Good Samaritans Pull Man From Fire, Honored For Actions: CT News

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Good Samaritans Honored For Life-Saving Actions During Fire

Staff members of a pizzeria and a burger restaurant were honored for saving a man's life after a brush fire broke out.>>>Read More.

Cop Pumps Gas After Elderly Man Falls At Station

A police officer, firefighters and a medical crew teamed up to help a man who fell while putting gas in his vehicle.>>>Read More.

Swimming For A Cure: Former Longtime Resident Vows To Keep Fighting

Ed Petner, a former longtime resident, became a paraplegic after an accident in 2003. He's now swimming to raise money for charity.>>>Read More.

2 Lifeguards Celebrated For Rescuing Swimmers In Distress

The pair of lifeguards' "bravery and teamwork" helped save three lives.>>>Read More.

Local Resident Enjoys Second Act As A Fine Artist

When this doctor turned 70, the hospital where he worked forced him to retire. Now, 23 years later, he's busier than ever as an artist.>>>Read More.

Man Living A Dream Making Horror Movies

Daniel Kearney, whose latest movie was filmed in town, is working alongside some of the biggest stars that he grew up watching.>>>Read More.

A Hero's Welcome: Paralympic Swimmer Ali Truwit Celebrated

Local resident and swimmer, Ali Truwit, earned two silver medals and set American records at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.>>>Read More.

If You're Wearing Joe Lahoud's Old Number, You've Got A Shot At Fame

Several big league baseball players and managers achieved success wearing jerseys formerly donned by a journeyman player from Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Grocery Store Volunteers Lend A Hand To Food Rescue

There's a quiet collaboration going on between grocers and a pantry that's making a difference for the city's neediest.>>>Read More.

Health's Facility Dog Promoted To 'Chief Puppy Officer'

Harrison, the 3-year-old Golden Retriever who serves as the facility dog, has been promoted after a year on the job.>>>Read More.

The Forgotten Olympic Gold Medalist

John Spellman, a local resident, won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1924 Paris Olympics.>>>Read More.

High School Students Perform With 'Violins Of Hope'

The historic instruments, which have been restored and preserved, were owned and played by Jews before and during the Holocaust.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Rescue Dog From Marsh At State Park

A small dog ran into the marsh at the State Park, and crews had to rescue the animal.>>>Read More.

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