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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The two-day Hartford Taste festival is underway on Pratt and Trumbull streets as over 30 local vendors serve spices, sweets and music while proceeds support Connecticut Foodshare's efforts to combat a reported 11% rise in food insecurity — day two starts today at noon. FOX61
- ➤ A power outage caused by an underground equipment issue disrupted service for about 1,000 Eversource customers on Newbury Street last Friday morning+ crews restored power for 900 customers and continue repairing the remaining 105. WTNH News 8
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ On June 5, House of Heroes and TRIUMPH volunteers transformed Army veteran Francis Berman's overgrown yard in West Hartford to help him return home after he left due to unsafe conditions. Berman received a folded American flag and display case during an outdoor ceremony (honoring his service) and his social worker will soon coordinate his move back once furnace repairs are complete. We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Records were broken at the divisional meets and more may fall today at the CIAC State Open track and field championships held at Willow Brook Park in New Britain. The meet starts at 11 a.m. (for field events) and 11:30 a.m. (for track events) as teams like Bloomfield and Windsor aim to defend their titles. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Donovan Clingan—a Connecticut native and former UConn champion with the Portland Trail Blazers—improved his game this season by boosting his rebounding and shot-blocking numbers, and coach Ryan Gomes said Clingan will work to improve his offense and conditioning next season to become a cornerstone for the team. Clingan is expected to play more minutes and may earn a spot in the Rising Stars game as he builds on his progress. Connecticut Post
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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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Sit or Start Soccer Workouts
8-10 a.m. — 65 Van Block Ave — Pricing info not provided — Enhance your technical skills and agility with focused soccer training sessions for middle and high school athletes.
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Insurance Trivia Challenge
5-7 p.m. — Parkville Market — Free entry — Test your insurance knowledge and enjoy a fun trivia night with friends and colleagues.
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Riverfront Music Series: Town Band Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Riverfront Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening of live music at the Town Band concert in Riverfront Park.
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The Lost Tribe – Hopgood Lord Summer Music Series
6-8 p.m. — Performance Pavillion — Free entry — Enjoy free live music and vibrant vibes with Hartford's The Lost Tribe in the Performance Pavillion.
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Porfirio Ayvar Concert
7:00 p.m. — Casablanca Hall — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Porfirio Ayvar live in Connecticut.
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ConnectiKids Summer Fair
11 AM – 5 PM — Parkville Market — Free entry — A vibrant summer fair showcasing local vendors and talent for family fun.
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