UConn Women's Basketball Announces Complete 2026-27 Schedule With Big East Slate

The Huskies will play home games at Gampel Pavilion and PeoplesBank Arena; 10 non-conference opponents reached 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Online Conversations With Undercover Officer Lead To Arrest In Coventry: Police

A Coventry man is facing three criminal charges after having illicit conversations with an undercover officer, police said.

UConn Cheerleader Airlifted To Hospital After Fall At Practice

A UConn cheerleader was airlifted to Hartford Hospital Wednesday evening after an accident during a workout at the volleyball center.

🌱 Patch AM: 22-Year-Old UConn Student Dies After Mansfield Crash

Coming up: America at 250 for Educators on the Mansfield Patch calendar

Bonds At $3.1 Million For Man Facing Murder, Home Invasion Charges And Claims That He Called Victim From Jail

Dean Peruta, 40, of Middletown, is due back in court in three cases out of Willimantic and Tolland County, records show.

22-Year-Old UConn Student Dies After Mansfield Crash

The student was transported to Hartford Hospital after the Hunting Lodge Road crash and later died, state police said.

🌱 Patch AM: Historic Ash House In Mansfield Listed For $650,000

And on the Mansfield Patch calendar - East Road Neighborhood Association

Murder Charges Filed In Willimantic Infant Death Case

The incident took place in December.

Historic Ash House In Mansfield Listed For $650,000

The circa-1732 saltbox colonial was dismantled, preserved and rebuilt on a 2.5-acre property.

🌱 Patch AM: Eastern Connecticut State University Launching Women's Flag Football Program

Coming up on the Mansfield Patch calendar: Free Community Paint Day

Eastern Connecticut State University Launching Women's Flag Football Program

Eastern will become the first Division III school in New England to field a varsity team in the rapidly growing sport of flag football.

🌱 Patch AM: Chair Qigong - Intro session and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss The Men's Table on the Mansfield Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Second Sunday of Every Month: Free admission to the Mill Museum and 10 more events

Spotted on the Mansfield calendar: MES Picture Day

🌱 Patch AM: Saturday Morning Qigong & Tai Chi and 10 more events

Make time for Jay Medal Soirée on the Mansfield Patch calendar

UConn Releases 2026 Athletics Annual Report

The department reported a $135.6 million budget, 21 Division I teams, about 600 student-athletes and 466 scholarship equivalencies.

Deer Blamed As Car Hits Stone Wall, Tree In Mansfield

A deer was blamed for a crash in Mansfield last week, according to a state police crash report.

🌱 Patch AM: Mansfield Town Manager Ryan Aylesworth Resigns After Nearly Six Years

Be sure to catch Jay Medal Soirée on the Mansfield Patch calendar

Mansfield Town Manager Ryan Aylesworth Resigns After Nearly Six Years

Aylesworth will "pursue other professional opportunities" after an independent investigation found no policy, ethics or legal violations.

Coventry Water Tower Project Gets Big Boost From State

Coventry is looking to expand its water infrastructure, which will "help support smart growth, address housing needs, and increase safety."

E.O. Smith High School Student Among National Merit Semifinalists

On Wednesday, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists.

Eastern, UConn To Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will be staged on two college campuses in Eastern Connecticut Thursday and Friday.

UConn School of Dental Medicine Sets Grant Research Funding Record

The money is more than twice the amount of research funding received in each of the previous three years.

State Releases 2025-26 Smarter Balanced Test Scores — See How Mansfield Students Scored

Connecticut education officials have released the 2025-26 Smarter Balanced Test scores.

Connecticut Labor Department Releases July 2026 Unemployment Numbers — See How Mansfield Stacks Up

The Connecticut Department of Labor has released town-by-town unemployment figures for July 2026.

UConn Launches New Centralized Hub For 'Reporting Concerns'

The new service replaces the inform.uconn.edu portal.

UConn Extension On The Spotted Lanternfly: "An Invasion Of An invasive Insect"

The invasive insect has now been reported in all eight CT counties, according to a new UConn Extension fact sheet.

Shoe Store Scrap In Mansfield Leads To Charges

Police were summoned to the store after receiving a call about an irate customer who was yelling at store staff members.

Driver Found Snoozing In The Shrubbery Leads To Arrest In Mansfield

State police encountered a peculiar parking job in Mansfield over the weekend.

Mansfield's Bicentennial Pond To Close Monday For Building Delivery

Recreational areas at Schoolhouse Brook Park will be temporarily restricted.

With 1st CT Human West Nile Case Announced, How Has Mosquito Testing Gone In Mansfield?

The latest mosquito testing results are in for Mansfield.

P.U., ECSU ... Stinky Corpse Flower To Bloom This Weekend At Eastern

One of the world's most peculiar plants is about to make its triennial resurrection at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Labor Day In Mansfield: What's Open, What's Closed

From a brand partner: From grocery runs and home projects to city services and library hours, here's what to know before heading out.

Move-In Week At UConn: A Look At The Numbers

Overall, UConn expects to have about 25,900 undergraduates enrolled for the fall semester across all campuses.

Former UConn Great Tina Charles Expands Brewing Venture With 'Sunset'

The business side of Tina Charles is growing.

Pickleball In Mansfield-Storrs: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Survey Rates Willimantic An 'Underrated' Travel Destination

Willimantic has been identified in a survey as a "hidden gem" in Connecticut that deserves more tourists.

State Police Looking For Hit-And-Run Driver After Mall Incident In Mansfield

The offending vehicle is being described as a dark-colored sport utility vehicle with Connecticut plates.

Mansfield Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Check-Kiting Scheme

A 44-year-old Mansfield man was sentenced for leading a check-kiting operation, prosecutors said.

CT's Top 100 High Schools: See How E.O. Smith Stacks Up

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings.

Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Route 6 Head-On Crash Between SUV, Dump Truck

A driver sustained serious injuries as a dump and SUV collided head-on along a stretch of Route 6 in Andover, state police said.