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Schools closed, power out as winter storm tears through New England, NYC metro

March 14, 2023

Schools closed, power out as winter storm tears through New England, NYC metro

A winter storm passed over the Northeast on Tuesday, covering much of the region in thick, wet snow, closing schools, cancelling flights, and knocking out power for thousands.

Connecticut church sues over school vaccine mandate: 'We will obey God first'

March 14, 2023

Connecticut church sues over school vaccine mandate: 'We will obey God first'

A church in Milford, Connecticut, is suing the state government, claiming alterations to a law mandating vaccinations have violated its First Amendment rights.

Connecticut child porn fugitive since 2012 nabbed at Texas border attempting to return from Mexico

March 14, 2023

Connecticut child porn fugitive since 2012 nabbed at Texas border attempting to return from Mexico

Connecticut fugitive Thomas Marcel, arrested over a decade ago for enticing a minor and illegal possession of child porn, was nabbed in El Paso, Texas, while returning from Mexico.

Lawmakers across US step up efforts to shield personal information of public employees from being disclosed

March 14, 2023

Lawmakers across US step up efforts to shield personal information of public employees from being disclosed

Lawmakers across the country are stepping up efforts to shield the information of public employees such as police, elected officials, and judges from being disclosed.

Connecticut woman will become first non-Vermont resident to take advantage of assisted suicide law

March 14, 2023

Connecticut woman will become first non-Vermont resident to take advantage of assisted suicide law

A woman from Bridgeport, Connecticut, reached a deal to become the first non-Vermont resident to take advantage of the state's assisted suicide law.

Families of Connecticut victims outraged after state commutes 44 murder sentences: 'Outrageous'

March 13, 2023

Families of Connecticut victims outraged after state commutes 44 murder sentences: 'Outrageous'

Families of Connecticut crime victims are fighting back after learning the sentences of 44 murderers were commuted by the Board of Pardons and Paroles

Connecticut sues rest stop operator for $2.7M in employee wages

March 10, 2023

Connecticut sues rest stop operator for $2.7M in employee wages

Connecticut's labor commissioner is suing Project Service, which operates its 23 highway rest stops, for over $2.7 million in back wages owed to employees.

Connecticut parents arrested in prep school student's death at 2022 house party stabbing

March 10, 2023

Connecticut parents arrested in prep school student's death at 2022 house party stabbing

Connecticut police arrested, charged and released Paul and Susana Leifer Thursday, nearly one year after high school student James McGrath was stabbed to death outside a party in 2022.

Connecticut school dismissed accusations lunch lady was 'inappropriately messaging' students before arrest

March 9, 2023

Connecticut school dismissed accusations lunch lady was 'inappropriately messaging' students before arrest

A now-former Connecticut school lunch lady met with officials about "maintaining appropriate boundaries and communications with students" two months before her sexual abuse arrest.

Burlington, Vermont, moves to allow noncitizens to vote

March 9, 2023

Burlington, Vermont, moves to allow noncitizens to vote

Burlington, Vermont, has proposed a change to its charter that would allow noncitizens to vote in local elections, hoping to follow similar policies in the cities of Montpelier and Winooski