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Rescued Off New Haven St., Chappy The Seal Has Died: Mystic Aquarium
The Aquarium said late Monday that the gray seal pup's "gastrointestinal issues were too severe to treat, and he succumbed to his disease."

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The Aquarium said late Monday that the gray seal pup's "gastrointestinal issues were too severe to treat, and he succumbed to his disease."

From now until April 15 pet owners may submit a photo of their furry friend for an opportunity to be immortalized on a beer label.
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Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
$703.7 million budget, 3.6% up from previous year’s budget, "maintains city services, stability in contrast to federal cuts, uncertainty."
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Condolences to the family, friends of Carmela Pisano Ferretti 94, Karl Stephen Paecht, 86, Joan Cox, 92, and Charles F. Walters, Jr., 82.
Just after 8 p.m. a man wearing all red and sans teeth demanded "everything you have" from couple, leaving man with "minor" stab wounds: PD
First elected in 2019, should he prevail at the ballot box this November, he'll serve a fourth term as East Haven mayor.
The 63-year-old victim's injuries while "not fatal" were so severe "he has not recovered and remains hospitalized," police said.
After a months-long North Branford police investigation John Chaski, 56, already in jail on an unrelated burglary charge, was arrested.
The Board of Education's 2025-2026 proposed budget, which represents a 5.8% increase over fiscal year 2025, soon heads to the Finance Board.
In addition to a fun night out, at Mardi Gras, the NHFPL Foundation honors those who have positively impacted the Library and community.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
In the case, plaintiff John Patton accused former Mayor Joe Maturo and his administration of unlawfully shutting down his quarry: Officials
The idea was to bring "borrowed" shelter dog Marlowe to the public works building to hang out with staff while they were doing paperwork.
The man was accused of robbing a convenience store in West Haven, armed with a Glock, according to authorities.
In May 2023, Gary Gibson, Jr., 25, robbed 2 convenience stores, one in New Haven, the other in West Haven, with a Glock semiautomatic: Feds
Chappy, the gray seal pup found on an icy New Haven street, is under the care of Aquarium, who noted he was doing well then took a turn.