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Johnson Memorial Hospital labor and delivery to stay closed after state agreement
Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford will be allowed to keep their labor and delivery unit closed. This comes after an agreement was reached with the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy where the hospital will fund an independent study to see whether a stand-alone birthing center is feasible in the area. The hospital closed the unit back in 2022 due to…
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Displaced Hartford residents demand city extends temporary housing
Tenants who were forced out of their apartments after a fire now want the city of Hartford to extend temporary housing. It’s set to expire next month. Tenants and supporters chanted in front of city hall Wednesday, demanding the city of Hartford extend temporary housing for people who were forced out of their units at Concord Hills Apartments. “It’s...
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Gov. Ned Lamont declares stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut
The dry weather so far this fall has led to Gov. Ned Lamont issuing a stage two drought advisory for all of Connecticut. His office said it’s due to the lack of rain and ongoing fire danger in our state. “This area of the country in this part of Connecticut should generally get somewhere in the area of seven...
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How to deal with election anxiety and stress
Presidential elections can feel consequential with the stress and anxiety likely extending beyond Election Day for some. The latest presidential race seems to have some added weight. As the 2024 election comes to a close, the results are bringing joy to some and heartache for others. This mix of emotions is something Dr. Ralph Dodd has seen over the past…
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Crews continue battling Hawthorne Fire, other fires amid dry weather conditions
As the Hawthorne Fire continues to burn into its twelfth day, crews remain on scene in Berlin using new equipment to help them battle the flames. This comes as the state sees more fires spark up due to the current dry weather. As crews from all over the state and the country continue to fight the Hawthorne Fire in Berlin,…
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Halloween events draw families to trick-or-treat across Connecticut
Families were out and about across the state Thursday night celebrating Halloween. From trick-or-treating at the governor’s house to the festive sights in Old Wethersfield, this year’s spooky fun didn’t disappoint. Zombies and ghouls are putting on a thrilling performance delighting visitors in the audience of all ages. “Really cool and really fun to watch,” 8-year-old Dylan, of Farmington,...
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Community forum in Middletown focuses on combating and reporting hate crimes
Uniting to fight against hate. The Middlesex NAACP, along with other community groups, held a forum Wednesday with law enforcement to discuss ways to combat hate crimes. “East Haddam is not alone. There are cities and towns all over this state that have the same problems,” Anita Ford Saunders, president of the Middlesex NAACP, said. Problems she says have come…
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Numerous brush fires and dry weather prompts state of emergency declaration
The dry weather conditions coupled with a number of brush fires across the state has led to Governor Ned Lamont to declare a state of emergency. State officials say this is a needed move to ensure the proper response to all these fires. As smoke rises over Naugatuck State Forest, Oxford firefighters there dealt with dry and windy conditions battling…
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Silhouette display in Wallingford spreads awareness about domestic violence
A display at the Wallingford Police Department is bringing awareness to domestic violence. It honors victims from across Connecticut. Standing in silence, the seemingly anonymous red silhouettes at the Wallingford Police Department all have an important written message. “To let the community know, there is someone who had lost their life to domestic violence,” Rachel McCullough-Smith, shelter manager for Meriden-Wallingford…
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Family that lost young daughter in Norwich house fire gets support from community
The community came out to show support for a Norwich family. A fundraiser was held Wednesday evening to help the family of a 7-year-old who died in a house fire last week. “This girl can light up a room. This room would be brighter than what it is right now,” Natasja Hoffman said. A cheerful personality is how Hoffman remembers…
