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Hartford 13 mins ago

Two taken to hospital after crash on I-84 in Hartford

Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries after a reported car crash on Interstate 84 West in Hartford Tuesday night. It happened around 5:10 p.m. in the area of exits 45 and 46. Responding ...

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    Education 5 hours ago

    Teachers say burnout is driving people out of the field

    The state’s largest teachers union says burnout is causing teachers around the state to leave the field. The Connecticut Education Association said its annual survey found burnout is now the top concern for teachers around the state, as 62% said they’re considering retiring early or changing careers. “We love what we do, but we’re getting tired,” N...
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    Thanksgiving 4 hours ago

    Thousands to attend sporting events on Thanksgiving Day despite expected rain

    Thanksgiving Day is expected to be wet and rainy, but many sporting events are still planned for the day. “We will definitely be running the Manchester Road Race,” said Dani Kennedy, a member of the executive board. “We have over 12,000 people registered as of today.” It’s the 88th edition of the race and Kennedy said they’ve seen weather...
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    Clinton 5 hours ago

    Two rescued after boat hits break wall in Clinton

    Two people were rescued from a boat after it lost power and hit a break wall in Clinton Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the Kelsey Point break wall after learning that a boat had lost power and drifted onto the break wall. The boat was taking on water with two people on board, and firefighters were able to get them…

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    Education 5 hours ago

    High schoolers gain real world experience during stock market simulation

    High schoolers recently had the opportunity to invest in their futures. More than 200 students participated in the Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge, a simulated stock market challenge, testing their skills as day traders. Seven high schools from across the state competed to see who could make the most money managing $1 million of fake cash...
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    Plymouth 1 hour ago

    Route 72 remains closed in Plymouth after deadly crash involving DOT truck

    A woman has died in a crash involving a CT Department of Transportation (DOT) truck in Plymouth and Route 72 remains closed hours later. DOT officials said Route 72, or Poland Brook Road, is closed from North Main Street to Preston Road. Judd Road is also closed at Route 72, and Bemis Street is being detoured onto Smith Street. Fire…

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    Enfield 5 hours ago

    Drone use among law enforcement and first responders in Conn. increases

    In Enfield, police were able to arrest a suspect who ran away in the woods thanks to help from their drone. They shared the video on Facebook to be viewed here. “We believe the drone has proved itself many times over again,” Enfield Police Chief Alaric Fox said. He said using the drone in this circumstance allowed the suspect to…...
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    Air travel 6 hours ago

    Lawmakers call on five major airlines to stop ‘junk fees' for baggage, seats

    As millions of Americans fly to their holiday destinations, lawmakers are calling on major airlines to stop their so-called “junk fees.” The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released the findings from its year-long investigation into American, Delta, United, Frontier and Spirit airlines. “Consolidation of the airlines means that...
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    Fires 7 hours ago

    Statewide burn ban lifted after recent rainfall lowers fire danger

    The statewide burn ban in effect has now been lifted following recent rainfall, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Authorities said the ban, which applied to all of Connecticut’s state parks, forests and wildlife management areas, is lifted effective immediately. It has been in effect since Oct. 26. The...
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    Mystic 7 hours ago

    Mystic Holiday Lighted Boat Parade happening this weekend

    The 21st Annual Mystic Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is happening on Saturday and Groton police are warning people about the impact on traffic. The event includes Santa arriving by tugboat and the lighting of the Mystic River Park Christmas tree on the Stonington side of the Mystic River.  Lots of people are expected in downtown Mystic to attend...
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    Middletown 7 hours ago

    Dog injured in New York plane crash that killed pilot being treated in Connecticut

    One of the two dogs that survived a plane crash in New York that killed the pilot who was transporting rescued dogs as well as another dog is being treated in Connecticut. Whiskey, a 4-month-old Labrador mix, is being treated at Pieper Memorial Emergency & Specialty Hospital in Middletown. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday and the...
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    New Haven 6 hours ago

    Small business pitch made in New Haven ahead of holiday shopping season

    Small Business Saturday is on the horizon following Thanksgiving and reminders are pouring in to support local businesses around Connecticut. New Haven held a small business event reminding people there are thriving local shops around the city that would love business headed into the holidays. According to local officials, the numbers indicate for ...
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    Thompson 9 hours ago

    Man arrested after dirt bike crash in Thompson that killed friend

    A Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged after a dirt bike crash in Thompson last December that killed one of his friends. He and another dirt bike rider collided head-on in Quaddick State Forest on Dec. 23 and 22-year-old Steven Zografos, of Oxford, Massachusetts, died at the scene after the crash, according to state police.   Both d...
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    Connecticut 10 hours ago

    Funeral for former Gov.  M. Jodi Rell to be held next week

    Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell will lie in state at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and her funeral will be held in Hartford later in the day, according to the governor’s office. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at a Florida hospital after a brief illness, her family said. She was 78 years old.  Gov. Ned...

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    Thanksgiving 11 hours ago

    What to know about sports betting, sales of alcohol, cannabis on Thanksgiving Day in CT

    Thanksgiving is almost here and the state Department of Consumer Protection Liquor Control Division is reminding residents that package stores will be closed for the holiday and grocery stores cannot sell beer on Thanksgiving Day. Manufacturers, such as breweries, are not allowed to sell alcohol for off-premise consumption and drinks to go from res...
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