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Connecticut East This Week is a weekly news podcast covering the stories and community of Eastern Connecticut
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It’s our 300th episode!
And what better way to celebrate than to look back at the 25-year career of Waterford Chief of Police, Marc Balestracci as he steps down and retires.
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We sleep on one every night and hope to get a good nights sleep from our mattress.
But what happens to them after they come to the end of their useful life?
You might be surprised to find out.
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American employers still value a higher education applicant when it comes to the job market according to new research from the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
But what does that look like in today’s higher education reality?
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Do you know how to engage with local government or get in contact with your local legislator.
We talk to the founder of a new project looking to help the public participate more in government matters.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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The new 2026 legislative session in Connecticut starts on February 4th and this year is a short session.
So what can we expect from our legislators by way of new laws and proposals?
We talk this week to Democratic State Senator Cathy Osten to find out more.
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Legislators will head back to Hartford on February 4th for the beginning of the 2026 Connecticut legislative session.
It’s a short session this year with mid term elections as well.
We catch up with two local Republican legislators to get their take on what they will be pushing for.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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He’s a successful businessman and entrepreneur with a string of local restaurants.
We talk with Bill Middleton, the new First Selectman of the town of Stonington on why he ran for public office.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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He came to America almost 20 years ago as an international student to finish his Masters Degree in Computer Science.
In November 2025, he became the new Mayor of the City of Norwich, we talk to Swarnjit Singh about his incredible story.
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Artificial Intelligence or A.I. is everywhere but depending on how it’s used and where, it is causing concerns and questions to be raised.
Especially on TV and film as to what’s real and what isn’t and how it could reshape entire industries and how we consume content.
We talk to someone in the A.I. media space.
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Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency.
And this year Connecticut commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Freedom of Information Act.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam war.
And we talk to former staff of the Pan Am airline about their heroic role in saving hundreds of AmerAsian orphans from Vietnam in Operation Babylift.
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It was once a dairy farm but now it’s creating a different liquid as it transitions into a vineyard and winery.
We talk to the new owners of Greystone Winery in North Stonington about their new venture.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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Drones are being used for everything from delivering goods to amazing light shows.
And now they’re being used to help improve agriculture and the lives of farmers and the crops they grow.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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They were the first non-profit conservation organization to be established in Connecticut 130 years ago.
We find out about the people and the work of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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What is neurodivergence and what does it mean for the people who are diagnosed under this umbrella term that covers neurological conditions?
We talk to an expert and two people with a neurodivergent diagnosis.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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They created an iconic apparel brand called Just Mystic, with a simple, clean and classic look.
Now the brother and sister team have branched out with a new store Just Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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Farmland in Connecticut is disappearing and once its gone, it’s gone.
We talk to local farmers and a land trust about their concerns and what can be done to protect farmland for the future.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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It’s not your Grandfather’s Chamber of Commerce.
We check in with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s Innovation Center, two years on.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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Municipal local elections across Connecticut will take place on November 4th
How secure is Connecticut’s voting system and when and how can you vote?
We talk with Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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Connecticut has been the backdrop for many TV series and movies over the years,
And starting soon, several towns across the state will serve as filming locations for a new thriller mini-series by Connecticut native and filmmaker Joe Hawk.
Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region.
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