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• Greenwich man drowns while swimming in Vermont on Fourth of July

  04-07-2023 22:00
  
  A Connecticut man drowned while swimming in Bolton, Vermont on the Fourth of July, police said. Vermont State Police said they were notified of an apparent drowning that happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. Officers responded to Bolton Potholes and found a man who was caught in the rapids while swimming. The man was unresponsive and taken to a nearby hospital...
  
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• Torrential rain floods fields and damages roads at Berlin farm

  04-07-2023 21:41
  
  At Cold Spring Brook Farm in Berlin, owner Eric Peterson says they were hit with torrential rain on Tuesday. “It deluged. In about 30 minutes, we got three inches of rain,” said Peterson. Roads were washed out and fields, including for eggplant, were saturated. “You get huge standing puddles like you see behind me which kind of have to be...
  
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• Rain doesn't dampen New Britain Fourth of July celebration

  04-07-2023 21:22
  
  Tuesday’s rain didn’t dampen the patriotic spirit of people watching the fireworks in New Britain. The city went ahead with its Fourth of July celebration, rain or not. As the rocket’s red glare and the bombs bursting in air, the skies of New Britain lit up for the city’s Fourth of July celebration. Visitors were thrilled by the show of...
  
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• Route 8 South closed in Harwinton due to crash

  04-07-2023 20:48
  
  The CT Department of Transportation says Route 8 South is closed in Harwinton because of a one-car crash in the area. The highway is closed between exits 43 and 42. The Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department is responding to the scene and says the accident is serious. It’s unknown if there are any injuries or when the road will reopen. The...
  
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• Man dies after crashing into tree on Route 8 South in Harwinton

  04-07-2023 20:48
  
  A man has died after crashing into a tree on Route 8 South in Harwinton on the Fourth of July. State police said 26-year-old Mason Wickline, of Wolcott, was traveling southbound on Route 8 around 8:40 p.m. when he went off the right side of the road and hit a tree. According to investigators, Wickline died of his injuries. The...
  
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• Teen dies after crashing into tree in Westbrook

  04-07-2023 20:36
  
  A 19-year-old is dead after he allegedly veered off the road and crashed into a tree in Westbrook on the Fourth of July. Connecticut State Police said they responded to Old Clinton Road at about 12:20 p.m. Troopers said the man left the road and crashed into a tree for an unknown reason. Nathaniel Joseph Appell Jr., of Westbrook, was...
  
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• Longtime EMS chief in Monroe dies of cancer

  04-07-2023 20:28
  
  Monroe EMS Chief Don Smith has died after a battle with cancer, the volunteer service said Tuesday. The Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service said Smith died at home with family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Smith was passionate about providing excellent patient care and supporting the service of members, according to Monroe EMS. They said Smith...
  
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• Crews put out fire at high-rise building in downtown Hartford

  04-07-2023 18:21
  
  Firefighters put out a fire at the Frontier high-rise building in downtown Hartford Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Fire Chief Adam Guertin said the fire department was called to Trumbull Street for a reported structure fire at about 3 p.m. Crews were pretty spread thin because of water rescue and flooding calls, according to Guertin. Firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming...
  
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• Crews battle fire at high-rise building in downtown Hartford

  04-07-2023 18:21
  
  Firefighters put out a fire at the Frontier high-rise building in downtown Hartford Tuesday afternoon. Deputy Fire Chief Adam Guertin said the fire department was called to Trumbull Street for a reported structure fire at about 3 p.m. Crews were pretty spread thin because of water rescue and flooding calls, according to Guertin. Firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming...
  
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• Parade marchers turn up the volume in Windham's 38th annual Boom Box Parade

  04-07-2023 17:22
  
  It is a unique and long-lasting Fourth of July tradition here in Connecticut – the “Boom Box Parade” – and on Tuesday, it took to the streets of Windham for the 38th time. What may be an antique to some, is the centerpiece attraction at this celebration. Portable stereos, a 1980s relic, provided the soundtrack for the eclectic street party....
  
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• Parade marchers turn up the volume in Willimantic's annual Boom Box Parade

  04-07-2023 17:22
  
  It is a unique and long-lasting Fourth of July tradition here in Connecticut – the “Boom Box Parade” – and on Tuesday, it took to the streets of Willimantic for the 38th time. What may be an antique to some, is the centerpiece attraction at this celebration. Portable stereos, a 1980s relic, provided the soundtrack for the eclectic street party....
  
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• Police look for whoever stole trailer in Baltic

  04-07-2023 15:59
  
  Connecticut State Police are looking for whoever stole a trailer in Baltic overnight. Troopers said they are trying to find the trailer pictured above. It is a black enclosed dual axle with the words “American Legends motorcycle and cars” on the side. The trailer’s license plate is AD91485. Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop E by calling 860-848-6500...
  
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• Flooding closes several roads in Connecticut

  04-07-2023 14:13
  
  Flooding has closed several roads in multiple cities and towns in Connecticut on the Fourth of July. Multiple streets are closed and are impacted by flooding. Water can be seen over the road on Homestead Avenue. Francis Avenue is closed due to flooding. East Street is one of the streets in town with flooding. The Willimantic River on River Road...
  
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• Flooding causes street closures across Connecticut

  04-07-2023 14:13
  
  Flooding closed several roads in multiple cities and towns in Connecticut on the Fourth of July. Ansonia’s mayor urged everyone to stay off roads with flooding. West Avon Road, also known as Route 167, was closed due to flooding. There was a detour along Farmington Avenue, or Route 4, to Brickyard Road. Multiple streets in Hartford were closed and impacted...
  
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• Flooding caused street closures across Connecticut

  04-07-2023 14:13
  
  Flooding closed several roads in multiple cities and towns in Connecticut on the Fourth of July. Ansonia’s mayor urged everyone to stay off roads with flooding. West Avon Road, also known as Route 167, was closed due to flooding. There was a detour along Farmington Avenue, or Route 4, to Brickyard Road. Multiple streets in Hartford were closed and impacted...
  
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• 2 injured after car goes over bridge in Bristol

  04-07-2023 13:30
  
  Two people are injured after a car went over a bridge in Bristol on Tuesday. Police said a Toyota Corolla heading northbound on Andrews Street left the road and went over a bridge abutment of the Pequabuck River around 9:40 a.m. The vehicle then came to a final rest off of the road on Andrews Street. According to investigators, two...
  
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• Rollover crash under investigation in Hartford

  04-07-2023 11:05
  
  A rollover crash is under investigation in Hartford on Tuesday. The crash happened on New Britain Avenue and appears to be outside of Saint Lawrence O’Toole Church. It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the crash.
  
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• Multiple state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th

  04-07-2023 10:43
  
  Multiple state parks are now closed to new visitors after reaching capacity on July 4th. The parking lots at the following parks are full: Any state parks that close on Tuesday are expected to reopen to new visitors on Wednesday.
  
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• Up to 8 feet of water flooded some basements of Rocky Hill condos during storm

  04-07-2023 10:25
  
  Multiple residents of a condominium complex in Rocky Hill are displaced after as much as eight feet of water flooded their basements during the storm on Monday. Firefighters were called to Cedar Hollow Drive around 8:15 p.m. after getting multiple reports from residents about basements flooding during the thunderstorm. According to fire officials, once crews arrived to the condominium complex,...
  
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• Heavy rainfall closes swimming areas in Fairfield, Stratford

  04-07-2023 09:50
  
  Heavy rainfall over the last few days has closed multiple swimming areas in Fairfield and Stratford on the Fourth of July. According to Fairfield Parks and Recreation, all swimming areas are closed on Tuesday. The beaches remain open. The splash pad at the lake is also open. Lake Mohegan is expected to be closed on Wednesday. All of the beaches...
  
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• Heavy rainfall closes swimming areas in Fairfield

  04-07-2023 09:50
  
  Heavy rainfall over the last few days has closed multiple swimming areas in Fairfield on the Fourth of July. According to Fairfield Parks and Recreation, all swimming areas are closed on Tuesday. The beaches remain open. The splash pad at the lake is also open. Lake Mohegan is expected to be closed on Wednesday.
  
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• Storms move out of the state after flash flooding and torrential downpours

  04-07-2023 08:22
  
  Severe storms have moved out of the state after causing torrential downpours and flash flooding in much of the state on this Fourth of July. A flash flood warning is in effect for part of Fairfield and New Haven counties until 6:45 p.m. A flash flood warning was issued for a few other counties, but they’ve since expired. Torrential rain,...
  
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• Storms heading toward the shoreline and moving out of the state

  04-07-2023 08:22
  
  Severe storms are moving toward the shoreline and out of Connecticut on this Fourth of July. A flash flood warning is in effect for part of Fairfield and New Haven counties until 6:45 p.m. A flash flood warning was issued for multiple counties, but they’ve since expired. Torrential rain, lightning and small hail are still possible with this storm system....
  
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• Scattered storms may interrupt Fourth of July celebrations

  04-07-2023 08:22
  
  Rain and storms may interrupt your Fourth of July celebrations on Tuesday. Localized flash flooding will be possible again. A flood watch is in effect for part of inland Connecticut, including Windham, Hartford and Tolland counties. It’s warm – but humid – on Tuesday with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s. Wednesday through Friday looks hot and humid with...
  
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• Flash flood warnings remain in effect for parts of CT as storms move through

  04-07-2023 08:22
  
  A flash flood warning has been expanded to include more parts of Connecticut on the Fourth of July. A big storm is moving over central Connecticut. Torrential rain, lightning and small hail are possible with this storm system. A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Windham, Hartford and Tolland counties through 4:45 p.m. A flood watch remains...
  
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• Flash flood warning issued for parts of Connecticut

  04-07-2023 08:22
  
  A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of Connecticut on the Fourth of July. The flash flood warning is in effect for parts of Hartford, Tolland and Windham counties. It is through 3:15 p.m. for Windham County and 4:45 p.m. for Hartford and Tolland counties. A flood watch remains in effect for parts of other counties including Fairfield,...
  
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