Organization Shuttering Main Office, Layoffs Underway: CT News

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Organization To Shutter Main Office, Layoffs Underway

The agency’s top official said that due to funding slashes under President Donald Trump’s administration, the organization will cease operating from its home base and another location will also close. About half of the employees have been laid off thus far.>>>Read More.

Patient Accused Of Assaulting Hospital Employee: Police

A man is accused of entering a secured nursing area and assaulting a hospital employee, police said.>>>Read More.

State Police Investigating Gun Incident On Highway

State police said they are investigating reports of a gun was fired on a stretch of highway.>>>Read More.

2 Teens Try To Steal Car At School Parking Lot: Police

A 13-year-old suspect and a 15-year-old suspect were taken to juvenile detention centers after trying to steal a car, police said.>>>Read More.

Trending news stories:

Rock Icon Keith Richards Receives CT Governor's Award Of Excellence

The Rolling Stones guitarist and songwriter, who lives in Connecticut, received the award from Gov. Ned Lamont at an event.>>>Read More.

Beloved Pub Family And Friends Reunion Slated

A quarter-century after the closing of one of the town’s most beloved gathering spots, a joyous reunion of family and friends is planned.>>>Read More.

Fundraiser For Ill FD Official A Rousing Success: FD

Donations are still being sought to assist the Volunteer Fire Department's deputy chief, who is batting stage 4 cancer.>>>Read More.

Rally For Women's Rights Planned

Area activists and leaders will gather at Town Hall Saturday to march for the future of women's rights.>>>Read More.

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