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Dating back to the years immediately following the American Civil War, the Record-Journal covers the news in Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire and Southington.

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How to watch Connecticut's Alex Pereira fighting in UFC Freedom 250 at White House ift.tt/R8jkyK4

UFC Freedom 250 at White House: How to watch, what to know

Two championship belts (Interim Heavyweight, Lightweight) will be at stake during UFC Freedom 250

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‘Who’s going to arrest me?’ ICE agents defy Connecticut law on mask ban ift.tt/B2kFMN0

‘Who’s going to arrest me?’ ICE agents defy Connecticut law on mask ban

"Tell them to arrest me," the agent can be heard saying. "Tell them. I dare you. Who’s going to arrest me?”

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Ferry trips you can take from Connecticut this summer: From Block Island to Citi Field and more ift.tt/azCfjId

Ferry trips you can take from Connecticut this summer: From Block Island to Citi Field and more

Whether it’s a ride across the Connecticut River or on Long Island Sound, there are several ferry services within the state and from its shoreline.

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Connecticut Sun fall to Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever in final meeting at Mohegan Sun ift.tt/B0czNFt

CT Sun fall to Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever at Mohegan Sun

The Sun finished with three players in double-digit scoring, including Olivia Nelson-Ododa with 12 points.

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Charlotte Diviney delivers in Simsbury's CIAC Class L girls championship victorry over Cheshire ift.tt/wt6H5RU

Charlotte Diviney delivers in Simsbury's CIAC Class L girls championship victorry over Cheshire

Charlotte Diviney scored four goals and added an assist to lead Simsbury girls lacrosse to Class LL title.

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No. 1 Cheshire softball blanks No. 2 Southington for back-to-back CIAC Class LL championships ift.tt/I0akLQ1

No. 1 Cheshire softball blanks No. 2 Southington for back-to-back CIAC Class LL championships

Jenica Matos struck out 15 to lead Cheshire softball over Southington for its second straight CIAC Class LL title.

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John Breunig (opinion): Connecticut's Special Olympics Summer Games. 'Everyone here is happy' ift.tt/L2DQVY6

John Breunig (opinion): Connecticut's Special Olympics Summer Games. 'Everyone here is happy'

Columnist John Breunig resets his perspective of the Connecticut Special Olympics Summer Games in New Haven when a stranger observes 'everyone here is happy'

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High forest fire risk across most of Connecticut on Saturday, officials warn ift.tt/H8M2fY7

High forest fire risk across most of Connecticut on Saturday, officials warn

A moderate fire risk was reported for parts of Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven counties. All other areas have a high risk, DEEP said.

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How much rain did Connecticut get from Friday's storms? ift.tt/ndj9wQl

These Connecticut towns saw the most rain from Friday's storms

Several central Connecticut communities recorded some of the state's largest rainfall amounts, including Plainville, Bristol, Litchfield, Wallingford and Middlefield.

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Caitlin Clark will be playing in Connecticut Saturday. Here's how much it costs to see her play ift.tt/AJ7Wq98

Caitlin Clark is playing in Connecticut Saturday. Here's how much tickets cost

Caitlin Clark will likely play her final game in Connecticut Saturday afternoon against the Sun.

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2026 World Cup: How to watch Saturday's matches as the event arrives in Northeast ift.tt/aEXOHJ3

2026 World Cup: Time, TV, ticket information for third day of action Saturday

The World Cup comes to Boston and New York Saturday. What you need to know, from tickets to TV information.

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Colin McEnroe (opinion): Dispatch from my 50th Yale reunion: When did all the hugging start? ift.tt/83jqSNO

Colin McEnroe (opinion): Dispatch from my 50th Yale reunion: When did all the hugging start?

Colin McEnroe attends his 50th college reunion at Yale, which blends a cocktail of social anxiety and existential anxiety.

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Alex Pereira’s Connecticut journey could lead to UFC history at the White House ift.tt/MShevEj

Can Alex Pereira make UFC history at the White House?

Alex Pereira aims to become the first fight to win titles in three UFC weight divisions.

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Here's what's really behind Linda McMahon's 'History Rocks!' tour: Philip Bump ift.tt/hdqZQXJ

America’s 250th anniversary is now a Trump birthday party

Even a history lesson and a commemoration of the nation's founding can't escape partisanship, commercialism and America's historic tensions.

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Juneteenth events across Connecticut include parades, concerts and history tours ift.tt/zCaOYbT

Juneteenth events across Connecticut include parades and concerts

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is the oldest known celebration marking the end of slavery in the U.S.

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New Connecticut law will give National Guard members a tax break for active-duty pay ift.tt/Ury8dlC

New Connecticut law will give National Guard members a tax break for active-duty pay

New state laws concerning veteran and military affairs provide income tax breaks to National Guard and honor guard detail members, starting in the 2026 tax year.

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New plans for Connecticut to Long Island bridge include tunnels ift.tt/8om02vi

New plans for Connecticut to Long Island bridge include tunnels

The 14-mile span would include tunnels on both sides, as well.

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Someone shot a Connecticut bear and dumped it in the woods. Now police want answers ift.tt/ebxJVZK

Someone shot a Connecticut bear and dumped it in the woods. Now police want answers

DEEP is requesting the public come forward with information about the bear, which was discovered Sunday.

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How Connecticut Sun are using WNBA's new player development roster spots: 'Nice to be wanted' ift.tt/2PneCAy

How CT Sun are using WNBA's new player development roster spots

The Sun signed rookie Ashlon Jackson and second-year guard Hailey Van Lith to its first development spots.

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How are CT towns protecting property owners from 'title pirates' stealing their land? ift.tt/FsA3bXZ

How are CT towns protecting property owners from 'title pirates' stealing their land?

More than 15,000 Connecticut residents in more than 60 cities and towns have signed up for alerts if transactions are made on property they own.

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