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Every Woman's Success Should be an Inspiration to Another — Connecticut by the Numbers

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2 years ago

March 18, 2024

Every Woman's Success Should be an Inspiration to Another — Connecticut by the Numbers

Roya Rahmani is a true inspiration and role model for me and so many Afghani girls, women and women around the world. Her courage, resilience, and dedication to promoting peace and empowering women serve as a shining example for all of us and her perseverance and determination has inspired my sisters and I to continue our education and get involved with Model UN so we can continue to inspire other Afghan girls and women for equality and justice.

I am an Afghani girl who came to the US one year ago after I spent two years in Afghanistan under the Taliban takeover. My sisters and I went through many challenges as girls were banned from attending school. I missed two years of school. I experienced deep depression and I had to leave my country for a better life. Having passionate, strong brave and resilient women leader like Ambassador Roya Rahmani, someday all the Afghan girls will have my opportunity for a better future.

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Good evening, everyone! I’m Sadaf Hashimi from Afghanistan. I am currently a junior at Hartford Public High School and a member of Model United Nations. I’m truly honored to be here today and to be a part of this group. As we gather for this special occasion, I’d like to wish each incredible woman in here a happy International Women’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of women around the world.

Today I am here to introduce you to a brave woman. An Afghan diplomat who served as Afghanistan’s first female Ambassador to the United States, Roya Rahmani.

Roya Rahmani is chair of Delphos International, where she plays a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s business networks, enhancing its global reach and amplifying its impact. She is a role model for me and all Afghan girls and women.

I admire her confidence, strength and courage. No matter how hard, she never gives up and finds a way to succeed and that is what has inspired me to get involved with the Model UN Club.

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

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8 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Multiple cars involved in crash on I-84 in Hartford

A multi-vehicle crash temporarily close Interstate 84 on Tuesday night.

The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. and involved four cars, according to the Hartford Fire Department.

Fire crews arrived at the scene and helped one of the drivers who was trapped. The driver was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Four other people reported minor injuries but declined ambulance treatment at the scene, officials said.

I-84 East was temporarily shut down as crews responded but has since reopened.

The Connecticut State Police is investigating the crash.

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

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20 hours ago

March 3, 2026

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Sleet, freezing rain leading to treacherous travel in parts of Connecticut

As the snow turns to sleet and freezing rain in parts of the state this afternoon, it is causing some treacherous travel on Connecticut roads.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting several crashes.

There are crashes on both sides of Interstate 691 in Meriden.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed on the eastbound side of I-691 between Exit 5 and 3, closing the left lane. On the westbound side, a single-vehicle crash closed the left lane.

There is a two-vehicle crash on I-91 North in Middletown between Exits 20 and 21. The left and center lanes are closed.

A multi-vehicle crash has closed lanes of I-84 East in Waterbury between Exits 25 and 25A. There is a second crash on I-84 East in Southington near Exit 30.

In Cromwell, a two-vehicle crash closed the right lane of Route 9 North in Cromwell.

On Route 9 South, a crash closed a lane on the southbound side.

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

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1 day ago

March 3, 2026

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The Great Westport Sandwich Contest kicks off with event at Old Mill Grocery

People in Westport have the chance to pick the best thing between sliced bread.

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce held a kick-off event at Old Mill Grocery on Monday for The Great Westport Sandwich Contest.

The contest runs throughout March with 21 restaurants, delis and markets competing in 10 categories to be crowned the best sandwich maker.

Residents can vote in the following categories: Best chicken, best steak, best vegetarian, best combo, best club, best NY deli, best pressed sandwich, best breakfast sandwich, best wrap, and best fish/seafood sandwich.

After people sample sandwiches, they can vote for their favorites in each category on the chamber’s website. They will also be placed into a drawing to win a free sandwich from one of the 10 winners.

“Of course, the goal is to have people come to Westport and check out restaurants, our markets and our delis. This is a great promotion. I mean it is a competition, but mostly it’s to bring people to the restaurants. It also gives a great community activity because they are the ones who get to vote who makes the best one,” says Matthew Mandell, the chamber’s executive director.

Winners will be announced in April and receive a plaque.

The chamber has held similar contests to determine what establishment has the best pizza, burger, soup and salad.

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