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Six Atlantic guitarfish born at CT aquarium. 'Blend between a shark and a ray'

1 day ago | ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci

The Mystic Aquarium recently gained six new residents who resemble a fusion between a ray and a shark. Six Atlantic guitarfish (also known as freckled guitarfish for the dots that cover their bodies) were born at the Mystic Aquarium on May 24, the aquarium announced on its Instagram Tuesday. Four of the baby guitarfish are male and two are female, a spokesperson for the aquarium told CT Insider. With the new additions, the aquarium has eight guitarfish in total.
CT house with private beach access, attached cottage lists for $21.9M

1 day ago | ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci

Sitting by the Long Island Sound and guarded by a stone seawall, the property at 198 Shore Road, Old Greenwich has hit the market for $21.9 million. The 7,323-square-foot house, built in 2025, features a dining room with hand-painted floral wallpaper and a lacquered ceiling. It also has a soundproof gym, an office, a walk-in wine cellar, sound-insulated oak floors and a balcony that overlooks Long Island Sound.
Adam Sandler tour to make stop at CT's Mohegan Sun Arena this fall

1 day ago | ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci

Actor, producer and comedian Adam Sandler will be performing at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville for the first time in three years. The comedian will perform at the venue on Sept. 26 as part of his "You're My Best Friend" comedy tour, Mohegan Sun announced in a Thursday news release. The last time he did a show at the Mohegan Sun Arena was in 2022, when he was on his "I Missed You" tour, according to the news release.
Here are 10 new Connecticut restaurants to check out in July

1 day ago | ctinsider.com | Jayden Nguyen |Mark Zaretsky |Lilli Iannella |Joseph Tucci

A new Italian restaurant opened inside Mohegan Sun in late May. The Farm Italy reimagines the space of Ballo Italian Kitchen & Bar, located in the of Casino of the Earth, "starting a new era of Italian dining," Mohegan Sun public relations specialist Jack Graham told CT Insider in May. The restaurant's menu features signature dishes like branzino, pappardelle bolognese, cacio e pepe and a New York strip steak.
Bethel police decline to release report detailing CT lawmaker's alleged shoplifting at Target

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Josh LaBella

BETHEL - Details about the incident leading to state Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan being charged with shoplifting, as well the consequences of it, are still unclear days after he was issued a misdemeanor summons. Allie-Brennan, a Democrat who represents Bethel and Danbury, was charged with sixth-degree larceny on Monday after police say he was caught shoplifting from a local Target.
Lakefront Connecticut estate on 69 acres with a beach listed for $10.3M

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Joseph Tucci

Spanning over 69.41 acres and sitting on Lake Waramaug, the estate at 198 Tinker Hill Road, Washington, has hit the market for $10.295 million. The property's 4,125-square-foot main house features 15- to 23-foot-high vaulted ceilings, exposed steel beams, soapstone counters, curved metal roof, bamboo cabinetry and doors and large wraparound walls of Marvin windows. Aside from the main house, there is a guest cottage with a kitchen and a two-car garage with a loft.
'Heavy' police presence on several streets in Stamford, officials say

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Josh LaBella

STAMFORD - Police officers are out in force on multiple streets around the city Wednesday afternoon, officials say. The Stamford Police Department said in a post on Facebook there is a large police presence in the area of Summer and Hoyt streets as well as Long Ridge Road, Wire Mill Road and Clay Hill Road. Police did not share details about the incident that brought them there, but said there is no danger to the public. They said officers will be there for an extended period of time.
18-year-old in Stratford blackmailed women, minor for sexually explicit photos, police say

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Josh LaBella

STRATFORD - An 18-year-old arrested on Wednesday attempted to blackmail three women and a minor into sending him sexually explicit photos, police say. Mikel Reyes, 18, was charged with three counts at criminal attempt of first-degree larceny by extortion, risk of injury to a minor and disseminating an intimate image, Stratford police Capt. Jerry Pinto said in a news release.
Woman's death in East Lyme prison caused by an overdose of fentanyl, report says

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Josh LaBella

EAST LYME - The death of a woman at York Correctional Institution in August was caused by an overdose of fentanyl, an investigation found. Ashley Morin died on Aug. 24 of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl, chlordiazepoxide, and xylazine, according to a report by state Inspector General Robert Devlin.
Dying laughing is a good hair day

2 days ago | ctinsider.com | Jerry Zezima

If a shampoo were ever named after me, which would work everyone else into a lather, it would be called Empty Head & Shoulders. That's because I have more gray matter on the outside of my head than I do on the inside. My barber, Maria Santos, knows this and has not only added color to my life but recently answered a question that had me scratching my head:What comes first, the shampoo or the conditioner? "Why do you ask?" Maria asked.