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.
A man accidentally fired a rifle, striking a neighbor in an apartment above his and leaving her with life-threatening injuries, police said.
The mobile business celebrated its grand opening Monday and has been frequenting several local spots.
Check out how much a "beautifully updated" home with water views is listed for in Groton.
Detours will be in place for the road work which will occur this fall.
The town has released details about a road closure that will allow for water connection work to be completed.
A popular chain that's been around Connecticut for over four decades will open a North Stonington store.
The group showed up at the District Avenue building Friday over concerns that detainees were being mistreated.
Check out how much an "exceptional" home with over 5,000 square feet of living space is listed for.
A man is facing charges after police say they caught him with counterfeit bills last week.
The boy was thrown from the dirt bike in the accident Sunday evening, according to state police.
The vaccinations are available for those ages five and over.
The members of the Class of 2026 are competing in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Check out how much a home that offers "a relaxing and refined coastal lifestyle" is going for in Milford.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
The work will affect drivers, especially those traveling to and from school, the town noted.
The new store will be the company's fourth location in Connecticut.
The members of the Class of 2026 are competing in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
Detours will be in place and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
Readers selected their favorite grocery stores from across the country. Three Massachusetts grocery chains made the cut.
Police said drivers should use alternate routes during the daytime hours.
