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‘Oopsie, we made a poopsie!' CT woman's toilet paper sweepstakes win taken away
A Wallingford woman is in a stinky situation, and it appears she’s not alone. Judy Senft was psyched when she got an email saying she won a year’s worth of Charmin toilet paper. But hours later, the company sent her another email with this subject line “Oopsie, we made a Poopsie!” The company said unfortunately the message was sent in...
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Frustrated fans sounding off after music fest cut short, last-minute venue change
Capulet Fest promised a three-day hard rock fest that will “have your mind blown,” according to its website. But fans are pulling out their hair Monday trying to get their money back after cancelled sets, and a last-minute venue change too. The CT Attorney General’s Office is now investigating. “We all feel duped and all we really want is...
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NY resident dies after eating mislabeled Stew Leonard's cookies in CT: state officials
The cookies were reportedly sold between Nov. 6 and Dec. 31, with the affected batches having a best by date of Jan. 5, 2024.
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How to help those impacted by Maui wildfires
Always be sure to vet organizations soliciting donations.
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‘It's Much Bigger than Anyone Understands:' Warning Signs of Romance Scams
From pandemic precautions keeping folks in their homes, feeling alone during the holidays, or whatever the case, people can feel isolated. That’s when romance scammers strike. Earlier this year, a Naugatuck woman shared her story with NBC CT Responds consumer reporter Caitlin Burchill. “One day this really handsome guy sent me a message — ‘Hello, pretty,’” said the woman, who…
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Conn. Mom, Blogger Shares Back-to-School Savings Tips
Back-to-school is on the brain. As kids get ready for school, there’s homework for parents, too. “Going back to school can be so chaotic,” said Caitlin Houston, a lifestyle blogger, mom of three girls and former elementary school teacher. Houston, a Wallingford resident, has some tips for parents preparing for the back-to-school rush. “My best go-to tip for anybody...
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Insurance Companies Questioned About Proposed Rate Hikes in Conn.
Two insurance companies were called out over rate hikes they’ve requested for next year. On Monday, people got the chance to sound off at a Connecticut Insurance Department public meeting about proposed health insurance rate hikes for next year. Word that some rates would increase 20% or more had lawmakers outraged at a press conference on Friday. “Rate hikes in…
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Better Business Bureau Warns of Flight Booking Scams
Recent airline mayhem is creating more openings for online fraud. With staff shortages, high prices and flight cancellations, air travel is an easy target. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about a new scam trend they’re seeing pop up around the country. They say scammers are cashing in on our flight frustrations, creating third party sites where...
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Arrest Warrant Details Sex Assault Allegations Against Conn. Police Sergeant, Firefighter
A Trumbull police sergeant and a Shelton firefighter have been arrested and charged with sexual assault, according to authorities. The charges stem from a 2020 investigation. On Wednesday, Trumbull police officer Matthew Perkowski made his first appearance in front of a judge in a Derby courtroom. The 33-year-old Shelton man is charged with sexual assault in the first and second…
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Patriots Surprise Super Fan From Connecticut Fighting Cancer
“I will cancel going to my friend’s weddings if the Patriots are in the playoffs. No offense to them,” she said laughing. The 33-year-old has been cheering for the team since she was a little girl, but now there’s been a change in possession: the Patriots are rooting for her after her recent breast cancer diagnosis. “I was having...
