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Access Health CT has extended the Open Enrollment deadline for 2026 plans to January 31, 2026, allowing residents to enroll in coverage starting February 1, 2026, with new state subsidies available to lower costs for many eligible individuals in our state. James Michel CEO of AccessHealthCT discussed the enrollment period extensions, plan changes, and the importance of health coverage for residents in the state's ACA exchange.

The Talcott Mountain Music Festival kicks off tonight at 7:30pm with the Australian Bee Gees joining your Hartford Symphony Orchestra under the stars at Simsbury Meadows! Table Seating or Lawn Passes are available. Bring your own food/beverage or there will be options for purchase on site! Gates open at 6pm. www.HartfordSymphony.org Jodeci stops at the Premier Theater at Foxwoods Saturday 8pm. Tickets are $64-$183.

By mike and Mary,mary scanlon Mary Scanlon with this week's news in Tell Me Something Good About Connecticut. The CBIA is hosting a "Best Made in Connecticut" competition. Plus which local Barbecue Restaurants were the only two winners from the Northeast? It's all here in this week's report!

Sunflower: Once she gets to know you, she is a big love bug and one of her happiest places is snuggling next to her person. Her owner describes her as loving, loyal, sweet and snuggly! What does Sunny need in a new home? An active family (teens and adults), a family that has lots of squeaky balls, and plenty of time to give her all the love that she craves. She should be the only animal in the home, a fenced in yard is a huge plus, no apartments or condos for this girl.

Each year 200,000 men and women leave U.S. Military Service. The transition to civilian life presents some of the toughest challenges these heroes will face: housing, mental health, addiction, PTSD, jobs, and suicide prevention are just a few. Our vets have been trained to not ask for help, after all, they have been trained to adapt and overcome all obstacles. This is clearly a time when we need to honor our Veterans by stepping in and bridging this gap.

Don't freak out when you hear someone scream it's "Burnin' Up" on Thanksgiving, because it's likely that the turkey isn't actually on fire. Listen to Jonas Brothers Radio and more on the free Audacy app Just be "Cool" (okay, I'll stop) and sit back and relax as the Jonas Brothers hit the stage at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys' Turkey Day matchup against the New York Giants.

State Treasurer Shawn Wooden chats with Allan, Mike and Mary about CHET - the college or trade school savings program for your child. You may receive tax advantages, they will receive a head start for education and with CHET Baby Scholars, you could receive a $100 start from CHET! Listen on demand!