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• Newtown Board of Ed Deadlocked on Whether to Keep or Ban Challenged Books

  16-05-2023 22:25
  
  Should a couple of books be banned and removed from the shelves at Newtown high school? Members of the Board of Education considered the proposal Tuesday evening through a few hours of public comment and discussions. No decision was made after repeated deadlocks. “Our stories deserve to be told. Our stories are beautiful. Queer people are beautiful and magical,” said...
  
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• Enfield Man Arrested After Daytime Stabbing Incident

  16-05-2023 21:59
  
  An Enfield man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another man Tuesday afternoon. The police department said they responded to a medical call at Enfield Town Hall on Enfield Street after a man was found bleeding heavily in the area. Responding officers determined that the man was stabbed with a knife on Spring Street. His condition is unknown at this...
  
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• Several Elderly Residents Rescued From Norwalk Senior Housing Facility Fire

  16-05-2023 21:35
  
  Norwalk firefighters rescued multiple people from an apartment fire at a senior housing facility on Cedar Street. The facility, which consisted of 48 apartments, caught fire at about 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters said the blaze started in one of the first floor apartments and quickly spread to the hallway siding. Crews helped rescue several elderly residents from the first...
  
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• Mass. Man Found Guilty of 1984 Kidnapping in Avon

  16-05-2023 21:18
  
  A Springfield, Massachusetts man has been found guilty of a kidnapping that happened in Avon nearly 40 years ago. The State’s Attorney’s Office said 75-year-old George Legere is charged with first-degree kidnapping for an incident that happened in the early morning hours on April 13, 1984. A woman that was getting out of her parked car parked at an Avon...
  
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• Mama Bear and Her Cub Spotted at Avon Old Farms School

  16-05-2023 20:43
  
  People at Avon Old Farms School had two unique visitors on Tuesday. A mama bear and her cub were spotted on the school’s campus while classes were in session. In a post on Facebook, the school warned students not to approach the bears after a sighting was reported. Just last month, a bear was euthanized after biting a 74-year-old woman...
  
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• Hemp With a Cause Aims to Offer Relaxing Honey Product, Fund Beekeeper Training

  16-05-2023 20:29
  
  The team behind a new Connecticut startup is hoping to give people something to be excited about. It is called Hemp with a Cause. The business is Hemp Honey, and the cause is training beekeepers around the world. The Connecticut startup is creating buzz, with a product that’s not just honey, but a CBD product to promote relaxation. “Hemp honey...
  
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• Hartford Marathon Organizers Propose Changes to Route

  16-05-2023 18:40
  
  Changes could be coming the Hartford Marathon route. The event will still be the same distance as usual, but the path may be a little different if proposed changes are approved by all municipalities involved. Organizers say it takes 2,000 volunteers and hundreds of first responders to cover the racecourse. They hope to consolidate the route to maximize use of...
  
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• Connecticut Reaches Deal on $3,200 Baby Bonds

  16-05-2023 18:33
  
  Starting on July 1, babies, who are covered by Husky at the time of birth will automatically receive $3,200 in a CT Baby Bond trust. “The kids from all over 169 towns and cities across our state will benefit from the program,” Treasurer Erick Russel said.  When a participant reaches the age of 18 to 30, they can file a...
  
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• State Announces New Initiative to Address Ongoing Teacher Shortage

  16-05-2023 18:01
  
  Between legislative discussion and teacher rallies, the ongoing teacher shortage has garnered significant attention at the Capitol this session. “We’re moving forward while the Governor and the legislature have their conversations about the budget,” said CT Department of Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker. In a partnership between the CT Departments of Education and Labor, the state is moving forward with a...
  
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• Dozens of Cats Rescued From House in ‘Deplorable Condition' in Derby

  16-05-2023 17:46
  
  Over 40 cats were rescued from a home in “deplorable condition” on Hawkins Street in Derby on Monday, city officials said. A total of 42 cats, many of which were in poor health, were rescued at about 10:30 a.m. City officials said many of the cats needed to be seen immediately by a nearby veterinary hospital. The mayor said many...
  
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• Make Way for Ducklings! Watch This Mama Duck Look Over Her Eggs at CCSU

  16-05-2023 17:27
  
  Want to bring a little joy to your Tuesday? CCSU has got the answer for you. You can now watch a mama duck looking out for her soon-to-be ducklings by nesting in a quaint corner on the Central Connecticut State University campus. The university said a mallard named Stanley chose a secluded spot on campus to set up housekeeping and...
  
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• Former CEO of CT Energy Cooperative is Sentenced to Prison for Misusing Funds

  16-05-2023 17:01
  
  The former chief executive officer of the Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Corporation has been sentenced to a year in prison for misusing company funds. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 62-year-old Drew Rankin was sentenced Tuesday for his part in planning, organizing and directing lavish trips outside the state. According to court testimony, Rankin and other members of the Board of...
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Closes Route 20 in East Granby

  16-05-2023 15:49
  
  Route 20 is closed in East Granby after a tractor-trailer rolled over and came to a final rest across the roadway. The East Granby Volunteer Fire Department said they’re responding to the scene at the intersection of Route 20 and East Street. The road remains closed and it’s unknown when it will reopen. It’s unclear whether or not there are...
  
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• Route 20 in East Granby Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash

  16-05-2023 15:49
  
  Route 20 was closed in East Granby Tuesday afternoon after a tractor-trailer rolled over and came to a final rest across the roadway. The crash between the tractor-trailer and another vehicle happened at the intersection of Route 20 and East Street. There were no injuries, state police said. The road reopened around 6:30 p.m.
  
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• Cromwell Middle School Placed on Lockdown After Apparent Threat

  16-05-2023 15:40
  
  Cromwell Middle School was placed on lockdown after a threatening message was found at the school, police said. The police department said they were called to the middle school after an apparent threatening message was found in a student bathroom. Detectives responded to the school to investigate, and it was placed in a lockdown. Police said the lockdown was lifted...
  
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• Milford Police Seek Witnesses to Weekend Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle

  16-05-2023 14:20
  
  A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Milford Saturday. According to police, a Chevy Trailblazer and a Kawasaki motorcycle were traveling in opposite directons on New Haven Avenue when they collided around 3:30 p.m. The motorcycle operator, identified as 45-year-old Michael Esposito, died at the scene, police said. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call Milford police...
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes I-84 West in Southbury

  16-05-2023 13:38
  
  A crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed Interstate 84 West in Southbury, according to state police. The crash happened between Exits 14 and 11, police said. They do not know how long the highway will be closed and they are asking drivers to find alternate routes.
  
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• I-84 West in Southbury Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Crash

  16-05-2023 13:38
  
  A crash involving a tractor-trailer has Interstate 84 West in Southbury for about an hour Tuesday. The crash happened between Exits 14 and 11, police said. There is no word on injuries. The highway reopened around 2:30 p.m.
  
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• Red Flag Warning Issued for High Fire Danger in Connecticut

  16-05-2023 12:32
  
  Very dry conditions and gusty winds have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for all of Connecticut on Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning is an alert issued when conditions can prompt any brush fires that start to spread rapidly and become difficult to extinguish. The state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection categorized the forest...
  
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• 84-Year-Old Woman Robbed in North Haven Store Parking Lot

  16-05-2023 10:36
  
  An 84-year-old woman was the victim of a purse snatching in North Haven Monday and the incident was captured on video. It happened at the BJ’s on Universal Drive, according to police. North Haven police posted the video on their Facebook page. The video shows the woman loading items from a cart into the back of her SUV. A second...
  
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• Gov. Lamont to Announce New Initiatives to Increase Staffing at Conn. Schools

  16-05-2023 07:12
  
  Governor Ned Lamont is set to announce new initiatives to increase staffing at Connecticut schools on Tuesday. The initiatives are designed to address the educator shortages. Experts said the teacher shortage has hit some school districts more than others. Last year, some saw as much as 20 percent of teachers leave the profession. The most challenging positions to fill include...
  
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• Gov. Lamont Announces New Initiatives to Increase Staffing at Conn. Schools

  16-05-2023 07:12
  
  Governor Ned Lamont announced new initiatives to increase staffing at Connecticut schools on Tuesday. The new multi-agency state initiatives are designed to address the educator shortages.The $3 million initiatives include the creation of a new teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program, more investment to create paraeducator fairs and expand existing high school “grow your own” programs that recruit and train teachers from...
  
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• Lots of Sunshine and Warm Temperatures on Tap for Tuesday

  16-05-2023 05:17
  
  We’re continuing the workweek with lots of sunshine and warm temperatures on Tuesday. The sunshine will be accompanied by temperatures in the 80s. There will be low humidity. There is a red flag fire danger for rapid spread of any fires that could develop. A sharp cold front moves in by Tuesday night. Highs on Wednesday will be near 63...
  
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• Wesleyan All-American Hopes to Add to Legacy With Outdoor Track National Title

  16-05-2023 05:11
  
  The list of alumni from Wesleyan University athletics includes Olympians and two NFL head coaches, one of which is Bill Belichick. But one current athlete is well on her way to making a name for herself in the record books. You can call Grace Devanny a seven-time All-American, but that’s only scratching the surface. “Everything kind of fell into place...
  
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