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• Teen Contracts Deadly Illness After Working Out Too Much

  31-05-2018 22:57
  HOUSTON, TX (CBS Local) – A teen in Texas is lucky to be alive after what he thought was soreness from the gym turned out to be a deadly illness.
  Seventeen-year-old Jared Shamburger first noticed the pain after a strenuous arm workout with his family. The Houston teen told reporters he felt he had to “catch up” with his older brother and father who had been lifting weights for years.
  “It was super-duper sore,” Shamburger said, via WWAY. “Everything h
  
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• Change in Gaming Agreement to Help Clear Way for 3rd Casino

  31-05-2018 22:32
  
  The federal government is about to help clear the way for a casino in East Windsor, which would be the third in the state.Photo Credit: Tecton Architects
  
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• Man Shot at Home With Kids Inside; Killed Dog: Police

  31-05-2018 21:50
  
  A man who is accused of shooting at a Coventry home while children were inside and killing a dog was arrested after a police chase that ended in Vernon, according to police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com and Connecticut State Police
  
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• West Hartford Dunkin’ Donuts Employees Fight Off Would-Be Robber With Coffee: Police

  31-05-2018 21:38
  
  A man threatened employees of a Dunkin’ Donuts in West Hartford with a hypodermic needle and tried to rob the shop Thursday morning, but the employees fought him off, according to police.Photo Credit: West Hartford Police
  
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• This Is The Most Searched Word on Google in Connecticut

  31-05-2018 21:24
  
  These are the top 'how to spell' words searched by each state. Google breaks down the most searched words by state.Photo Credit: @GoogleTrendsThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Researchers 3D-Print A Human Cornea, May Save Millions From Blindness

  31-05-2018 21:17
  NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK (CBS Local) – Researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom have successfully created the first ever 3D-printed cornea, giving millions at risk of going blind new hope.
  British scientists combined human stem cells with a mixture of alginate and collagen to produce a “bio-ink” that can be used by a 3D printer. The durable yet flexible combination can reportedly be turned into the outer lens of the eye, which light passes through on i
  
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• Police: Woman Named Crystal Methvin Arrested For Having Crystal Meth

  31-05-2018 20:54
  ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (CBS Local) – A Florida woman’s name made for an interesting police report in St. Augustine, particularly since it happened to match the crime she’s accused of committing.
  Crystal June Methvin (Photo credit: St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office)
  Forty-year-old Crystal Methvin was taken into custody after being charged with possession of crystal meth, according to the St. Augustine Police Department. Methvin was arrested on May 26 after officers
  
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• Media Professor: ‘What Roseanne Barr Did Is Pretty Unique In Television History’

  31-05-2018 20:52
  NEW YORK (CBS Local) — Earlier this week, Roseanne Barr’s controversial tweets about former White House staffer Valerie Jarrett led ABC to cancel its top-rated show “Roseanne.” The swift move from the network, the powerful statement from ABC president Channing Dungey and Barr’s subsequent tweets make this one of the most infamous cancellations of a show in television history.
  Fordham University media professor & author Paul Levinson has written about media and f
  
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• Army Battalion Takes Photo With Fallen Soldier’s Newborn Baby

  31-05-2018 19:49
  FAYETTEVILLE, NC (CBS Local) – U.S. Army Specialist Chris Harris was killed in Afghanistan last August when a suicide bomber attacked a NATO convoy. Before his life was taken too soon, the 25-year-old soldier from North Carolina had just received the happiest news.
  Just one week earlier, Harris found out his wife Britt was expecting their first child. Britt Harris broke the good news to her husband over FaceTime. She created a handmade onesie that said “Chris you&rsquo
  
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• Stanley Cup Final Has Makings Of A Long Battle After The First Two Games

  31-05-2018 19:29
  By Steve Silverman
  They are breathing easier in Washington after the Capitals squared the Stanley Cup Final with their 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the title round Wednesday night.
  It was a significant victory because the Washington road warriors not only took home-ice advantage away from the Golden Knights, they also handed the expansion team their first home loss in the postseason.
  That will give Vegas head coach Gerard Gallant and his players plenty to think about un
  
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• Your Body Has A ‘Second Brain’ In Your Butt, Scientists Say

  31-05-2018 18:41
  AUSTRALIA (CBS Local) – You’ve probably had a “gut feeling” during your life, but did you know your gut is actually “thinking” too? According to scientists in Australia, the human body has a “second brain” in its rear end and it may be smarter than we think.
  A study published in the journal JNeurosci says that the gastrointestinal tract contains millions of neurons, which independently control muscle movement in the colon.
  
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• Malloy Signs Bump Stock Ban Into Law

  31-05-2018 18:24
  
  Gov. Dannel Malloy hosted a ceremony on Thursday, where he signed a bill banning bump stocks into law.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Study Says Seafood Is Sexy, Leads To More Love Making And Babies

  31-05-2018 17:46
  (CBSDFW.COM/CBS LOCAL) – A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests seafood could also give your sex life a boost.
  It suggests that couples who load up on fruits from the sea tend to have more sex and conceive faster than other couples trying to get pregnant.
  The study is welcome news for one couple who enjoys both seafood and its sexy impact on their sex life.
  “There’s some truth to it… in fact we’re about to head out to test that the
  
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• DDP Talks Big Changes At WWE, Gets Emotional Over Success Story

  31-05-2018 17:19
  As a wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page spent about 300 days each year on the road. The grind to becoming an improbable World Champion was as relentless as it was monotonous.
  For most wrestlers, the daily formula goes something like this: wrestle, squeeze into a car with a few other large bodies, drive for hours through the night until reaching the next city on the schedule. If they’re lucky, they’ll be able to get a few hours of sleep before checkout time at the hotel. After grabbing a b
  
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• Woman Left Children Alone in Hot Car in Walmart Parking Lot: Police

  31-05-2018 16:39
  
  Three children were left alone in a hot car in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Manchester, Connecticut, Wednesday afternoon and the woman who is accused of leaving them alone has been arrested, according...Photo Credit: Manchester Police
  
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• Goose Crashes Into Scoreboard At Comerica Park

  31-05-2018 16:21
  Ryan Mayer
  When wild animals get caught in the action at sporting events, there’s always a certain element of unpredictability that can lead to memorable moments. For a goose that was on the loose at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday night, that was certainly the case.
  While the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers were waiting out a rain delay in the sixth inning of the game, a goose landed on the outfield grass. Members of the Tigers grounds crew then began unsuccessfully attempting
  
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• Man Accused of Shooting at House With Children Inside and Killing Dog Arrested

  31-05-2018 16:19
  
  A man who is accused of shooting at a Coventry home while children were inside and killing a dog was arrested after a police chase that ended in Vernon, according to police.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com and Connecticut State Police
  
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• Coach K Donates $3 Million To Foundation Helping Low-Income Students

  31-05-2018 15:58
  Ryan Mayer
  Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski announced Thursday that he will be donating $3 million to the Emily Krzyzewski Center as part of a three-year $15 million fundraising campaign for the non-profit organization that seeks to help low-income students K-12 make their way to college. The center, which opened 12 years ago and is named in honor of Coach K’s late mother, provides various tutoring and advisement programs to kids in low-income communities.
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• Arrest made after children discovered in hot car at Manchester Walmart

  31-05-2018 15:48
  MANCHESTER — A woman was arrested Wednesday after three children she was caring for were found in a hot vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart.
  Police said about  2:30 p.m., they were called to Walmart at 420 Buckland Hills Drive for a complaint of young children left unattended in a hot vehicle. They said a Walmart employee told them that the children were “infants and were screaming and crying”.
  Police found three young children, aged five, two and one years old. i
  
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• 6-Year-Old Boy Helps Save More Than 1,000 Dogs

  31-05-2018 15:45
  He’s only 6 years old, but Roman McConn has already helped save more than 1,000 dogs from kill shelters. He and his mom, Jennifer McConn, started the project in Texas when they lived there in 2016.
  His mom says the family’s dog inspired her to help other pups. “In July of 2015 we adopted Luna from a Texas ‘kill’ shelter. I was sunk! I became heavily involved with volunteering at the local shelter,” McConn writes on Facebook.
  Roman helped his mom make vide
  
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• Truck Carrying Refuse Catches Fire on Route 9 in Deep River

  31-05-2018 15:33
  
  A tractor-trailer carrying refuse caught fire on Route 9 in Deep River Thursday morning and the highway was closed.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Massachusetts Man Killed in Crash on Route 32 in Ellington

  31-05-2018 15:29
  
  A Massachusetts man was killed in a crash on Route 32, or River Road, in Ellington, early Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Margaux Farrell takes on the new ride at Six Flags New England

  31-05-2018 15:20
  AGAWAM, MA. – Our own Margaux Farrell took on the new attraction at Six Flags New England, Harley Quinn Spinsanity.
  According to the park, “Harley Quinn Spinsanity is an extreme pendulum ride that swings guests back and forth, higher and higher, at up to 70 miles per hour on a dizzying journey that will leave riders feeling as wild and out of control as Harley Quinn herself. ”
  The ride travels at nearly 70 mph while swinging back and forth while rotating counter clockwise
  
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• Oops! Valet Drives Expensive Porsche Under SUV

  31-05-2018 15:12
  SYDNEY, Australia (CBSMiami/CBS Local) — A hotel valet had a lucky escape on Thursday when the luxury sports car he was parking ended up underneath another parked car outside a Sydney hotel.
  The valet drove the soft-top Porsche Carrera under a sports utility vehicle outside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in the city’s Darling Harbour, local media reported.
  Emergency workers cut the valet driver out from the Porsche as a large crowd watched, according to local media.
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• WorkinCT: Developer breathes new life into Fairfield’s Hotel Hi Ho

  31-05-2018 14:48
  FAIRFIELD -- When you’re driving on the Merritt Parkway, the iconic Hi Ho sign lets you know you’re in Fairfield.
  “That sign is burned into my brain as a little kid in the back of my parents’ car, driving north to Bridgeport and seeing that neon sign meant we were only a couple of exits away from home,” said Edward Gormbley, Managing Partner for Workforce Partners.
  Over the decades, that sign, much like the Hi Ho Motel, fell into disrepair. Gormbley said it was scr
  
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• Families Escape from Burning House in Hartford

  31-05-2018 14:43
  
  Five adults and nine children from three families were able to escape from a fire at a home in Hartford early Thursday morning.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Man says ‘best mistake I’ve ever made’ led to $100K lottery jackpot

  31-05-2018 14:35
  FLINT, Mich. – A Mid-Michigan man said it was the “best mistake I’ve ever made,” and it led to him winning $100,000, according to WNEM.
  The Tuscola County man, who has chosen to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers drawn Thursday to win the Fantasy 5 jackpot.
  He bought his winning ticket at Worth’s Party Store, located at 4730 East Main Street in Millington.
  “I usually play 04-14-28-30-31, but I accidentally picked 29 instead of 28,” said the
  
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• Gun-toting grandmother tries to take back neighborhood from Spice dealers

  31-05-2018 14:34
  INDIANAPOLIS – Fed up and armed with a gun, a grandmother is trying to take back her neighborhood from the drug dealers she says ripped it apart.
  Jonnie McIntosh gave WXIN her message for any criminals at work near her Haughville, Indiana block: “It is loaded. Get your drugs and get out of my neighborhood.”
  McIntosh said two of those suspected drug dealers threatened to shoot her and her 70-year-old husband over a drug deal on Tuesday.
  “He pulled his gun out and when I s
  
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• Cardinals TE Jermaine Gresham Pays Baggage Fee To Help Passenger Make Flight

  31-05-2018 14:01
  Ryan Mayer
  Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham is receiving a lot of praise this morning, not for his efforts on the field, rather for his random act of kindness off it. On Wednesday night, Twitter user Delilah Cassidy posted a thread explaining a tough spot she found herself in at the airport.
  As she was getting ready to board her flight, she was informed by American Airlines personnel that she would have to pay a baggage fee to carry on her bag. After trying to make the bag fit under
  
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• USGS: Please don’t roast marshmallows over Kilauea

  31-05-2018 13:45
  HONOLULU – It’s officially barbecue season, though one place you shouldn’t plan on making s’mores is over the lava-spurting Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island.
  It’s hard to believe the US Geological Survey should have to say this, but the agency issued just such a warning Monday after one curious guy posed an eyebrow-raising question, USA Today reports. That query: “Is it safe to roast marshmallows over volcanic vents? Assuming you had a long enough
  
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• Maine Moms Develop All Natural Tick Repellent

  31-05-2018 13:43
  
  Two moms in Maine say they've come up with a chemical-free solution to repel ticks.
  
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• New Haven native Tremont Waters on staying in school, holding off NBA dream

  31-05-2018 11:39
  New Haven native Tremont Waters has always dreamed of playing professional basketball and Wednesday he decided to wait a little longer to give it a shot.
  Facing a deadline for college players, Waters decided to go back to Louisiana State University for his sophomore season.
  The sharpshooting point guard told Fox 61 that he and his team has some unfinished business.
  “I feel it’s best that I return to LSU and improve as a player, teammate and man,” said Waters.
  The 2017 Connecti
  
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• Husky goes on ‘killing spree’ that leaves nearly 30 animals dead, owner facing charges

  31-05-2018 11:30
  TOOELE, Utah – The owner of a female husky faces a slew of charges after the dog allegedly killed more than two dozen animals in the backyards of at least two Utah homes in just a couple of hours, according to KSTU.
  Police caught the culprit – a 4-year old husky – and now her owner is facing nearly 30 misdemeanor charges.
  One of the Tooele residents who lost several animals, Trip Kiss, runs a petting zoo with his wife to teach animal husbandry to children with d
  
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• Chance for showers Thursday; Mostly cloudy Friday with a chance of storms

  31-05-2018 11:04
  While the remnants of subtropical Depression Alberto will miss Connecticut, the storm's moisture will indirectly affect our weather. This means unsettled weather for today through early next week. We promise it won't rain the entire time though!
  Clouds will gradually take over during the morning hours. But central and eastern Connecticut may get some early sun before the clouds roll in. While it's not a wet day by any means, there is a chance for a stray light shower.
  It becomes more humid Frid
  
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• One dead in Ellington crash

  31-05-2018 10:26
  ELLINGTON — One person is dead after a crash on the Willington, Ellington town line
  The crash involved a car and a FedEx truck on Route 32. Police said the car crossed the center line and hit the truck.
  Christopher Robicheau, 48, of Oakham, Mass. died as a result of the crash.
  The road had been closed in the area but has since reopened.
   
  
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• Fatal crash closes Route 32 in Ellington

  31-05-2018 10:26
  ELLINGTON — Route 32 on the Willington, Ellington line is closed due to a fatal crash.
  The crash involved a car and a FedEx truck.
  It’s unknown how long the road will be closed for.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• Community leaders call for attention to Hartford violence

  31-05-2018 06:08
  HARTFORD --  Community activists are calling for Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and city officials to better address crime in the city.
  “When is it going to end?” said Maple Avenue Revitalization Group Chair Hyacinth Yennie. “Can’t we get up a whole month without having to worry about someone getting shot?”
  Community leaders and activists directed that question to Bronin and the Hartford City Council during a press conference at Latino Community Services in Hartfo
  
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• Milford Police Warn of Car Break-Ins at Local Gyms

  31-05-2018 05:31
  
  Milford police are warning gym-goers to be on alert after multiple car break-ins at local gyms.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Severino overpowers Astros with 11 Ks as Yankees win 5-3

  31-05-2018 05:20
  NEW YORK  — Luis Severino struck out 11 in seven overpowering innings, beating longtime Yankees nemesis Dallas Keuchel for the second time this year as New York topped the Houston Astros 5-3 on Wednesday night.
  Gary Sanchez snapped an 0-for-19 slump with a two-run single and the Yankees took two of three from the reigning World Series champions this week to win the season series 5-2. Houston defeated New York in the 2017 AL Championship Series, with the home team winning all seven gam
  
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• Ovechkin helps Capitals beat Golden Knights 3-2, even series

  31-05-2018 05:16
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  Lars Eller had a goal and two assists as the Capitals secured the first win in the Final in franchise history. Washi
  
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• Coventry PD: Suspect arrested following pursuit

  31-05-2018 05:11
  COVENTRY — Police said one person was arrested following a pursuit Wednesday night.
  Coventry police said around 7:27 p.m., they received a 911 call from a resident inside a house on Flanders Road reporting that they believed shots were being fire at the house and that someone was trying to kick in the door.
  “Coventry Police with the assistance of CT State Police responded and found that the suspect had left in a vehicle,” police said. “No one inside the house was injured.
  
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• 76ers exec accused of trashing others anonymously on Twitter

  31-05-2018 04:46
  PHILADELPHIA  — The Philadelphia 76ers are investigating whether team president Bryan Colangelo used a variety of Twitter accounts to anonymously trash some of his own players and fellow executives and defend himself against criticism from fans and the sports media.
  The allegations, reported Tuesday by the sports website The Ringer , raised questions about Colangelo’s future and that of the NBA team itself, a rising franchise heading into perhaps its most important sum
  
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• Watch: Woman caught shaving legs at public pool

  31-05-2018 04:28
  FLORIDA —  A woman shaving her legs at a public pool in Florida has taken the internet by storm.
  According to Fox News, the video was uploaded to Reddit on Monday where it received more than 55,000 upvotes and 1,600 comments.
  In the video, you see a woman shaving her legs with numerous people in the pool.
  Some social media users didn’t hold back their thoughts.
  “Yeah I used to work at a public pool and for whatever reason they attract the worst of humanity.
  
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• CT Sun announce 2018 season TV schedule; FOX61 will air five games

  31-05-2018 03:04
  UNCASVILLE —  27 regular season Connecticut Sun games will be coming to a television near you.
  The Sun announced Wednesday that 27 regular season games will be aired this season.
  “I am thrilled to announce our 2018 broadcast package, which will provide an unprecedented level of local coverage to supplement our nationally televised games,” said Amber Cox, the Vice President of the Connecticut Sun. “Our team is one of the most exciting in the WNBA, and thanks to our lo
  
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• NBC CT Responds: Deteriorating Couch Replaced

  31-05-2018 02:11
  A Wilton man turned to NBC Connecticut Responds for help getting his deteriorating couch replaced.
  
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• Bloomfield Man Taxed Twice for One Vehicle

  31-05-2018 02:07
  
  A Bloomfield man asked NBC Connecticut Responds to steer him in the right direction after he realized he was taxed twice for one vehicle.Photo Credit: Stanley Silimon
  
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• Mohegan Sun Opens Earth Expo & Convention Center

  31-05-2018 01:59
  
  Mohegan Sun is continuing its expansion by officially opening the Earth Expo & Convention Center Wednesday.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Ganim Attacks Lamont As He Petitions On To Ballot

  31-05-2018 00:45
  
  Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim said he has collected more than 15,000 signatures and expects a to find himself on the August primary ballot, just below endorsed candidate Ned Lamont.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Meriden Schools to Expand Free Meals Program

  31-05-2018 00:26
  
  Students attending Meriden Public Schools will be provided breakfast and lunch at no charge beginning next school year.
  
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• A United Front: Democratic Candidates Band Together

  31-05-2018 00:07
  
  It might seem insignificant on May 30, 2018, but the image of all five party-endorsed candidates for statewide office standing on a street corner in Hartford could be what leads to a clear message and strategy...Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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