There have been eight deaths from fentanyl in children under 2½ since 2020, six in 2021 alone. The potency of the drug and the increase in illicit use, have child advocates worried.
Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Leslie Torres-Rodriguez is excited to welcome students back to the capital city’s classrooms on Aug. 29 for a school year that aims to address the staffing, attendance and mental health challenges that were exacerbated by the pandemic.
More than 250 mourners - including six former Bristol mayors - turned out Wednesday for the funeral of Art Ward, who served three terms in the city's top office.