Seven boaters – three adults and four children – were transported to the Naugatuck Avenue boat ramp and evaluated by MFD paramedics. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Coronavirus cases at UConn, other college campuses helping drive increase in Connecticut COVID-19 numbers
A month after many Connecticut college students returned to school, COVID-19 cases at UConn and some other university campuses have played a significant role in the state’s recent uptick in coronavirus infections — a development many feared with the resumption of classes. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Amid closures, industry downturn, Bristol DoubleTree owner breaks ground on new hotel, events center
Despite the severe nationwide downturn in the hotel and events industries, the owner of the DoubleTree in Bristol is building. He’s adding a Home2Suite extended-stay hotel next to it along with a 50,000-square-foot convention and event center. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Litchfield public schools to close Friday after several students at several schools were exposed to COVID-19 at non-school weekend event
All Litchfield public schools will shift to remote learning Friday after multiple students across several schools and grades “had prolonged exposure” to a person with COVID-19 last weekend. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
CT man sentenced in $319K counterfeit check scheme
After Jonell Bonilla and his accomplices had access to the accounts, they deposited counterfeit checks into those accounts and then withdrew money, authorities said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Man surrenders after police shooting in Naugatuck
Naugatuck police say the man who hit a sergeant with a vehicle, prompting him to fire his weapon, has surrendered on a warrant. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Drug, gun charges land Hartford man in federal prison
A Hartford man will spend more than eight years in federal prison on drug distribution and gun possession charges. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Anti-mask protesters heckle Gov. Ned Lamont at news conference for second straight day
For the second straight day, a small group of anti-mask protesters sought to interrupt Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday during a news conference to announce a development project near the Hartford Line commuter rail. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Survey: Despite ongoing pandemic, majority in Connecticut remain happy; challenges persist for low-income and minority households
A lingering COVID-19 pandemic appears not to have harshly damped people’s spirits, but challenges persist for some across income level and race, a new sweeping survey from DataHaven shows. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
A tale of two Neds: Gov. Lamont says Connecticut school districts can decide how to reopen, but criticizes those that break with his guidance
Gov. Ned Lamont criticizes school districts that go against his reopening preferences, even as he says districts can make their own reopening decisions. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Bridgeport police: 2 detained after stolen vehicle pursuit
Police in Bridgeport briefly pursued a stolen vehicle, detaining two individuals. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Weed infestation at Berlin pond likely killed fish
Officials believe a severe weed infestation at a pond in Berlin took the oxygen out of the water, killing the pond’s fish. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Eversource asks CT lawmakers to borrow $700M
The utility company is pitching a securitization plan it says would help customers, but one lawmaker called a “joke.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Hartford Symphony Orchestra furloughs 86 musicians, three staff members
Hartford Symphony Orchestra will furlough all of its musicians effective Sept. 28, “due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the extension of related governmental executive orders limiting large-scale events,” the orchestra announced on Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Institute of Living research team selected to join international research effort studying schizophrenia in young people
A research team at the Institute of Living will join an international research effort studying schizophrenia in high-risk adolescents and young adults. About 3.2% to 7% of young people in the world have early symptoms of schizophrenia or psychosis, according to Hartford Healthcare. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Pandemic spells opportunity for Coast Guard cadets marooned at New London academy
Branyelle Carillo was facing the prospect of a summer marooned by the pandemic at the Coast Guard Academy in New London when she was called up for a mission: The U.S Coast Guard cutter Munro, bound for a patrol of the U.S. maritime border with Russia, had lost a tenth of its crew to quarantine…
Police: Victim stabbed by acquaintance in Bridgeport
A stabbing on Fremont Street left one person wounded Tuesday night, according to police. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
State police ID Naugatuck cops involved in shooting
Connecticut State Police have released the names of two longtime Naugatuck police officers involved in a shooting Monday night. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Police: 2 wounded in early-morning shooting in Bridgeport
Police say two people were injured by bullets on Clinton Avenue early Wednesday morning. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Bradley International Airport may add COVID-19 testing for arriving passengers
Bradley International Airport, hit with plunging air passenger traffic in the pandemic, is seriously considering a drive-through COVID-19 testing site at the airport, Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Connecticut removes six states from pandemic travel advisory, adds back Puerto Rico
Connecticut on Tuesday removed California, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio from its COVID-19 travel advisory, while adding back Puerto Rico. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service
Back to School: Is it safe? Courant reporters are answering your school-related questions in live Q&A
Connecticut schools are set to reopen in a few weeks, prompting questions and concerns over the safety of students and teachers as it relates to COVID-19. A team of Courant reporters have been closely following the issue and will host a live Q&A; for Courant.com subscribers on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. to answer…
