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Postal Worker, 6 Others Conspired To Steal More Than $3M: Feds

“The fact that the scheme involved, and would not have been successful without, the participation of at least one corrupt government employee, is particularly disturbing,” a federal official said.>>>Read More.

Pregnant Pitbull’s Puppies Die After Dog Abandoned, Tied To Pole: Police

A pregnant Pitbull was abandoned and tied to a pole and the dog’s puppies later died, according to police.>>>Read More.

New Agreement Will Allow CT Highway Service Plaza Workers To Unionize

Employees at highway service plazas statewide will be allowed to unionize and will get $1.5 million in back wages owed to them, officials announced Thursday.>>>Read More.

Raccoon Kept At Restaurant Now With Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator: CT DEEP

DEEP officials said the animal will stay with the wildlife rehabilitator "until it learns the skills needed to be released into the wild.">>>Read More.

Police Targeting ‘Dangerous’ Drivers That Pass Stopped School Buses

“Our Officers are out and looking for these violations on a daily basis,” police said. “Do not pass stopped school buses!”>>>Read More.

SantaCon, Pop-Up Bar, Tree Lighting, More: Mohegan Sun Unveils Holiday Events

The resort casino has provided all the details on a range of holiday events coming up.>>>Read More.

Hospital Food Pantry To Mark Major Food Distribution Milestone

The hospital's food pantry is operated through a partnership with CT Foodshare.>>>Read More.