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Josh Lanier

Assistant Managing Editor

jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Obituaries
Kitty Dukakis, Wife Of Ex-Presidential Nominee, Dies Kitty Dukakis, Wife Of Ex-Presidential Nominee, Dies
Kitty Dukakis, Wife Of Ex-Presidential Nominee, Dies Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts Governor and presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, died on Friday, March 21, at the age of 88, her family said.  Her son, John Dukakis, said in a statement that the mother of three died "surrounded by family." She was born on December 26, 1936, and lived a full life fighting to make the world a better place and sharing her vulnerabilities to help others face theirs. She was loving, feisty and fun, and had a keen sensitivity to people from all walks of life. She and our dad, Michael Dukakis, shared an enviable partnership for over 60 years…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale Returns Next Week — Here’s What You Can Score Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is back next week, offering weeklong savings across dozens of popular categories. The sale — which begins Tuesday, March 25, and through the end of the month — features discounts of up to 40 percent on select apparel, beauty products, sports gear, travel essentials, outdoor furniture, and gardening supplies from big-name brands, the company said. New daily deals will drop every 24 hours, giving shoppers fresh opportunities to save. Many offers are limited-time and while supplies last, so checking back often is key. The online retail giant has already dropped some d…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Aldi Recalls Cheese From CT Stores Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA Aldi Recalls Cheese From CT Stores Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA
Aldi Recalls Cheese From CT Stores Over Possible Metal Contamination: FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall of a cheese sold at Aldi stores in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania because of potential metal contamination. The recall affects 5,000 packages of Happy Farms Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese, which was distributed exclusively at Aldi locations in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, according to the FDA. The voluntary recall was initiated after concerns that the cheese may contain steel fragments, the agency said. The impacted product carries the UPC code 4061463330840 and has expiration dates of July 1…

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Lifestyle
Get Your Flick Fix Before They're Gone: These Titles Leave Netflix In April Get Your Flick Fix Before They're Gone: These Titles Leave Netflix In April
Get Your Flick Fix Before They're Gone: These Titles Leave Netflix In April Time’s running out to catch some of your favorite binge-worthy titles before they vanish. Netflix will lose a slate of popular shows and films at the end of the month, including major hits like “Interstellar,” giving viewers just days to stream them before they’re gone. We’ve all logged on to our favorite streaming site to check out a beloved movie or new release, only to find it pulled from the digital shelves. Streaming services license films and television shows for limited periods, and sometimes remove titles to cut costs or make room for new content. This April, expect a major shake-up…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update
Bruce Willis Dances Into 70 Surrounded By Family, With An Uplifting Health Update Celebrating his 70th birthday surrounded by loved ones, Bruce Willis received heartfelt tributes and a reassuring health update from his family. Daughter Rumer Willis shared that her father is "doing great," bringing comfort to fans concerned about his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Since his diagnosis in 2022, fans have remained hopeful for the "Die Hard" star, and most updates from the Willis family have been positive. Rumer Willis, whom Bruce shares with ex-wife Demi Moore, posed for photos with her father on Wednesday — his special day — and gave a brief update on his condition af…

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Police & Fire
Woman Who Ran Mass Prostitution Ring Serving 'Politicians, Doctors, Execs' Gets 4 Years: DOJ Woman Who Ran Mass Prostitution Ring Serving 'Politicians, Doctors, Execs' Gets 4 Years: DOJ
Woman Who Ran Mass Prostitution Ring Serving 'Politicians, Doctors, Execs' Gets 4 Years: DOJ A Massachusetts woman who ran a high-end brothel network stretching from Greater Boston to eastern Virginia was sentenced in federal court for her role in the elaborate sex trafficking operation that netted millions in illicit profits servicing VIP clients, authorities said. Han Lee, 42, of Cambridge, was sentenced to four years in prison followed by one year of supervised release on Wednesday, March 20, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  U.S. District Court Judge Julia E. Kobick also ordered Lee to forfeit more than $5.4 million in illegal earnings, with additional restitution to…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight
Cheshire-Native James Van Der Beek Says He’s 'At the Finish Line' Of Colon Cancer Fight James Van Der Beek opened up this week about his battle with colorectal cancer as he begins the “healing phase” of his journey. The Cheshire native announced he was diagnosed in November, the same month he turned 48. After months of intensive treatment, the Dawson’s Creek star said he is now in recovery and feels like he's at “the finish line.” “I feel like I can see the finish line,” he told "Extra." “I’m in a healing phase, which is great. I’m going back to work next month. I’m taking this month really to just kind of relax.” Van Der Beek said he was most concerned about how his illness …

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Obituaries
Clinton Pilot Who Died In CT Glider Crash Remembered As 'One Of The Greatest Humans' Clinton Pilot Who Died In CT Glider Crash Remembered As 'One Of The Greatest Humans'
Clinton Pilot Who Died In CT Glider Crash Remembered As 'One Of The Greatest Humans' A Connecticut dentist who died in a single-engine ultralight glider crash last week is being remembered for his devotion to family, passion for flying, and unwavering kindness. Bradley Daar, 70, of Clinton, was killed on March 14 when his aircraft went down in a wooded area near Cedar Lake Road in Deep River. Paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that day. He leaves behind a wife and two sons.  The Illinois native made Connecticut his home in 1983. He opened Shoreline Modern Dental in Old Saybrook and later joined Manchester Family D…

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News
Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism
Elon Musk Says Tesla Vandalism Linked To Trans Activism Following Daughter’s Public Criticism The same day that his trans daughter slammed him in a magazine interview, Elon Musk is linking the national spree of vandalism against Tesla cars and dealerships to trans activists.  The billionaire tech mogul, now a central figure in former President Donald Trump’s fight against the bureaucratic state, took to X to amplify posts alleging that most suspects arrested in connection with the attacks are trans or nonbinary.  What are the statistics on trans violence?The probability of a trans person being violent appears to be vastly higher than non-trans. Hormone injections cause …

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Police & Fire
Wanted Waterbury Man Turns Himself In To Police Nearly Year After He Led High-Speed Chase: Cops Wanted Waterbury Man Turns Himself In To Police Nearly Year After He Led High-Speed Chase: Cops
Wanted Waterbury Man Turns Himself In To Police Nearly Year After He Led High-Speed Chase: Cops A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled from officers during a traffic stop on Route 8 in May 2024 and remained on the run for months. Milton Westley, 45, of Waterbury, surrendered to Connecticut State Police around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, after he allegedly fled a traffic stop in Naugatuck at speeds topping 90 mph in a 55 mph zone, authorities said. Troopers also determined he was driving with a suspended license. Investigators said they made several attempts to locate Westley following the chase, but he and the BMW he was driving were nowhere to be fou…

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