CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark'
CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Andrea Dante spent more than 20 years turning her love of food into a career that touched lives across Connecticut's shoreline. Her loved ones hope to carry the Guilford chef's efforts even after her death with a new scholarship.  Dante, the chef behind Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante, died Nov. 3. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support from friends, fellow chefs, and the community she served. A GoFundMe created in her memory had raised more than $23,000 as of Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. The money will help Dante's family cover funeral and memorial costs. Any remaining donations wi…

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CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family
CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family A 24-year-old mother has died from injuries suffered in a car crash, leaving behind a young daughter whose grandparents must now step in to raise her.   Lucinia Harrison, of Waterbury, died on Saturday, Nov. 7, after suffering life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision, according to a GoFundMe.  Her death has left her parents, Lashona Harrison and Robert Harrison Jr., facing two difficult tasks. They must bury their daughter while taking over the care of their granddaughter, Skye’lee Harrison. The family has not released any information about the crash itself, in…
CT Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police CT Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police CT Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police
CT Worker Accused Of Stealing $300K As Business Faced Bankruptcy: Police A longtime employee at a Connecticut business used company money to pay personal bills, leaving the business facing possible bankruptcy, police said. Katey M. Lanphear, 49, of Griswold, was arrested Monday, Nov. 9, following an investigation launched in October 2025, Connecticut State Police said.  Police charged her with first-degree larceny, first-degree identity theft, and illegal use of a payment card. Lanphear was released on a $100,000 bond, officials said. Investigators said workers uncovered questionable transactions in the Griswold company's accounting system. They later…
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CT Cop Cleared In Fatal Shooting Of Dad Surrounded By Family During Mental Health Crisis A Connecticut police officer who shot and killed a 53-year-old father during a mental health crisis was justified in using deadly force to protect another officer from a knife attack, state investigators ruled. The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General released its findings Tuesday, Nov. 10, clearing Hartford Officer Alexander Clifford in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Everard Walker at 990 Capitol Avenue. The deadly encounter began when Walker's son called 211 for help with his father's mental health. A mobile crisis team arrived with two Hartford officers. Walker initially refused t…
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Toyota Revives Scion Brand After 10 Years With Surprising New Vehicle Toyota is bringing back its Scion brand after a decade off the market with a tiny new pickup truck. The Japanese automaker announced Scion's return in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Toyota unveiled a compact utility truck called the KEI-01, which will be manufactured in Indiana starting in the second half of 2027. The truck is based on Japan's popular "kei" vehicles, which are much smaller than traditional American pickups. At just over 11 feet long and less than five feet wide, the KEI-01 will be smaller than a modern Mini Cooper, Road & Track reported. Despite its small siz…

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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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Renowned Massachusetts Cardiologist, Dad Of 2, Found Dead After Vanishing On Bike Ride A missing Massachusetts cardiologist and father of two was found dead near a cow pasture after vanishing during a weekend bike ride, authorities said. Dr. Daniel Arnett, 44, of Beverly, Massachusetts, was last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Newbury. His body was discovered shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday near the Tendercrop Farm cow pasture, according to the Essex County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday. The discovery came after a search for Arnett, who had left home without his cellphone. Police had described him as an "overdue cyclist" after he failed to return from his ride. …

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia
Senior US Army Officer Entrusted With Sensitive Info Accused Of Spying For Russia A senior US Army soldier entrusted with sensitive information is now suspected of spying for Russia, triggering an investigation involving British authorities, the US military, and the FBI. The 41-year-old man was arrested near Gloucester, England, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities have not released his name. He remained in custody at a London police station while investigators searched two locations in Gloucestershire, police said. The soldier was stationed at Imjin Barracks, which houses the headquarters of NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, accordin…