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UPDATE: Dogs Rescued In Fire That Destroyed Home, GoFundMe Created
A resident of the Warwick Lane home escaped but was hospitalized, and firefighters got 3 trapped dogs out, though 1 dog died at the scene.

Longtime journalist covering New Haven, Branford, and East Haven part time.
A resident of the Warwick Lane home escaped but was hospitalized, and firefighters got 3 trapped dogs out, though 1 dog died at the scene.

For 35 years, Grubbs was executive director of Christian Community Action, one of New Haven’s leading non-profit social service agencies.
When he announced his retirement in summer 2024, he penned a letter noting he's "forever grateful" that he had the opportunity to serve.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Native trees like black walnut, red-twig dogwood, pussy willow, American hazelnut, and winterberry are critical for a healthy ecosystem.
Seniors, veterans, and those in need in the community, may enjoy an Easter Sunday dinner with all the fixings. Sign up by Friday.
East Haven police, investigating Tuesday's car vs. pedestrian crash, located the "offending" vehicle, and cops gave victim's age, gender.
The SCSU Career Closet provides students with free access to professional clothing for job interviews, internships, and networking events.
Sgt. Cherelle D. Carr, who heads up the NHPD's Special Victims Unit, was honored by Women & Families Center for her compassion, dedication.
After release for a previous federal drug conviction, the 25-year-old of New Haven, while under supervision, sold fentanyl, crack: Feds.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
On his birthday weekend, with Play On Shakespeare support, Legacy Theatre and Elm Shakespeare stage his haunting, timely play April 25-27.
The April 15 session will provide students with details about CT's Student Loan Reimbursement Program, the first of its kind in the nation.
"Cemeteries are solemn places. Caring for them is essential to respecting those who've passed, preserving the heritage of communities:" Gov.
The bills, mayor says, will strengthen New Haven's public safety: street takeovers; Trust Act to protect immigrants; Whalley Ave jail study.
"We believe there may be a bad batch of drugs out there." The health department in Branford has free fentanyl test strips and Narcan.
"We believe there may be a bad batch of drugs out there," department health educator said. They have free fentanyl test strips and Narcan.
4 ODs in Branford since April 5: "We believe there may be a bad batch of drugs out there." Health dept. has free test strips, Narcan.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
As the egg hunt starts promptly at 11 a.m., families should plan to arrive a few minutes early. The rain date is Saturday, April 19.