CONNECTICUT

This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bicycle the full length of the Connecticut. In the second part of our series, he talks to people in those formerly industrial communities about changes on the river – for better and for worse.

This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bike the length of the Connecticut River, talking to people who love it. And people who don’t. Here's Ben's essay describing those conversations, with photos from along the way.

Connecticut Public announced it is laying off four full-time and several temporary employees. The public broadcaster said in a statement that expenses "have grown at rates that have exceeded revenues for the last few years."

Across New England, developers are looking for new ways to increase affordable housing inventory, and some are using a building method known as mass timber, to inflict less environmental damage.

Gov. Ned Lamont delivered his State of the State Address Wednesday, a budget-focused speech that was interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

The new regulations for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, or NAGPRA, require institutions like museums and schools to obtain "free, prior, and informed consent" before exhibiting human remains and cultural objects, or giving people access to them or conducting research on them.

Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission Vice Chair Alan Martin reflects on the first full year since the memorial was dedicated.

An increase in utility costs is driving a spike in families seeking aid. During the most recent application period, which ran from August to October, Operation Fuel says the number of families seeking assistance doubled.

Hartford Hospital and the Institute of Living have prescribed food to nearly 200 patients. The program is expanding to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

A new study from the Yale School of Medicine saw a trend toward diagnosis of late stage cancers in people after incarceration.