Good morning, Hartford.

A fire at a multi-family home on Theodore Napper Lanne in Hartford's North End at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday displaced three adults and three children; firefighters controlled heavy flames, treating one of their own while the Red Cross and emergency teams assist the two affected families.

A brush fire and downed power lines closed part of Route 20 in Hartland on June 14, 2026, between Pedersen Road and Mountain Road, leaving 75 customers without power (Eversource reported).

There is no word yet on what caused the incident.

A WalletHub study ranked airlines on comfort, affordability and safety for summer travel.

Hartford’s Bradley International Airport now hosts seven ranked carriers — with Southwest Airlines topping comfort, Frontier Airlines noted for low prices and Envoy Air recognized as pet-friendly.

Connecticut's gas prices have been falling for weeks after a reported deal with Iran; the average is $4.23 per gallon, down 10 cents from last week (and 40 cents from a month ago), though experts say it will take months to reach pre-war levels.

West Hartford Adult Education held its third annual end-of-year celebration at Town Hall on June 13 to honor students who earned National External Diplomas, improved English skills and gained citizenship.

Superintendent Paul Vicinus and Mayor Shari Cantor praised the achievements of the awardees - families from 40 countries were present.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced two grant programs to improve local forests: one offering $230,000 to replace hazardous trees with new plantings and another providing $1 million to support sustainable forestry practices + eligible municipalities and tribes can apply for these federal-funded opportunities.

Local and state advocates urge Congress to pass the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act so Medicare can cover early biomarker tests that help families plan care.

Breakthroughs signal early diagnosis allows new treatments, and 12 Connecticut representatives have joined calls for updated policies (a step seen as vital for families).

Nara Organics recalled its baby formula sold at Target and online after three infants were hospitalized nationwide from infant botulism.

Hartford caregivers with the product should stop using it now and record lot numbers (and follow CDC guidelines) for safety.

Connecticut health officials say three children recently died from diphenhydramine overdoses linked to the dangerous Benadryl challenge & urge parents to monitor medication use after the trend also led to a 15-year-old's hospitalization in Oklahoma City, while experts advise seeking help if unusual symptoms appear.

New Britain Bees vs. Lowell Spinners

6:35 p.m. — New Britain Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Bees and Spinners this June.

Secondhand Serenade Concert with Every Avenue

7-10 p.m. — The Webster — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Catch the emotional acoustic sounds of Secondhand Serenade alongside Every Avenue.

Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats

7:10-8:10 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Discounted tickets available — Enjoy a summer evening cheering for the Yard Goats at the ballpark.

Styles P Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Webster — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate an evening of hip-hop with acclaimed artist Styles P in Hartford.

Crossfire Hurricane: A Rolling Stones Tribute

7-8:30 p.m. — Little Theatre of Manchester at Cheney Hall — Tickets available — Experience New York's #1 Rolling Stones tribute band bringing you the legendary rock hits live.

Nashua Silver Knights vs. New Britain Bees

1:35–5:35 p.m. — New Britain Stadium — Tickets from $34 — Catch a thrilling baseball match between the Nashua Silver Knights and the New Britain Bees.

Cyanotype Coaster Workshop

5-11 p.m. — The Firestone | Art studio + Cafe — Pre-registration required — Create stunning ceramic coasters using the magic of cyanotype and real foliage.

Norwich Sea Unicorns vs. New Britain Bees Baseball

6:35-10:35 p.m. — New Britain Stadium — VIP tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling night of baseball with exceptional VIP experiences and amenities.

America 250: Hartford's Long Weekend Kickoff Concert

6-9 p.m. — Mortensen Riverfront Plaza — Free parking — Celebrate America’s 250th with an evening of live music and community spirit along the riverfront.

Sweeney Todd

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets start at $64 — Experience the thrill of Sweeney Todd in a captivating live performance.