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New England schools and food programs take ‘devastating’ hit after USDA funding cuts

The more than $1 billion in federal funding helped schools, child care programs, and food pantries in 40 states to buy produce and other items from local farmers.

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USDA cuts funding for schools, food banks to buy food from local farmers

(CNN) - The U.S. Agriculture Department has cut two programs that provided money for schools and food banks to buy food from local farmers.

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USDA Ends Program That Helped Schools Serve Food From Local Farmers

The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers

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Man killed in Bristol crash

A man has died after a crash in Bristol early Wednesday morning Officers were called to Witches Rock Road at Cove Road around ...

CT lawmakers to air bills that would support local journalism. See what the laws would do.

The bill is one of five proposed this year aimed at supporting local journalism. Rep. Kate Farrar, D-West Hartford, has ...

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Bracket revealed for 2025 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship

College men's basketball gets ready for the Big 12 Championship Tournament in Kansas City as the bracket has been revealed.

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Twin sisters assaulted over Muslim faith at Waterbury middle school, CAIR says

Twin sisters were assaulted at a Waterbury middle school last week because of their Muslim faith, according to the ...

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Police: Guns, cocaine and $116K seized as part of CT narcotics investigation; two men arrested

Two men were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation involving several individuals allegedly selling narcotics in the City of Hartford.

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DCF collecting donations to help teens in need prepare for prom

The donations will be made available cost-free to teens receiving DCF's in-home support through the Olive Branch "Prom Shop" in Manchester by reservation.

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Investigation looks into what caused 12 people to feel ill at Thompson school

School officials said crews are investigating what caused the hospitalization of nine students and three staff members at ...

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Girls, 13, accused of using ‘Stanley cup' to beat fellow student, police say

Two teenagers face felony assault charges after Delaware State Police said the girls beat another 13-year-old girl on the ...

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