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![The deal is a strong strategic fit for the purchasing healthcare company but it indicated there could be changes coming. The deal is a strong strategic fit for the purchasing healthcare company but it indicated there could be changes coming.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2021/08/05/BU3SEVGDV5HZ7I5WOUOTQ4NLSE.jpg?w=135)
CT health plan with 140K members to be acquired by another insurer in $350 million deal
The deal is a strong strategic fit for the purchasing healthcare company but it indicated...
![With Connecticut’s rainy day fund now projected to approach $4.1 billion, calls to reassess the state’s savings programs continue to grow. With Connecticut’s rainy day fund now projected to approach $4.1 billion, calls to reassess the state’s savings programs continue to grow.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/thc-l-statecapitol-02.jpg?w=117)
CT sitting on $4.1 billion budget reserve. It could stop massive budget cuts in next recession
With Connecticut’s rainy day fund now projected to approach $4.1 billion, calls to reassess the...
![Police are looking to identify a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery at a Citizens Bank in East Haven on Tuesday morning. Police are looking to identify a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery at a Citizens Bank in East Haven on Tuesday morning.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/thc-l-bank-robbery-e1721750084312.jpg?w=74)
Police seek to identify suspected wanted for bank robbery in East Haven
Police are looking to identify a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery at...
![A milling and resurfacing project will close lanes in West Hartford and Hartford from July 21 to Aug. 12, according to the CT Department of Transportation in a release. A milling and resurfacing project will close lanes in West Hartford and Hartford from July 21 to Aug. 12, according to the CT Department of Transportation in a release.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2018/01/26/MMJX4MENNZFXFGUWN3ESPHG7ZY.jpg?w=135)
Paving project will close lanes in West Hartford, Hartford for multiple weeks
A milling and resurfacing project will close lanes in West Hartford and Hartford from July...
![Alexis Holmes, a Cheshire Academy graduate from Hamden, will compete in her first Olympic Games in the 400 meters and the 4x400 relay in Paris. Alexis Holmes, a Cheshire Academy graduate from Hamden, will compete in her first Olympic Games in the 400 meters and the 4x400 relay in Paris.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP23355248125023_1a26ce-e1721746961640.jpg?w=140)
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After running down world champ, Hamden’s Alexis Holmes ready to prove herself at Paris Olympics
Alexis Holmes, a Cheshire Academy graduate from Hamden, will compete in her first Olympic Games...
![Food will no longer have to go to waste at Whole Foods if it's close to its expiration date. Food will no longer have to go to waste at Whole Foods if it's close to its expiration date.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/10/27/YDWUZMPUDRFB3JXJKOOEWFPSGI.jpg?w=135)
Prepared food, bakery items will no longer go to waste at Whole Foods with new app partnership
Food will no longer have to go to waste at Whole Foods if it's close...
![The plan is to charge market rates for 17 of the apartments, but to impose long-term rent restrictions on the other eight so the project qualifies under the requirements of 8-30g. The plan is to charge market rates for 17 of the apartments, but to impose long-term rent restrictions on the other eight so the project qualifies under the requirements of 8-30g.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/rhcover.jpg?w=140)
Developer proposes CT affordable housing project with twist: two bedrooms, two stories
The plan is to charge market rates for 17 of the apartments, but to impose...
![As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation. As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on what a Harris presidency would mean to themselves, Democrats and the nation.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24201815714596.jpg?w=132)
‘Monumental moment’: CT women of color reflect on what a Kamala Harris presidency could mean
As America reacts to Kamala Harris' candidacy, four women of color from Connecticut reflect on...
![For those sad to learn the Corner Pug is closing, there’s exciting news: Millwright’s executive chef Ashley Flagg will open her first restaurant in the same space. For those sad to learn the Corner Pug is closing, there’s exciting news: Millwright’s executive chef Ashley Flagg will open her first restaurant in the same space.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screen-Shot-2024-07-22-at-4.00.27-PM.png?w=70)
Award-winning chef to open new CT restaurant with globally inspired menu
For those sad to learn the Corner Pug is closing, there’s exciting news: Millwright’s executive...
![The doctor has had a women's center at the West Haven VA named in her honor. The doctor has had a women's center at the West Haven VA named in her honor.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/02/18/NRRHEBOEMGEFTS3PPRSBVESJ7A.jpg?w=135)
Family of prominent CT doctor offers to settle wrongful death lawsuit. They want $22.5M.
The doctor has had a women's center at the West Haven VA named in her...