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Ex-CT Teacher Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Student: Police Ex-CT Teacher Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Student: Police
Ex-CT Teacher Accused Of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting Student: Police A former Connecticut high school teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting a former student, authorities said. Ciara Picard, 39, was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual assault involving a former student of Maloney High School in Meriden, police announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Meriden police did not provide many details about the alleged abuse, but investigators said it happened "years ago" while Picard was still a teacher at the school. She resigned in August 2025, according to police. An email to Meriden police for more information was not immediately returned. The stude…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Northeast Classics Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings Northeast Classics Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings
Northeast Classics Celebrated Among Best Summer Dishes In US: See The Rankings Some of the most popular summer foods in the US come straight from the Northeast, according to a new survey. Mixbook has ranked the 100 most beloved summer dishes. The photo book website polled 3,003 self-described foodies. For grillmasters, New York's grilled strip steak and garlic scapes were ranked No. 3. "New York's agricultural regions produce top-tier beef, and summer grilling often centers around the strip steak — especially in the Hudson Valley," Mixbook said. "Paired with seasonal garlic scapes or grilled ramps, this dish reflects the state’s balance of urban sophisticat…

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by Chris Spiker
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Worcester County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Worcester County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Worcester County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Illegal Street Race That Took Over Road In Region Ends In Blown Tires, Handcuffs Illegal Street Race That Took Over Road In Region Ends In Blown Tires, Handcuffs
Illegal Street Race That Took Over Road In Region Ends In Blown Tires, Handcuffs Several drivers who tried to put on an illegal street race in Connecticut found out they weren't fast enough to get away from police and ended up furious when their cars were damaged in the attempt, officials said. Police in Hartford County were called to the Route 571 connector, Polish Legion Highway in Berlin very early Sunday, Sept. 1, Connecticut Police said.  Troopers found several vehicles trying to block off the road to hold an illegal underground street race there. Responders started to break up the revving racers before someone was hurt.  But some drivers refused to list…

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by Josh Lanier