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‘We've had a meltdown. Literally': Plainville ice cream shop loses power in heat wave Customers wanting some ice cream to cool off were met with a “temporarily closed” sign at Lacroix’s Homemade Ice Cream in Plainville on Tuesday. It’s because of a power outage that caused all of the s...

Customers wanting some ice cream to cool off were met with a "temporarily closed" sign at Lacroix's Homemade Ice Cream in #Plainville on Tuesday. It's because of a power outage that caused all of the shop's ice cream to melt. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Family remembers worker killed in Norwich trench collapse as a loving grandfather The family of a worker killed in a trench collapse in Norwich is remembering him as a loving grandfather who had a warm personality. “Just so unexpected as to it’s not something you would expect to ha...

The family of a worker killed in a trench collapse in #Norwich is remembering him as a loving grandfather who had a warm personality. @nbcconnecticut.com

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West Hartford focused on Vision Zero after second pedestrian death this month Two lives lost in a matter of days on the roads of West Hartford. So, what is the town doing to keep people safe while they’re out and about? “He was just so, a happy go lucky person. I knew he wouldn...

Two lives lost in a matter of days on the roads of #WestHartford. So, what is the town doing to keep people safe while they’re out and about? @nbcconnecticut.com

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Beyond the Headlines: Rose skipping PGA event to meet the King of England? YouTube video by NBC Connecticut

Here's a new one -- a golfer can't make it to the tournament because he has an invitation to meet British royalty.

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Vigil for man killed at West Hartford intersection spurs calls for road safety As the community mourns a man who was killed while crossing the intersection of South Main Street and New Britain Avenue in West Hartford over the weekend. People in town say it’s a moment to continue...

As the community mourns a man who was killed while crossing the intersection of South Main Street and New Britain Avenue in #WestHartford over the weekend, people in town say it’s a moment to continue pushing for safer roads. @nbcconnecticut.com

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New Canaan high school student advocates for farm to school program legislation A push to make sure students have fresh food at school. That’s what the farm to school program does while also supporting our local farmers. A New Canaan High School student is a big advocate of it an...

A push to make sure students have fresh food at school. A #NewCanaan High School student is a big advocate of farm to school programs and wants to strengthen the program through new legislation. @nbcconnecticut.com

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The wildfire smoke over Connecticut is moving away, at least the most dense part. Note the milky look to the right side of the image, which is the thickest of the smoke. Some haze will linger tomorrow. @nbcconnecticut.com #ctwx

XL Center is now PeoplesBank Arena XL Center in Hartford is now the PeoplesBank Arena. The naming rights were announced during a news conference on Monday afternoon and they are now in effect. This is a 10-year partnership, according t...

Civic Center -> XL Center -> PeoplesBank Arena

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Brass Mill Center in Waterbury is site of previous police responses in recent years As Waterbury police continue to investigate what led up to the shooting at the Brass Mill Center Tuesday, we’re taking a closer look at the response. “It was like fireworks. It goes like ‘boom boom bo...

As #Waterbury police continue to investigate what led up to the shooting at the Brass Mill Center Tuesday, we’re taking a closer look at the response. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Meeting on hate crimes held in Darien as numbers rise in CT in recent years Dozens of people showed up at a library in Darien to understand how hate crimes are reported in our state. Connecticut State Police say more have been happening in the last five years and they expect ...

Dozens of people showed up at a library in #Darien to understand how hate crimes are reported in our state. #Connecticut State Police say more have been happening in the last five years and they expect that trend to continue. @nbcconnecticut.com

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XL Center closes for multimillion renovation project Hartford’s XL Center will not host any games, concerts or other events this summer.  As of May 20, the XL Center on Trumbull Street is closed for construction.  The arena overhaul is more than a decad...

Hello Everyone. In case you missed our @nbcconnecticut.com #Investigates piece on the millions of dollars of taxpayer money being put into the XL Center, and if it will help make the arena more relevant.
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Shoppers navigate grocery prices as signs of cooling inflation begin to show There’s finally some relief for shoppers at the grocery store. Prices are keeping steady and even falling for certain items, but can this trend continue? “I hate grocery shopping,” Jacquelyn Gaulin, o...

There’s finally some relief for shoppers at the grocery store. Prices are keeping steady and even falling for certain items, but can this trend continue? @nbcconnecticut.com

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Enfield teachers rally, call for town council to approve school budget increase Education funding was front and center in Enfield Monday. Teachers rallied in front of the town council calling on them to approve the school budget, which they say would bring back some jobs that wer...

Education funding was front and center in #Enfield Monday. Teachers rallied in front of the town council calling on them to approve the school budget, which they say would bring back some jobs that were cut last year. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Family of store destroyed in deadly Waterbury crash says their hearts go out to victims Mourning the lives lost after a crash killed four people in Waterbury Thursday. Police released the names of the victims, who are as young as 15 years old. A smashed storefront is all that’s left of H...

Mourning the lives lost after a crash killed four people in #Waterbury Thursday. Police released the names of the victims, who are as young as 15 years old. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Just how well do CT folks recycle the basics like cardboard, glass, metal and plastic? @nbcconnecticut.com #Investigates for you this Earth Week! #nbcct

Holloway family focuses on search for missing girl after guilty verdict in Morales trial Jose Morales was found guilty of the murder of his then-girlfriend Christine Holloway, and now the focus has shifted to the family’s missing daughter, Vanessa Morales. She hasn’t been seen for five ye...

#JoseMorales was found guilty of the murder of his then-girlfriend Christine Holloway, and now the focus has shifted to the family's missing daughter, Vanessa Morales. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Connecticut Catholics reflect on legacy and impact of late Pope Francis Catholics all across Connecticut are reflecting on the legacy Pope Francis leaves behind with many praising his commitment to inclusivity and devotion to helping the poor and marginalized. “He was suc...

#Catholics all across #Connecticut are reflecting on the legacy #PopeFrancis leaves behind with many praising his commitment to inclusivity and devotion to helping the poor and marginalized. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Church members mourn family killed in Newington crash We’re learning more about some of the victims in Saturday’s deadly in crash in Newington. That crash killing four people, three of them from the same family, which included a Newington high school stu...

We’re learning more about some of the victims in Saturday’s deadly in crash in #Newington . That crash killing four people, three of them from the same family, which included a Newington high school student. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Mother's long fight to get special ed services for her son in Newington Public Schools Nearly 90,000 students across our state are in special education and for some parents, getting their children into those programs can be daunting. For a Newington mother, it’s been a frustrating proce...

Nearly 90,000 students across our state are in special education and for some parents, getting their children into those programs can be daunting. For a #Newington mother, it’s been a frustrating process with no clear resolution. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Advocates demand answers 2 years after the death of Roya Mohammadi in West Haven It’s been more than two years since the death of an Afghan immigrant in West Haven and advocates and family members want to know what happened to her. “Roya was the hope of her family. Her name litera...

It’s been more than two years since the death of an Afghan immigrant in #WestHaven and advocates and family members want to know what happened to her. @nbcconnecticut.com

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The Path of Paige Bueckers YouTube video by NBC Connecticut

Hear more from Paige and other exclusive interviews in our new special, "The Path of Paige Bueckers"

Available now:
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#Paige Bueckers addresses her fans: "Thank you for everything - for the support, for the belief."

Study session aims to tackle problematic intersection in New Haven A push for a safer intersection in New Haven. City leaders and residents in the East Rock neighborhood looked into the issue Wednesday and provided some potential solutions going forward. “I’ve almost...

A push for a safer intersection in #NewHaven. City leaders and residents in the East Rock neighborhood looked into the issue Wednesday and provided some potential solutions going forward. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Madison school employee accused of inappropriately communicating with students A now-former Madison school employee has been arrested for allegedly communicating with students inappropriately, police said. Authorities said Shalena Hastings, 37, was arrested on March 28, and she ...

A now-former #Madison school employee has been arrested for allegedly communicating with students inappropriately, police said. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Police release photos of inside Waterbury home where man says he was held captive Waterbury police have released photos from inside the house where a man said was held captive for nearly 20 years. Kimberly Sullivan, a Waterbury woman who is accused of locking her emaciated stepson ...

NEW: Photos from police show several rooms inside the #Waterbury house where a man told police he had been held captive for 20 years:

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North Haven Fire Department seeks funding to add more career firefighters During an emergency, every minute matters but some in North Haven are sounding the alarm that help could take longer to arrive. It’s why they’re pushing to get more funding for the fire department, bu...

Some in #NorthHaven are worried that help could take longer to arrive. It’s why they’re pushing for more funding for the fire department, but the first selectman said it’s just not possible this time. @nbcconnecticut.com

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10-year-old boy with ties to Connecticut dies in Florida from reported abuse A 10-year-old boy with ties to Connecticut has died from injuries investigators say he sustained from being abused. He was living in Florida with his biological mother and her boyfriend, who are facin...

A 10-year-old boy with ties to #Connecticut has died from injuries investigators say he sustained from being abused. He was living in Florida with his biological mother and her boyfriend, who are facing charges in connection to his death. @nbcconnecticut.com

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Trump signs executive order aimed at shuttering the Education Department

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Navigating uncertainty over student loan repayment plans There’s confusion and uncertainty for borrowers after recent changes to federal student loans. Some repayment plans aimed at lowering monthly payments are currently on pause. “Oh my god. I’ve got to g...

There’s confusion and uncertainty for borrowers after recent changes to federal student loans. Some repayment plans aimed at lowering monthly payments are currently on pause. @nbcconnecticut.com

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