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• East Hampton Students Mobilize Vote on Town Budget Referendum

  20-05-2023 21:27
  
  A group of East Hampton High School students are spreading the word about the town’s budget referendum. It comes after cuts to education were included in the proposed budget. “They bring so much to the school and every teacher matters, here especially,” Enja Barry, a junior, said. That’s how students at East Hampton high school feel about their teachers. As...
  
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• Cromwell FD Warns of Ambulance Spreading Vulgar Messages

  20-05-2023 18:57
  
  A local fire department is issuing a warning after learning of the possibility of an imposter ambulance roaming the community. According to the Cromwell Fire Department, the ambulance resembles the ones that are among the department’s fleet and someone has been using the vehicle’s PA system to broadcast vulgar messages. Officials noted that the occupant(s) also have been activating the...
  
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• Investigation into Reported Shooting in Enfield Nets 8 Arrests

  20-05-2023 18:21
  
  Eight people were taken into custody in Enfield Friday after officers witnessed what they believe was a violent crime take place. This all unfolded in an unspecified area of town while authorities were conducting an investigation related to drug trafficking. While surveillance operations were underway, investigators saw what initially appeared to be a shooting and the alleged suspect drive off....
  
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• Changes Coming to Flights at Bradley: Spirit Airlines to End Service to Jamaica

  20-05-2023 15:27
  
  There are changes coming to some carriers at Bradley International Airport. The Connecticut Airport Authority, which oversees Bradley International Airport, has announced Spirit Airlines will discontinue its service to Jamaica next month…after only operating it for six months, according to executive director Kevin Dillon. “They’ve cited low load factors and future sales. Unfortunately, I don’t think they gave the service...
  
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• Cat Taken During Burglary in Shelton Returned to Owner

  20-05-2023 15:01
  
  A cat that was taken during a burglary in Shelton in January is being returned to its owner on Saturday. Police took a report of a burglary from a hotel room on January 22. Investigators said there were no apparent signs of forced entry into the room, but several items were reported missing including the victim’s hairless cat Princess. Detectives...
  
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• Residents Asked to Avoid Moose After Multiple Sightings in Bloomfield

  20-05-2023 14:03
  
  Residents are being asked to avoid a moose after there were multiple sightings in Bloomfield on Saturday. Police said they received several reports of a large moose in the area of Ellsworth Drive. Officers have reported the sighting to the state Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection. Anyone in the area is urged not to approach the animal. Moose are...
  
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• Traffic Lights on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden Restored After Power Outage

  20-05-2023 13:35
  
  The traffic lights on a popular road in Hamden have been restored after a power outage on Saturday. Police said they put temporary stop signs in place from Dixwell Avenue to Putnam Avenue while the traffic lights were out. The power outage impacted 2,005 customers and 7.36 percent of the town, according to United Illuminating. Power has since been restored....
  
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• Traffic Lights on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden Not Working Due to Power Outage

  20-05-2023 13:35
  
  The traffic lights on a popular road in Hamden are not working after a power outage on Saturday and stop signs have been set up in the area. Police said the temporary stop signs are in place from Dixwell Avenue to Putnam Avenue. The power outage is impacting 2,005 customers and 7.36 percent of the town, according to United Illuminating....
  
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• Hundreds Attend 40th Annual CT Foodshare Walk Against Hunger in Hartford

  20-05-2023 13:17
  
  Food insecurity is a real problem in our state.  Data from Feeding America shows that 380,310 people face hunger in Connecticut, including 83,530 children. That’s one in 10 people or one in nine children who wonder where their next meal will come from. But on Saturday, hundreds came out for Connecticut Foodshare’s 40th annual Walk Against Hunger. “There’s so much food around...
  
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• 3 Injured in Hamden Shooting

  20-05-2023 10:56
  
  Three people are injured after a shooting in Hamden late Friday night. Officers were called to Goodrich Street around 11:30 p.m. after getting a report of numerous gunshots being fired. When police arrived, they said they found numerous spent cartridge casings near Goodrich Street. While at the scene, dispatchers said they learned two gunshot victims had arrived at Saint Raphael’s...
  
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• Undefeated Darien High School Girls Lacrosse Team Heads to State Championship

  20-05-2023 10:48
  
  It’s almost time for the 2023 high school spring sports state championships and once again, the Darien High School girls lacrosse team is a contender for the Class LL title. That’s not a surprise. It’s an expectation. “You’re born with a stick,” said Darien senior, Chloe Humphrey. “I mean every day since third grade you just play house lacrosse and...
  
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• Rain on Tap for Start of the Weekend

  20-05-2023 10:20
  
  Happy Saturday! You’ll need some rain gear to keep yourself dry today. Widespread rain is on the way for most of the day. It will take until later tonight for the rain to taper off. Temperatures today will only be in the 60s with all the rain around.  By the time it’s all said and done, some areas could see...
  
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• Heavy Rain on Tap for Start of the Weekend

  20-05-2023 10:20
  
  Happy Saturday! You’ll need some rain gear to keep yourself dry today. Widespread rain is on the way for most of the day. It will take until later tonight for the rain to taper off. Temperatures today will only be in the 60s with all the rain around.  By the time it’s all said and done, some areas could see...
  
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• Eventual Drying after Heavy Rain Saturday Evening

  20-05-2023 10:20
  
  Happy Saturday! You’ll need some rain gear to keep yourself dry this evening. Widespread rain will take until later tonight to taper off. At times the rain may be heavy. By the time it’s all said and done, some areas could see 2-3 inches of much-needed rain.  Once the rain wraps up tonight, we will quickly see warmer weather return...
  
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