Good morning, Hartford.

On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, Gov. Lamont and community groups will rally about 50,000 volunteers nationwide to pack meals in Connecticut, with meal pack events in Hartford (PeoplesBank Arena) and Bridgeport (The Redline Room) honoring 9/11 through service.

Volunteers aged 18 and older can register to participate.

Town Historian Mary Donohue completed her final self-guided tour guide for North Cemetery, a historic site at 80 North Main Street with notable war heroes and community members, as part of West Hartford’s America 250 celebrations.

The brochure is available online and at local history offices.

River Bend Bookshop will launch the Pride Author Series today at 6:30 p.m. in collaboration with West Hartford Pride, Inc. The event features an author talk, Q&A, and book signing with The Light of Day at 244 Park Road in West Hartford — general admission is $10.

Central Connecticut State University is facing a power outage on its upper east campus today, which is affecting residence halls and other buildings.

University operations and utility providers are working to restore service while students and staff use the stairs.

Eligible Connecticut farmers can now apply for disaster relief funds from a nearly $53 million grant program, as announced Tuesday by Gov. Ned Lamont, Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, and Congress members.

The portal accepts submissions until Oct. 7, and a webinar on Sept. 17 will explain the process.

Hartford HealthCare launched a new Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program that brings care directly to patients in their homes and communities in Eastern Connecticut, with details shared by American Ambulance director Josh Beaulieu on Sept.

8.

A West Hartford psychiatrist (Dr. Douglas Zelisko of Integrative Psychiatry) faced 21 allegations including misprescribing controlled substances, misrepresenting an employee as a licensed therapist, and forming improper patient relationships; his license was suspended after a Sept. 3 hearing, and the probe remains pending.

CycleBar West Hartford instructor Cheryl “Cher” Rocco recounted how she survived an aortic dissection during a workout three years ago and now urges others to seek help if something feels wrong (doctors warned the condition can be fatal).

She credits her fitness and supportive community for her recovery.

James Beard-nominated chef now leads a beloved 16-seat restaurant where guests may bring their own beverages and enjoy a flexible menu.

The intimate eatery begins a new chapter in local dining.

UConn guard Jordan Hawkins was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies after he had less playing time with the Pelicans last season; he will now join a new team and look to boost his role.

After winning 56-7 against Lafayette, UConn football coach Jason Candle said his team has not yet faced real adversity and expects tougher competition soon as their schedule tightens.

The Wax is airing a series of sports events, including games from Tuesday (Sept.

8) for Hartford Athletic and CT United, UConn men’s soccer at 6 p.m. today, and high school football on Sept. 11 plus volleyball and additional soccer matches on Sept. 12 and 13.