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State stops efforts to help cancer-stricken veteran Video included

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After learning Tony Veilleux was diagnosed with cancer, his coworkers have been rallying around to help by pooling their vacation days and donating them to him. More>>

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Fiery crash closes I-95 north in Groton Video included

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An overturned tractor-trailer carrying oil has closed Interstate 95 northbound near exit 89 by Flanders Road in Groton. More>>

Malloy visiting Meriden school to promote education reform plan

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is hitting the road to promote his education reform proposal. More>>

Bill passes: State could be 7th to legalize gay marriage

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Washington state legislators approved a measure Wednesday that could allow gay couples in the state to have a June wedding. More>>

Group hopes to revitalize Windsor's Plaza Theatre Video included

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Workers are busy trying to bring back the theatre inside the Plaza Building in Windsor.
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Water main breaks in Rocky Hill

Rushing water left a mess on Brook Street when a water main busted on Wednesday morning.  More>>

Torrington rolls out red carpet Video included

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Torrington is rolling out the red carpet at the Warner Theater as it premieres a feature film that was shot in town. More>>

Closure of Norwich post office branch irks residents

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Residents in one section of Norwich are pretty peeved at the U.S. Postal Service for closing the Yantic post office early this week and only saying it had to do with security and safety. More>>

Charges brought against assistant Boy Scout master Video included

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Mark Alexander of Rocky Hill, an Assistant Scout Master, was arrested in January by New Britain police on sexual assault allegations involving two boys. More>>

Frustrated couple sells DCF tape recordings Video included

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Melissa and Robert Obernauer are in a battle with the state Department of Children and Families and much of it is on tape.
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Gov. Malloy delivers State of the State address Video included

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During his State of the State address on Wednesday, Gov. Dannel Malloy said the state must maintain fiscal discipline, continue job creation efforts and overhaul the state's public schools. More>>

State police obtain search warrant in cold case

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State police on Wednesday searched the last known address of a woman who has been missing since 1984. More>>

East Haven may get temporary police chief Video included

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East Haven may have a new person to help run the police department that's in the middle of a racial profiling probe. More>>

CNN's Roland Martin suspended for tweets

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An on-air personality and pundit who frequently appeared on CNN has been suspended after he sent out tweets during the Super Bowl that has the LGBT community up in arms. More>>

Glastonbury police search for armed robbery suspect

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Glastonbury police are searching for Kirk Ramsey, who is wanted in connection with a robbery committed with a knife on Tuesday at Moe's Southwest Grill on Main Street where he was employed.
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State police investigating officer-involved shooting

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Connecticut State Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Norwich on Tuesday evening that occurred while officers were trying to arrest a man who was involved in an altercation at a home. More>>

TN sheriff: Facebook spat led to shooting deaths

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Authorities believe a Facebook slight led to the shooting death of a Mountain City couple whose baby was found unharmed in the mothers' arms. More>>

Malloy wants overhaul of alcohol laws, Sunday sales

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he wants to modernize Connecticut's liquor laws with proposals to remove price restrictions requiring distributors to offer the same price to all retailers and establish Sunday liquor sales. More>>

UNH to offer advanced degree in emergency management

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The University of New Haven announced Wednesday it will begin offering a new master's degree program in emergency management next fall to train public and private officials in  how to respond to natural disasters.  More>>

Malloy: Teacher tenure rules need major overhaul Video included

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Gov. Dannel Malloy says Connecticut must immediately start overhauling its teacher tenure system, replacing those employment guarantees with methods requiring educators to keep re-earning job security. More>>

UNCUT: Gov. Dannel Malloy delivers State of the State address

Gov. Dannel Malloy delivers is State of the State address on Wednesday. More>>

Quassy's new tea cup ride taking shape

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Quassy Amusement Park released photographs of the creation of its new ride, "Crazy Cups," as it is being built in in Italy by the manufacturing firm Zamperla.
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Carter's recalls children's garments

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 128,000 Carter's brand "Watch the Wear" body suits and "Sleep ‘n Play" garments because the snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. More>>

New Legislative session begins Wednesday Video included

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State lawmakers are returning to the Capitol on Wednesday for the start of the new legislative session. More>>

Malloy proposing $50M for schools

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Gov. Dannel Malloy is proposing an additional $50 million for the state's public schools as part of his education reform package. More>>

Rally in support of marijuana reform to be held in Hartford

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The University of Connecticut's chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy will lead a rally at the state Capitol with fellow drug policy activists from across Connecticut on Thursday. More>>

Calhoun to remain on medical leave

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University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will remain on medical leave and will miss his third consecutive game on Saturday. More>>

Powell boys' funeral is Saturday; 911 calls released

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Funeral services for the sons of Susan Cox-Powell and Josh Powell are scheduled for Saturday in Puyallup, WA, where authorities say Powell set his house on fire, killing all three of them. More>>

Conn. to consider overhaul of alcohol sales laws

Connecticut's package stores are about to become the focus of state legislation rewriting how the liquor businesses are regulated. More>>

Jubilant Santorum sweeps Minnesota and Colorado Video included

A resurgent Rick Santorum won Republican presidential caucuses in Minnesota and Colorado on Tuesday night, a stunning sweep that raised fresh questions about front-runner Mitt Romney's appeal among the ardent... More>>

Water main break affecting Rocky Hill neighborhoods Video included

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Several residents in Rocky Hill are waking up without water Wednesday morning. More>>

Discount parking & dining in Hartford on Wednesdays

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The Hartford Parking Authority and several Hartford restaurants have teamed up again this year for the "Park Free. Dine for Less" promotion. More>>

Two women seriously hurt in Plainville crash

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Plainville police are asking for the public's help as they continue to investigate a serious accident that occurred late Tuesday night. More>>

Canton considering additional tree removal funding

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The town of Canton is considering approving additional funding to pay for tree and limb removal following Winter Storm Alfred in October. More>>

Bristol to hold school redistricting meeting

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Officials are expected to start creating a new school redistricting plan for Bristol. More>>

Santorum takes three races, Romney takes it on the chin Video included

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Rick Santorum swept clean Tuesday's Missouri primary and Minnesota and Colorado caucuses, dealing a staggering blow to presumed front runner Mitt Romney. More>>

Impact of Tropical Storm Irene still felt

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State Sen. Len Fasano, R-North Haven, is pushing for long-term ideas to protect towns like East Haven from the devastation that Tropical Storm Irene caused. More>>

Torrington shelter sees influx of children, families Video included

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A homeless shelter in Torrington is  seeing a record number of children needing its services. More>>

Goose with arrow stuck in its head avoids capture

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Folks at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme say they've spotted a goose with an arrow stuck in its head. More>>

Mother stole identity of 3-year-old son

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Bridgeport police have arrested a mother accused of using the identity of her 3-year-old son to avoid getting her lights turned off. More>>

Crews battle Park Street fire in Hartford

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Fire crews are on the scene of a house fire on Park Street in Hartford. More>>

Middletown student hit by vehicle near school

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Middletown school officials said a 15-year-old high school student was hit by a car while crossing the street at the intersection of LaRosa Lane and Newfield Street on Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Giants fans descend on Broadway for parade Video included

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The New York Giants  returned from their Super Bowl win to a celebration the likes that only New York can throw: a ticker-tape parade in the Canyon of Heroes on Broadway, where the city has honored stars for almost a century. More>>

Brush fire reported on I-91 in New Haven

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A brush fire is burning near exit 8 on the southbound side of Interstate 91 in New Haven. More>>

Court: Ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

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The cultural war over the definition of marriage reached another milestone Tuesday, as a federal court of appeals ruled California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. More>>

Ceremony remembers Kleen Energy explosion Video included

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A ceremony on Tuesday morning will mark the second anniversary of the explosion at Kleen Energy plant in Middletown. More>>

Accreditation restored to state's crime lab

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The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors has restored accreditation to the state's crime lab following improvements to alleviate its backlog of cases, some stretching back years, Gov Dannel Malloy said.
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The truth about online dating sites selling you the science of love

A new research study observes the use of "scientific" research in order to give weight to online dating services that offer to find the perfect soulmate for users. More>>

Valentine's Day cocktail recipes

Go beyond the champagne, red wine or chardonnay and try something new and alluring for Valentine's Day. When planning a Valentine's Day romantic dinner or a fun evening for singles, cocktails can be fun to create and serve as a great conversation piece. More>>

Local Sports

No. 2 Syracuse 64-61 in OT over No. 12 Georgetown

Who says Syracuse doesn't have a go-to guy? More>>

APNewsBreak: UConn to impose own penalties

The University of Connecticut has proposed reducing the number of games it will play next season if the NCAA grants a waiver to allow the Huskies to play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament. More>>

Memphis is final piece for coast-to-coast Big East

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Big East has acquired all the pieces needed to build a new coast-to-coast conference. Putting them all together, though, is going to take a while. More>>

Holmes staying put with Jets after clause kicks in

It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around - just as the New York Jets said he would. More>>

Phelps using hyperbaric chamber to aid recovery

Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid his recovery from training. More>>

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Jersey Shore's Snooki: I would classify myself as bisexual

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