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Submersible Implosion: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Leaves Behind Wife, 4 Children Submersible Implosion: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Leaves Behind Wife, 4 Children
Submersible Implosion: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Leaves Behind Wife, 4 Children A day after the tragic news that a former Connecticut resident was one of five men who died when a submersible imploded near the Titanic wreckage, his stepson is recalling what a "kind" man he was. Paul Henry Nargeolet, age 77, of New York City, lived in Litchfield County, in the town of Kent, for nearly a decade, as he took 37 trips to the doomed wreckage on salvage operations, including a couple in the Oceangate Titan. During an interview with WCBS Channel 2 in New York, John Paschall said besides himself, Nargeolet leaves behind a wife and three children. "He's the type of per…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Update: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Among Passengers On Submersible New Update: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Among Passengers On Submersible
New Update: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Among Passengers On Submersible New, related story - Submersible Implosion: Titanic Expert From Connecticut Leaves Behind Wife, 4 Children One of the five men aboard the Titanic tourist submersible lived in Connecticut for years. Paul Henry Nargeolet, age 77, of New York City, lived in Litchfield County, in the town of Kent, for nearly a decade, according to ABC affiliate WTNH News 8. The search for the submersible captivated the world as vessels from across the globe rushed to the scene to help search which was halted after debris was discovered Thursday, June 22. The Coast Guard says the five died instantly in a "cata…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Passenger Dies After Car Crashes Into River In CT Passenger Dies After Car Crashes Into River In CT
Passenger Dies After Car Crashes Into River In CT A 24-year-old man from New York's Hudson Valley died after the car he was riding in veered off the roadway and into a Connecticut River. The incident took place in Litchfield County around 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21 in Kent. According to Connecticut State troopers, a Pontiac Grand Am driven by a 24-year-old New York woman from Dutchess County was traveling north of Schaghticoke Road when the car veered to the right, rolled off the edge of the roadway, down a steep embankment and went into the Housatonic River, state police said. The driver, identified as Dutchess County resident Ale…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Dead Deer Reported In CT Towns, 3 Test Positive For Hemorrhagic Disease, Officials Say Dead Deer Reported In CT Towns, 3 Test Positive For Hemorrhagic Disease, Officials Say
Dead Deer Reported In CT Towns, 3 Test Positive For Hemorrhagic Disease, Officials Say State officials announced that three white-tailed deer tested positive for hemorrhagic disease, as dead deer have been found across multiple towns in Connecticut.  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced on Wednesday, Sept. 28, that the first positive case this year came from a deer found in the Litchfield County town of Goshen. A second deer was also confirmed to have the disease after it was found on a property in Kent, DEEP said. Five additional dead deer were also found on that property. The third positive case was confirmed in a deer fro…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash 31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash
31-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Area Crash A 31-year-old man was killed after being entrapped during a two-vehicle crash. The crash took place around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5, in Amenia, said Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2006 Ford Explorer driven by Felix Santiago, age 31, of Amenia, was traveling westbound on South Amenia Road when it crossed over the center markings and struck an eastbound 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Litchfield County, Connecticut resident William Watts, age 69, of Kent. Santiago was initially trapped inside …

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by Kathy Reakes
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CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage
CT Communities Working With Eversource To Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage Communities are teaming with Eversource to help reduce potential tree damage during big storms in the future. In the wake of Tropical Storm Henri leaving thousands without power in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the utility company announced that it is working with town officials to expand efforts to identify and proactively address areas that have been problematic during recent storms. On Wednesday, Aug. 25, two days after the storm, Eversource was still reporting multiple outages impacting nearly 300 of the company’s 1.28 million customers. “As part of its continuing efforts to improve s…

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by Zak Failla