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![Maritza Bond, the New Haven public health director, thanks supporters who put her over the top to qualify for a primary for secretary of the state at the Democratic state nominating convention in Hartford on Saturday, May 8, 2022.]()
Personality, experience separate Dems for secretary of the stateStephanie Thomas, the endorsed Democrat, and Maritza Bond agree on policies for the state’s top election official, in a race that turned negative this month.By Julia Bergman
Sports
![The CIAC announced on March 10, 2020 that all Connecticut State High School Playoff tournaments going forward would be cancelled due to the on going growing concerns and spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. An empty net and darken arena at Terry Conner's Rink, highlight the effects of the decision made, the dreams of many seniors hoping to play and fulfill their high school careers as they look for one last opportunity to bolster the college resumes.]()
Why USA Hockey is not ready to require neck guardsIn the days after Teddy Balkind died after a skate cut his neck, focus from USA Hockey settled on a piece of equipment — a neck laceration protector.By Paul Doyle
Business
![Homeowner Amy Macey poses with architect Duo Dickinso, left, and developer Adam Greenberg in the master bedroom of her new home under construction in the General’s Residence development in Madison, Conn. Feb. 7, 2022.]()
New CT housing permits up 18 percent in 2022Availability of new housing will continue to lag, according to real estate executives, but June was the best showing for that month since 2016.By Luther Turmelle
Entertainment
![Sunflowers grow in Camille Ackermann's garden behind her home in Madison on August 3, 2022.]()
CT's Sunflower Festival is in full bloom: What you need knowConnecticut's Sunflower Festival in Woodbury is open now until August 21.By Amy Coval
Arts and Leisure
![Chocolate chip ice cream at Waffle cones are made in house at Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam on July 15, 2021.]()
Don't miss these CT summer food and drink experiencesMake the most of the remaining summer weeks with these seasonal Connecticut food experiences, including seafood shacks, ice cream and rooftop bars.By Leeanne Griffin
![The much-discussed, but rarely seen lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag.]()
Here's how I finally found a lululemon Everywhere Belt BagAfter being thwarted multiple times, I found one — in a desirable color, too.By Ryan Craggs
Nation & World News
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