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Town Scammed Out Of $200K, Top Official Resigns, Mayor's Office Says

The town fell victim to a costly, elaborate scam, officials confirmed.>>>Read More.

'Alleged Kidnapping' Likely To Lead To Arrests: Police

"The caller then states that the male suspects ‘have’ the female and were leaving the scene..." police said.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Charged With Assault: Reports

A police officer has been charged with assaulting a prisoner at a local hospital last month, according to multiple media reports.>>>Read More.

1 Killed In Highway Crash, ID Released: State Police

A passenger died after being ejected from the vehicle, according to police.>>>Read More.

Fire Rips Through Commercial Property

Firefighters dealt with the blaze and potentially hazardous materials.>>>Read More.

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Recount Flips Results Of Primary Election

Despite finding “shortcomings and legal deficiencies in [the] election process,” the candidate said she won’t challenge the results.>>>Read More.

Eighth-Grader Running For The Penguins

The 13-year-old middle schooler is participating in a 5K road race at the Mystic Aquarium to raise money for African penguins.>>>Read More.

CT's Labor Day Weekend: Jazz, Jamborees, Ren Faires & Epic Corn Mazes

Ag fairs, Ren faires, a Moth Night, and a bluegrass jamboree are only the beginning of Labor Day Weekend activities in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

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