Montville, CT|News|
Truck Flees In Hit-And-Run Crash, Montville Police Say
Police are looking for a truck that likely has front-end damage following an accident Sunday.
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Chris Rhatigan is a local editor for Connecticut Patch and Massachusetts Patch. In Connecticut, he covers Milford, New London, Stonington-Mystic, and Groton. In Massachusetts, he covers Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury, Burlington, Reading, Wilmington, and Wakefield.
He began his journalism career at The New Haven Register, where he covered city government and schools for the Milford bureau. He has also written for publications such as The Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Connecticut Magazine.
If you have a news tip for a local community, you can reach him by email at chris.rhatigan@patch.com.
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East Hampton-Portland, CT|News|
Crews Respond To Gas Leak In Portland
Multiple area agencies responded to the call Sunday night.
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Milford, CT|News|
Veterans Day Ceremony, Parade Coming Up In Milford
The city has released information on the upcoming events for Veterans Day.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Big Lottery Winner Sold At Wilmington Store
Check out the latest winner of $10,000 or more in a Mass Lottery scratch-off game and find out where the lucky ticket was bought.
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Milford, CT|News|
Raised Ranch In 'One Of Milford's Most Desirable Neighborhoods' For Sale
Check out how much a home "tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac" is listed for in Milford.
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Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Mystic Restaurant Featured On Episode Of Hell's Kitchen
A local restaurant was selected to cook for the winning team in a recent episode of the reality competition show.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover Seeks Applicants For Public Art Task Force
This group will play a key role in shaping the future of public art and creative placemaking in Andover.
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Groton, CT|News|
Over 1,000 Attend Groton Library's 10th Annual Bumpers & Books
The event, "no ordinary trunk-or-treat," included 45 car trunks decorated to represent books, authors, and Dewey decimal call numbers.
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Milford, CT|News|
Shop Fails Tobacco, E-Cigarette Compliance Check, Milford Police Say
A local store failed a recent test for selling e-cigarette or tobacco products to underage customers, according to police.
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Wilmington, MA|News|
Details Released On National Drug Takeback Day In Wilmington
The upcoming event provides the public with a chance to easily dispose of expired and unused medications.
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The Lymes, CT|News|
Man Used Sledgehammer To Burglarize Several Businesses, East Lyme Police Say
The man, who is accused in a string of burglaries across the state, forced his way into a restaurant, police said.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
'Classic New England Charm': 3-BR Home Hits The Market In Wakefield
Check out how much a home with "modern comfort and design with classic New England charm" is listed for in Wakefield.
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Reading, MA|News|
2 Charged In Reading Drugs, Weapons Case, Police Say
The pair had "multiple pairs of brass knuckles," as well as quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine, according to police.
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Naugatuck, CT|News|
3 Students Charged, 1 Hospitalized When Fight Erupts At CT High School: Reports
School resource officers responded to a fight at a high school Wednesday morning, according to reports.
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Ledyard, CT|News|
Major Update On Opening Of Martha Stewart's Foxwoods Restaurant
The restaurant is inspired by Stewart's 1925 farmhouse in Bedford, New York.
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Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Stonington Receives $12K In Latest ‘Nickel-Per-Nip’ Environmental Distribution
Stonington earned $12K through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program, which funds local environmental projects.
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Tewksbury, MA|News|
2 Charged In Tewksbury Drug-Dealing Case, Police Say
Officers siezed fentanyl, cocaine, and crack-cocaine during the investigation.
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Milford, CT|News|
Unique Milford Establishment Seeks New Owners
The business is listed as a "turnkey" opportunity in a "prime location."
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Waterford, CT|News|
Expanding Business Buys Up Entire Crystal Mall Property
A company that's purchased several properties recently announced it has acquired the failing mall.
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Groton, CT|News|
Groton Among Highest In State In Nip Liquor Bottle Sales
Groton earned $47K through Connecticut's Nickel-Per-Nip program, which funds local environmental projects.
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