FCN examines the growing anxiety among students and parents as repeated incidents of school violence and fake threats spread across social media. The story highlights the impact on students’ mental health, new safety protocols, and how Connecticut has strengthened its response since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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Amie Varano, a former Sacred Heart University women’s ice hockey captain and 2017 graduate, competed for Italy at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. She is the first player in Sacred Heart women’s ice hockey history to reach the Games, as Italy earned its first Olympic wins and a quarterfinal berth.
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With a 3-0 vote and two members abstaining, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on March 25 approved the sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Aquarion Water Authority, a new nonprofit entity that will share governance and resources with the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA). The approval came after a Superior Court […]
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Freshman Sarah Terrell of Fairfield Warde High School took first place at the 2026 Connecticut History Day Fairfield Regional Contest on Feb. 28 for her research paper on the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. Connecticut History Day is an affiliate of National History Day, an academic program that encourages middle and high school students to […]
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State Sen. Tony Hwang announced Monday that he will not seek reelection and will retire when his term ends in January after nearly 18 years in the General Assembly. Hwang, a Republican, represents the 28th District, which includes Fairfield, Bethel, Easton and Newtown. On Feb. 3, Hwang lost a special election for Fairfield first selectperson […]
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Residents can support local environmental efforts through a publicly accessible Conservation Donation Fund available on the town’s website The fund is active around the clock, allowing residents to contribute to conservation projects of their choosing. Conservation Director Timothy Bishop said efforts to promote the fund increased in January after a resident hand-delivered a donation earlier […]
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The Fairfield Forestry Committee is encouraging residents to plant trees along the public portion of their property as part of an effort to increase the town’s tree canopy. The initiative, known as the Tree Planting Program, is managed by the committee in coordination with Jeffrey Minder, the town’s tree warden. The effort is designed to […]
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A proposed 13.8-mile walking trail known as the Harbor to Hills Greenway could eventually connect Fairfield’s border with Easton to the Long Island Sound shoreline, linking open spaces, schools and community sites along a continuous north-to-south route. Town officials say the project is designed to create a connected network of pedestrian paths by linking existing […]
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Chase Rutty, a defenseman for Sacred Heart University’s women’s ice hockey team, proudly represents her Jamaican heritage. Her involvement in a Caribbean community hockey program highlights the growing diversity within the sport.
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A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]
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