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  • Tolland, CT

Megan graduated from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1996 with a degree in French. She continued her education at Boston University where she earned a master's degree in Print Journalism with a focus on multi-media communications.

She began her professional career as a journalist at the Milford Daily News in Milford, MA, in 1999 before accepting a position at the Norwich Bulletin in Norwich, CT.

Until December 2010, when she joined Patch, Megan worked for more than 8 years as a staff writer for The Day newspaper in New London, CT, where she covered multiple towns and shot and edited video for theday.com.

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Enfield, CT|News|

Arrests Made in $80M Eli Lilly Drug Theft

Two Cuban citizens living in Florida have been charged with their alleged involvement in the largest drug heist in Connecticut history, according to law enforcement officials.

Arrests Made in $80M Eli Lilly Drug Theft
Rocky Hill, CT|News|

Let Fishing Season Begin!

376,000 trout stocked for opening day Saturday! Stratton Brook State Park in nearby Simsbury to be stocked on opening day! Families encouraged to join in and help!

Let Fishing Season Begin!
Suffield, CT|News|

Let Fishing Season Begin!

376,000 trout stocked for opening day Saturday! Stratton Brook State Park in nearby Simsbury to be stocked on opening day! Families encouraged to join in and help!

Let Fishing Season Begin!
Tolland|News|

Finding Serenity Along the Trail

In search of the best hiking trails in Connecticut for the days when I need a short break or a soul-calming trek.

Finding Serenity Along the Trail
Danbury, CT|News|

Poll: Should Parents Host Prom Parties?

With prom season upon us, many teens are preparing for the big dance and making plans for places to hang out late night. Should parents allow them to party at their place if it includes alcohol? Maybe give them a limo to be safe? It is a complicated quest

Poll: Should Parents Host Prom Parties?
Monroe, CT|News|

Poll: Should Parents Host Prom Parties?

With prom season upon us, many teens are preparing for the big dance and making plans for places to hang out late night. Should parents allow them to party at their place if it includes alcohol?

Poll: Should Parents Host Prom Parties?
West Hartford, CT|News|

Poll: Should Parents Host Prom Parties?

With prom season upon us, many teens are preparing for the big dance and making plans for places to hang out late night. Should parents allow them to party at their place if it includes alcohol?

Poll: Should Parents Host Prom Parties?