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Hartford
Monday, May 12th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rain has raised basement flooding concerns near Willard Elementary in Berlin as houses show rising water levels—local cleanup crews from All Dry Services have already completed 30 to 40 inspections this week. Experts advised families to check for water pooling around foundations and turn off power in affected areas to avoid further risks, including mold growth. WFSB-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A week after the strike began, thousands of Pratt and Whitney machinists continue picketing today in East Hartford and Middletown as they demand better job security and retirement benefits - low company communication has raised family concerns. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested Joshua Smellie (34) from Hartford after shots rang out during a funeral at Gospel Lighthouse Apostolic Church on Main Street last Friday as police arrived around 10:00 a.m. and two victims were treated for minor injuries amid an altercation between families. WTIC
- ➤ A Hartford man, 41-year-old Marcus Richards, was arrested Friday night in Vernon when officers stopped his dark-tinted vehicle missing a license plate - officers found fentanyl, cocaine, cash and a digital scale, and Richards now faces charges for narcotics possession, intent to sell and operating a drug factory. WFSB-TV
- ➤ On Saturday morning in East Hartford, police said a woman's adult son stabbed her boyfriend—42-year-old Richard Troupe—in self-defense after he repeatedly harassed the family, and he will appear in court Monday morning facing domestic violence and minor injury charges. WFSB-TV
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Music Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue — Free to play — Enjoy a night of music bingo with great food, drinks, and prizes.
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The Great Gatsby - Ballet
7:00-8:30 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties in a stunning ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic.
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The Carousel Museum Conference 2025
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Carousel Museum — Ticket purchase required — Experience hands-on workshops and explore the wonderful history of carousels.
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Mindful Hike at Penwood State Park
1-4:15 p.m. — Penwood State Park Parking — Free entry — Experience a moderate hike combined with mindfulness skills amidst the beauty of nature.
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Hartford and Springfield Actuaries Convention
5 AM – 2 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Registration fees apply — Engage in professional development and networking with top industry speakers.
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Destined Rivals Prerelease Tournament
Tournament Name — 10 a.m. — Tabletop Gaming Center — Registration fee applicable — Compete in the latest TCG series with fellow enthusiasts.
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Senior Living Awards Virtual Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Online Event — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living communities and their exceptional services and awards.
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League Challenge Tournament
6:30 PM — Tabletop Gaming Center — Competitive entry — Show off your TCG skills at the local league challenge.
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New Hampshire Fisher Cats at Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling action as the Fisher Cats take on the Yard Goats in an exciting baseball showdown.
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Yard Goats Baseball Game
12:10-3:00 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — $40 — Catch the Hartford Yard Goats in action while enjoying a buffet and great seating on the Yeungling Party Deck.
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