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Major Company Closing Facility, 300-Plus Jobs To Go With It

“We are grateful for the many contributions our team members at these facilities have made and we are committed to supporting them during this transition," the company announced.>>>Read More.

Hospital Announces Layoffs: Reports

The hospital said it is eliminating a total of 61 positions through various means.>>>Read More.

IDs Of 2 People Killed In Canoe Accident Released

Two people died in a canoe accident and the IDs have now been released.>>>Read More.

Opening Date Announced For Town’s First Panera Bread

The new bakery-cafe will mark the 34th Panera Bread in Connecticut, the company's website shows.>>>Read More.

Oysters From CT Possibly Contaminated With Norovirus: FDA

The federal Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of the shellfish.>>>Read More.

Bagpipes, Bunnies and Blooms: This Weekend In CT

The pipes are calling — and so are the orchids and Siberian Huskies — in Connecticut this St. Patrick's Day Weekend.>>>Read More.

Allergy Season Ramps Up Early In CT, But Switch To La Niña Offers Hope

As an El Niño climate pattern falls apart, cooler, wetter weather associated with La Niña could bring relief to allergy sufferers.>>>Read More.

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