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Bridge in Norwalk, Conn. reopens after fiery crash, months of construction
The Fairfield Avenue Bridge in Norwalk has reopened Monday after undergoing months of construction following a fiery crash on Interstate 95 back in May. In May, the state Dept. of Transportation was estimating it would take up to a year to get the bridge replaced, but it has been closer to seven months. It was initially closed in May after...
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Community grieving after 7-year-old girl dies in Norwich fire
The community is grieving after a 7-year-old girl died in a house fire in Norwich on Tuesday night. Norwich firefighters and Norwich police responded to 83 Summit St. just before 5:30 p.m. after receiving several 911 calls about a large home on fire with a child trapped inside, according to police. Neighbors say everyone jumped into action trying to help....
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Driver who hit and killed toddler in Hartford, Conn. found in New Haven: police
A toddler who wandered out of a laundromat was killed in a hit-and-run in Hartford on Monday night and police said they found the vehicle responsible in New Haven on Tuesday morning and have identified a suspect. Officers were called to New Britain Avenue just before 11 p.m. after the 19-month-old girl darted out of the laundromat and into the…
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Caitlin Clark to make WNBA debut in Conn. Tuesday at Mohegan Sun
It’s a big night for Caitlin Clark as she makes her WNBA debut in Connecticut on Tuesday. Her team, the Indiana Fever, is facing off against the Connecticut Sun. The president and general manager of Mohegan Sun said this is the most popular Sun game they’ve ever had and it is having a massive impact on the WNBA. “This...
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25 arrests made at UConn; camps removed at UConn, Yale pro-Palestinian protests
Encampments set up at pro-Palestinian protests were taken down at Yale University and the University of Connecticut on Tuesday morning and police made some arrests at UConn. UConn officials said police removed tents and tarps on the campus in Storrs and arrested protesters who refused to take down tents and disperse. Officials said a total of 25 people were arrested…
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Small businesses in Conn. damaged after Yantic River floods
Several small business owners in Norwich were assessing damage Thursday after the Yantic River flooded several properties on Wednesday. Paragon Salon & Spa on Pleasant Street in Norwich had roughly five inches of water seep inside, according to the owner, Danielle Barth. “There were sandbags in front of the doors, which was helpful. Unfortunately, they didn’t sandbag the back...
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How to focus on connecting and avoid awkward conversations at Thanksgiving
Setting boundaries ahead of time can be a key to a less stressful holiday.
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More Action Being Taken to Improve Concert Ticket Buying Experience
More action is being taken at the federal level to improve your experience buying concert tickets. You may remember about six months ago when Ticketmaster was overwhelmed with Taylor Swift fans. The site crashed, there were hours-long wait times and prices fluctuated. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal says more progress is being made. It’s been 13 years since Ticketmaster and...
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Seal Rescued off the Coast of Rhode Island Is Released
A 4-month-old seal named Northlands was released into the ocean off the coast of Rhode Island Tuesday, after being rescued from Bermuda nearly two months ago. The team from Mystic Aquarium coordinated the release after spending the last month rehabilitating the seal. When Northlands was rescued he weighed just 25 pounds. Just before his release he weighed 83 pounds. The…
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This Is How Much the Potential CT Gas Tax Holiday, Other Breaks Could Save You
Gas prices are still averaging more than $4 per gallon in Connecticut. That is why state lawmakers are considering eliminating the statewide gas tax of 25 cents per gallon. Members of the state Senate and House are meeting on Wednesday. If it is approved, it would last for three months from April 1 through June 30. Some drivers said they…
