Hi, I’m Sara.

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

These stories were published during my CT Mirror internship covering the 2026 Connecticut legislative session.


Local town news stories

Connecticut

Rhode Island

Published in Valley Breeze
June 2025

Massachusetts

Published in Community Advocate
August 2025

Published in Community Advocate
July 2025


Business news coverage