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Proposal would eliminate ‘drive only' marking on CT licenses for undocumented immigrants
“It will make the people who have it more welcome in the state,” Carolina Bortolleto of the HUSKY 4 Immigrants Coalition said. For nearly a decade, Connecticut has issued drive-only licenses for undocumented immigrants in the state. “My family has the drive-only license. I remember back in 2015 when they first got the license, it really gave them a sense…
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Gov. Lamont gives upbeat assessment of Connecticut as pro-Palestinian demonstrators protesters disrupt opening day
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday gave an upbeat assessment of the state and its finances, countering calls from some of his fellow Democrats to raise taxes on the wealthy so more money can be spent on higher education and social services, as well as to help people struggling to make ends meet. The two-term governor, a multimillionaire himself, lauded…
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CT bus driver who passed out while driving on I-95 after eating THC gummies gets probation
A commercial bus driver who pulled over on a Connecticut highway and passed out with 38 passengers aboard after eating THC-infused gummies has been granted a probation program that could result in criminal charges being dismissed.
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CT state representative is charged with DUI
A state representative has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, according to officials. In a statement, Geoff Luxenberg (D-12th district) admitted to driving under the influence, and said he is thankful no one was injured and there was no accident. “I am taking this matter extremely seriously and I feel it important to address the issue immediately....
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Bottle deposit will double to 10 cents in Conn. on Jan. 1
There are new changes on the way for bottle and can deposits in Connecticut. “I think overall it is great for recycling,” Bottle and Can Return Center owner Priyal Garala said. Starting on Jan. 1, the bottle deposit amount is increasing from 5 to 10 cents. This means consumers will pay 10 cents when they buy certain drinks and get…
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14 cows from Maine dead after truck rolls over on I-84 in Conn.
More than a dozen cows were dead when a cattle truck rolled over on a ramp on Interstate 84 in Newtown, Connecticut, early Thursday morning, authorities said. State troopers responded to the exit 10 off-ramp on I-84 West around 3:26 a.m. after the tractor-trailer rolled over. It was carrying 44 cows. A state veterinarian was called and a decision was…
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Family mourns bulldog that died in Conn. dog training scam
A North Reading, Massachusetts, family is heartbroken after their dog died in the care of a Connecticut dog trainer, who allegedly lied and led them to believe their pet was still alive. To make matters worse, it seems that the North Reading family isn’t the only victim; investigators said this is a dog scam operation that spans several states,...
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After Mass. dog died in her care, Conn. dog trainer lied about it, police say
A dog from Massachusetts died in the care of a Connecticut dog trainer, who misled the animal’s owner and officers investigating what happened, police said Tuesday. Saying the trainer was conducting a dog training scam, police in North Reading, Massachusetts, are seeking to charge the woman with felony counts of larceny and misleading a police officer. Four other dogs...
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These tri-state cities are among the worst places to retire to in US
Those looking for a place to spend their golden years may be better off looking outside of the New York City area, according to the findings of a recent study.
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Video shows brazen carjacking as thieves steal Aston Martin from Conn. home
Police are looking for the carjackers who assaulted a Westport man and stole his Aston Martin on Sunday afternoon. Investigators believe the carjackers targeted the victim and followed him home.
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Heavy rain and tornado warnings in Boston area, New England
Tornado warnings were issued Wednesday for a set of storms that worked its way from Connecticut, through Rhode Island and into southeastern Massachusetts. The National Weather Service issued the warning for a severe thunderstorm that was capable of producing a tornado near Foster, Rhode Island. It tracked east, sparking tornado warnings in Massachusetts’ Bristol, Plymouth and Norfolk counties, before the…
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University commemorates 9/11 with ‘paws and reflect' dog yoga event
Southern Connecticut State University held a “paws and reflect” event with dogs and yoga to heal and remember the lives lost in the 9/11 attacks.
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Man who fatally shot South Carolina college student entering wrong home was justified, police say
Police say a man who fatally shot a University of South Carolina student who tried to enter the wrong home on his off-campus street last weekend was justified in his actions.
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A Connecticut man found a bag of cash in a parking lot. Months later, he was arrested
A Connecticut man says he didn’t steal the $5,000 in cash he found in a bag lying in a parking lot in May. But police disagree and have charged him with larceny.
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College student shot and killed after entering wrong home in SC: police
Officers from Columbia, South Carolina, were called to the 500 block of South Holly Street around 2 a.m. after getting a report of a home burglary. Authorities said while the officers were heading to the area, the emergency call was upgraded to shots fired. At the scene, police said they found Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, 20, on the front porch of…
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Video: Scenes from across New England after Friday's severe weather
Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw strong thunderstorms early Friday, prompting severe weather and tornado warnings in parts of New England.
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3 people have died from a flesh-eating bacteria found in raw shellfish and seawater. What to know
Two people in Connecticut and one person in New York have died after contracting Vibrio vulnificus.
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3 charged with coercing women into prostitution across Northeast
Three people have been arrested on sex trafficking charges for allegedly coercing five women into prostitution throughout New England and in New York and New Jersey, federal officials said Friday. The trio were arrested Wednesday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts, over allegations dating back to 2012-2016. Jermall Anderson, Jennifer Fortier and Latasha Anderson are accused of...
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Southern New England leads the continent in snow cover decline, study finds
As the world warms, the amount of snow covering the ground is on the decline, and one of the places leading the way is Boston, a new study finds. In fact, Boston and the rest of southern New England are “losing snow cover faster than anywhere else in North America,” said Salem State University professor Stephen Young, author of the…
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Connecticut man indicted in apparent multi-state scheme defrauding Home Depot
A West Hartford man has been indicted on charges in connection to a multi-state scheme defrauding Home Depot of nearly $300,000. The U.S. Department of Justice said 26-year-old Alexandre Henrique Costa-Mota faces charges including conspiracy and wire fraud. Officials say he’s accused of defrauding Home Depot of approximately $297,332 in eight states. Court documents say that between June 2021 to…