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• Looking for Peak Foliage This Weekend? Head North

  04-10-2017 23:23
  
  We're still a couple weeks away from peak foliage here in Connecticut however the North Country of Vermont and New Hampshire are experiencing peak foliage right now.Photo Credit: Jeff DearmanThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Full List Of Stores That Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving Day 2017

  04-10-2017 22:58
  CBS Local — As more and more shoppers seem determined to one-up each other, “Brown Thursday” has quickly become popular with people trying to get the best deals and avoid Black Friday madness.
  Many prospective turkey day shoppers will be disappointed to find that a growing number of major retailers are closing their stores for the holiday this year. According to a report from Best Black Friday, a blog dedicated solely to Black Friday shopping, as many as 75 popular retail
  
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• Bloomfield Avenue in Hartford Reopens After Crash

  04-10-2017 22:52
  
  Bloomfield Avenue in Hartford is shut down in both directions following a crash, police said.Photo Credit: Hartford Police Department
  
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• Newtown Group Holds Rally For Las Vegas Shooting Victims

  04-10-2017 21:58
  NEWTOWN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – An advocacy group formed after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is holding a rally for the Las Vegas mass shooting victims outside the National Shooting Sports Foundation in Connecticut.
  The Newtown Action Alliance says in a Facebook post that Wednesday evening’s rally will be against the gun industry’s efforts to “weaken our gun laws” and to demand action from the president and Congress.
  The 2012 shooting a
  
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• 2 Badly Injured in Waterbury Fire

  04-10-2017 21:53
  
  A 68-year-old woman is in critical condition and an 88-year-old man is in serious condition after fire broke out at their Waterbury home early Wednesday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Ansonia Police Search for Suspect in Attempted Carjacking

  04-10-2017 21:46
  
  Police are searching for the man who attempted to steal a woman's car in Ansonia on Tuesday.
  
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• East Hartford To Get Fiber-Optic High-Speed Internet

  04-10-2017 21:44
  EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – East Hartford officials say the town has signed a development agreement to bring high-speed fiber-optic internet service to town.
  The project, funded by New Jersey-based SiFi Networks, will be the first network of its kind in New England, said officials.
  The network will allow for internet speeds of up to 20 times faster than currently available, said a press release. SiFi will install the network along town streets at no cost to the taxpayer and ma
  
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• East Hartford Pens Deal To Get Fiber-Optic High-Speed Internet

  04-10-2017 21:44
  EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – East Hartford officials say the town has signed a development agreement to bring high-speed fiber-optic internet service to town.
  The nearly $70 million project, funded by New Jersey-based SiFi Networks, would be the first network of its kind in New England, said officials.
  The network would allow for internet speeds of up to 20 times faster than currently available, said a press release. SiFi would install the network along town streets at no cost
  
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• Lawmakers Want to Ban Bump Stocks After Las Vegas Shooting

  04-10-2017 21:42
  
  As the FBI investigates the Las Vegas mass shooting, authorities will look at whether the gunman used an accessory that makes semi-automatic guns shoot like fully automatic weapons.Photo Credit: AP
  
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• State Police Honor Those Who Put Their Lives On The Line

  04-10-2017 21:17
  MERIDEN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – State police, Wednesday, honored troopers, local police, firefighters, and civilians who went above and beyond the call of duty.
  Some 60 people were honored at a ceremony at the State Police Training Academy in Meriden.
  Among them was Trooper Kaila Michonski. It was on July 3, 2015 that Michonski came to the aid of a four-year boy in Andover, who had witnessed his father’s killing. The boy was uninjured, but clearly suffering from the traumatic impa
  
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• Police Wear, Sell Patches for Breast Cancer Awareness

  04-10-2017 21:17
  
  During the month of October, North Haven Police officers are wearing and selling pink patches to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Company Comes Forward to Help New Britain Organizations Haul Hurricane Relief Donations

  04-10-2017 20:51
  
  Two New Britain organizations trying to help Puerto Rico said they need the public's help bring hauling down donations.
  
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• 5 Most Remote Beaches In America

  04-10-2017 20:00
   By Randy Yagi
  Whether it’s a quick getaway or an extended stay, there’s nothing like getting away from it all to clear one’s mind and reenergize. For some travelers, it might be a comfortable stay in a secluded cabin with a cozy fireplace while others might prefer a seldom visited beachside destination. Although the air might seem noticeably cooler and it’s certain to be windier than it is calm in most parts of the country, a visit to a remote beach might just be th
  
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• Yahoo Hack: Stop Using And Sharing Weak Passwords, Experts Say

  04-10-2017 19:35
  CBS Local — Yahoo’s shocking and embarrassing admission that a 2013 data breach affected over three billion accounts, instead of the one billion they originally reported, has left frightened customers wondering how they can protect themselves.
  According to reports, if you had a Yahoo account in 2013 your name, password, and possibly some personal information was stolen in the largest hack in history. Yahoo claims the stolen data did not include credit card or bank account inform
  
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• Walk to School Day Teaches Important Life Lessons

  04-10-2017 19:12
  
  Children across the country and in Connecticut participated in the International Walk To School Day on Wednesday.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut,com
  
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• Heading To A Movie On A Tuesday? AMC Offering Members Tickets For $5

  04-10-2017 18:47
  CBS Local — AMC Theaters is offering a special through the month of October: $5 ticket Tuesday.
  The deal, which is good through Oct. 31, will be available to AMC Stub Insiders at participating locations.
  To take advantage, all that’s required is registering as an insider, which is free.
  For more information on the deal, and exclusions, click here.
  [H/T: CBS LA]
  
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• Man Fined $100 For Dog Attack That Severely Injured Woman

  04-10-2017 18:45
  DANIELSON, Conn. (AP) – A Connecticut man has been fined $100 in connection with an attack by two dogs that tore off parts of a home health aide’s face.
  The Bulletin of Norwich reports (http://bit.ly/2xRmPz3 ) that 31-year-old Corey Beakey, of Plainfield, agreed to pay the fine after pleading no contest toreckless endangerment Tuesday in Danielson Superior Court.
  The dogs’ owner, Jenna Allen, of Plainfield, was convicted of several crimes and is serving a 60-day jail sentence.
  
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• Where to Celebrate National Taco Day in CT

  04-10-2017 18:26
  
  Thanks to National Taco Day, restaurants in Connecticut are offering deals to satisfy your taco cravings.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Fire Breaks Out on Old Norwich State Hospital Property

  04-10-2017 18:02
  
  Firefighters have responded to a fire on the old Norwich State Hospital property.Photo Credit: NBC 7
  
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• Patriots Team Headlines: Confusion Over Gronk’s OPI, Pats D Believes It Can Change

  04-10-2017 17:40
  By Danny Cox
  When a team loses two of its first four games, there are obviously some things that need to be looked at and changes that need to be made. The New England Patriots are in quite the unfamiliar position with a record of 2-2 and heading into a tough contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It’s still very early in the season and there is plenty of time to turn things around, but they really can’t wait much longer to do it.
  Gronk’s offensive pass interference likely s
  
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• GOP Declines Chance to Override Malloy Veto

  04-10-2017 17:35
  
  Five days after Gov. Dannel Malloy vetoed the budget drafted by members of the GOP, Republicans declined to attempt to override it on the House floor when given the chance.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• State Police Searching for Man After Colchester Bank Robbery

  04-10-2017 17:19
  
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• 5 Best Flows in Baseball

  04-10-2017 17:01
  by Rob Joyce
  For as long as they’ve played baseball, players have worn hats. It’s as engrained into the game as mitts and bases. But that has never stopped certain players from growing out their long locks – or “flow”, as the kids today call it (or so I’m told). But the “Flow Bros” of the world lost a member on Monday, when Mets’ pitcher Jacob deGrom showed up to the team facilities with a clean-cut look.
  The rumors were true. Goodbye Jacob d
  
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• 2017-18 NHL Season Preview

  04-10-2017 16:45
  By Matt Citak
  The calendar flipping to October represents great news for hockey fans: the NHL is back. Last season provided us with some memorable moments, capped off by an amazing Stanley Cup Finals that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Nashville Predators to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup. With the puck dropping on the season this Wednesday, we take a look at each team and what fans might be in store for this year.
  Ladies and gentlemen, the 2017-18 NHL Season Preview.
  Metropoli
  
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• Computer Talk: How Amateur Radio Is Helping Relief In Puerto Rico

  04-10-2017 16:22
  Erik and Bob take your technology questions and explain why Whip City is offering 1000-megabit fiber optic broadband service in the Westfield, Massachusetts area.
  Apple computers are at risk from missing firmware updates, while the iPhone 8 debuts with wireless charging… but is slower than its rivals.
  Learn how to put a larger hard drive in an older laptop computer, plus how to transfer your data. And accounting firm Deloitte suffers a data breach with client and staff information…
  
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• Hamden Police patrol in pink cruisers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  04-10-2017 16:01
  HAMDEN — The Hamden Police Department announced on their Facebook today that they will be sporting pink patrol cars in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Two of the cruisers will be decked out in fuschia, and they will be patrolling the streets of Hamden throughout the month of October. Police say it was an idea initiated by the department to help raise awareness for the cure and prevention of breast cancer, and are using the hashtag #painthamdenpink. Similarly, the […]
  
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• ESPN Acquires US Television Rights For Formula 1

  04-10-2017 15:39
  BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Formula One will return to its original U.S. television partner with a move next season to ESPN.
  All 21 events will be televised next year on ABC, ESPN or ESPN2, with the new deal calling for more than 125 hours of F1 programming.
  The first F1 race aired in the U.S. on ABC in 1962 when highlights of the Monaco Grand Prix aired on ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” one week after the race.
  “ESPN has had a long commitment to motorsports, and Formula 1
  
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• Sandwich Shop Owner Beats Cancer, Returns To Deli Counter

  04-10-2017 15:35
  GROTON, Conn. (AP) — Alberto and Ashley Colmenares walked into Bennedito’s Grinders mid-day on Monday and greeted owner Rick Sager with hugs. They told him they had to come on the first day, and that the shop looks great.
  Sager hadn’t taken Alberto’s order in at least 10 months, but he remembered that Alberto wanted a capicola grinder with no tomatoes.
  “Best grinders around. This place is awesome,” said Alberto, who works two miles up the road at Johnson&rsqu
  
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• Syrian Family Finds Refuge In Waterbury

  04-10-2017 15:32
  WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Reem Alhaji grabbed a golf ball out of her daughter’s hand and quickly hid it before the 2-year-old could discover its destructive potential.
  Seated with her legs curled up on the couch, the Syrian refugee chatted in English – no translator required – as Elin ran around and jumped like a monkey.
  “She is very busy,” Alhaji said of her daughter Wednesday. “At seven o’clock she goes to bed. Then this home is relaxed.”
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• Struggling Family-Owned Farms Continue To Disappear

  04-10-2017 15:27
  BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — Small family farms have been slowly disappearing for decades and this will likely be the case of Minor’s Farm in Bristol. Founded in 1864, the 30-acre parcel on Chippens Hill is operated by Paul C. Minor; his wife, Vicki; and father, Paul J. Minor. Mark Minor, the brother of Paul C., separately harvests the hay.
  “It’s kind of the end of an era,” said Paul Minor. “I don’t know if this would necessarily be our last year, but if not,
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Ousted CEO of Equifax testifies in front of Congress about the massive data hack

  04-10-2017 15:17
  WASHINGTON D.C. — The massive Equifax data breach potentially affected 2.5 million more people than the company initially stated, according to findings released on Monday. That brings the total number of people caught up in the massive hack to 145.5 million. Equifax will alert the additional potentially affected consumers by mail. The website used to determine whether someone was impacted in the breach will be updated to include the new potential victims by October 8, the cr
  
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• Football ratings down on weekend of boycott

  04-10-2017 15:13
  NEW YORK — The National Football League is continuing a steady decline in audience. The fourth week of games had the smallest audience of the year on a weekend that some conservatives had called for a boycott because some players used the national anthem to protest against police treatment of minorities. The Nielsen company said Tuesday that last weekend’s nationally televised games averaged 13.8 million viewers, down from 14.8 million viewers the week before. Fox News Channel person
  
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• NFL Picks Week 5: Chiefs Keep The Good Times Rolling

  04-10-2017 15:02
  Ryan Mayer
  Woof. That was a rough week. Underdogs ruled the day last Sunday and, if you’re like me, you learned a few more lessons about this year’s NFL that you can hopefully use going forward. I’m not going to lie to you, I felt fairly good going into last weekend, which probably should have been the first sign that we were in trouble. But, as my parents always said: “tough times build character”, or something like that. I’m not great with motivational speec
  
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• Shots Fired In Dispute With Tree Service Worker

  04-10-2017 14:45
  OXFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Two men are under arrest after a dispute at a home on O’Neil Road in Oxford Tuesday morning.
  State police say a homeowner and a worker for a tree service had a verbal argument, and that the homeowner left and then returned about 45 minutes later and fired several rounds from a pistol into a tree. Police say 23-year-old Justin Leake told them, he was “blowing off steam” because he was upset about the earlier incident.
  Leake is due in Derby
  
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• Las Vegas shooter’s girlfriend ‘sent away’ before massacre

  04-10-2017 14:44
  LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock encouraged his girlfriend Marilou Danley to leave the country before his attack that left at least 59 people dead, her sisters told CNN affiliate in Australia 7 News. The sisters, who spoke to 7 News exclusively, did not want to be identified by name and requested their faces be blurred. “I know that she don’t know anything as well like us. She was sent away. She was away so that she will […]
  
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• Substitute Teacher Arrested For Refusing To Leave School

  04-10-2017 14:19
  WALLINGFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Police say a substitute teacher was arrested for refusing to leave a Connecticut elementary school after he was told he wouldn’t be allowed to work in the district anymore.
  Wallingford police say the 24-year-old was arrested last week at Pond Hill Elementary School on charges including criminal trespassing. A school administrator had told him he wouldn’t be allowed back after he was discovered texting and watching movies during clas
  
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• Plainfield man arrested for selling heroin in and around Plainfield area

  04-10-2017 13:59
  PLAINFIELD — On Tuesday, Plainfield Police say just before 9 p.m. they conducted two narcotics search and seizure warrants in the town. The search warrants were for the home at 10 Perkins Street, and a man named Randon Tinker, 27, who lived there. Police say the warrants were the result of a lengthy investigation into the sale of heroin in and around the Plainfield area. During the execution of the warrants, Tink was found in possession of lots of heroin […]
  
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• This Morning With Ray Dunaway October 4, 2017

  04-10-2017 12:43
  Here’s what’s coming up this morning with Ray Dunaway.
  7:20- David Lightman, national political correspondent and veteran congressional reporter for McClatchy Newspapers, updates us on the latest happenings in DC.
  8:20- Brian Lockhart, reporter for Hearst covering Bridgeport, looks at a new question raised by the city’s proposed casino. Set aside the debate over whether Connecticut needs another casino– and in this city– there is another major component of MGM&rsquo
  
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• Las Vegas shooting: Gunman fired for 9 to 11 minutes, police say

  04-10-2017 11:06
  LAS VEGAS — It took about 10 minutes for Stephen Paddock to carry out the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history. From his position at a Las Vegas hotel, Paddock fired a barrage of bullets at 22,000 concertgoers below at a country music festival — made possible through what appeared to be meticulous planning. The shooter had checked into a hotel room overlooking the music festival, stocked a cache of weapons there and set up cameras inside his hotel […]
  
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• Trump heads to Las Vegas in aftermath of tragedy

  04-10-2017 10:56
  LAS VEGAS  — President Donald Trump, hours after visiting Puerto Rico to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Maria, returns to the role of comforter-in-chief when he visits Las Vegas on Wednesday, days after the deadliest shooting in modern American history. The visit will be Trump’s second trip to soothe national concerns in as many days, with the President scheduled to meet with local politicians, first responders and survivors of the shooting that killed 58 peopl
  
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• President Trump heads to Las Vegas following mass shooting tragedy

  04-10-2017 10:56
  LAS VEGAS  — President Donald Trump, hours after visiting Puerto Rico to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Maria, returns to the role of comforter-in-chief when he visits Las Vegas on Wednesday, days after the deadliest shooting in modern American history. The visit will be Trump’s second trip to soothe national concerns in as many days, with the President scheduled to meet with local politicians, first responders and survivors of the shooting that killed 58 peopl
  
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• GoFundMe for Las Vegas victims passes $8 million

  04-10-2017 10:41
  LAS VEGAS — A GoFundMe account raising funds for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas had collected nearly $8.4 million as of early Wednesday morning. The GoFundMe page was created by Steve Sisolak, the Clark County Commission chair from Las Vegas, who started the fund-raiser off with a donation of $10,000. “We are raising funds to assist the victims of the tragic Las Vegas shooting. I spent last night with Sheriff Lombardo at Clark County’s only level-one tr
  
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• Overnight fire in Waterbury sends 4 to the hospital

  04-10-2017 10:34
  WATERBURY — A fire on Mitchell Avenue around 2 a.m. sent 4 people to the hospital, according to the Waterbury Fire Department. Three people from the house were taken to the hospital for burns, and an officer who suffered smoke inhalation. Officials say the first floor was a busines and the second floor was where a couple, the man in his 80’s and female in their 60’s, lived when the fire broke out. They said another person in their 60’s […]
  
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• Overnight fire in Waterbury sends 3 to the hospital

  04-10-2017 10:34
  WATERBURY — A one alarm fire happened at a 3 story house on Mitchell Avenue around 2 a.m. Three people were taken to the hospital for injuries and a police officer was, as well suffering from smoke inhalation. FOX61 spoke with the Waterbury fire department who said on the first floor of the building was a business. The second floor was where a couple in their fifties were when the fire broke out. They said another person in their sixties was on […]
  
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• Grandfather accused of stabbing 12-year-old grandson over doughnut

  04-10-2017 10:26
  RAYTOWN, Mo. – Prosecutors charged a 67-year-old Missouri man with domestic assault and armed criminal action hours after authorities say he stabbed his 12-year-old grandson. Court documents show that Jose Ortega told investigators he and his grandson argued over a doughnut and he stabbed the boy after he “snapped.” The charging document also says that Ortega grabbed him by the neck and threw the boy to the ground before he stabbed him in the arm, according to WDAF. Paramedics
  
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