Jon Lender: As COVID-19 rises again, will DMV maintain driver testing and other services?

So many of the coronavirus’s effects have been life-and-death matters that it can sound cold or pointless to talk of lesser vexations. One example is the state Department of Motor Vehicles’ three-month suspension of driver’s license road tests from March to June — plus other DMV service limitations, including vehicle registrations — as part of…

Justin Clark is the Connecticut native leading the legal assault on election results in states where Joe Biden is leading; the strategy aims to stop the counting of votes

Trump confidante and West Hartford native Justin Clark generally keeps a low profile. But in recent days, he has become the face of largely unsuccessful efforts to challenge election results in court. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: False report of gunshots panics customers during CT mall robbery

The sound of glass breaking was mistaken for gunshots at a Farmington mall Saturday night in an incident similar to one that occurred in January in Norwalk. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Virtual Vicki Soto 5K runs in memory of slain Sandy Hook teacher

About 20 staff and family members of Bunnell High School gathered to run 3.1 miles around the school’s campus Saturday while many other participated virtually. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

FD: ‘High-risk rescue’ frees trapped tree worker in Fairfield

A tree worker was trapped when a limb fell and pinned his leg Saturday afternoon, the Fairfield Fire Department said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

A new President: Joy, relief sweep across Connecticut as Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump to become 46th U.S. president

As the vote count continued Thursday and Friday — and the numbers began to point to the likelihood Biden had enough electoral college votes to claim victory — state leaders and activists shared a sense of validation that millions of Americans saw in the former vice president a herald of civility, professionalism and American values.…

Connecticut resolution allows igloos, outdoor dining structures, overturning ban

After abruptly shutting down the use of igloos and outdoor dining structures last weekend, the state has reportedly approved them, with new guidelines for ventilation and safety. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stamford bicyclist dies after being struck by two cars

A 19-year old Stamford man died after he was thrown from his bicycle by a car and then struck by a second vehicle, police said Saturday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

NWS: Record-high temperatures expected in CT

Dry weather and near record warmth will continues through the weekend and into early next week. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Oxford woman charged in infant’s death released from jail

An Oxford woman charged with second-degree manslaughter in the death of her infant son was released Friday after pleading not guilty and posting a $75,000 bond. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Top CT Democrats feeling the end of Trump era

Connecticut Democrats are ready to celebrate Biden’s imminent victory in historic four-day election, as Republicans reminded that the process wasn’t done. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. Judge rejects Ex-Gov. John Rowland’s plea for early release from probation

U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton said in a written order that Rowland’s repeated challenges in complying with ethics laws – he has been convicted twice – suggest a need for supervision. What’s more, she said the former governor has demonstrated he can meet most of his new job responsibilities while under the remainder of…

Daily coronavirus updates: All indoor and outdoor gatherings capped at 10 people, as over half of Connecticut is now under ‘red-alert’ advisory; DPH urges residents to remain at home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

With more than half of Connecticut residents now under a “red-alert” advisory, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday that all private indoor and outdoor gatherings must now be capped at 10 people. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

‘The Voice’ contestant Taryn Papa credits grandpa for love of music

Taryn Papa, a Middlebury native who is a competitor on Season 19 of ‘The Voice,’ credits her grandfather for her love of music. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Officials: Staff member, student test positive for COVID in Weston schools

Classes will go forward as planned Friday at both Hurlbutt Elementary School and Weston Middle School, officials said Thursday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Fairfield universities lock down some students amid COVID spike

FAIRFIELD — Sacred Heart University officials announced two residence halls will be placed under quarantine Thursday night amid a spike of new coronavirus infections on campus. Nearby, Fairfield University ordered students living off campus to stay at home amid a similar spike SHU students living at Seton Hall and Jorge Bergoglio Hall will begin a…

Trump attacks latest Quinnipiac poll, falsely claims he won election in live event

President Donald Trump lashed out at several major polls conducted before the election Thursday evening — including one conducted by researchers at Quinnipiac University. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Petition urges Lamont to reconsider 9:30 p.m. restaurant closing time, lamenting impact on the industry in Connecticut

Nearly 6,000 people have signed a petition urging Gov. Ned Lamont to reconsider the 9:30 p.m. early restaurant closing time, announced Monday as part of a rollback to Phase 2 of reopening as COVID-19 case numbers rise. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

COVID continues to hinder courts: A lack of willing jurors delays Hartford’s first, post-pandemic criminal jury trial

The decision by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant, in a case scheduled for trial in Hartford later in November, was a setback for the federal district court in Connecticut, where the judges have worked for months with virologists, air circulation experts, information technology consultants and others to configure a courtroom that could keep participants in a…

Ahead of Parkade revival, Manchester officials look to next area of redevelopment focus

With construction due to start soon on the Broad Street side of the Manchester Parkade, town officials are considering the next focus of redevelopment. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Missing man, 83, found dead in Fairfield Prep parking lot

A construction worker found the body in the parking lot Thursday morning, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Waterbury man charged in fatal hit-and-run

Police said the driver did not stop with the pedestrian still on his hood in the accident last month. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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