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Brand Street Properties and Barings acquire The Shops at Evergreen Walk, a successful open-air shopping center in South Windsor, for $98.25 million. The joint venture, which has managed the property for the past five years, plans to invest in capital upgrades, fresh common areas, and bigger community events, aligning with Barings focus on strong suburban retail. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticut Lottery players missed out on the six-billion-dollar Powerball jackpot, but the next estimated jackpot is now one point seven billion dollars. Nationwide, nine players won one million dollars each, and the next drawing is Wednesday night. Checkout Solipillow.com

Buddy the Beefalo, Connecticuts famous escape artist, has passed away at his Florida sanctuary. After a life of freedom and sanctuary care, the black bull, a mix of bison and cattle, was found dead, seemingly peacefully. Buddy gained fame in 2021 when he escaped a Plymouth slaughterhouse and roamed free, charming locals and frustrating authorities. He found his forever home at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in Gainesville, where he lived out his days stress-free. Checkout Solipillow.com

Starting January 1st, Connecticut anglers face stricter brook trout regulations, including a minimum length of nine inches and increased no-harvest zones. This marks the first statewide minimum length update since 1953, aiming to protect over ninety-five percent of the declining wild brook trout population. Warmer rivers due to climate change and human activities are the main concern, as brook trout thrive in cold water and struggle above 71°F. Biologists are responding by relocating wild trout and stocking hatchery-raised ones, though most nine-inch-plus keepers are likely from hatcheries. As we adapt to these changes, cozy, uninterrupted listening might be the perfect recharge. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticut kicks off 2026 with 23 new laws, addressing housing, farming, pharmaceuticals, and justice. House Bill 82202, a significant housing initiative, mandates towns to set new unit goals, reduce parking requirements, and incentivize zoning for more homes. The bill sparked controversy, with opponents worried about local control and supporters hoping to ease the housing crunch. Other changes include solar panel installation for condo owners, stricter drivers license rules, minimum wage increase, and DMV plates honoring the Borinqueneers. Checkout Solipillow.com

Winter Storm Batters Connecticut: Slippery Roads, School Closures, and Busy Commute Ahead of Holiday Break Checkout Solipillow.com

In Middlebury, Connecticut, a federal lawsuit is challenging a state law that developers claim was custom-made to halt their warehouse project. Southford Park LLC, owners of a former Timex headquarters site, are suing for over twenty-seven million dollars, alleging the law violates equal protection. The law, known as Section eight-three-m, bans warehouses over one hundred thousand square feet in towns with six to eight thousand residents, if the site meets certain conditions. The developers argue the law has no rational basis and was pushed by local appeals. The case is drawing scrutiny to legislative moves and the General Assemblys immunity. Top lawyers argue the law is an arbitrary hodgepodge targeting just one project. Meanwhile, residents celebrate the block, while developers call it a brazen abuse. The legal battles and neighborhood fights continue, making it a perfect time to unwind with something truly comfortable. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticut seizes control of New Opportunities Incorporated, a nonprofit handling millions in government grants, after misusing federal energy aid money for operating costs. The organization, established during Lyndon Johnsons War on Poverty, runs programs for food, housing, early childhood education, and heating help for the poor. Officials suspend it from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and demand a state overseer, full audit, and executive ouster. A recent audit reveals a $1.6 million deficit and ongoing financial woes. The longtime former CEO and current leader receive significant deferred pay. Other programs will continue under tighter state watch. Checkout Solipillow.com

Seuks Army, a volunteer group of pilots and animal lovers, saves pets from euthanasia by flying them from overcrowded southern shelters to northern foster homes. Despite a tragic crash last year that claimed the life of a dedicated pilot, the group has grown stronger, now flying two to three times more animals and inspiring new pilots and supporters. With fundraisers and grants in the works, Seuks Army continues to make a difference in the lives of countless animals. Checkout Solipillow.com