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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Hartford. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Haven tech entrepreneur David Salinas is launching a hemp-infused seltzer that blends 3 mg of THC and 3 mg of cannabigerol across three flavors. The drink will be sold at 15 package stores statewide and a new store near Dunkin' Park in Hartford will open next week. Connecticut Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut agencies warn homeowners about chimney scams where door-to-door workers offer low-cost fixes that are not needed. Homeowners are told to verify contractor credentials and get local recommendations before hiring—48 complaints have been received since last fall. Connecticut Post
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ First and Last Bakery in Hartford recalled pasta sauces sold at Big Y and Stop & Shop due to a risk of food poisoning from improper processing—these products include Original Marinara, Original Traditional Marinara, and Original Puttanesca Sauce packaged in 26 fl. oz. jars with use-by dates in Sept.—The recall follows a finding by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Yesterday, Hartford Hospital unveiled its new Take The Time 3D mammography van to bring advanced breast cancer screening directly to local women — board-certified radiologists read each 15-minute scan, including for those without insurance. WTNH News 8
- ➤ Hartford HealthCare plans to buy Manchester Memorial and Rockville General from Prospect Medical Holdings and invest $312 million over the next three years to upgrade services+ local leaders in Vernon and Manchester said the move will help residents get care closer to home while keeping key offerings like the Rockville emergency department intact. The health system filed for approval and the acquisition may be completed as soon as December 27. Connecticut Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two UConn men’s basketball players, Alex Karaban and Solo Ball, were named to the Naismith Trophy watchlist for the 2025-2026 season — marking the first time any Huskies have been recognized in this way. They helped lead the team to a win against New Haven on Monday — and they are expected to drive UConn’s offense as the season continues. FOX61
- ➤ UConn’s women team will face No. 20 Louisville Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis — the Armed Forces Classic, which was moved from Germany, will feature women’s basketball for the first time to honor U.S. troops overseas. WFSB-TV
- ➤ UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell earned the New England Football Writers Association Gold Helmet Award after catching eight passes for 149 yards and three touchdowns in the 38-19 win over UAB last Saturday. He tied the school record with 11 touchdown catches this season (his most impressive game so far) and will play Duke at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Rentschler Field. FOX61
- ➤ The Hall boys soccer team beat Brien McMahon 4-1 in a Class LL second round playoff game on November 3 at home in West Hartford— they will face No. 1 seed Naugatuck in the quarterfinals on Thursday. We-Ha
- ➤ Lyme-Old Lyme High School senior Chase Gilbert won the CIAC Girls State Open Cross Country Championship at Wickham Park in Manchester on November 3 with a career-best 17:50 that put her 14 seconds ahead—she trained with former Olympian Jan Merrill-Morin and will run at the New England Championships on Saturday before joining the University of Virginia next year. Connecticut Post
- ➤ Eric Reibe started his first game as a freshman for UConn men's basketball on Monday when Tarris Reed Jr. was out with a hamstring injury—he scored six points in a 79-55 win over New Haven at Gampel Pavilion. The coach said Reibe played better in exhibition games and is expected to back Reed when he returns on Friday against UMass Lowell. Connecticut Post
- ➤ On November 3, UConn won 79-55 over New Haven in its season opener but played poorly without key players Tarris Reed and Braylon Mullins. Coach Dan Hurley said the team will work to improve and expects Reed may return Friday in Hartford — a sign of hope as they adjust their game. Connecticut Post
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Plaidcast in Person with Piper Klemm
6-9:30 p.m. — Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art — Free entry — Engage in discussions aimed at enhancing the sport with industry insights from special guests.
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Playboi Carti Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — PeoplesBank Arena — Tickets from $73 — Catch Playboi Carti live in Hartford for an electrifying evening of hip-hop.
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The Lone Bellow Concert
1-4 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience heartfelt Americana and indie rock with soaring harmonies and intimate storytelling.
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PMP Exam Prep Course
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Regus - Hartford - Downtown — Pricing varies — Boost your project management skills with an intensive 4-day PMP certification training bootcamp.
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Dvorak and Rachmaninoff Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — $5 for Capital students, faculty, and staff — Experience an evening of emotional orchestral brilliance featuring Dvorak’s Cello Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2.
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Hartford Symphony Orchestra: Dvorak and Rachmaninoff
8-11 p.m. — The Bushnell Performing Arts Center — $5 for Capital students, faculty, and staff — Experience an emotional journey through Dvorak’s lyrical Cello Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s dramatic Symphony No. 2.
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Fernweh Lecture by Dr. Richard Benfield
6:30 p.m. — Windsor Public Library — Free entry — Explore distant places and experiences from over 137 destinations with Dr. Richard Benfield.
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Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities
7:30-9:00 p.m. — William H. Mortensen Hall — Cost info not provided — Embark on an action-packed adventure in the Ninja Kidz multiverse where you control the outcome.
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Macy Gray Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Infinity Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience Macy Gray's unique blend of R&B, soul, and funk with her captivating performance.
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Glow Hartford
12 PM – 7 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Check event page for details — Experience a festive indoor light display reminiscent of neighborhood holiday decorations.
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