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Connecticut man sentenced to life in state prison for 2020 murder of 28-year-old Westerly man

by What's Up Newp December 15, 2022December 20, 2022

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Connecticut man has been sentenced in Washington County Superior Court to life in prison after being found guilty […]

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Every vote counts: Connecticut race decided by 1 vote

by The Associated Press November 30, 2022December 20, 2022

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) — They say every vote counts. In one Connecticut town, it really did. A race for a seat in the state Legislature has been decided by a […]

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Brown secures 59-51 victory over Central Connecticut State

by The Associated Press November 29, 2022December 20, 2022

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Kino Lilly Jr. scored 16 points as Brown beat Central Connecticut State 59-51 on Tuesday night. Lilly was 4 of 9 shooting, including 2 for […]

Posted inConnecticut, Election 2022

Democrat Ned Lamont wins 2nd term as Connecticut governor

by The Associated Press November 9, 2022December 20, 2022

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Democrat Ned Lamont has won reelection as Connecticut governor, defeating Republican businessman Bob Stefanowski for the second time in four years […]

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Connecticut: What to expect on election night

by The Associated Press November 2, 2022December 20, 2022

While Connecticut is considered a blue state, certain parts have become more conservative since former President Donald Trump came on the scene, giving the GOP some hope for success this […]

Posted inConnecticut, News

Gun owners, rights groups challenge Connecticut firearms ban

by The Associated Press September 30, 2022December 20, 2022

By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year, gun rights groups and firearms owners have launched another attempt to overturn […]

Posted inNews

Lamont declares Stage 2 drought in all Connecticut counties

by The Associated Press July 14, 2022July 14, 2022

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont declared Thursday that all eight counties in Connecticut are experiencing drought conditions and urged residents to voluntarily take steps to reduce their water […]

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Kevin Hart to perform at Foxwoods Resort Casino twice in December

by Ryan Belmore June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Kevin Hart on Monday announced the second leg of his highly anticipated Reality Check Tour, including two shows at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday, December 16, and Saturday, December 17. Tickets for the second […]

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Connecticut car crash kills 4; at least 3 from Rhode Island

by The Associated Press May 31, 2022December 20, 2022

THOMPSON, Conn. (AP) — Four people died and a fifth was critically injured when a car ran off a northeastern Connecticut road and hit a tree, police said. At least […]

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‘I’ve got to dig deep’: Texas shooting tests Newtown parents

by Ryan Belmore May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — As the mother of a girl killed at Sandy Hook, Michele Gay was devastated by the massacre at a Texas elementary school, […]

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Energy secretary visits Connecticut nuclear plant to discuss waste issue

by Jennifer McDermott | Associated Press May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) — It is critical to find a solution for storing the nation’s spent nuclear fuel, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Friday during a visit to a […]

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Orphaned bear cubs settle into new home at Connecticut wildlife facility

by The Associated Press May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Two black bear cubs are settling into their new home at a New Hampshire wildlife rehabilitation facility, after their mother was killed last week by an […]

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App to provide verified sightings of sharks off New England

by Patrick Whittle | Associated Press May 18, 2022May 19, 2022

Shark’s in the water. But is it near swimmers? Soon, New England beachgoers will know. An aquarium and environmental organization are working together to collect better data about shark sightings […]

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Harris tells Coast Guard grads rule of law is under attack

by The Associated Press May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

By AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduating cadets that they are starting their service at a crucial moment for the […]

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16-year-old arrested in fatal stabbing of Connecticut teen

by The Associated Press May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

SHELTON, Conn. (AP) — A 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday on charges of stabbing another teenager to death and wounding three others in Connecticut over the weekend, police said. The 16-year-old, […]

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CT selects new top prosecutor after scandal, retirement

by The Associated Press May 12, 2022May 13, 2022

By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Veteran prosecutor Patrick Griffin was named Connecticut’s new chief state’s attorney Thursday and vowed to repair the office’s reputation after an […]

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Guest at Mohegan Sun wins $3.8 million on Wheel Of Fortune jackpot

by Ryan Belmore April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

There was a very lucky guest who won a massive progressive slot jackpot on April 4th, 2022 at Mohegan Sun. The guest, who chose to keep their identity and information […]

Posted inSports

Westerly paints near-perfect picture in win over Stonington

by Sports Desk November 28, 2019March 3, 2021

Westerly paints near-perfect picture in win over Stonington

Posted inSports

Rhode Island posts win at Hartford’s expense

by Sports Desk November 10, 2019March 3, 2021

Rhode Island posts win at Hartford’s expense

Posted inSports

High School Football: Plainfield stomps past Smithfield

by Sports Desk November 1, 2019March 3, 2021

Plainfield stomps past Smithfield

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