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Cat With Injuries From Suspected Abuse Found Abandoned at Darien Rest Stop
A cat named Highway was found abandoned in the cold at the Darien rest stop on Interstate 95 northbound with two broken legs and a ruptured eye on Monday. A rescue is now caring for that animal and they said it’s one of the worst suspected abuse cases they’ve seen. It’s rare for a cat to pose and take...
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Several New CT Laws Now in Effect
New laws are now in effect from paid family and medical leave to eliminating religious exemptions for mandated vaccines. “Every one of these laws is going to affect somebody in a very serious way, and some of them are going to have very broad effects,” said Quinnipiac University Law Professor William Dunlap. One law now in effect requires pharmacists in…
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Despite COVID-19 Changes, School Districts Say They Are Ready for Students' Return
A lot has changed over the holiday break, from at-home test kits being handed out to rising COVID-19 numbers to changes to CDC quarantine timeline recommendations.
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Oliver's Pajama Project Returns To Make Sure Every Kid is Cozy This Holiday
Nine-year-old Oliver Koenig-Paquin from Glastonbury started collecting pajamas when he learned not every child has a warm set to wear to bed. This year, his goal is 6,500 sets.
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Branford Animal Shelter Seeing Uptick in Pet Surrenders
Pets fill every room at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford. Each animal has a tough story but a sweet heart. It’s expected the shelter will double or triple its intake of animals this fiscal year.
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Norwich Embraces Future of Recreational Cannabis Businesses
While some cities and towns considering banning cannabis shops, Norwich is embracing them. On Friday, the city hosted a cannabis informational session. It gave people an opportunity to learn about the state law and the industry as well as how it could benefit the community. As the cannabis industry in the state begins next year, Norwich is looking to pave…
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Vernon Debates Restrictions on Cannabis Shops Near Schools
How far should a recreational cannabis retailer be from a school? On Thursday night, Vernon tackled that and put in restrictions for where those stores would be allowed to set up shop.
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Controversy Swirls Over Proposed Avon Cell Tower Updates
More than 100 people attended a virtual Avon town council meeting Wednesday as councilors considered replacing a 100-foot cell tower on a landfill on Huckleberry Hill Road with a taller, modernized one.
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Series of Car Break-Ins, Thefts Alarms Residents in Glastonbury
Glastonbury police received more than half a dozen reports of suspects trying to break into cars or steal them early Monday morning.
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Restaurant Industry Takes Another Hit as Inflation Increases Meal Costs
From the grocery store to the dinner table, the family meal is costing more. And for restaurants, it’s another challenge as they struggle, in some cases, to just break even.
