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The Olive Branch lets kids, families with DCF cases pick out new school supplies
Hundreds of kids are heading into the school year with new backpacks and school supplies, and its thanks to a “no cost” shopping experience at The Olive Branch in Glastonbury. “Believe In Yourself,” reads a sign hanging on a wall of the store, and it’s just one message of affirmation and support found at The Olive Branch. “It feels...
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New Haven veteran shows physical and mental toughness at Warrior Games Challenge
One Connecticut veteran is proving that athletic triumph comes in all forms, taking part in the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge this summer. From wheelchair basketball, cycling, and shooting, to wheelchair rugby, and placing first in track, Jarek Neczypor faced no shortage of challenges at the Warrior Games. “It was one of the most exciting experiences of my life,”…
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Pups go for the gold: Rescue organization hosts shelter dog Olympic games
In Connecticut, sports fans not only have the option to keep an eye on local athletes competing at the Olympics right now, but also some local shelter dogs. At Where The Love Is in Hamden, pups are going for the gold! They are celebrating their very own Olympics with a modified version of the games. With Olympic rings and flags,…
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Early voting begins in Connecticut primaries
Early voting for the Connecticut primaries started Monday, as the state continues to roll out the process for the very first time this election cycle. Registered Republicans across the state can vote on their nominee for the U.S. Senate, and some districts also have nomination battles for Congress or the state legislature. Several election officials reporter low voter turnout...
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Bridgeport church calls for more social services after dealing with drug paraphernalia in churchyard
A situation in Bridgeport is illuminating how the effects of drug addiction touch more people in a community than only those who are using. One church is calling out for help after finding hundreds of needles and other items for drug use on its grounds. “That’s what heroin or fentanyl comes in,” Liberation Programs recovery coach and outreach specialist...
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Laughs For Life: Local comedy group shines the spotlight on addiction
Stepping up to the open mic! Local comedians are launching a series of new shows to bolster the standup scene in Hartford, but organizers are also shining the spotlight outwards on thousands of people across the state impacted by addiction. At first glance, it looks like a garage, but with laughter tricking out it quickly becomes obvious the space is…
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Site of church collapse in New London is one step closer to becoming housing development
A nonprofit is one step closer to owning the site in New London where a church collapsed nearly six months ago. The City Council unanimously passed an agreement Monday night that aims at making it easier for the group to turn the land into a mixed-use building with apartments and businesses. It was an unexpected collapse that echoed around “The…
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Kids at summer camp cope with scorching heat with water and the shade of 100 oak trees
To be a kid again: a refreshing spray with the hose is just one strategy for keeping things cool at Flamig Farm Summer Farm Adventure Camp. The summer camp in West Simsbury is only on day two and campers are facing temperatures soaring into the 90s. Everyone at the farm is using tactics to stay cool and hydrated, from campers…
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Reward increased for info about dead dog found dumped on side of road in Coventry
Correction (Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:15 p.m. ET) An earlier version of this story contained information from police that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Police now say the dog was not shot, but was emaciated and suffered other traumatic injuries. An organization has increased its reward for information about a dead dog that was found dumped along the…
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Newly sworn in Hartford mayor prepares to tackle long list of interconnected issues
As fireworks filled the sky over Bushnell Park, marking a new year, the Capital City welcomed its new leader. Arunan Arulampalam was sworn in at midnight as Hartford’s 68th mayor during the First Night celebrations. Arulampalam will spring into work at City Hall on Tuesday. On Monday, his first day as mayor of Hartford, Arulampalam spoke to NBC...