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Cause of death confirmed for 69-year-old Old Lyme hiker found dead on hiking trail

The state medical examiner's office ruled the death an accident.

Old Lyme, CT · 2d

WTNH

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Chester art gallery owner searches for nurse who saved her following heart attack

CHESTER, Conn. (WTNH) — An art gallery owner in Chester is thankful to be alive after suffering a heart attack, as well as for the outpouring of support from her community and for the nurse who stepped in to save her life. “I just said I’m really tired, and at that I collapsed and then […]

Chester, CT · 2d

CT Insider

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Florida man accused of torturing, killing Connecticut boy faces death penalty. Plea talks set

The case of a Florida man charged in the torture and killing of a 10-year-old Connecticut boy is scheduled for a plea negotiation session on Nov. 17, according to Florida court records.

Tavares, FL · 2d

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The Enormous Family Campground In Connecticut That Feels Like Its Own Little Town

Connecticut has a habit of hiding its best stuff in plain sight, and Lone Oak Campsites in Canaan might be the most spectacular example of that habit. This isn’t a campground so much as it’s a fully functioning outdoor community with trees, mountains, and a whole lot of happy people.

Connecticut · 16h
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Ethics Commission Reviews Complaint Against Selectman

The Deep River Municipal Ethics Commission is reviewing a complaint filed by Selectwoman Cynthia Torres concerning Selectman Duane Gates' relationship with Running Brook Farms, a Killingworth-based company that has performed work for the town, and its owner, Scott Papoosha. In testimony submitted to the commission Sept. 30, Torres outlined concerns...

Deep River, CT · 21h

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This Gorgeous State Park Might Just Be The Best-Kept Fishing Secret In Connecticut

Somewhere between the highway noise and the daily grind, Connecticut tucked away a little masterpiece in Simsbury, and most people have no idea it’s there. Stratton Brook State Park is that masterpiece, and it’s been sitting quietly in the woods, minding its own business, while the rest of the state drives past without stopping.

Simsbury, CT · 2d

Connecticut Mirror

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Fuel vendors continue to leave CT’s winter heating program

This year, 192 fuel vendors are taking part in CT’s winter heating program, down from 325 in 2016-17, and demand for assistance is rising.

Connecticut · 1d

WTNH

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Cruise ship owned by a company headquartered in Connecticut struck in New Orleans with over 130 on board

GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A cruise ship owned by a company headquartered in Guilford was struck in New Orleans with about 130 people on board, according to a spokesperson. An American Cruise Lines ship, which is headquartered in Guilford, was struck by an American Asphalt tanker around 12:30 p.m. local time on the Mississippi River […]

New Orleans, LA · 21h

Country Herald

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Connecticut Thanksgiving Travel: Waterbury, CT Whiteout Dangers

Sudden snow squalls can turn I-84, I-91 and I-95 into dangerous travel corridors within minutes.

Waterbury, CT · 8h

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The Nostalgic Connecticut Restaurant That Serves Mouthwatering Breakfast Every Single Morning

If Connecticut had a breakfast hall of fame, Ken’s Corner Breakfast & Lunch in Glastonbury would have its own wing, a plaque, and probably a commemorative pancake. This is the kind of place that makes you feel nostalgic for mornings you haven’t even had yet, which is a trick very few restaurants can pull off.

Glastonbury, CT · 2d

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This Connecticut Dam Is So Breathtaking In Person You’ll Swear It’s A Painting

A stone tower with heavy wooden doors rises from the water like a castle somebody misplaced. It stands 181 feet from base to roof peak. And 115 feet of it hides below the surface. That tower guards the drinking water for a whole region of Connecticut. A curved stone wall...

Connecticut · 22h

Fox News

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Connecticut teacher escorted out of school over classroom crucifix heads to federal appeals court

Marisol Arroyo-Castro says she was escorted out of her Connecticut public school after refusing to remove a crucifix she displayed for a decade, while her school district says the story is more complicated.

New Britain, CT · 21h

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Connecticut’s plan to replace car taxes with highway tolls faces a major obstacle

Connecticut drivers could trade car taxes for highway tolls under a citizens’ proposal. The proposal promises relief from annual vehicle tax bills, but it could also change what motorists pay on state highways. The recommendation arrived before the election and encountered resistance. A constitutional restriction on transportation funds stands...

Connecticut · 1d

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Connecticut Burger Restaurant Owner Defends Man After Racist Incident in His Burger Joint: ‘Draw the Line’

The owner of Gas Burgers, a burger joint and bar in Connecticut, recently witnessed something that disturbed him. According to him, a customer experienced outright racism in his burger joint. Now, he’s taking a stand as an owner and speaking out against racism. Chris is the owner of Gas...

Connecticut · 2d

CT Insider

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Connecticut man promised stock market riches, wired $125,000 in scam, warrant says

A Maryland man used the promise of stock market riches to steal about $56,000 from a Ledyard resident, police said.

Ledyard, CT · 1d

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Seven Connecticut Pubs Where A Plate Of Fish And Chips Tastes Like Old England

A good plate of fish and chips is simple on paper and hard to get right. You need crisp batter, flaky white fish, real chips, and a pub that treats the dish with respect instead of tossing it on the menu as an afterthought. Connecticut has more of those pubs...

Connecticut · 1d

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Flu numbers in Connecticut climbing

(WFSB) - Flu numbers in Connecticut are climbing, and one infectious disease doctor says a bigger wave is still coming. The Department of Public Health says that there have been more than 1,600 cases reported. 221 people have been hospitalized, and seven people have died. “The numbers are a little...

Connecticut · 2d

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8 Small-Town Connecticut Breakfast Buffets Where Locals Gather For A Hearty Sunday Morning Meal

Sunday mornings and big breakfasts just belong together. Especially when nobody feels like standing over the stove making pancakes for the whole family. That’s when a breakfast buffet starts sounding like a pretty wonderful idea. Small-town Connecticut breakfast buffets offer hearty morning meals that can make an ordinary Sunday...

Connecticut · 2d

CT Insider

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Connecticut nor'easter timeline: First snowflakes fall in hills, cold rain soaks rest of state

Rain is falling across Connecticut Friday, with wet snow in the Northwest Hills as a nor'easter moves up the East Coast.

Connecticut · 1d