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Bear sightings reported across Milford

MILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Residents are spotting bears all across the state. News 8 has been getting a bunch of Report-It pictures and videos of bears – many coming from Milford. There have been bear...

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Democrats and Republicans play in Congressional Baseball Game: “Tonight,...

(WTNH) — The Congressional Baseball game was held on Thursday night despite gunfire at practice on Wednesday morning.  Thirty-three Republicans and 26 Democrats put their political differences aside...

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Fallen soldier remembered 10 years later

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – It has been nearly ten years since Army Specialist Andre Craig was killed in Iraq. The New Haven native was celebrated on Saturday in a day of honor and remembrance. Craig’s...

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Southington Police investigating robbery and carjacking

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington Police are investigating a carjacking that took place on Sunday afternoon. According to police, thieves first robbed a bank inside a Southington Stop & Shop...

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New development in the works for downtown Ansonia

ANSONIA, Conn. (WTNH) — Big changes are coming to Ansonia. The city is working to transform its downtown. The development in the works is something it hasn’t seen in decades. Essentially, an entire...

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Middletown Area Transit planning to cut back some bus services

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Middletown Area Transit (MAT) plans to cut back some bus services because of budget issues. Many residents rely on public transportation and are not happy. Those impacted...

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Experts warn of rare diseases ticks can carry

(WTNH) — There are several illnesses that deer ticks can carry, though Lyme disease is perhaps the best known. Some illnesses can have similar symptoms to Lyme disease, such as achiness. They are...

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Man arrested for involvement in Autism awareness fundraiser scam

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — East Haven Police have arrested a man who they say ripped off an autism charity. Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling will be holding another wrestling event this weekend to raise...

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Male body found in Long Island Sound near Clinton

CLINTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Investigators are trying to identify the body of a man found in Long Island Sound. Two boaters found the body some distance from the shoreline at around 11:30 on Saturday...

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East Haven wrestling event raises money for autism advocacy

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Good is looking to tap out greed on Sunday. A wrestling group made things right again at a fundraiser on Sunday afternoon. Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling hosted an event in...

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Community supports Roses for Autism Farm after vandalism

GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The Guilford community has come together to help Roses for Autism Farm, which has been targeted by vandals twice this month. They uprooted plants, broke the trellis and took...

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New ordinances for New Haven food trucks go into effect on July 1

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – New ordinances for food trucks in New Haven take effect on Saturday. Carlos Rodriguez has owned the Tacos La Patrona food truck on Long Wharf for more than six years. He...

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Middletown hosts rescheduled Fourth of July celebration

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — One of the biggest firework shows in Connecticut was postponed on Saturday because of the weather. The Middletown community cashed in on that rain check on Sunday. The...

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Connecticut beaches very busy on Monday

MADISON & NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Many Connecticut beaches were packed on Monday as people enjoyed the beautiful weather and celebrated the Fourth of July a day early. Maryann Alves and her family...

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11 of 13 Wallingford liquor stores fail alcohol compliance checks

WALLINGFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Wallingford police conducted alcohol compliance checks at 13 liquor stores in town on Monday and Wednesday. A 19-year-old working with Wallingford police tried to buy...

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Search teams locate body of missing 10-year-old boy in Branford

BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Rescue teams in Branford have located the body of a missing 10-year-old boy in the Branford River near Tabor Drive Friday afternoon. Just after 2:00 p.m. emergency crews...

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More than 30 promoted at New Haven PD ceremony

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Friday was a day of celebration for the New Haven Police Department. Thirty-four men and women were promoted during a ceremony at Wilbur Cross High School. Mayor Toni Harp...

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Sailfest celebrates 40 years of fun in New London

NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) — Sailfest brought the community together in New London, offering fried dough, French fries and even a Ferris wheel. There was live music and shopping. The family friendly...

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Dog named Freedom recovering at Branford animal shelter

BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) –- A dog a named Freedom is recovering at the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford and is doing much better. Freedom was brought to the shelter on Wednesday. His teeth were...

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Dozens of cats die in West Haven fire; more than a dozen now need homes

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Dozens of cats were killed in a house fire in West Haven on Monday afternoon. Officials say there were 40 cats inside the home. Officials are still trying to figure out what...

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