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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dwight Arnold, the only man still growing Connecticut shade tobacco, harvested the labor-intensive crop on his Massachusetts farm this summer with a team of 50 workers and local high school students—he planted 35 acres for a deal with General Cigar Co. while most local fields shifted to easier-to-grow Broadleaf that now dominate about 3,000 acres in the valley. CT Mirror
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hartford police executed a search warrant Monday at 27 Benton Street where officers seized 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, 78 grams of crack cocaine, 12 ounces of marijuana, 240 sleeves of fentanyl, five firearms, and cash totaling about $14,936—investigators charged offenses from narcotics possession to operating a drug factory—and did not release further details on arrests. WTNH News 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WitchFest returned to Pratt Street for its second year to raise awareness for those wrongly accused and convicted during the 1600s—using history to remind Hartford residents of injustices from the past. FOX61
- ➤ Chabad of Greater Hartford will host the Shofar Factory & Sound Lab event at Winding Trails on Sunday, Sept.7 beginning at 3 p.m. Children can carve their own shofars, track sound waves with special bracelets, and bake treats at a honey cake station. We-Ha
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut officials urged residents to sign up for CT Alert (a free emergency notification system) as tropical storm activity increases, with over 5,000 new subscribers joining and nearly 226,000 people now ready to receive alerts. They advised signing up online or by texting CTALERT to 888-777 to help prepare for an above-normal hurricane season. FOX61
- ➤ The Town of West Hartford — in partnership with PACE and Energize Connecticut — is offering no-cost Home Energy Solutions assessments for homeowners and renters who sign up by Aug. 31 and complete their visit by Oct. 31, replacing the usual $75 co-pay with free energy evaluations and upgrades like air sealing and low-flow fixtures. Utility-approved contractors will carry out the assessments and install immediate energy-saving measures to help reduce costs and improve home comfort. We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dana Parrott is a 22 year old power soccer player from Winsted who has lived in a wheelchair since age 9 due to muscular dystrophy and founded nonprofit Made for More to form a Connecticut team. She plans to secure funding and support for athletes with disabilities as she pursues further education and personal goals with the help of her service dog Thoryn — who helps her gain independence. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Fairfield National beat St. James in the Metro Region championship on August 8 at Giamatti Little League Center in Bristol—advancing to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa where they will begin play on Thursday, August 13 and continue through August 24. Connecticut Post
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Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Bushnell Park Conservancy — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of jazz music under the stars.
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Kayaking and SUP Coaching Session
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — Free entry — Get hands-on coaching for kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding in a scenic location.
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Bonsai Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — WeHa Brewing & Roasting Company — Check for costs — Get creative with your friends as you craft miniature bonsai trees.
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Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of quick wit and laughter with standout comedian Gabriel Rutledge.
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Barrington Levy Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Webster — Tickets from $36 — Experience the thrilling sounds of Barrington Levy in Hartford's vibrant venue.
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Kayaking and SUP Coaching
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Collinsville Canoe & Kayak — Free entry — Learn the basics of kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding at a local venue.
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Riverfront East Hartford 5 Mile
6:15–8:00 p.m. — Goodwin University — Registration fees apply — Test your endurance at this scenic 5-mile run along the riverfront in East Hartford.
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Ultimate Music Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — Powder Hollow Brewery — No cover charge — Test your music knowledge with trivia spanning all genres and earn prizes in a fun atmosphere.
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Portland Sea Dogs vs. Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling Minor League Baseball game between the Sea Dogs and the Yard Goats.
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Portland Sea Dogs at Hartford Yard Goats
7:10-8:40 p.m. — Dunkin' Park — Check ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between the Sea Dogs and Yard Goats.
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