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CT Insider

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CT schools brace for larger kindergarten class next year: 'Largest ... we have seen in a decade'

One superintendent said she is preparing for next year's kindergarten class to be the biggest grade her district has seen in 10 years.

Greenwich, CT · 2025-03-16

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Sheriff Nick Cocchi speaks on search for missing man in the Connecticut River

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The search continues for a missing man who authorities believe fell into the Connecticut River last week. “We promise we will follow up on every single phone call, every single lead that comes in, and we will continue to do this until we have some closure,” Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi told us.

Chicopee, MA · 2025-03-16

NBC New York

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Rain lingers into Monday morning but clears for most of the parade

A powerful spring storm charged into the tri-state area Sunday night, pelting the region with wind gusts up to 40 mph and rain that was heavy at times. This is the same system bringing deadly storms to the Midwest on Friday and the Southeast on Saturday. Those regions got hammered by strong tornadoes, destructive wind gusts and baseball-sized hail. But the system is not expected to be severe by the time it reaches our area with the strongest weather staying to the south.

New York, NY · 2025-03-16

FOX 61

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Connecticut man allegedly arrested with fentanyl, cocaine, a ghost gun and cash

DANBURY, Conn. — A Waterbury man was arrested by Danbury police on Friday for allegedly possessing three ounces of fentanyl, three ounces of cocaine, a ghost gun, a large sum of cash, an electronic scale and other packaging materials. Ramell Rayon Crawford, 29, was apprehended by detectives from the...

Danbury, CT · 2025-03-15

CT Insider

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Connecticut's top brunch restaurants of 2025, according to Connecticut Magazine

From to Fresh Salt to ESH, here are the top brunch restaurants, according to Connecticut Magazine experts.

Connecticut · 2025-03-16

Eyewitness News

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FORECAST: Heavy rain tonight with poor drainage flooding possible

Meteorologist Scott Gagliardi said a gusty wind continues tonight as a line of heavy rain and thunderstorms advances towards CT. Here’s his 6 p.m. forecast.

Connecticut · 2025-03-16

Lawyer Herald

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WATCH: Firefighter Rescues Man Who Was Allegedly Imprisoned by Stepmother for 20 Years

Newly released bodycam footage shows the moment a 32-year-old man was rescued from a home he had allegedly been imprisoned in for 20 years.

Connecticut · 2025-03-15

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CT Lawmakers Approve 5-Year Plan Focused on Climate Change, Housing

The final vote was 106-40 in the House, while in the Senate there was only one vote against the plan. Lawmakers on March 5th approved a plan that says climate change should be a central tenet in high-level discussions about where and how Connecticut builds new developments over the next five years.

Connecticut · 2025-03-16

Middletown Press

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Middletown's Genuine Bakes small business owner won't let thefts dampen her joy of baking

Emily Baronavski sells her treats from a bright-yellow stand on her Middletown property.

Middletown, CT · 2025-03-16

NBC News

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Woman sues Connecticut school system saying she can't read or write after graduating

Aleysha Ortiz is suing the Hartford Board of Education in Connecticut, saying the school system left her severe learning disabilities largely untreated. She graduated from Hartford Public High School but is unable to read or write. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian spoke with Aleysha about the suit and what she experienced in school.

Hartford, CT · 2025-03-15

CT Insider

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CT businesses offering food and drink specials on St. Patrick's Day

Connecticut businesses like Double J’s in Shelton and Teds Supermarket in Hebron are offering special menu items on St. Patrick's Day on Monday.

Connecticut · 2025-03-16

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Study: CT State and Local Taxes 3rd Highest

Connecticut’s combined state and local tax rates are the third highest in the nation according to a new study from WalletHub. Together, Connecticut’s state and local tax rates account for 14.54 percent of the median annual household income. Only New York, where the combined rate is 14.74 percent,...

Connecticut · 2025-03-16

CT Insider

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Crash in West Hartford closes I-84 west, causes injuries, police say

The Connecticut Department of Transportation listed I-84 West in West Hartford as open later Sunday night.

West Hartford, CT · 2025-03-17

CT Insider

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Ofgang: From a fairy village to a Stonehenge-like structure, these Connecticut myths are rooted in Celtic lore

A look at three Connecticut myths at least partially inspired by Celtic traditions.

Connecticut · 2025-03-15

MotorBiscuit

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Connecticut woman lead police on a 100 mph chase to avoid a criminal record

What could have been a $162 ticket turned into a $2,000 offense. The post Connecticut woman lead police on a 100 mph chase to avoid a criminal record appeared first on MotorBiscuit .

Meriden, CT · 2025-03-16

CT Insider

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Connecticut Lottery player claims $7.7 million-dollar prize, largest of 2025

The winning "Lotto!" ticket was claimed by a Wilton resident.

Wilton, CT · 2025-03-14

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‘Waterfront sanctuary’ on private island lists for $35M in Connecticut. Take a look

A private island that looks like it was built specifically for a Nora Ephron movie has landed on the real estate market in Connecticut. Hay Island, a pristine 18-acre piece of land that is hidden near Long Island Sound, has listed for $35 million. This marks the first time the land has been on the market.

Connecticut · 2025-03-15

CT Insider

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Health centers aim for boost in state funding as Medicaid cuts loom

Torrington and Waterbury residents have already lost services at health centers, which face looming federal Medicaid cuts.

Connecticut · 2025-03-16

WTNH

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Yale PD mourns officer who died during shift

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The sound of a solemn motorcade pierces through the silent salute of dozens of Officer Greg Swiantek’s brothers and sisters in blue. “It was like this job was meant for him. He served the community the way he would serve his family,” Yale Police Chief Anthony Campbell said. The 47-year-old […]

New Haven, CT · 2025-03-15