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Fresh off Hall of Fame induction, Bloomfield's Dwight Freeney saluted at Capitol
A small Connecticut state Capitol ceremony honoring Indianapolis Colts legend Dwight Freeney might have paled in comparison to his induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame last weekend, but Freeney seemed to give it the same intensity.
Public asked to take precautions as "skimmers" steal ATM, EBT card data
As thieves increasingly target debit cards with “skimming” devices, state officials are imploring members of the public to take action to protect their data. They’re particularly troubled by theft from EBT cards, which carry federal SNAP benefits.
Connecticut Democrats enthusiastically back Harris, welcome VP nominee Walz
Beneath a downtown Hartford mural that depicts leading women including Vice President Kamala Harris, top state Democrats welcomed the introduction of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as the Democratic nominee for vice president.
Naugatuck emergency director accused of impersonating police officer
Naugatuck’s emergency management director is facing charges of impersonating a police officer. It stems from an incident in which Walter Dambowsky, 74, allegedly pulled a motorist over on June 3rd.
Officials say food safety efforts must go beyond government recalls, public plays a key role
Citing recent major food recalls including several involving possible listeria in Boar’s Head meat, state public health officials are urging consumers to complement the government response by playing their own role in preventing foodborne illness.
Man accused of attempting to steal New Haven police cruiser with officer inside
In New Haven, a man is facing charges after police say he attempted to steal a police cruiser Sunday night. An officer was in the passenger seat writing a report just after 10:30 p.m. when investigators say Stacey Footman, 49, allegedly approached
Man dies in Long Island Sound waters in Fairfield
Police say a person died in the waters of Long Island Sound in Fairfield on Saturday. A little after noon, dispatchers received a call that two people were struggling in the water off Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef.
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