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06/18/2026

In Lyme, Connecticut, a Mother Helped Solve a Medical Mystery

In the 1970s, a mysterious illness spreading through Lyme, Connecticut would eventually become known around the world. As families searched for answers, resident Polly Murray meticulously tracked unexplained cases and brought attention to a growing medical mystery. Her records helped launch a Yale investigation that led to the identification of Lyme disease and its tick-borne cause. Today, Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States, and concerns remain elevated as tick-bite related ER visits continue to rise.

06/15/2026

259 Frogtown Road is an $8,997,000 Contemporary Compound in New Canaan, CT

259 Frogtown Road is a newly completed Scandinavian-inspired estate set on 2.25 private acres in New Canaan. The property spans nearly 13,000 square feet across a seven-bedroom compound that includes a main residence and a fully independent guest cottage. Highlights include twelve-foot ceilings throughout, a pool and spa, entertaining pavilion, dual-island kitchen, and a recreation-focused lower level. Located just minutes from the train and village, it combines exceptional craftsmanship with thoughtful design and scale.

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Photography: Shea Burns (Shea Burns)

Segment Producer: Megan Lourdes (Maria)

Builder: GreenDay Company (GreenDay Co.)

Listing Agent: Mar Jennings, Higgins Group (Mar Jennings)

06/13/2026

Sherwood Island State Park and Connecticut's Fight for Public Beaches

Before it became Connecticut's first state park, Sherwood Island was a Pequot homeland, working farmland, and later a retreat for wealthy estate owners. When the state attempted to open the shoreline to the public, powerful landowners fought back, triggering a 23-year battle over beach access. The fight ended in 1937, when Governor Wilbur Cross secured New Deal funding and turned Sherwood Island into a public park for all.

06/09/2026

Connecticut's Birth Control Ban Reached the Supreme Court

In 1961, using birth control in Connecticut was still a crime. Under a law dating back to 1879, the state prohibited not only contraception itself, but even discussions about it. Determined to challenge the ban, activist Estelle Griswold and Yale physician C. Lee Buxton opened a birth control clinic in New Haven and were promptly arrested. Their case, Griswold v. Connecticut, reached the Supreme Court and led to a landmark ruling that legalized contraception for married couples.

06/06/2026

When Fairfield, CT Was the Center of Corporate America

For 42 years, Fairfield was home to the headquarters of General Electric, at one point the most valuable company in the world. The 66-acre campus housed some of America's most influential business leaders, including CEO Jack Welch. After GE relocated to Boston in 2016, the sprawling headquarters found a second life as Sacred Heart University's West Campus, transforming a center of corporate power into a hub of higher education.

06/03/2026

New Data Reveals a Stark Divide in Connecticut Education

An analysis by Stanford University's Educational Opportunity Project compared math and reading test scores for students in grades 3-8 between 2022 and 2025. By converting state assessment results onto a common national scale, researchers were able to compare schools and districts across Connecticut against the 2019 U.S. average. The results reveal stark differences in academic performance that closely track poverty levels and persist even as schools continue to recover from pandemic-related learning losses.

Credit: CT Insider, Stanford University's Educational Opportunity Project, The Center for Education Policy Research at Havard University

06/01/2026

The Rise and Fall of the Griswold Hotel in Groton, CT

Opened in 1906, the Griswold Hotel became one of the largest and most celebrated resorts in the Northeast. The 400-room waterfront hotel drew wealthy summer visitors, hosted elaborate parties, and served as the social hub of New London Harbor during the height of the Harvard-Yale Regatta era. After decades of prominence, changing travel habits and the decline of grand seaside resorts led to its closure in 1967. Today, much of the site is part of Shennecossett Golf Course.

05/30/2026

A Grand Georgian Mansion Nears Completion at Fairfield, CT’s Sasco Point

A Georgian-style mansion is nearing completion at Fairfield's Sasco Point. The six-bedroom home features panoramic views of Long Island Sound and Southport Harbor, along with a pool and pool house. In 2021, Marc Lasry acquired the 20-acre property and later divided it into seven parcels. Before construction began, this lot was occupied by a beautiful stone-and-timber barn built for former owner Brad Jack.

05/28/2026

An Ultramodern Mansion Rises on Harvey Weinstein’s Former Estate

An ultramodern waterfront mansion is taking shape at 28 Beachside Avenue in Westport on land once owned by Harvey Weinstein. Designed by architect Tanner White, the five-bedroom home spans three levels and features 11-foot ceilings, walls of glass, a gym, media room, pool, sports court, and expansive outdoor living spaces overlooking Long Island Sound. The 2.62-acre parcel was purchased for $8.5 million from real estate investor Andrew Bentley.

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05/26/2026

How Tiny Parade Cars Helped Build A Hospital Network

Founded in New York in 1870, the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine began as a more theatrical and social offshoot of Freemasonry. Known for fezzes, parades, marching bands, and public spectacle, the organization eventually evolved into a major charitable force. During the polio epidemic of the 1920s, the Shriners opened their first children’s hospital, growing over time into a network of 22 medical facilities across North America supported by one of the country’s largest charitable endowments.

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