Southbury, CT|News|
Obituary: Linda VanTassel, 71, of Southbury
VanTassel served as Director of Christian Education and got her Master's degree from University of Alaska.
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I graduated from Naugatuck Valley Community College, where I took my first journalism class. I have a bachelor's degree in journalism from Southern Connecticut State University. I worked for the Connecticut Post and Voices newspaper.
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New London, CT|News|
Man Wearing Badge Brandishes Handgun, Threatens Elderly Woman: Police
New London Police provided an update on an alleged home invasion that occurred on Friday, Dec. 11.
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Groton, CT|News|
Police Deem Fitch High School Safe After Friday Lockdown [UPDATE]
A rumor about a gun prompted the Dec. 11 lockdown at the Groton school.
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New London, CT|News|
Homicide in New London Under Investigation
A 29-year-old New London man was reportedly shot on a Grand Street front porch. He later died due to the injuries, police said.
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East Hampton-Portland, CT|News|
Sen. Art Linares' Portland Toy Drive Rescheduled
The event was originally scheduled for Dec. 14.
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Middletown, CT|News|
CT Voices for Children Supports Plan to Close CJTS
Malloy is hoping to close Middletown’s Connecticut Juvenile Training School.
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Montville, CT|News|
Uncasville Woman Dies in Colchester Car Accident
The 22-year-old woman was involved in a one-car accident on Route 2 in Colchester.
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New London, CT|News|
Mom Smuggles Drugs to Son in Prison: Cops; World War II Vet Awarded $1.78M; Child Porn Bust: Nearby News
WATCH: drone-flamethrower combo roasts turkey; search for 'inseparable' pit bulls' owner; Donald Trump building controversy and more.
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Middletown, CT|News|
Older Husky Found Wandering in Middletown
No one has called to report her missing, according to Middletown Animal Control.
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New London, CT|News|
Police Seeking Missing, Endangered Child
New London Police received a request for assistance by the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office in Lugoff, South Carolina.
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Groton, CT|News|
CT Transportation Bill "Full of Holes," State Reps Say
The bill is designed to protect funding to repair Connecticut's roads, rails and bridges, but five Republican reps say it's flawed.
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Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Man Threatens Shooting at Waterbury DMV: Police
A DMV customer allegedly threatened to “shoot up the place” early Wednesday morning, Dec. 9.
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Clinton, CT|News|
Drone-Flamethrower Combo Helps Roast the Holiday Turkey, Clinton Teen Says
Austin Haughwout made headlines when he built a drone equipped with a handgun. His latest creation is a drone coupled with a flamethrower.
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Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Christmas 2015: Holiday Movie Schedule
Here is a schedule on when your favorite Christmas specials and holiday season movies will air on TV.
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The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|News|
A Guide to PYO Christmas Tree Farms in Middlesex County
A list of Connecticut tree farms where people can pick their own was published by the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association.
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New London, CT|News|
Sorcerer Also a Burglar; CT Connection to Victoria's Secret Fashion Show; Aide Charged with Sexual Assault: Nearby News
Plus a deer rescued after getting their head stuck in a can, a man accused of punching a police dog and more.
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Oxford, CT|News|
Cat Roaming O'Neil and Quaker Farms Road Area
Do you know who this cat belongs to? Friends of the Oxford Animal Shelter are seeking the cat's owner.
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Durham-Middlefield, CT|News|
Data Security Breach at Middlesex Hospital: 900-Plus Patients Impacted
An email scam allowed access into Middlesex Hospital records.
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Waterford|News|
Residents Near Millstone Station: Have You Filled Out Your Emergency Card Yet?
Mailing cards were sent to residents within 10 miles of Waterford's Millstone Station. If applicable, they are asked to fill them out.
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Waterford|News|
Waterford High School Participating in Poetry Out Loud
The Connecticut State Champion will advance to the National Finals, taking place in Washington, D.C.
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