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Mystic Half Marathon & 10K event raises money for local Rotary Club
MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of runners laced up their sneakers in Mystic on Sunday morning for the Half Marathon and 10K. The event raises money for the Rotary Club of Mystic. It raised about...
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy holds commencement ceremony
NEW LONDON, Conn. (WTNH) – The U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2016 has graduated. Their proud families looked on as they received their diplomas on Wednesday morning. News 8 spoke with Cadet First...
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We’ve got 8 ideas
(WTNH) – The weekend is almost here. Are you looking for something to do? We’ve got some ideas that are fun for the whole family. Looking for something that’s great to do with young kids? Check out...
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Tips for protecting your home while you’re traveling
(WTNH)– The busy Memorial Day travel weekend is a time for families to get away, but it’s also an opportunity for thieves. We’ve got your back with how to protect yourself when you’re traveling. Some...
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Rocky Neck State Park offers variety of outdoor activities
EAST LYME, Conn. (WTNH) — Walk under the train overpass at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme and you’ll arrive at the water. While you’re there you might see or hear a train. “Kids of all ages love...
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North Haven holds Memorial Day ceremony and parade
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The North Haven community observed Memorial Day with a ceremony and a parade on Saturday. The town honored four veterans for being part of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of...
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“See Something, Say Something” campaign relaunched
(WTNH) — The “See Something, Say Something” campaign is being relaunched on Monday. The idea is that if commuters and travelers are alert they can reduce the risk of something happening and keep...
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New Haven gym honors fallen heroes with tough workout
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — An especially tough workout at a gym in New Haven honored our fallen heroes this Memorial Day. News 8’s Chief Meteorologist Gil Simmons was one of those who finished the...
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New campaign educates families on lead poisoning
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– (WTNH) — Recent concerns about lead poisoning are behind a new campaign to better protect kids in Connecticut. Concern has been especially high after the crisis in Flint,...
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Looking to get outside this weekend? We’ve got 8 ideas
(WTNH) — It’s beginning to feel like summer! Are you looking to spend some time outside with your family this weekend? We’ve got 8 ideas that are fun for everyone. Do you love animals? You won’t want...
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Dragon Boat Regatta held in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Rowers competed in a unique race on the water in New Haven on Saturday. The first ever Dragon Boat Regatta was held at the Long Wharf Waterfront. Ten teams of 18 to 24 people...
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New Haven hosts food truck festival Saturday
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — If you love food, Saturday is great day to be in the Elm City. The second annual New Haven Food Truck Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Part of Long Wharf Drive is closed...
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State parks celebrate Connecticut Trails Day
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Saturday is Connecticut Trails Day, and state parks across Connecticut celebrated by fixing up their trails. News 8 stopped by Brookvale Park in Hamden. Water had eroded one of...
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Mayflower II begins journey to Plymouth, MA
MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A reproduction of a well-known ship began a new journey on Sunday morning. The Mayflower II left Mystic Seaport for Plymouth, Massachusetts. The ship is a reproduction of the...
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No plans for this weekend? We’ve got 8 ideas
(WTNH) — The weekend is almost here. Are you looking to get out of the house with your family? We have some ideas that are fun for you and the kids – and some of them are free. Celebrate the warm...
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Gold Star Day recognizes families of fallen Vietnam War soldiers
BRISTOL, Conn. (WTNH) — A replica of the Vietnam War Memorial is in Bristol this weekend. People from all over Connecticut are visiting it and paying their respects. The community on Saturday...
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Special Olympics summer games wrap up Sunday
NEW HAVEN, Conn (WTNH) –Special Olympics athletes competed Sunday for the third and final day of the summer games. More than 2,400 athletes competed in the games at Southern Connecticut State...
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Three hospitalized after Farmington shooting
FARMINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Farmington police are investigating an early morning shooting that sent three people to the hospital. Police received several 911 calls just before 2 o’clock Sunday morning....
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Looking for something to do over Father’s Day weekend? We’ve got 8 ideas
(WTNH) — It’s Father’s Day Weekend – are you looking for something special to do with Dad? We’ve got your back with some ideas that will be fun for him and for the whole family. If you’d like to go...
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Federal, local leaders hold community meeting on Orlando shooting
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Federal and local leaders Saturday hosted a meeting with Connecticut’s Muslim and LGBT leaders on the shooting in Orlando. The meeting, held at First Congregational Church of...
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