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• Connecticut woman gives birth in car amid raging snowstorm

  February 3, 2021 8:14 AM

  NORWICH, Connecticut - While many states in the U.S. are experiencing frigid temperatures, the New England states are withstanding especially severe winter storms. But in the midst of deteriorating weather conditions, a couple in Connecticut received one of the best gifts of their lives thanks to the determination of... more »

• Pat Shingleton: "The Charter Oak and Great Sand Dunes..."

  August 19, 2020 6:20 PM

  Dutch explorer, Adrian Block described in his journal an unusually large white oak tree growing in a clearing on what is now Hartford, Connecticut. In the 1630s, a delegation of Native Americans approached the property’s owner where the tree was located. Intending to remove the tree, Samuel Wyllys preserved it... more »

• Couple separated by virus precautions finds creative way to celebrate 67th wedding anniversary

  March 18, 2020 8:57 AM

  STAFFORD SPRINGS, CT - In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, a Connecticut nursing home followed official guidelines by restricting visitors. But this was a bit challenging for 90-year-old Bob Shellard, whose wife, Nancy, was a patient of the Tolland County nursing home. Bob and his wife were... more »

• Icy conditions allow young boy to skate on the street

  December 27, 2017 8:33 AM

  NEWINGTON, Conn.- On Dec. 23 freezing rain hit Newington, Connecticut. One little boy took advantage of the slippery conditions and attempted to skate on the ice-covered street. Jaxon figure skating on the road #Glacier #Newington #SkatingRink @themattcast @RachelFrank_CT #Share61 @bobmaxon pic.twitter.com/aoATkeGiLu — eric madel (@EricMadel) December 23,... more »

• Neighborhood divided over trick-or-treat signs instructing parents to provide veggies

  October 29, 2015 3:03 PM

  NEW BRITAINURGING, Conn. - There are mixed reactions among a community in Connecticut where a neighbor has taken upon themselves to tell the neighborhood to hand out vegetables and healthy snacks rather than traditional Halloween candy this weekend. Bright orange posters went up in a community near Lincoln Elementary... more »