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Fentanyl Pill Found Outside CT Elementary School
Parents in Southington are on alert after a broken pill capsule containing fentanyl was found outside Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School, authorities said. The capsule was spotted on the sidewalk by a staff member on Wednesday, Oct.1 Police tested the substance and confirmed it contained fentanyl, a powerful opioid that can be deadly even in tiny amounts. Principal Marilyn Kahl sent an email to parents after the pill was identified. Physical education classes stayed indoors, and a police drug-sniffing dog searched the building and grounds, she wrote. No other drugs were found. Ka…
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CT School Bus With 14 Students Crashes With Car
A school bus carrying 14 high school students was involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 1. Police were called to Stafford Avenue in Bristol, just south of Farmington Avenue, after a bus from Bristol Eastern High School just before 2 p.m. No one on the bus was injured, Bristol police said. The driver of the other vehicle complained of minor injuries and was evaluated by medical personnel. The Bristol Board of Education sent representatives to the scene. They will contact the parents of the students on the bus. Representatives from Fir…
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CT Governor’s Race Shaken Up After Candidate Drops Out: ‘State Needs Change’
The race for Connecticut governor has lost a runner. Jen Tooker, a first selectwoman of Westport, announced on Friday, Sept. 26, that she was suspending her campaign. In a post on X, the Republican said, "voters need more time to get to know me, and I need more time to get to know them." However, she vowed to stay in the fight to topple Gov. Ned Lamont. Connecticut needs a leader with a vision that ensures that our best days are ahead of us. That is what I offered voters in this race. Although I am suspending my candidacy for Governor, I have every intention to remain in the…
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ative Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host
Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN. The Connecticut native and longtime host of “First Take” confirmed her decision in a message to fans. “After much reflection, I've decided it's time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim wrote. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk with some of the most brilliant, passionate and entertaining voices in sports — and with all of you, the best fans in the world.” The decision seems to be her own. Reports suggested she turned down a contract e…
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$3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In CT Listed For First Time In 100 Years
A Sharon property with more than 200 years of history, which was the childhood home of one of America's most prolific political minds of the past century, is on the market for just south of $4 million. The estate at 1 Great Elm Drive in Sharon is listed for $3,999,000. Built in 1812, the single-family residence spans 8,072 square feet on 6.34 acres, according to the Zillow listing. It offers eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. One of those bedrooms once belonged to attorney and author William F. Buckley Jr., one of the founding fathers of the American conservative political movem…
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Threatening Post Closes CT High School, Police Say
A Fairfield County high school was closed Tuesday, Sept. 16, after police learned of a potentially threatening social media post, officials said. Darien police first announced the school would open on a two-hour delay while the Patrol and Detective Divisions investigated, but later confirmed the closure of Darien High School as “a precautionary measure.” “The Darien Police Department continues to investigate this incident and remains in close communication with school officials,” Chief of Police Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. said. All other Darien Public Schools remained open on a normal schedule…
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CT School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital With Minor Injuries
Two children were taken to a hospital after a car rear-ended the bus they were on Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, police said. A New Haven school bus was turning from Spring Street onto Front Avenue in West Haven when another vehicle crashed into the back of it. One child suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, police said. A second student also reported being hurt and was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Authorities did not identify the school or release the students’ ages. The driver of the vehicle that struck the bus declined medical attention, authorities sa…
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New England Genealogist Reunites PA Woman With Childhood Best Friend Separated By Foster Care
A New England genealogist has helped reunite two women who were separated by foster care while attending elementary school in Abington in the late 1980s. Elizabeth Crompton, who grew up in Abington, shared on Facebook that she had been searching for her childhood best friend for decades. The two attended Glenside Weldon Elementary School just outside of Philadelphia, where Crompton, then known as Liz, spent nearly every day with her best friend. “She was the sweetest girl ever, red curly hair and the warmest smile,” Crompton wrote, recalling how her friend’s social worker once gave her litt…
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UMass Lowell Lockdown Lifted After Police Say Suspect Left Area
Police lifted the lockdown at the University of Massachusetts Lowell after officers said the man believed to have a gun near campus had left the area. Authorities lifted the shelter-in-place order around 5:30 p.m. — about three hours after police began searching for the man. “Based on a search and investigation, law enforcement partners believe the suspect is no longer in the vicinity,” police said in a text message to students. “A large police presence is being maintained on campus, and officers will be stationed at all residence halls overnight.” Massachusetts State Police said they were…
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CT Teen Arrested By ICE Freed After 44 Days In Federal Custody
A New Haven teenager taken into custody by federal immigration officials has been released after spending more than six weeks in federal detention. Esdras R., an 18-year-old immigrant from Central America and a rising junior at Wilbur Cross High School, was freed Tuesday, Sept. 2, after posting a $1,500 bond, according to the advocacy group CT Students for a Dream. He had been held for 44 days in multiple detention facilities across three states. Original: 'Unconscionable': New Haven High School Student Detained By ICE Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said Esdras…
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CT Teachers Turn To GoFundMe As Classroom Costs Soar
School is in session for nearly every student in Connecticut. While families have seen increased prices while back-to-school shopping, local teachers are also facing a big challenge — covering classroom expenses that keep rising. With budgets stretched thin, more educators are leaning on their own wallets and, increasingly, on community support. According to the Learning Policy Institute, 95 percent of teachers report spending their own money on supplies. The strain has pushed many to seek help online. Many have turned to fundraising sites like GoFundMe to help keep their classrooms s…
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Get Paid To Shop (On Camera): TV Show Seeking Extras For Scenes Shot In NY
If you’ve ever dreamed of being on TV — and don’t mind a long day in the sun — your big break might be waiting in the Hamptons. Waldron Casting is looking for locals to appear as background talent in scenes filming Friday, Aug. 1, for a new TV drama currently using the working title Filch. The gig involves portraying outdoor market staff and patrons in Bridgehampton, and producers are hoping to find real locals who can self-report to set — no transportation provided. To be eligible, you must be over 18 and non-union. The pay? A solid $181.50 for 10 hours, with overtime if the day runs lon…
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