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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Over 3,000 Pratt & Whitney workers in East Hartford and Middletown ratified a new four-year contract that ended the strike which began May 5 — 74.1% voted in a May 27 ballot at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre. The agreement reached early Friday before Memorial Day Weekend sets wage increases, job security and improved pensions, and the workers will return to work Thursday. CT News Junkie
- ➤ Union members at Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford voted on Tuesday on a tentative contract agreement with Pratt & Whitney that offers a 4% immediate wage increase, future raises, a $5,000 bonus, and improved pension & health care. Nearly 2,100 machinists, who have been on strike since May 4 and have picketed Pratt & Whitney sites in East Hartford & Middletown, supported the vote as they seek better job security and wages. NBC Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Willimantic police said a pickup truck hit an adult moped rider on Monday at 9:12 p.m. at the intersection of Ash Street and North Street and left the scene without helping while first responders took the rider first to Windham Hospital then to Hartford Hospital where they remained in critical condition and officers are reviewing surveillance video and asking witnesses to come forward. FOX61
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut regulators reached a settlement with Prospect Medical Holdings that will let Rockville General keep only emergency and behavioral health services while it becomes a satellite of Manchester Memorial Hospital. The deal ends a state probe into service cuts that began in October last year and requires Prospect to announce a plan for the merger and hold a community forum within 60 days — ensuring patients have access to critical care. Connecticut Public
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comedy Night at Long View Ciderhouse
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Long View Ciderhouse Orchard Bar — Enjoy the humor and laughter with talented comedians showcasing their skills.
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