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• Crews rescue several people stranded at beach in Milford

  12-06-2023 21:16
  
  Fire crews rescued several people that were reportedly stranded on a rock at Anchor Beach in Milford on Monday. The Milford Fire Department said they responded to Signal Rock to rescue several people and bring them to shore. Crews put on mustang suits to perform the rescue. Everyone was safely brought ashore, according to firefighters. It’s unknown how the people...
  
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• City of New Haven explores funding for its portion of the Randy Cox settlement

  12-06-2023 18:48
  
  Now that Richard “Randy” Cox and the City of New Haven have reached a settlement in the federal civil lawsuit, one third of the $45-million-dollar payout will have to come from the city itself. Cox’s attorney R.J. Weber says he was with Cox during Friday’s settlement conference. “He was an integral part of it, and he had the final say...
  
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• Moose euthanized near Bradley Airport after breaching fence: DEEP

  12-06-2023 17:46
  
  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and EnCon police euthanized a moose on Friday. It happened after they say the animal breached an outer perimeter fence near Bradley International Airport. The Connecticut Airport Authority issued a statement, explaining that they called DEEP to report the moose. DEEP then responded and determined the course of action. In a statement,...
  
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• CT officials concerned about rise in hate crimes after Hartford mural vandalism

  12-06-2023 17:20
  
  Last week, it was a hate-filled letter targeting public officials in Thompson that prompted concern throughout the community. “It’s a bigger issue than one community, one town, one state and it just needs to stop,” said Larry Groh, Thompson resident and former first selectman. This weekend, another incident of hate speech occurred in Hartford, when a Black Lives Matter mural...
  
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• Former Waterbury city employee charged in hit-and-run crash appears in court

  12-06-2023 16:28
  
  John Egan, 58, and his attorney provided no comment after leaving a courtroom in Waterbury on Monday. “He destroyed his family and our family,” Martha Ortiz, cousin of Bryan Calle, said. Egan resigned as chairman of the Waterbury Zoning Commission and turned himself in. He is facing charges for evading responsibility causing physical injury or death in a hit-and-run crash...
  
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• Minors arrested for suspected jewelry theft in Manchester

  12-06-2023 16:02
  
  Multiple minors were arrested in connection to a suspected jewelry theft at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills in Manchester, police said. The police department said officers were called to Macy’s inside the mall on Buckland Hills Drive for a reported burglary. A loss prevention officer saw three masked individuals take jewelry from a display and fill up their backpacks with...
  
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• Minors arrested for suspected burglary of jewelry in Manchester

  12-06-2023 16:02
  
  Multiple minors were arrested in connection to a suspected jewelry theft at the Shoppes at Buckland Hills in Manchester, police said. The police department said officers were called to Macy’s inside the mall on Buckland Hills Drive for a reported burglary. A loss prevention officer saw three masked individuals take jewelry from a display and fill up their backpacks with...
  
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• Connecticut records $23 million in cannabis sales in May

  12-06-2023 15:19
  
  Nearly $23 million in legal cannabis sales was recorded in the month of May – an increase from April. The state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) recorded approximately $21 million in adult-use cannabis and medical marijuana sales last month. Of the $23 million total in May, $11.5 million came from adult-use sales and $11.2 million came from the medical marijuana...
  
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• 15-year-old from Unionville signs contract with New England Revolution

  12-06-2023 14:39
  
  A 15-year-old from Unionville has signed a professional soccer contract with the New England Revolution, based in Foxboro, Mass. Peyton Miller is now the youngest player in club history to sign a Major League Soccer contract. He also became the youngest player to make his professional debut with Revolution II earlier this season in the developmental team’s season-opening victory. Miller,...
  
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• John Fogerty to perform at the 2023 Big E

  12-06-2023 13:54
  
  John Fogerty is heading to the Big E in September. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer, songwriter and guitarist will perform on Friday, Sept. 15. Some of his hits include “Centerfield,” “Proud Mary,” “Susie Q,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” and many others.  Hearty Har, led by his sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty, will...
  
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• Old Saybrook police arrest one nursing home resident in connection with the death of another

  12-06-2023 12:40
  
  Old Saybrook police have made an arrest in connection with the death of a patient at a nursing home last year. Old Saybrook police said 70-year-old Stephen W. Luckett, of West Virginia, was a patient at the nursing home and is accused of causing the death of 87-year-old Edward Flynn after a fight at Apple Rehab at 1775 Boston Post...
  
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• More support coming for teen mental health

  12-06-2023 10:26
  
  More help is coming for children and teenagers in Connecticut who are facing behavioral health challenges like anxiety and depression. The need for additional help was always there, but it was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, when kids were out of school and isolated. That was when Connecticut Children’s started to see families pack the emergency room, not knowing where...
  
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• Quinnipiac men's hockey team to be honored at White House

  12-06-2023 09:10
  
  The celebrations continue for the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team as they head to the White House on Monday. The team is traveling to Washington, D.C. and will be honored for their championship season as part of College Athlete Day. Quinnipiac won its first NCAA Division I title in program history on April 8 after being Minnesota 3-2 in Tampa,...
  
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• Quinnipiac men's hockey team honored at White House

  12-06-2023 09:10
  
  The celebrations continued for the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team at the White House on Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the event. The White House released a statement Monday saying President Joe Biden would be undergoing a root canal Monday morning after some dental pain Sunday. The team traveled to Washington, D.C. and was honored for their championship...
  
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• Quinnipiac men's hockey team among 19 teams honored at White House

  12-06-2023 09:10
  
  The celebrations continued for the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team at the White House on Monday. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the event. The White House released a statement saying President Joe Biden would be undergoing a root canal Monday morning after some dental pain Sunday. The team traveled to Washington, D.C. and was honored for their championship season...
  
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• Governor to sign budget that includes historic income tax cut

  12-06-2023 08:43
  
  Gov. Ned Lamont will be signing the budget on Monday afternoon. The two-year, $51 billion state budget includes a historic cut to the state’s personal income tax. The state House of Representatives and Senate passed the budget last week.   The reduction in the income tax has been predicted to benefit around 1 million of the state’s 1.7 million tax...
  
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• Governor signs budget that includes historic income tax cut

  12-06-2023 08:43
  
  Gov. Ned Lamont has signed the budget. The two-year, $51 billion state budget includes a historic cut to the state’s personal income tax. The state House of Representatives and Senate passed the budget last week.   The reduction in the income tax has been predicted to benefit around 1 million of the state’s 1.7 million tax filers by permanently lowering...
  
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• Police ID man found dead near river in Meriden

  12-06-2023 08:06
  
  A 40-year-old man was found dead near the Harbor Brook River in Meriden on Monday morning. Police have identified him as Joseph Stedman, of Meriden. Investigators said construction workers returning to work found Stedman’s body behind a home near a path that they had been using. Authorities have not released details about his death, but said he had some medical...
  
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• Man found dead near Harbor Brook River in Meriden

  12-06-2023 08:06
  
  A man has been found dead near the Harbor Brook River in Meriden on Monday morning. Investigators said construction workers returning to work found the body behind a home near a path that they had been using. According to police, the man was 40 years old. His identity has not been released while his family is notified. The medical examiner’s...
  
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• Male body found near Harbor Brook River in Meriden

  12-06-2023 08:06
  
  The body of a male has been found near the Harbor Brook River in Meriden on Monday morning. Investigators said construction workers returning to work found the body behind a home near a path that they had been using. According to police, the man was 40 years old. His identity has not been released while his family is notified. The...
  
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• Body found in Harbor Brook River in Meriden

  12-06-2023 08:06
  
  A body has been found in a river in Meriden on Monday morning. Police said crews are currently working to recover the body near Columbus Avenue. Authorities have not released details about the person’s death. The person’s identity is unknown at this time. The investigation is active and ongoing.
  
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• Bear found in downtown Hartford tranquilized and moved

  12-06-2023 08:01
  
  A bear that was found in downtown Hartford Sunday afternoon was tranquilized and moved to a wooded habitat, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. DEEP said Encon police responded after Hartford police contacted them about a  yearling in a tree near 439 Farmington Ave. around 2 p.m. and the young bear was found in downtown Hartford.  ...
  
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• Tracking evening showers and storms

  12-06-2023 07:05
  
  A front will approach the state this evening, bringing an increased chance for showers and storms. A few scattered showers moved in this afternoon, but the bulk of the heavier downpours will arrive this evening. The line of showers this evening will contain heavier downpours, including embedded thunderstorms. The showers will wind down after midnight with a clearing trend moving...
  
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• Tracking afternoon showers and storms

  12-06-2023 07:05
  
  A front will approach the state this evening bringing an increased chance for showers and storms. A few scattered showers will move in this afternoon, but the bulk of the heavier downpours will arrive this evening. The line of showers this evening will contain heavier downpours, including embedded thunderstorms. The showers will wind down after midnight with a clearing trend...
  
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• Fireworks might have started fire at Manchester apartment: officials

  12-06-2023 06:30
  
  Twelve people are displaced after a fire at an apartment building in Manchester on Sunday night and officials from the fire department said illegal fireworks might have started the blaze. Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Oakland Street around 9:14 p.m. after getting multiple 911 calls. When fire crews arrived to the two-story, six-apartment building, crews found fire...
  
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• 7 adults, 4 kids displaced by fire at Manchester apartment

  12-06-2023 06:30
  
  Seven adults and four kids are displaced after a fire at an apartment building in Manchester on Sunday night. Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Oakland Street around 9:40 p.m. after getting multiple 911 calls. When fire crews arrived to the two-story, six-apartment building, crews found fire showing from one of the apartments on the second floor. Heavy...
  
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• Police ID man found dead after house fire in Vernon

  12-06-2023 04:38
  
  A man was found dead after a fire at a home in Vernon late Sunday night and police have identified him as 66-year-old Joel Kerr. Emergency crews received a 911 call reporting a fire on Hany Lane around 11:15 p.m. and Kerr was later found dead in the home. Authorities have not released details about what started the fire. It...
  
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• Man found dead after house fire in Vernon

  12-06-2023 04:38
  
  A man has been found dead after a fire at a home in Vernon late Sunday night. Emergency crews received a 911 call about an active structure fire on Hany Lane around 11:15 p.m. According to police, one person was unaccounted for and was later found dead in the home. Police identified the person as a man in his 60s,...
  
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• 1 unaccounted for after car port fire spreads to house in Vernon

  12-06-2023 04:38
  
  One person is unaccounted for after a fire in a car port spread to a home in Vernon late Sunday night. The fire started around 11:15 p.m. in the carport at the home on Hany Lane and then spread to the home. According to police, one person is currently unaccounted for. Firefighters are searching for that person. Investigators believe only...
  
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