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Beloved Educator, Coach Dies Unexpectedly

"This is so heartbreaking," one parent commented. "My son and his classmates really loved him.">>>Read More.

Man Dead After Being Hit By Vehicle, ID Released: PD

The man was crossing the street when he was hit and killed, police said.>>>Read More.

Body Recovered From River Identified: Police

The person was 32-years-old, police said.>>>Read More.

Habitual 'Street Racer' Charged After Highway Incident: State Police

The man explained that he was racing another vehicle, whose driver he didn't even know, police said. He said he was traveling at speeds of 110 to 120 mph as he and the other vehicle were using all three lanes to pass other traffic, according to an incident report.>>>Read More.

Trending news:

These New CT Laws Take Effect Oct. 1

Here are the major new laws that begin on Oct. 1.>>>Read More.

Sikorsky Awarded Nearly $11B U.S. Navy Contract

Stratford-based Sikorsky will build up to nearly 100 helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over the five-year contract, officials said.>>>Read More.

Little Manchester Road Race To Be Staged For the 16th Time

Little Manchester Road Race entries are limited to the first 1,000 children who sign up.>>>Read More.

There's New Life For A Landmark Building

Citizens can get an up-close look at the renovated Citizens Block building Tuesday.>>>Read More.