River

May 6

Connecticut GOP Pushes Bill to Curb State Employee Telework

May 6

Waterbury Ex-Water Chief Charged with Forgery, Lied on Degrees

In a deepening corruption probe, former Waterbury Water Superintendent Bradley Malay faces felony forgery charges for falsifying department contract documents. The scandal expands as revelations surface that he lied about holding multiple college degrees and job certificates. Waterbury residents question the integrity of city water operations amid the fallout.

May 6

15 Charged in Massive Fentanyl, Cocaine Ring from Bridgeport to CT

May 6

UConn Huskies Top CBS Preseason Rankings for 2026-27 After Title Repeat

Fresh off back-to-back national championships, the UConn men's basketball team vaults to No. 2 in CBS Sports' way-too-early Top 25 And 1 for 2026-27, trailing only Michigan. Storrs erupts in pride as key returns and transfers fuel dynasty talk in Connecticut. Huskies fans dream of a three-peat amid Big East buzz.

May 6

Spreading Good Vibes Widely: Multiplying Your Reach

Want to amplify your positive impact? Reaching more people across different platforms can turn small acts of kindness into a powerful force.

May 6

The Universal Appeal of Number Sequences

May 6

Starlette Signs: Celestial Echoes and Harmonious Horizons - A Day of Open Doors!

May 6

Navigating the Silent Treatment: Is It Ever Justifiable?

May 6

Navigating the Friendship Maze: When to Fold 'Em

May 6

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

In an era of ever-increasing digital platforms, let's explore how we can use these tools to build bridges instead of walls within our communities. Discover simple strategies for connecting with neighbors across different online spaces.

May 6

CDC Updates Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain Management

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published revised guidelines for prescribing opioid medications to manage chronic pain. The updated recommendations do not apply to cancer treatment, palliative care, or end-of-life care scenarios. The CDC aims to provide guidance amid rising overdose fatalities.

May 6