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Suffield Academy hires outside counsel to probe leadership and finances after IRS leave

If you know someone at Suffield Academy, here's where things stand. The school announced Oct.

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Cahn led Suffield for 22 years of big pay and big building

22 years
Cahn led Suffield
$1 million
topped in his total pay each year, 2020 through 2024
$120 million
invested in construction during his tenure, the school says
$79,400
annual tuition for boarding students

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  • Wolf PackThe Hartford Wolf Pack fell 4-2 to the Rochester Americans on Friday night at Blue Cross Arena, according to the team.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WFSB

  • Sleep OutDozens joined the nonprofit Hartford Bags of Love in South Windsor on Saturday night for its annual "Sleep Out".

    Dozens joined the nonprofit Hartford Bags of Love in South Windsor on Saturday night for its annual "Sleep Out". The goal is to spotlight the struggles of people facing homelessness.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WTNH.com

  • Medical MissionHartford HealthCare volunteers and medical professionals provided free health screenings, medical evaluations and other support at eight locations across Connecticut on Saturday.

    Hartford HealthCare volunteers and medical professionals provided free health screenings, medical evaluations and other support at eight locations across Connecticut on Saturday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WTNH.com

  • PowerballA $150,000 Powerball prize was cashed Thursday in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Lottery website, and the headline places it at a West Hartford station.

    A $150,000 Powerball prize was cashed Thursday in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Lottery website, and the headline places it at a West Hartford station. A South Carolina resident claimed it. Earlier in the week, a Hartford resident won $50,000 on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with a ticket bought at South Street Fuel, 1 South St., West Hartford.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: CT Insider, West Hartford Patch

  • Bradley airportChick-fil-A and Sergio's GO are now open in Bradley International Airport's post-security food court, the Connecticut Airport Authority announced Friday.

    Chick-fil-A and Sergio's GO are now open in Bradley International Airport's post-security food court, the Connecticut Airport Authority announced Friday. Sergio's GO offers grab-and-go Cuban-inspired favorites like empanadas, sandwiches and pastries.

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Suffield Academy hires outside counsel as UConn falls to Belichick's Tar Heels

Plus, Hartford's sports scene cracks a national top 10, and the Wolf Pack fall in Rochester.

The TLDR

  1. Suffield Academy hires outside counsel amid Cahn IRS probe
  2. UConn falls 38-21 to Belichick's North Carolina
  3. Hartford ranks No. 10 among minor league sports markets
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