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CT man faces federal arson charges connected to two Marlborough fires

A Connecticut man is facing federal arson charges in connection to allegedly setting three fires in Massachusetts last month, including two in Marlborough. Haroldo Rodrigues-Jardim Neto, 28, of Hartford, appeared in U.S. District Court in Boston on Thursday, Nov. 11. He was voluntarily held without bail at the appearance. Neto is charged with two counts of arson of a building or vehicle used in interstate commerce and one count of arson of federal government property. He is facing unrelated charges in Connecticut and is held in custody there. According to a federal affidavit, on Oct. 7, Neto drove from Connecticut to Swampscott where he was allegedly caught on security camera at 2:04 a.m. setting fire to a front porch of a multi-family apartment building. Acccording to a federal affidavit, Neto had been involved in a relationship previously with a woman who lived in the building and there had been a “domestic incident,” prior to her moving into the building. Neto was wearing a GPS monitoring bracelet because he was on pretrial probation out of Haverhill District Court. As part of the condition, he was not allowed in the area of Swampscott where the fires occurred and the probation department had

Marlborough, MA · 2d

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Men's Cross Country: Evans Finishes 53rd, Roger Williams Places 13th at Mideast Regional

MANCHESTER, Conn. — Roger Williams placed 13th among 27 teams with 372 points Saturday at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional at Wickham Park. Senior Nathan Evans (Lincoln, R.I.) led the Hawks, finishing 53rd in the 8-kilometer race in 27:06.6. He reached the 2.87-kilometer split in 9:14.6 and the 5.44K mark in 18:02.9 before covering the final segment in 9:03.7.

Manchester, CT · 1d
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Connecticut Body Tech Builds the Community She Couldn’t Find

When Cassandra Thibeault went looking online for other women working as collision body technicians, she came up empty. So, she built what she couldn’t find. Thibeault, a body technician in Manchester, Conn., who already posted about her work as Ctbodytech, launched Bodywomen in April 2025. The idea came together on an engagement trip to Arizona, sparked by her friend Connie Manjavinos, who started Girls Behind the Gun to showcase female refinishers. Manjavinos now runs a broader Instagram page, Theworkingclasswomen.

Manchester, CT · 2d
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This Connecticut Christmas Light Show Returns In November With Millions Of Dazzling Lights And A Magical Drive-Through Experience

Whoever invented drive-through Christmas light displays deserves some appreciation. You get all the sparkle of a holiday outing without having to leave your warm car. That’s a pretty convincing arrangement when November evenings turn chilly. A Connecticut holiday attraction returns with millions of colorful lights arranged along a festive...

Connecticut · 2d
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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 · 1d

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Jimmy’s Pub in Enfield wants to bring live entertainment back after parking, noise complaints

Planning and Zoning Commission member Joseph Mule noted that the pub's plan to resume live entertainment would be "a hot topic for the public."

Enfield, CT · 1d

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WXC Finishes Sixth at NCAA Mideast Regional

MANCHESTER, Conn. – The No. 22 Connecticut College women's cross country team finished sixth out of 28 teams at the 2026 NCAA Mideast Regional on Saturday morning at Wickham Park. April Schilling (Amherst, Mass.), Kiera Tallas (Fountain Valley, Calif.) and Abby Williams (Waterville, Maine) earned all-region honors by virtue...

New London, CT · 1d

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Historic New England City Reclaims Top Spot as America's Hottest Market

Connecticut's capital, Hartford, and the surrounding idyllic suburbs have shot to the top of the hottest markets list after a long break.

Hartford, CT · 2d

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Farmington Main Street Sidewalk Approved; Owners Will Shovel

FARMINGTON — Richard Raguski owns the big white house at 185 Main Street. The state is going to build a sidewalk across the front of it and pay for all of it. Keeping more than 500 feet of it clear will be his job. He told the Town Council...

Farmington, CT · 1d

WTNH

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Increase in targeted Glastonbury car thefts involving people being followed home: Police

GLASTONBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Glastonbury police are warning residents of recent car thefts, some of which involved suspects who will follow people home to allegedly target their vehicles, the department said Friday. The department said there has been a recent increase in vehicle thefts, as well as thefts from vehicles, throughout the Glastonbury community. The […]

Glastonbury, CT · 2d

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Granby/Canton declared winner of game suspended on Friday due to fight

Granby/Canton’s game against the Weaver co-op football team on Friday in Hartford was suspended in the fourth quarter due to a fight, according to Granby/Canton head coach Erik Shortell and Hartford Police. On Saturday, Glenn Lugarini, Executive Director of the CIAC, said game officials stopped the contest for safety...

Granby, CT · 1d

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69-unit senior community plan in South Windsor faces backlash from neighbors

One Darlene Drive resident said she was particularly concerned about limiting access to the road during construction.

South Windsor, CT · 2d

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UConn HC Dan Hurley toasts Huskies culture after win over Ohio State

The UConn Huskies passed their first real test of the season on Friday night, and Dan Hurley credited the program’s culture for carrying his team past Ohio State . No. 4 UConn pulled away in the second half for an 84-68 win over the Buckeyes in Hartford, improving to 4-0. Hurley told TNT Sports’ Andy Katz that his team’s identity showed up when it […] The post UConn HC Dan Hurley toasts Huskies culture after win over Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hartford, CT · 1d

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Giant Frogs Perched On Thread Spools Make This Connecticut Bridge One Of The State’s Most Unusual Roadside Stops

Four enormous frogs sitting on giant thread spools. No, that’s not the beginning of a strange children’s story. It’s an actual bridge, and someone really decided this was a perfectly reasonable design. One Connecticut bridge features oversized frog sculptures perched on spools, creating a roadside landmark that’s...

Connecticut · 2d

WTNH

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Chairman of UConn Board of Trustees resigns

STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The chairman of UConn’s Board of Trustees has resigned on the heels of several weeks of drama surrounding the future of the school’s president, Dr. Radenka Maric. A spokeswoman for Gov. Ned Lamont confirmed the resignation of Daniel Toscano, the board’s chair since 2019. The governor himself wished Toscano well but […]

Storrs, CT · 2d

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West Hartford homeowners receive new property assessments as home values rise

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Homeowners in West Hartford are receiving new property assessments that reflect how much home values have changed since the town’s last revaluation in 2021. Connecticut towns are required to revalue properties at least once every five years. West Hartford has more than 22,000 residential...

West Hartford, CT · 1d

CT Insider

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South Windsor resident's 'quick thinking' stopped spread of a stovetop fire, officials say

The resident turned off the stove, evacuated his family and called 911, showing "sound decision-making," fire officials said.

South Windsor, CT · 2d

WTNH

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Former employee says Wethersfield restaurant hasn’t paid him after closing its doors

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — After announcing its closure earlier this month, a popular Wethersfield restaurant is falling under scrutiny for allegedly not paying at least one of its former employees. The Charles is facing multiple civil lawsuits and now Rishi Singh is telling News 8 that he has not been paid since the former establishment […]

Wethersfield, CT · 1d

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Farmington beats Middletown to keep CIAC playoff hopes alive

Two weeks ago, the Farmington High football team dropped a disappointing three-point decision to Bristol Eastern – their third loss of the season. A shot at the CIAC playoffs looked like a long shot. But the River Hawks focused on the task at hand rolled out some new wrinkles to their game.

Farmington, CT · 2d

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Connecticut Winter Weather 2026/27: December Snow Emergency Prep

From Hartford and New Haven to Stamford and Litchfield County, Connecticut homeowners face serious winter storm risks.

Connecticut · 3h