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This week at The Bushnell, about 200 volunteers lined up to fill hundreds of tote bags with feminine hygiene products.  “It is always wonderful to feel the support of the community behind our mission and vision,” Dignity Grows President Jennifer Tolman said. Dignity Grows’ mission is to end period poverty. The national nonprofit was founded in Hart...

A motorcyclist is injured after a crash that closed Route 9 South in Middletown Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened between exits 23C and 23B, and involved a motorcycle and a van, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Officials said the motorcyclist had a head injury and was taken to the hospital. Middletown police said she...

The first woman to ever serve as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court has died. She was 94. Ellen Ash Peters was the first woman appointed to the state Supreme Court in 1978 and six years later, she became the first woman to serve as chief justice. “Chief Justice Peters achieved many firsts…She is a trailblazer, who in her…...

Lake Compounce, the longest-running amusement park in the country, is getting ready to open in just ten days. The Bristol-based amusement park is set to open its doors on April 27 at 11 a.m., with seasonal passholders allowed to enter the park one hour earlier. In celebration of the grand opening, the park is hosting an “Opening Weekend&#8221...

As we head into the end of April and the temperatures begin to warm you might find yourself outside more and more often. If you’re a fan of the trails you might notice some upgrades at several state forests, parks, and trails this summer. Stretching from Willimantic to Manchester, the Hop River State Park Trail runs for about 25 miles…...

A woman who was struck by a vehicle in Stamford on March 4 has died, police said, and they have filed additional charges against the suspected driver. Mary Botan, 79, of Stamford, was in the crosswalk at the intersection of Prospect Street at Forest Street around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 4, when she was struck by a Prius, police…

Brass Mill Center in Waterbury was placed on lockdown on Wednesday afternoon after a report that someone might have been armed and police said they are investigating it as a “swatting” incident. Police said they received the call around 1 p.m., and officers who responded to the mall determined that there was no threat or danger to the public. The&#...

As construction season ramps up, the Connecticut Department of Transportation is joining departments of transportation across the country to raise awareness about bad driving habits in construction work zones. It is Work Zone Safety Week. Poor driving habits in work zones are dangerous, unsafe, and in some cases have deadly consequences. On Wednesd...

A karate instructor in Cromwell is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student and police have arrested him. Cromwell police said they received a complaint in March about an inappropriate relationship between a karate instructor and a student, who is a minor, at Impact Martial Arts on Main Street and they launched an investigatio...

Jonathan the Husky is turning 1 and UConn is holding a birthday celebration for the pup. The celebration will be on Friday, April 19, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Jonathan statue. Jonathan’s Instagram post is inviting people to attend. “My birthday is on Friday! And you’re all invited to come celebrate with me at the Jonathan statue on......

A man who is accused of shooting and killing a man as he left Waterbury Superior Court last month is set to face a judge on Wednesday. Dante Howell, of Meriden, is being held on a $5 million bond after he was arrested and charged with murder last week. Howell, 29, is accused of shooting 26-year-old Jarron Chapman as Chapman…

After two days of beautiful weather, our StormTracker meteorologists are tracking weather changes on Wednesday. The day started with morning sunshine before afternoon cloudiness. Highs were in the upper 60s. Steadier showers develop after 7 p.m. There will be periods of light rain and drizzle through the overnight hours. Scattered showers are possi...

Sikorsky plans on laying off workers due to the U.S. Army’s recent decision to cancel the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program, a spokesperson said. The layoffs will impact workers in the Sikorsky business segment. A spokesperson told NBC Connecticut that amounts to less than 1% of parent company Lockheed Martin’s workforce. &#...

Taking proactive measures to prevent large gatherings. Beaches in Stratford and West Haven closed early Tuesday after violence at a shoreline beach led to multiple arrests and an injured police officer. “I just want to sit by the ocean and that’s it.” It was supposed to be a relaxing day for Millie Ramos. She wanted to enjoy the water...

A man has died after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 84 in East Hartford on Tuesday night. State police said 28-year-old Randy Casado, of New York, was in the HOV lane on the westbound side of the highway near exit 58 when he was struck by a vehicle. Casado was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of…

Connecticut’s top public defender fought to keep her job Tuesday as an oversight commission began considering whether to fire her for a range of alleged misconduct, including hurling unfounded accusations of racism against people who disagreed with her and improperly accessing the emails of staff and the commission chairman. With dozens of su...