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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vigil — held at 6 p.m. on Shultas Place in Hartford — was organized by Mothers United Against Violence to honor the two adults and two children killed in a fatal house fire earlier this week. Connecticut Post
- ➤ A tragic fire on Shultas Place in Hartford left a family with nothing and killed four people including two children as community members set up a GoFundMe and donation boxes while Mayor Arunan Arulampalam visited the memorial and a vigil is planned for Sunday at 4 p.m. with state police investigating the cause—family members are taking it one day at a time. WFSB-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Connecticut are searching for Mason Payne, 23, who is wanted for a domestic incident in Vermont and for dragging a state trooper during a stop on I-91 in Massachusetts—he is believed to be armed and dangerous and driving an older black Audi A3 with temporary Vermont plates. FOX61
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Sun Foundation provided $250 shopping sprees and supplies to 80 local students for the back-to-school season—supporting families as they prepare for the new school year. FOX61
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut health insurers have requested premium hikes from 5.9% to 26.1% for 2026 on plans serving about 224,000 residents, and regulators say these increases could strain working and middle-class families. Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais noted that filings from seven companies, including Anthem and Oxford, also affect 70,000 small business employees—raising cost concerns. We-Ha
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Connecticut’s Fairfield National played Nevada at the Little League World Series in Williamsport as they fought for a spot in the U.S. Championship game. Key plays by Luca Pellegrini helped the team hold a 5-3 lead entering the final inning — both teams showed strong defense in a close contest. CT Insider
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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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UConn Huskies Football 2025 Season Tickets
Aug 28-29 — Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field — Prices may vary — Secure your seats for all the thrilling home games of the UConn Huskies this football season.
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Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and hilarious storytelling with Emmy-nominated comedian Josh Johnson.
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Hardy Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Xfinity Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the country rock extravaganza by ACM and CMA winner Hardy on his Jim Bob World Tour.
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Hartford Jerk and BBQ Festival
10 AM – 12 AM — Tropix Caribbean Grille — $25 adults, $5 kids — Experience delicious Jamaican jerk cuisine along with family-friendly fun and entertainment.
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Hartford Athletic FC vs. Indy Eleven
3:30-9:00 PM — Trinity Health Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness the excitement as Indy Eleven takes on Hartford Athletic FC live.
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Le Creuset Factory to Table Sale
VIP shopping — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover exclusive cookware at this four-day sale featuring limited-edition items.
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90s Eurodance Explosion
6 PM – 12 AM — New Britain High School — Details not provided — Dance through the night with the iconic sounds of Captain Jack and other 90s Eurodance hits.
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