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Hamden tree farms and gift boutiques spark holiday spirit despite inflation

As we approach one of the most beloved times of the year, it’s a magical time for many, but Christmas has become an increasingly expensive holiday.  Two of the season’s most common activities, such as Christmas tree and gift shopping, are increasing in price this season due to inflation. Tree farms across the nation are…

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Connecticut abortion providers adapt to a post-Roe reality

To read the full story with all multimedia elements, visit https://qujournalism.shorthandstories.com/connecticut-abortion-post-roe/index.html Sam Attaguile had an abortion in her first year of graduate school in Chicago in 2013, after getting pregnant right before starting her prescribed birth control.  “There wasn’t a question in my mind,” Attaguile said.  “Immediately, I was like, ‘This is my choice. I…

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Life flows through Hamden’s Mill River, and many are trying to save it

For the full version adapted with multimedia click here. Two years ago a sewer main collapsed in Hamden causing over 2 million gallons of raw sewage to pour into the town’s Mill River — it was accidental, but ultimately cleared quickly. Even before the collapse, this ecosystem, which provides drinking water, as well as fishing…

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Connecticut Foodshare’s mobile pantry going strong through the holidays

The holiday season is about giving, especially to those in need. Many organizations try to answer this call year-round, giving donations ranging from food to toys. One local organization, Connecticut Foodshare, answers this call with programs like their mobile food pantry. The nonprofit has lots of responsibilities including, forming programs to get food to those…

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Hamden hardware store to close after 75 years in business

Residents and locals may have noticed a large “Going Out of Business Sale” sign appearing in the window of Hamden’s historical Spring Glen Hardware & Appliance this past Monday.  Located over on Whitney Avenue, the family-owned home improvement store is closing down after being open for nearly 75 years.  Frank Landino began working at the…

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Police pups: A look into Hamden’s K-9 Unit

As Lieutenant Jason Venditto opens the back door of his patrol car with “K-9” and “Knight” painted on the side, loud, excited barking is heard. He opens the door and a large, black German shepherd emerges – tail wagging and a tongue hanging out of its mouth. Knight jumped out of the car and bolted.…

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How Hamden is redefining the role of police in schools

Amid distrust in the police at both a local and national level, leaders from the Hamden government, police department and Board of Education spent months drafting an updated memorandum of understanding for school resource officers in Hamden’s public schools. SROs are police officers that are stationed in schools in case there is a potential threat.…

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Juvenile crime in Hamden, what are the root causes?

After the stabbings at Hamden high school last year and the violent carjacking this past July, juvenile crime has been a steadily increasing concern among Hamden residents, and debates about youth incarceration have been ongoing for years.    The Children’s Defense Fund, which focuses on child advocacy and research, reported that 1,909 children are arrested in…

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How Hamden’s Keefe Community Center keeps gift-giving during the holidays

In towns all across America, community centers and shelters look to provide food and care resources to their residents in need. In the town of Hamden, one of the most prominent is the Keefe Community Center, located on Pine Street. According to the Hamden website, the center’s mission is to “enhance the quality of life…

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High turkey prices won’t impact Thanksgiving dinners

Food prices may be higher this year, but that’s not stopping Connecticut residents preparing for their big dinner on Thanksgiving.  As of Sept. 3, the cost of a Grade A, 8-16 pound whole turkey cost $1.72 per pound compared to last year’s price of $1.44 per pound, according to a United States Department of Agriculture…