Welcome to my portfolio.
My passion lies in reporting the news, educating communities and telling people’s stories that otherwise would go untold through multiple modes of storytelling.

I am a full-time town reporter at The Day in New London, the last remaining independently-owned daily newspaper in Connecticut, covering Putnam, Killingly and Plainfield along the Route 395 corridor.
My bylines can be found in The Washington Post, Associated Press, Hartford Courant, CT Mirror, Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Worcester Business Journal, Valley Breeze, The Day, CT Examiner, Community Advocate, among others.
My journalism experience is expansive; from publishing in-depth enterprise pieces that were republished nationally, to reporting state and local news at various outlets, and complimenting my work with photography and short social media videos, I have committed my early career to making a difference in this new ever-changing world of multimedia journalism.
I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a dual degree in journalism and political science with minors in environmental studies and English in May 2026. During my time at UConn, I served as editor-in-chief of the student-run newspaper The Daily Campus and president of UConn’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Connect with me on Linked In or reach out via email at sbedigian30@gmail.com
In-depth enterprise stories

“Yes in God’s Backyard” could provide affordable housing to CT residents
Republished in The Washington Post and Associated Press. Originally published by CT Mirror. April 2026

Federal funding cuts impact research at UConn
Republished in the Hartford Courant and CT News Junkie. Originally published by CT Community News. January 2026

A look at food insecurity on CT college campuses
Republished in Hartford Courant, Connecticut Public and The Day. Originally published in CT Mirror. May 2026
Daily statewide news stories

CT leaders urge Gov. Lamont to continue microtransit funding
Published in CT Mirror
May 2026

CT libraries face possible cut to cross-town borrowing program
Published in CT Mirror
February 2026

State AG Tong investigation after apartment complex evacuated
Published in CT Mirror
February 2026
These stories were published during my CT Mirror internship covering the 2026 Connecticut legislative session.
Local town news stories
Connecticut

The artisan behind local sculptures coming to Putnam
Published in The Day July 2026

Amazon warehouse developer appeals Killingly denial
Published in The Day July 2026

Plainfield student qualifies for roller skating World Cup
Published in The Day August 2026
Rhode Island

Cumberland Farms grow in N. Providence
Published in Valley Breeze
June 2025

Pawtucket honors lives on 100th anniversary of Mackinac tragedy
Published in Valley Breeze
August 2025
Massachusetts

The story behind beloved town ‘bread guy’
Published in Community Advocate
August 2025

Trinity Church welcomes new pastor
Published in Community Advocate
July 2025
Business news coverage



