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Monday, May 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Two motorcyclists suffered life-threatening injuries in a Torrington crash on Saturday evening — officers said the collision occurred on Winsted Road near the Lowes plaza entrance when both riders were thrown from their motorcycles and LifeStar transported the 32-year-old from Torrington and the 31-year-old from Colebrook to Hartford Hospital.  NBC Connecticut

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Hartford Yard Goats will host the GOAT Tacos, Tequila & Taps Festival at Dunkin’ Park from July 24–26 to benefit local charities— the event will feature Mexican-inspired cuisine, tequila tastings, craft beer, and live music.  FOX61

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Amanda Webster argues that Connecticut’s income tax system does not adjust for family size—adding financial stress for families raising older children. She supports a fully refundable Connecticut Child Tax Credit that would help over 550,000 children until they reach age 17.  CT Mirror

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 5/27/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Back To The Future - The Musical

    8 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — The beloved 80's film classic comes to life in a brand-new musical journey through time and space.

    Mon, 6/2/25

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  • Evening Retreat for Music Ministers

    6-9 p.m. — Holy Family Retreat & Conference Center — $45 for non-members, $35 for NPM members — Gather with fellow music ministers for an evening of singing, learning, and spiritual reflection.

    Wed, 6/4/25

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  • Smino's Kountry Kousins Tour

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Experience Smino's genre-blurring sound with sharp lyricism and infectious groove alongside Samara Cyn.

    Thu, 6/5/25

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  • Back to the Future - The Musical

    7:30-9 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Tickets available — Experience the musical adaptation of the iconic 80's film with Marty McFly and friends.

    Fri, 6/6/25

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  • Unicorn World

    9:00-10:30 a.m. — Connecticut Convention Center — Family-friendly fun — Experience a magical world with life-like unicorns and enchanting activities.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Little Poland Festival

    12:30-6 p.m. — Little Poland Festival — Free entry — Experience live music, ethnic food, and vibrant folk performances in New Britain's Little Poland district.

    Sun, 6/8/25

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  • Educational Dinner on Hemophilia Treatments

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Artisan Restaurant West Hartford — $10 for non-members — Discover Qfitlia, a new therapy for Hemophilia A and B while enjoying a meal.

    Wed, 6/11/25

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  • Youth Fountain Concert

    7-10 PM — The Webster — Tickets may be required — Experience a cathartic pop-punk and post-emo musical journey.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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