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Neglected animals are seized, powerful storms knock out power, a massive bottled water recall is issued, and more.

Erin.Quinlan@patch.com
Erin Quinlan graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005 and immediately began her reporting career at the Middletown Press in Middletown, CT. After a short time in Middletown, Erin took a position at the Journal Inquirer, where she worked in news, sports, and advertising, and remained until coming on board at Patch. Never being content to do just one thing, Erin continued to waitress for a while after college and freelanced for The Sports Department and a couple of private companies. Erin comes from a family where sports have always been an important part of life. If they are not being played, they are being watched. In addition to sports, Erin also enjoys going to the gym and baking.
Neglected animals are seized, powerful storms knock out power, a massive bottled water recall is issued, and more.

Rocky and his partner, Trooper Ryan Cloukey, graduated from the canine class in May.
Turbine Technologies, Inc. was named U.S. Senator Chris Murphy's "Murphy's Monday Manufacturer."
The Class of 2015 has 23 athletes who will be playing varsity sports in college.
A Manchester man is under arrest after an argument that began over cigarette butts.
The new food assistance program will help low-income senior citizens.
The new food assistance program will help low-income senior citizens.
Rocky and his partner, Trooper Ryan Cloukey, graduated from the canine class in May.
Rocky and his partner, Trooper Ryan Cloukey, graduated from the canine class in May.
The Hartford Courant recently put together a list of ways that you know you're from Farmington. How accurate is the list?
On Monday, a group of residents gathered to sign a card that will be sent to the Emanuel AME Church.
Winstanley Enterprises purchased the plaza for $22 million.
Douglas Comstock, 60, will be undertaking the task in July.
New statistics from the state Department of Labor show unemployment rates for every town in Connecticut.
New statistics from the state Department of Labor show unemployment rates for every town in Connecticut.
A 54-year-old mother of two was killed in November while out jogging. A reward is now being offered.