Connecticut
Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue's former Connecticut estate sets record with $27.5 million listing
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Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue’s former Connecticut estate is now ready for purchase.
The waterfront home, in the historic town of Westport, has made history as the most expensive listing and will set the record for the most expensive house sold in the state if it sells for the asking price of $27.5 million.
“There are no other properties with the expanse of land, amount of waterfront and level of luxury home available for purchase,” Compass agent Leslie Clarke, who is in charge of the listing, told Mansion Global. “Beachside Avenue is a coveted address, and it’s rare for properties to come on the market.”
Donahue and Thomas bought the property in 2007, and in partnership with architect Roger Ferris + Partners, the powerhouse couple were able to build their dream home. They would go on to sell the estate in 2013, to its current owner, Andrew Bentley, who, according to Mansion Global, paid $20 million for the home.
Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue’s former Connecticut estate is on sale for $27.5 million. (Compass/Getty Images / Fox News)
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The 11,450 square foot home sits on a 6.6-acre property, which includes 400 feet of private walkways on the waterfront. Walking up to the house, guests are greeted by a cobblestone courtyard with a fountain, which is lined by trees and other greenery.
Upon entry, visitors will find a cozy sitting area with a brick fireplace, gray hardwood floors, light-colored wood paneling on the walls, a chandelier and stunning views of the backyard and ocean through glass French doors.
The exterior of the home is lined with trees and features a cobblestone courtyard and a fountain. (Compass / Fox News)
The home’s entrance features a stone fireplace and stunning views of the ocean. (Compass / Fox News)
Also on the main floor is the living room, which includes the white wooden paneling and gray hardwood floors also found in the entry, as well as built-in shelving and a brick fireplace.
Key highlights of the living room include floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the ocean, as well as a circular bay window with cushioned seating and a table in the center, perfect for an additional dining area.
The living room features floor-to-ceiling windows, built-in shelves and a fireplace. (Compass / Fox News)
The sun room features a wood-burning fireplace and is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. (Compass / Fox News)
Elsewhere on the main floor is the sun room, which is surrounded by glass French doors. The room also features a third brick wood-burning fireplace, gray stone flooring and a second dining area, in addition to unique touches such as the sconces and chandelier with candles on them.
The kitchen and dining room round out the common living spaces on the main floor. The kitchen features plenty of storage and counter space with white cabinets and gray countertops, with a large center island featuring built-in bookshelves.
The kitchen has a big center island with built-in bookshelves. (Compass / Fox News)
The kitchen also features a wine rack and a cooler. (Compass / Fox News)
In addition to the storage space, the kitchen boasts three sinks and top-of-the-line appliances, including a subzero freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller and wine rack.
Just steps away from the kitchen is the dining room, which features light-brown hardwood flooring and space big enough for a table fit for 10 guests.
The dining room is surrounded by French doors on one side and has enough room for a table fit for 10. (Compass / Fox News)
The primary bedroom features a rustic wood ceiling and views of the ocean. (Compass / Fox News)
Three of the home’s bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, are found in the main house, while another two bedrooms are found in a separate wing of the home with its own private entrance, creating the perfect space for overnight guests.
The primary bedroom boasts many unique features, including the rustic barn wood ceiling and a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows providing incredible views of the backyard and ocean.
The primary bedroom boasts a spacious ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet. (Compass / Fox News)
The newly redesigned sitting room could also work as an office space. (Compass / Fox News)
In addition to the view, the primary bedroom comes with a spacious walk-in closet, as well as an ensuite bathroom featuring sleek white countertops, a bathtub and unique lighting built into the ceiling.
Another highlight of the home is a newly redesigned sitting area or office space, featuring gray built-in shelving, gray hardwood flooring and enough space for a large desk and a full living room setup.
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The home also features a sauna and a gym. (Compass / Fox News)
The home boasts a large laundry room with multiple machines. (Compass / Fox News)
Elsewhere in the home is a full home gym with beautiful panoramic views of the greenery and nature surrounding the home, as well as a spa and steam room with intricate palm tree designs sculpted into the stone walls. In addition, the home boasts a large laundry room, with multiple washing machines and dryers.
The home comes with a four-car garage and a full-sized clay tennis court on the grounds, as well as a patio overlooking the ocean.
The home’s backyard features a patio overlooking the ocean. (Compass / Fox News)
The grounds feature a full-sized clay tennis court. (Compass / Fox News)
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Connecticut
Canadian aerospace company Bombardier launching new ‘fast track’ training program in Connecticut
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Bombardier, a Canadian company, is launching a new “fast track” training program in Connecticut.
The new program will expand Connecticut’s aerospace industry by creating an accelerated pathway for experienced aircraft maintenance technicians to receive new certifications and enter high-demand careers quickly.
“We know the demand for aviation technicians far exceeds the number of students we can currently prepare throughout our traditional programing alone,” Dr. Alice Pritchard, executive director of Connecticut technical education and career system, said. “Our goal is to create a sustainable workforce solution that can continue producing skilled aviation technicians for years to come.”
The program is set to start soon at the company’s service center at Bradley International Airport.
Connecticut
Injuries reported in multi-vehicle crash on I-91 South in Hartford
Injuries were reported in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 91 South in Hartford on Wednesday morning.
State police said the four-vehicle crash happened around 5:55 a.m.
The highway was briefly closed between exits 30 and 29A. It has since reopened.
According to state police, injuries were reported, but the extent is unknown.
The crash remains under investigation.
Connecticut
Avon daycare releases dates, times that former employee accused of sex assault worked at other Connecticut locations
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — In light of recent information that a now-former Avon daycare employee accused of sexually assaulting children had filled in at multiple Connecticut locations, the company has released a timeline of when and where he had worked.
Jan Carlos Berrios Otero’s employment with BrightPath Early Learning began in January 2022, according to a letter sent out to families. Within the last four years, he had filled in at daycare locations in Simsbury, Windsor and West Hartford.
According to BrightPath, Berrios Otero had covered partial shifts at the following locations on the following days:
- Simsbury, Jan. 20, 2026: Berrios Otero covered a shift for about four hours and 20 minutes
- Windsor, Sept. 16, 2025: Berrios Otero covered a shift for about six hours at the 555 Day Hill Road location.
- West Hartford, Sept. 24, 2025: Berrios Otero covered a shift for about three hours at the Park Road location
BrightPath stated that to its knowledge, there are no known allegations, complaints or incidents that occurred during these time frames.
Berrios Otero, 29, is facing six counts of risk of injury to a minor, six counts of fourth-degree sexual assault, and two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a minor for allegedly sexually assaulting five boys ages 3 to 5 during the month of March.
BrightPath is working to identify all students who were in attendance in Berrios Otero’s classroom during the partial shifts that he had covered, and will communicate with the families directly as soon as possible, the letter stated.
“Please know, we also understand our review is taking a considerable amount of time; however, the time we take to ensure we are supplying the most accurate information is critical,” the letter said. “We are working diligently to get information to law enforcement and the appropriate governing agencies to support their investigations, and of course to all our families.”
According to BrightPath, Berrios Otero underwent a state and federal background check, which includes state and national criminal records searches and a review of the sex offender registry.
During the background check, which is renewed every five years, Berrios Otero had no prior convictions and was thoroughly vetted through the company’s hiring requirements. He additionally complied with staff qualifications and training.
The daycare says it is conducting a review of all of its records for the past four years across all of its Connecticut centers.
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