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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Hartford eyes a downtown AI training hub, and Level99 sets Nov. 20

Plus, Wethersfield's Isaiah Edwards scores all five touchdowns in a 35-0 win.

The Daily Hartford team2 stories21 sources6 min read

City HallTop story

Hartford seeks a $100K-a-year sublease from Trinity College for a downtown AI training hub

$100Ka year for the Trinity College sublease Hartford seeks

The space would support AI training and workforce programs.

Source: Hartford Business Journal

If you've been curious about artificial intelligence, downtown Hartford may be getting a place to learn it. The Hartford Business Journal reports the city seeks a sublease from for space that would support AI training and workforce programs ahead of a larger, $20 million state-backed innovation center.

Want to start smaller? Windsor Public Library is hosting an introductory AI class that covers AI's history, everyday benefits and chatbot uses.

  • When: Mon., Nov. 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Teacher: Bert Sirkin; no technology expertise needed
  • Registration: event page lists it as required
  • Questions: Reference Desk, 860-285-1918

Windsor's intro AI class runs two hours on Monday evening

Windsor Public Library

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.
  • 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Discovering the Wonders of Artificial Intelligence
Date
Mon., Nov. 9
Teacher
Bert Sirkin

Source: Windsor Patch

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6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Discovering the Wonders of Artificial Intelligence
DateMon., Nov. 9
TeacherBert Sirkin

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High School Sports

Isaiah Edwards scores all five touchdowns as Wethersfield beats Bristol Eastern 35-⁠0

Isaiah Edwards had himself a night. The Wethersfield senior running back ran for 217 yards on 21 carries and scored all five of the Eagles' touchdowns in Thursday night's win over the Lancers.

Wethersfield shut out Bristol Eastern on Thursday night

  • Bristol Eastern0
    Wethersfield35
    FinalPlayed Thursday, Nov. 5, in Wethersfield

Sources: The Bristol Press, The Bristol Edition

  • After one quarter: Wethersfield 7, Bristol Eastern 0
  • At halftime: Wethersfield 21, Bristol Eastern 0
  • Last week: Bristol Eastern beat Farmington 20-17 in overtime
  • Next: Bristol Eastern heads to Newington

The Lancers couldn't build on that upset. The Bristol Edition reports the offense stalled, the team lost Mario Walker to injury and a fumble on its first second-half drive went to Wethersfield. The game went to a running clock late in the third quarter.

Edwards ran for 217 yards and scored every Eagles touchdown

217
rushing yards for Isaiah Edwards
21
carries for Edwards
5
touchdowns, all of Wethersfield's scores

Source: The Bristol Edition

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News Notes

SNAP help

Roughly 18,000 people who lost SNAP benefits could qualify for $300 in food aid they haven't claimed yet, and Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra reports the state itself acknowledges many don't know how to get it. At a Hartford pantry, Hispanic Senior Center director Nilda Morales Rivera says the food sometimes doesn't last the whole month. Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra

Level99

Level99 opens Fri., Nov. 20, in the former Sears building at 1427 New Britain Ave. in West Hartford. It's the company's first Connecticut venue and fifth overall, with 50 challenges including 44 cooperative rooms for groups of two to six players. Tickets start at $29.99 per person. West Hartford PatchHartford Business Journal

Level99's new West Hartford venue covers 43,000 square feet

Floor area of the Level99 venue, beside places you know

The Level99 venue43,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft.NBA size

9 basketball courts would fit inside the Level99 venue

Sources: West Hartford Patch, Hartford Business Journal

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The Level99 venue43,000 sq. ft.
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A basketball court4,700 sq. ft. (NBA size)

We Care Card

If you shop or dine in West Hartford Center, the annual We Care Card fundraiser is on through Nov. 15. A donation of $50 or more gets you discounts of up to 20% at 21 participating businesses. Proceeds benefit the West Hartford-based , which backs early detection of pancreatic cancer. West Hartford PatchWe-HaWFSB

Bradley

Chick-fil-A and Sergio's Go are now open in the food court past security at Bradley International Airport, the announced Friday. Sergio's Go offers empanadas, sandwiches and pastries, and both restaurants serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both opened with SSP America, the airport's food-and-beverage operator. Sparrow Pizza is set to open in 2027. MassLive.comWindsor Locks PatchWFSBHartford Business Journal

Dinosaurs

The Connecticut Science Center plans to open “Dinosaurs: Reign of Giants” in the second quarter of 2027, with more than a dozen full-size robotic dinosaurs across seven scenes. It replaces “Sharks,” which closes in early January. Hartford Business Journal

Home

Two home kitchen upgrades under $24 while sales last: super-absorbent dish towels that come in an eight-pack and include a hanging loop, and a water-absorbing stone sponge holder that’s minimalist, compact, and keeps counters and sponges dry with natural diatomite stone.

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Around Connecticut

Flu season

Flu season has reached Connecticut earlier than last year, and six flu-related deaths have already been reported in the state. WTNH.com

SERC audit

A state audit found the State Education Resource Center underreported its vendor expenditures by $13.7 million to the state comptroller, leading to incorrect information in a state database. The audit covered fiscal years 2023 and 2024 and noted six deficiencies, three of them repeat findings. CT News Junkie

Three of the audit's six deficiencies were repeat findings

3 of 6

  • repeat findings from prior audits
  • 3 other deficiencies

Source: CT News Junkie

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Route 17 paving

Wednesday was the final day of paving this season on the Route 17 and New London Turnpike Improvements Project in Glastonbury. Paving is expected to resume in spring 2027. Glastonbury Patch

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Quoted

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— Cesar A. Cruz

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The Wrap

Incredible tricks, athletic feats, comedy routines and crowd-pleasing stunts make for a Sunday morning outing. Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience brings amazing canine athletes to the Belding Theater at The Bushnell in Hartford on Sunday, Nov. 8. Good boys and girls, all of them.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6UConn's Maric is a finalist for Wisconsin's top campus job
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  3. Wed., Nov. 4Hurley wins No. 200 as UConn men and women open with blowouts
  4. Tues., Nov. 3UConn women open the season with a 100-35 win over Cornell in Hartford
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Daily Hartfordto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Hartford eyes a downtown AI training hub, and Level99 sets Nov. 20

Plus, Wethersfield's Isaiah Edwards scores all five touchdowns in a 35-0 win.

The TLDR

  1. Hartford seeks a $100K-a-year Trinity sublease for an AI hub
  2. Wethersfield's Isaiah Edwards scores all five TDs in a 35-0 win
  3. Level99 opens in West Hartford on Fri., Nov. 20
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  5. The Bristol Press4 hours ago

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    BRISTOL — All season, the young Bristol Eastern girls’ soccer team has had doubters, and time and again, they’ve proven them wrong.

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    A week ago, the Bristol Central football team struggled defensively in the first half at Conard, but battled back with an explosive third period to pull out a win. The Rams opened Thursday night’s game against South Windsor with the same kind of sluggish offensive performance and fell behind 25-14 after two periods. But this