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The following information provided by the Portland Police Department.
Glastonbury arrests from June 30 through July 3.
The wet weather has spawned a record level of the annoying little blood suckers.
The wet weather has spawned a record level of the annoying little blood suckers.
Keep in mind that with the Thursday holiday, some offices may also be closed Friday. Check before you go.
Keep in mind that with the Thursday holiday, some offices may also be closed Friday. Check before you go.
Remains were recovered from the Connecticut River Tuesday.
The Connecticut State Police remind you that novelty items such as party poppers, snakes, smoke devices and anything that emits a flame are not legal for private use in Connecticut.
The Connecticut State Police remind you that novelty items such as party poppers, snakes, smoke devices and anything that emits a flame are not legal for private use in Connecticut.
Don't let your child give in to summer brain drain! Join us from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 as study skills expert Laura Maniglia discusses great summer learning habits and tips.
Don't let your child give in to summer brain drain! Join us from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 as study skills expert Laura Maniglia discusses great summer learning habits and tips.
During a hearing in Hartford this week critics argued the mandatory addition of fluoride in public water supplies is harmful to some.
During a hearing in Hartford this week critics argued the mandatory addition of fluoride in public water supplies is harmful to some.
The Chatham Historical Society is sponsoring a hike as part of the “Explore East Hampton” monthly series.
Taxes must be paid by the end of the month.
Widespread damage in Windsor Locks and East Windsor.
Widespread damage in Windsor Locks and East Windsor.
The tax is jumping almost 2 percentage points as of Monday, July 1, up to 8.81 percent.