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Flooding leaves behind destruction, road closures and detours in Oxford, Conn.
It’s going to take a long time for Oxford to recover from the devastation from flooding. And just getting around town right now is not easy with numerous detours. Driving into Oxford a day after torrential rain fell, you can still pass through standing water on roads and see the effects of raging currents. “A stunning amount of damage....
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Changing Mortgage Fees Could Increase Costs for Buyers With Higher Credit Scores
The fees people pay to get a mortgage are changing and homebuyers with higher credit scores might end up forking over more than before.
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Multiple Shootings Leave Woman Dead, Two Others Hurt in New Haven, CT
It was a violent weekend in New Haven. Multiple shootings left three people hurt, including a 26-year-old woman who later died. “No life should be lost,” said Mayor Justin Elicker, D – New Haven. Police say Tayna Rodriguez was struck on Saltonstall Avenue early Sunday morning. “Two individuals that got into a dispute and what it seems is the woman…
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Expanding Access to Birth Control Gaining Bipartisan Support in Conn.
There appears to be increasing support for Connecticut to join many other states that allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control. The overall concept has bipartisan backing. “Access to birth control really is a fundamental right of women,” said Sen. Heather Somers, R – Groton. On Monday two republican state senators will speak about the bill they are co-sponsoring. “Many face…
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Conn. Ski Areas Work Hard to Keep Snow on Slopes
Ski areas are working hard to keep operations running despite the lack of help from Mother Nature. For families hitting the slopes, they found plenty of snow at Mt. Southington despite a lack of winter weather recently. “Way more than in our backyards. Way more,” said Giuliana Riccitelli, of Southington. “It was fun,” said Olivia Mozzicato, of Wethersfield. Ken Forrest…
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New England Patriots Honor Fallen Bristol Police Officers
It was an incredibly special start to Monday Night Football. Loved ones of the two Bristol Police officers who died in the line of duty took to the sidelines in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots paid tribute to two fallen Bristol police officers, Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy, with a moment of silence. As the Patriots took…
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Bristol, Conn. Police Thank Community, Promote Fund for Families of Fallen Officers
Bristol Police are expressing their thanks to the community for the support during this difficult time. “This is just unbelievable. Never thought this was ever going to happen in Bristol,” resident Shannon Rogers said. Community members stopped by Bristol Police headquarters to pay tribute to two fallen officers. “It’s just absolutely amazing to see all this and all the...
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Connecticut Man Shares His Experience Having Monkeypox
It’s been two weeks since the State of Connecticut announced its first reported case of monkeypox. And while it’s still rare, now one of the people who has contracted it is sharing his experience and sending a message to others in hopes of slowing the spread. “It’s been a physical and emotional roller coaster, for sure,” Johnny Rivera said....
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CT's COVID-19 Vaccine Digital Health Cards Set to Launch This Week
For several months, Connecticut has been considering launching a vaccine passport similar to New York’s Excelsior Pass. Now, that is expected to become a reality this week. Outside the governor’s residence on Sunday, dozens protested with some holding signs saying, “Stop Vaccine Passports.” “We just need choice. We can’t divide people. If we want to keep this country together,...
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‘Christmas Miracle': Missing Cat in Connecticut Found After Three Years
A family was devastated after their cat went missing three years ago.
