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'Santa' Stuck 60 Feet Above Street Level As Crowd Watches In Awe

His costume was tangled while rappelling, causing his race with 'The Grinch' to come to a stop, fire officials say.>>>Read More.

Resident Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Jumping From Building During Fire: FD

The resident's injuries were so severe that he jumped from the building before rescuers arrived, the fire department said.>>>Read More.

Fire At Boat Club Damages Multiple Vessels

The fire department responded to the club after receiving a call about the blaze.>>>Read More.

2 People Escape Fire At Multi-Family House

None of the 25 firefighters that battled the fire were injured, Local 830 says.>>>Read More.

1 Person Injured In Early Morning Condo Fire

The fire department received the 911 call at 4:35 a.m.>>>Read More.

Trending news:

Popular TV News Reporter Decides To Leave Station

"I have learned so much along this journey and am grateful to have met so many wonderful people throughout the years," she wrote. "You’ve opened up and shared your stories with me outside of court, on Main Street, in grocery store parking lots and beyond.">>>Read More.

Family Restaurant On Main Street To Close For Good

A beloved Main Street restaurant is closing as its owners have announced they will retire.>>>Read More.

Heralded Doughnut Shop To Close At End Of Year

A doughnut shop once named among the best in the region has announced it will close.>>>Read More.

Beloved Pot-Belly Pig Dies, Mourned By Animal Shelter Director

“Bethany loved roaming the property, eating pizza and her absolute favorite was penne a la vodka. Pigs are not at all what people say about them. They are clean, highly intelligent and bond to their family. And last week we lost her at 17 years old to mouth cancer. We never know the animals that we will save while doing this job, and we never know how those same animals will leave hoof prints on our lives forever.”>>>Read More.

Championship Matchups Set: Sunday's CIAC Football Playoff Scoreboard

A dozen teams have advanced to next weekend's state championship games at Rentschler Field and Central Connecticut State University.>>>Read More.

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