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Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In CT; Police On Hunt For Artist Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In CT; Police On Hunt For Artist
Color Me Nuts: Painted Squirrels Turn Heads In CT; Police On Hunt For Artist Authorities in a Connecticut community are asking for the public's help after two squirrels were found painted.  East Hartford Animal Control received a report of the animals being painted — one red and the other blue — in the Naubuc Avenue and High Street area. Both squirrels appear to be OK from the paint, but animal control officers want to find out who is responsible. Some paints are highly toxic to squirrels and can cause death or serious illness.  Authorities urge anyone with information to contact East Hartford Animal Control at 860-291-7572 and leave a message.

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by Josh Lanier
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Drunk Lisbon Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police Drunk Lisbon Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police
Drunk Lisbon Man Nearly Shoots Neighbor While Killing Squirrels: Police A Connecticut man is accused of nearly shooting his neighbor while trying to kill squirrels outside his home, state police said. James Adams, 66, of Lisbon, faces charges of illegal discharge of a firearm, illegally carrying a firearm while under the influence, reckless endangerment in the first degree, and second-degree breach of peace, according to Connecticut State Police. A neighbor called the police on Saturday, Jan. 11, just before 4 p.m. after hearing a gunshot and a bullet whiz past their head while working outside. Troopers later found a .22-caliber bullet lodged in the home's exte…

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by Josh Lanier