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• Neighbors in Bristol disturbed by hateful message in town

  24-08-2023 21:55
  
  Police in Bristol are investigating a social media post that shows a group holding a sign with a hateful message at an intersection in the city. Officers say they believe this all happened last weekend. People in the city say they’re disturbed by the message. “Bristol is a pretty tolerant town, but this is not how it should be,” Ruid...
  
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• Sikorsky to build dozens of helicopters with new billion-dollar contract

  24-08-2023 19:52
  
  The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a $2.7 billion contract to build dozens of helicopters over the next several years. With the new contract, Sikorsky will need to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K helicopters – marking the largest procurement to date for the multi-mission aircraft. According to the Lockheed Martin company, which operates Sikorsky, the agreement includes 12 U.S....
  
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• Growing concerns over possible mold at Oliver Ellsworth Elementary School

  24-08-2023 18:29
  
  Some students in our state are already back in school while others go back in just a few days. Windsor Public Schools start the year on Monday, Aug. 28. However, some parents say they’re worried about classroom conditions and want the school administration to investigate. “To have my kid start on Monday, I’m having a hard time with that,” said...
  
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• Back-to-school helpers: Community comes together to donate supplies in northeastern CT

  24-08-2023 18:08
  
  The owner of Soleil Bakery in Woodstock, William Beausoleil, set up a table for free school supplies. Every year, he donates items for the table and invites others in the community to add to it. “I put a little sign that said if you have extra, leave something, if you need something take it,” said Beausoleil, who aims to help...
  
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• Add ‘calling your insurance agent' to your college move-in checklist

  24-08-2023 17:00
  
  College students aren’t the only ones heading back to campus. Thieves are, too. “It was just there one day, then gone the next day,” said UC Berkeley student Sammie Sparks, whose hair straightener was swiped in her dorm’s communal bathroom.  “It was a pretty common thing in my dorm. A lot of people have got their stuff stolen,” Sparks said....
  
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• How the Closer to Free ‘Smilow Salute' moves riders and the corporate sponsor

  24-08-2023 16:49
  
  No matter how many Closer to Free Rides they’ve done, the one moment that touches nearly every rider is the “Smilow Salute” at Smilow Cancer Hospital. “It’s about bringing our community and our clients and our teammates together,” said Louis Dhanraj, consumer market leader for Bank of America. “Each year, this ride represents that moment to all share one common theme,...
  
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• Historic Deborah Chapel in Hartford is demolished

  24-08-2023 16:38
  
  The demolition of a historic chapel in Hartford is now complete. You can find the now boarded-up Deborah Chapel building in the Beth Israel Cemetery off of Ward Street in Hartford. After a court injunction was lifted earlier this month, Congregation Beth Israel said it was finally time to go ahead and take down the old structure. The congregation said...
  
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• 8 displaced after fire at 3-family home in Bridgeport

  24-08-2023 15:23
  
  Fire caused heavy damage to a three-family home in Bridgeport Thursday and eight people are displaced. Firefighters were called to 114 Poplar St. just after 2 p.m. and had the fire under control in half an hour, according to the fire department. The second- and third-floor apartments sustained major smoke and fire damage, but no one was hurt. The fire...
  
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• Man arrested after pulling knife on Taco Bell employees in Southington: police

  24-08-2023 15:07
  
  A man was arrested after a dispute involving a knife regarding an online order at Taco Bell in Southington Wednesday night, police said. Southington police said they responded to the fast-food restaurant on Queen Street at about 11 p.m. for a reported argument between staff and customers. Responding officers said a 21-year-old in the drive-thru was arguing with employees about...
  
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• Hartford police officer falsified reports on traffic stops: police

  24-08-2023 14:41
  
  An internal investigation into a Hartford police officer found that he lied on activity reports that he filed about traffic stops, according to police. Police said the officer told investigators that he did it so he didn’t disappoint his supervisors. Hartford police released a memo from internal affairs that was sent to Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody that said Officer...
  
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• Police investigating hate speech in Bristol

  24-08-2023 13:27
  
  Bristol police said they are investigating a social media post from a white supremacist group that showed people holding flares and a sign that said, “Keep CT White.” Bristol police said it happened around Aug. 19, in the area of Route 72 and Todd Street and they are not releasing the group’s name or the social media platform. “The Bristol...
  
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• Big E menu gets even bigger: New food items announced for 2023 fair

  24-08-2023 13:23
  
  The Big E announces some big changes for dining options this year. There have already been major announcements regarding music and performances for this year’s event. Now, fair organizers are touting 65 new food items that will be available for those in attendance, plus a few location changes for some vendors. Today’s announcement included the following new food options: In...
  
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• Recreational vehicle rolls over on I-84 West in Waterbury

  24-08-2023 13:02
  
  A recreational vehicle has rolled over on Interstate 84 West in Waterbury and two lanes are closed. CTRoads.org says a recreational vehicle rolled over around 12:30 p.m. between exits 18 and 17. The left and center lane are closed. Images from the scene show a large amount of debris on the highway.
  
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• I-84 West reopens after camper rollover in Waterbury

  24-08-2023 13:02
  
  A camper trailer rolled over on Interstate 84 West in Waterbury. It happened around 12:30 p.m. near exit 18, state police said. The left lane was closed, but has since reopened. They said the injuries appear to be minor if there are any. Images from the scene show a large amount of debris on the highway. No additional information was...
  
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• Camper rolls over on I-84 West in Waterbury

  24-08-2023 13:02
  
  A camper trailer rolled over on Interstate 84 West in Waterbury. It happened around 12:30 p.m. near exit 18, state police said. he left lane is closed. They said the injuries appear to be minor if there are any. Images from the scene show a large amount of debris on the highway. Drivers are urged to use caution in the...
  
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• Police investigating shooting of Uber driver near Amazon facility in Stratford

  24-08-2023 12:29
  
  An Uber driver was shot in a parking lot near an Amazon facility in Stratford Thursday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the 400 block of Long Beach Boulevard at around 10:25 a.m. for the report of a shooting. Police said the suspect, a contract driver for Amazon, called dispatchers to turn himself in. He was taken into custody...
  
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• Police investigating shooting of Uber driver at Amazon facility in Stratford

  24-08-2023 12:29
  
  An Uber driver was shot outside an Amazon facility in Stratford Thursday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the 400 block of Long Beach Boulevard at around 10:25 a.m. for the report of a shooting. Police said the suspect, a contract driver for Amazon, called dispatchers to turn himself in. He was taken into custody inside the facility, police...
  
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• Police ID suspect in shooting of Uber driver near Amazon facility in Stratford

  24-08-2023 12:29
  
  An Uber driver was shot in a parking lot near an Amazon facility in Stratford Thursday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the 400 block of Long Beach Boulevard at around 10:25 a.m. for the report of a shooting. Police said the suspect, a contract driver for Amazon later identified as 26-year-old Anthony Vann, called dispatchers to turn himself...
  
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• Police investigating bomb threat at Watertown High School

  24-08-2023 11:53
  
  Police are investigating a bomb threat at Watertown High School on Thursday. The bomb threat was left in a voicemail, police said. The school year has not yet started, and no students are at school. Police said faculty and staff members are outside while police work to determine whether the threat is credible.
  
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• Bomb threat at Watertown High School was not credible: police

  24-08-2023 11:53
  
  Police investigated a bomb threat at Watertown High School on Thursday and determined it was not credible Police said the police department learned around 11 a.m. that Watertown High School had received a phone call with a bomb threat.. The school year has not yet started, and no students are at school. Administrators evacuated the building and Watertown police and...
  
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• New Haven's first tenants' union fights evictions from landlord facing dozens of housing charges

  24-08-2023 10:57
  
  Members of the Blake Street Tenants Union at Elizabeth Apartments in New Haven made their collective voices known Wednesday, submitting a petition against mass eviction notices by Ocean Management. “I think it’s disgusting that my landlord, who is not from here and who doesn’t live here, is treating people’s dignity, stability and security like it’s a game to make money,”...
  
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• CT Lottery high-tier claim centers cannot process claims

  24-08-2023 08:24
  
  The Connecticut Lottery Corporation said its high-tier claims centers are not able to process claims because of a technology issue. High-tier claim centers are for prizes between $600 and $5,000. CT Lottery is urging people who would need the high-tier claim centers to check with the location before you go, and they said any valid ticket that would have expired...
  
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• CT Lottery high-tier claim centers can again process claims

  24-08-2023 08:24
  
  The Connecticut Lottery Corporation said its high-tier claims centers were not able to process claims because of a technology issue for part of the day Thursday, but they are again processing claims. High-tier claim centers are for prizes between $600 and $5,000. CT Lottery said any valid ticket that would have expired during the period the service was down would...
  
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• Subway's roots in Connecticut

  24-08-2023 07:54
  
  Subway has reached an agreement and will be acquired by affiliates of the Atlanta-based private equity firm Roark Capital, according to a news release on Subway’s website. CNBC reports that Roark, through the holding company Inspire Brands, owns Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins, Sonic, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Jimmy John’s. Under Focus Brands, the firm owns Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s,...
  
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• New Britain program works to build positive relationships between students and police

  24-08-2023 07:17
  
  New Britain is launching a new program called ‘Bee Responsible,’ focused on having city police officers build positive relationships with fifth graders in the schools. Nick Dresko, a detective for New Britain Police, is one of the 10 officers in the program. He’s a father of three kids and already works in the city’s youth bureau. “I see some of...
  
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• Isolated showers today; heavy rain Friday morning

  24-08-2023 06:56
  
  Temperatures this morning made it down to the mid-and lower-50s across the state. Clouds will continue to push into Connecticut, keeping the afternoon temperatures cool, in the low- to mid-70s, and a few isolated showers cannot be ruled out. Steady showers and some thunderstorms will arrive tomorrow morning. The heaviest of the rainfall will clear out of the state around...
  
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