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Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Playwright Wallace Shawn and director André Gregory discussed their new play What We Did Before Our Moth Days with NPR’s Scott Simon; they noted that they have worked together for five decades. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Keith O'Brien discusses his new book Heartland in an interview with Scott under the SOMOS CONNECTICUT series (a Connecticut Public initiative) that elevates Latino stories in Hartford. Connecticut Public
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Revolution Wind, a sustainable power plant off Connecticut's coast, began delivering electricity Friday night (set to power about 350,000 homes, lower energy costs and create jobs) as Sen. Blumenthal noted the fully vetted project overcame past federal security concerns. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ During coyote breeding season, residents along Dickinson Road in Marlborough report sightings near their homes, and experts warn pet owners to supervise small animals as litters may be born in April (the risk of attacks remains low). FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lamont has proposed ending Community First Choice, a home care program serving about 7,000 residents so they can choose their personal care attendants, in favor of agency—managed waiver programs that may cause long wait times, leaving families worried about care access. CT Mirror
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Bickford Health Care Center in Windsor Locks are being moved out as safety violations prompted action — state Sen. Jeff Gordon has expressed clear concerns about the center's conditions. FOX61
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conard High School’s boys hockey team earned a trip to Division II Frozen with a 4-0 win over Wethersfield on March 13 + they will meet East Haven Co-op on March 17 at M&T Bank Arena at Quinnipiac University. We-Ha
- ➤ St. John's crushed UConn in the Big East Tournament Championship on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York — the Huskies saw their comeback fall short as St. John's established an early lead. WFSB-TV
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St. Patrick's Day Knitted Banner Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Manchester Public Library — Free entry — Create a festive yarn banner for St. Patrick's Day under the guidance of local artisan Mary Curley.
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Turas - Contemporary Irish Music
6-9 p.m. — New Park Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating evening of live Irish music with the band Turas.
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Theater of the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a radiant ballet reimagining of Sleeping Beauty with stunning glow-in-the-dark costumes.
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Shamrock Run & Walk
8:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — Chippens Hill Middle School, Bristol, CT — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Irish spirit with a community 5 & 2-mile road race and fitness walk for all ages.
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Annual Johnny's Jog for Charity 5K
9 a.m. — Blue Back Square — Registration required — Participate in a community run and support a good cause with raffle prizes.
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Christian Music Concert Series
7-11 p.m. — PeoplesBank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting sounds at a night of inspiring Christian music.
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Big Shrimp Live Performance
9 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — No cover charge — Experience high-octane rock as Big Shrimp merges funk and improvisation in an unforgettable live show.
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Night Zero with Fungkshui
7 PM - 12 AM — Arch Street Tavern — Free parking available — Experience an electrifying night of live music featuring mesmerizing guitar and bass performances.
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Chess Club for Kids
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library — Free entry — A monthly gathering for young chess enthusiasts aged 5-12 to sharpen their skills.
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Jeff Leeson Stand-Up Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant — Ticketed event — Experience the phenomenal improv of Jeff Leeson as he leaves the crowd amazed.
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