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Brookfield 51 mins ago

Two injured after shooting at farm in Brookfield

Two people were taken to the hospital after a reported shooting in a parking lot of a farm in Brookfield. The Brookfield Police Department said they responded to a reported disturbance at Happy Landin...

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    Ansonia 5 hours ago

    Man accidentally shoots girlfriend while cleaning gun in Ansonia: police

    A man has been arrested after accidentally shooting his girlfriend while cleaning his gun in Ansonia over the weekend. Police said they were notified of a 27-year-old woman being treated at a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound to the leg on Saturday. The woman told authorities that she was accidentally shot while her boyfriend was cleaning his gun...
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    Avon 31 mins ago

    Elderly woman found dead after apartment fire in Avon

    A woman was found dead inside of an apartment that caught fire in Avon Wednesday evening. Police said they responded to Avon Place Apartments for a reported fire around 4 p.m. Firefighters evacuated residents, and said the blaze was contained to one unit. People in areas unaffected by the fire have since been allowed back inside. Fire officials sai...
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    Bridgeport 3 hours ago

    Biden grants clemency to man convicted in 1999 killing of mother, son in Bridgeport

    A man convicted in the killing of an 8-year-old boy and his mother in Bridgeport in 1999 has been granted clemency by now former president Joe Biden, drawing criticism across party lines. The case and trial drew huge public interest and even lead to changed laws around witness protection here in the state. Adrian Peeler, now 48, wasn’t set to&#8230...
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    New London 2 hours ago

    New London church collapse: one year later

    Almost one year ago, the skyline in New London was changed in seconds. “The church just collapsed,” a 911 caller said.   “The whole church collapsed?” asked the 911 operator. “It just collapsed. The whole thing,” the caller said. A surveillance camera captured the moment the steeple of the former First Congregational Church came crashing ...
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    New Haven 5 hours ago

    New Haven public school cafeteria workers protest for a fair contract

    New Haven public school cafeteria workers represented by the union, Unite Here Local 217, held a protest outside of the Board of Education building on Wednesday. The protest began around 2:30 p.m. and members were heard chanting, “If we don’t get it, shut it down,” and “What do we want? Contracts. When do we want them? Now.” At least 30…...
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    Immigration 5 hours ago

    Trump tells DOJ to investigate states that interfere with immigrant enforcement

    As President Donald Trump looks to ramp up deportation efforts, he’s also increasing pressure on local and state officials to cooperate. “We’re getting them out of the country,” Trump said during a press conference Tuesday. “We just started that.” He’s ordered his Justice Department to make immigration enforcement a priority, including invest...
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    Trump administration 3 hours ago

    LGBTQ+ advocates respond to President Trump's executive orders

    “The official policy of the United States government that are only two genders, male and female,” President Donald Trump said on Monday.  Reaction has been pouring in following President Trump’s inauguration speech.  “This just isn’t as black and white as the president wants it to be,” ACLU Connecticut communications director Bethany Perr...
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    Mystic 5 hours ago

    Mystic baker and college student stars in national TV competition

    At just 22 years old, Mystic’s Jennifer Lee appeared on Hulu’s newest baking show, Cookie Cupcake Cake. The show debuted in Nov. 2024. “In the beginning, I was actually kind of tired,” the certified home baker said. “It can be daunting and hard to focus and do what you have to do when you have cameras and lights on you.”…

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    connecticut weather 7 hours ago

    Improving your mood amidst freezing temperatures

    With these freezing temps, many of us prefer to stay indoors. But, according to the experts, getting some fresh air can have a major impact on your mood. We spoke with Caitlin Ferrero, a nurse practitioner at St. Francis Hospital. She said with the cold and dark conditions, this time of year can be challenging for many people. “It is…
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    Old Saybrook 5 hours ago

    Man suspected in Labor Day boat crash in Old Saybrook that killed 3 arrested

    A man suspected in a boat crash in Old Saybrook on Labor Day that killed three people has been arrested. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation Police arrested Clayton Hackling, 26, of Lyme, on Wednesday. The crash happened at the mouth of the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook on Sept. 2. Nine p...
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    Milford 9 hours ago

    Milford police arrest man suspected of sex trafficking, sex assault

    Milford police have arrested a man suspected of sex trafficking and forcing a victim into prostitution, then sexually assaulting her.   The investigation started in December 2023 when officers responded to a motel and they found the victim alone, police said. She was taken to the police department and provided services. The Special Investigations U...
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    Food & Drink 9 hours ago

    Two Connecticut chefs are semifinalists for James Beard Awards

    The list of semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards is out and two Connecticut chefs are on the list. The best chef in the northeast award honors chefs from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Michelle Greenfield, of the Allium Eatery in Westport and Brian Lewis, of The Cottage in Westport are two of th...
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    Waterbury 10 hours ago

    Police searching for suspect in fatal stabbing in Waterbury

    Waterbury police are searching for a suspect in a homicide. They are looking for 25-year-old Garrett Piper and said he is suspected in the stabbing on Jan. 11 that killed 27-year-old Marquez Ebron, of Waterbury. Police found one victim, a 22-year-old Waterbury man who had been assaulted, when they responded to calls about an assault outside a bar o...
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    Connecticut 7 hours ago

    How much you need to earn to buy a home in CT: report

    You need to make a median income of nearly $150,000 to buy a home in Connecticut, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Realtor.com broke down the numbers in the article, “How Much You Need To Earn in Every State To Buy a Home,” which was published earlier this week. They ranked Hawaii at the top of the list...

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