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I-84 in Plainville reopens after tractor-trailer rollover
A crash involving a tractor-trailer closed Interstate 84 East in Plainville for several hours Thursday morning and the highway has reopened. The truck rolled over in the area of Exit 34 around 1:45 a.m., according to state police. One person was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded…
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One seriously injured in crash on Route 72 in Plainville
One person was seriously injured in a crash on Route 72 in Plainville overnight and was flown to the hospital. State police said the crash happened on Route 72 West and the road was shut down but has reopened. No additional information was immediately available.
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Mexican bakeries and restaurants prepare for Three Kings Day
Three Kings Day, or Dia de los Reyes, is a popular Hispanic holiday involving gifts and a traditional sweet bread called “Rosca de Reyes.”
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Mexican bakeries and restaurants prepare for Three Kings Day
Mexican bakeries and restaurants around the state are preparing for Three Kings Day, or Dia de Los Reyes. “I make probably 300 roscas,” said Antonio Xicohtencalt, owner of Elizabeth’s Bakery in Wallingford. This popular Hispanic holiday brings families together. It also involves gift-giving and a traditional sweet bread called “Rosca de Reyes.” “In Mexico, it’s a big, big thing,” Xicohtencalt...
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Car stolen with dog inside in Plainville
Police are looking for your help finding a car that was stolen with a puppy inside of it in Plainville Thursday night. The police department said the car was stolen from West Main Pizza on East Main Street at about 8:30 p.m. Police are looking for the below vehicle in connection to the theft. Anyone who sees the above pictured…
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Do you recognize these quads? Riders damage sports fields in Plainville
Do you recognize these quads? Police are searching for the two riders who damaged sports fields in Plainville on New Year’s Eve. Investigators said the two quads caused a significant amount of damage to the soccer/softball fields at the middle school. Witnesses reported that the quads were being driven by teen males. One quad is described as being green...
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I-84 East in Plainville reopens after multi-vehicle crash
Interstate 84 East in Plainville has reopened after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. The two right lanes of the highway were closed between exits 34 and 35. The area has since reopened. CTRoads said there were three vehicles involved in the crash. It’s unclear if anyone was injured.
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Route 72 West in Plainville reopens after crashes
Route 72 West in Plainville has reopened after multiple crashes on Tuesday morning. A two-vehicle crash closed the highway between exits 3 and 4. A separate single-vehicle crash closed the right lane of the highway in the same area. The highway has since fully reopened. It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the crashes.
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CT LIVE!: Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum
Taylor explored the Plainville museum.
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Two-hour delay for Wheeler Elementary School in Plainville
The Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School in Plainville has a two-hour delay on Friday because of a mechanical issue. No other schools are affected.
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Crash shuts down I-84 West in Plainville
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and at least two other vehicles shut down I-84 West in Plainville Monday night. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. in the area where I-84 and Route 72 briefly merge by Exit 33, according to state police. One lane of Route 72 was open, police said. There were no serious injuries.
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Route 72 West in Plainville reopens after car fire
Route 72 West in Plainville has fully reopened after a car fire closed multiple lanes of the highway on Monday morning. The right and center lanes were closed between exits 3 and 4. It’s unclear if anyone was injured.
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Man taken into custody after firing shots and barricading himself inside Plainville home
An 80-year-old man has been taken into custody after allegedly firing several shots inside his home and barricading himself in Plainville Friday night. Multiple police departments responded to the incident at a home on Broad Street at about 7:50 p.m. His wife was inside the house at the time. She told police that her husband fired about a dozen rounds…
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Hundreds celebrate return of Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hundreds of people got an early start to watch big, beautiful balloons hit the sky in Plainville this weekend.
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Hundreds celebrate return of Plainville Fire Company Hot Air Balloon Festival
Hundreds of people got an early start to watch big, beautiful balloons hit the sky. “We woke up at like 5:20 a.m.,” said Cody Carrier, of Plainville. “Yeah, I woke up at like 4:30 a.m.,” said Russel Zadrozny, of Canton. “It was worth it to wake up early,” said Ivan Belvis, of Bristol. Due to the pandemic, the Plainville Fire...
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Rain doesn't dampen spirits of Plainville Fire Company Balloon Festival's return
It’s back! People in Plainville are excited for the return of the balloon festival.
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Rain doesn't dampen spirits of Plainville Fire Company Balloon Festival's return
It’s back! People in Plainville are excited for the return of the balloon festival. The event kicked off Friday despite some hurdles with wet weather. “There’s just something about being here. Everybody loves it,” Beth Paradise, of Bristol, said. Crowds came out to enjoy the show in the sky as the Plainville Fire Company Balloon Festival made its return....
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Plainville town employees start 4-day workweek
Plainville town employees are working a four-day workweek starting this week.
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Plainville town employees start 4-day workweek
Plainville town employees are working a four-day workweek starting today. It’s a part of a new pilot program that will last six months, affecting multiple town offices including the municipal center, senior center, recreation department and youth services department. Hours will be extended Monday through Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6...
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Man stabbed by girlfriend before crashing car in Plainville: police
A man is recovering after being stabbed by his girlfriend during a domestic dispute before getting into a car crash in Plainville, according to police. The police department said they were called to Woodfood Avenue at approximately 8:05 p.m. Wednesday for a reported car crash. A man driving the car was found barely conscious with what appeared to be a…