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In the mid-1800s, a father and son spent years digging a long, winding tunnel into solid rock on a hill in Lynn, Massachusetts. They said they were looking for lost treasure—with directions from a ghostly pirate.

In Carolyn Jack’s latest novel, a child prodigy navigates the ruthless worlds of classical music, opera, and his mother’s ambition. Can he survive the pressure? Book critic Joan Baum read the book. Here’s her review.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “Voter fraud in elections? Partisanship divides CT and the nation,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Early voting began on Long Island this weekend. A look at how Connecticut counts its votes. Governor Lamont requests an audit of the state’s college and university system. Plus, are you struggling with election anxiety? You’re not alone.

Remembering the life of former Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell. Bruce Blakeman says he’ll work with the Trump administration on deportations. The MTA proposes a 4% rate hike for tickets and tolls. Plus, Phillip Johnson’s glass house is a Connecticut icon, but some have trouble separating the art from the architect.

Fatal car accidents are down in Connecticut thanks to a new effort by state police. Officials say it will take billions of dollars to get PFAS out of New York’s water supply. Governor Lamont warns residents about the cost of healthcare under Trump’s incoming administration. Plus, an effort to retain more early childhood educators in New Haven.

Railroad officials say they’ll spend more than $1 billion on 19 projects in the Northeast corridor. Senator Gillibrand announces a new cybersecurity scholarship at Stony Brook University. Connecticut criminal justice advocates lay out their agenda for 2025. Plus, will bipartisan infrastructure dollars be available after President Biden leaves office?

Coastal Connecticut saw a handful of successful conservation projects this year. An acting superintendent will take over Bridgeport Public Schools. Two brothers get two years probation for their role in a Long Island illegal fishing scheme. Plus, our region celebrates Native American Heritage month.

Commentator David Bouchier observes that absolute power has seldom worked well in the past.

FEMA denies disaster assistance to Suffolk homeowners hit by historic flooding this summer. Officials are wary of a promise from Eversource to lower rates. Brookhaven moves forward with a major renovation of Mastic Beach. Plus, Connecticut cities saw a shift away from the Democratic party this presidential election.