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Hartford
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Sunday night, a small fire in the wall surrounding a fireplace at a single-family home on Rillbank Terrace was quickly extinguished by West Hartford firefighters after a report came in at 11:16 p.m.—firefighters had the blaze under control by 11:43 p.m. with residents safely evacuated and an investigation into the cause underway. We-Ha
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hartford man Tremaine Knight, 43, was indicted on March 27 for a murder-for-hire plot and drug distribution and will be arraigned on April 3 in Burlington—he allegedly offered $10,000 to kill a man who disrespected him—following a series of controlled purchases by a confidential informant. FOX61
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Dicks, the West Hartford elementary school teacher and best-selling author, will perform his new one-man show 'Shovel' at TheaterWorks Hartford on May 4 and May 5 at 7 p.m.—he will share a personal, funny tale that includes a surprising battle over a high-quality beach shovel. We-Ha
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Connecticut Lotto! ticket won the $2 million jackpot on Friday when the winning numbers 1-7-12-15-16-38 were drawn and the ticket was sold at Tejeda Grocery Store (148 Woodland St.) in Hartford. The winner can choose between 21 equal annuity payments or a cash prize of $1,370,427 as the jackpot grows from $1 million with each drawing. NBC Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers heard public testimony on a proposed bill that would change police rules for detecting cannabis use behind the wheel—officials will consider if the updated DUI standards can better address safety on our roads. FOX61
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Jurassic Quest
12-6 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Save 30% with promo code CCC30 — A dinosaur adventure awaits with rides, baby dinos, and life-sized dino exhibits.
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Somerset Patriots at Hartford Yard Goats
7:59-11:59 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Tickets from $19 — Experience the thrill of Minor League Baseball with the Hartford Yard Goats.
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Jurassic Quest
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dino-mite adventure with baby dinosaurs and excavation activities.
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In-Person Parenting Education Class
9 AM – 4 PM — Catholic Charities — Registration required — Enhance your parenting skills through this comprehensive workshop by Catholic Charities.
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Hartford Yard Goats vs. Portland Sea Dogs
7:10-11:10 PM — Dunkin' Park — Ticketed event — Experience the excitement of minor league baseball as the Hartford Yard Goats take on the Portland Sea Dogs.
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Charlotte Checkers at Hartford Wolf Pack
7-11 p.m. — XL Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the excitement of AHL hockey as the Wolf Pack take on the Checkers at home.
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Birth Moon Crystal Bracelet Making Class
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Mondazzi Book, Bead & Crystal — $30.00 — Create a personalized moon phase bracelet while exploring lunar influences and crystal healing properties.
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Hartford Caribbean Dance Fitness Camp
7-9 p.m. — Warehouse 635 — Fun event — Experience the world's most electrifying Caribbean dance fitness class with all fitness levels welcome.
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Romeo and Juliet
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — An intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope unfolds in this timeless tale of young love.
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Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the intoxicating blend of tragedy and hope in a classic tale of young love.
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