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Democrats still pretend to oppose big-dollar donors, but they benefit from them too often to implement real reforms. ift.tt/BxC7udY

Editorial: Larson and Bronin continue phony debate about money in politics

Democrats still pretend to oppose big-dollar donors, but they benefit from them too often to implement real reforms.

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Joseph Stango pays tribute to a deceased childhood friend and comments on shared humanity. ift.tt/qTzfw64

Opinion: Humanity and a band of brothers

Joseph Stango pays tribute to a deceased childhood friend and comments on shared humanity.

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The mayor’s office said work would begin in July and continue through June of 2027. ift.tt/1JlWhO2

Waterbury to begin $3.5 million sidewalk improvement project

The mayor’s office said work would begin in July and continue through June of 2027.

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Power was expected to be restored in Essex by 10:30 p.m. Saturday and in Roxbury by 2 a.m. Sunday.  ift.tt/86zuUdE

More than 800 lose power in Essex and Roxbury after tree damage: Eversource

Power was expected to be restored in Essex by 10:30 p.m. Saturday and in Roxbury by 2 a.m. Sunday. 

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Police said about 3 feet of water had accumulated in a Route 8 underpass. ift.tt/4YvjMF1

Two rescued after getting trapped in Waterbury floodwaters

Police said about 3 feet of water had accumulated in a Route 8 underpass.

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Most Americans want illegal immigrants deported, but Connecticut's representatives in Congress refuse to fund enforcement. ift.tt/QaitYV8

Editorial: CT delegation rebuffs democratic will on immigration funding

Most Americans want illegal immigrants deported, but Connecticut's representatives in Congress refuse to fund enforcement.

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Taxes can't be cut until compensation for government employees, who benefit from a host of legal protections, is addressed, Chris Powell writes. ift.tt/jUrSKz0

Opinion: Taxes in CT can't be cut while personnel costs stay exempt

Taxes can't be cut until compensation for government employees, who benefit from a host of legal protections, is addressed, Chris Powell writes.

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Republican-American calendar for Saturday, June 13, includes a presentation by Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas in Cheshire. ift.tt/cEyIqkx

Republican-American calendar for Saturday, June 13

Republican-American calendar for Saturday, June 13, includes a presentation by Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas in Cheshire.

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At least one Torrington parent believes too much confidence is placed on the use of technology in education. ift.tt/R5xIa8c

Torrington school board weighs Chromebook rollback, classroom screen-time limits

At least one Torrington parent believes too much confidence is placed on the use of technology in education.

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Officials said no injuries were reported.  ift.tt/rThMb4a

Drivers rescued from flooded roadway in Watertown, officials say

Officials said no injuries were reported. 

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Animal control officials said they seized four dogs, nine puppies, seven cats and one leopard gecko in the investigation.  ift.tt/39nLIzP

21 animals seized in Beacon Falls investigation on Munson Road, officials say

Animal control officials said they seized four dogs, nine puppies, seven cats and one leopard gecko in the investigation. 

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The woman's estranged husband has been charged with murder in her death, officials said. ift.tt/KMDRpu4

Fundraiser launched to benefit staff, family of slain Winsted restaurant owner

The woman's estranged husband has been charged with murder in her death, officials said.

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The victim owned the popular Winsted restaurant Railway Cafe. ift.tt/RtjQKGO

Husband charged with murder after woman found dead in Winsted home

The victim owned the popular Winsted restaurant Railway Cafe.

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The roads affected are Persechino Drive, Crestwood Drive, Eno Avenue, Riccardone Avenue and Starks Hill Road. ift.tt/EHVQshk

Torrington road paving project to begin next week on several streets

The roads affected are Persechino Drive, Crestwood Drive, Eno Avenue, Riccardone Avenue and Starks Hill Road.

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A cross-ideological group of activists should be commended for opposing euthanasia bills in the state, but are such policies inevitable under progressivism? ift.tt/wpJst3q

Editorial: Connecticut should continue rejecting 'assisted suicide'

A cross-ideological group of activists should be commended for opposing euthanasia bills in the state, but are such policies inevitable under progressivism?

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The recording showed a man matching suspect's appearance grabbing the slide of a black handgun and raising the weapon before a shot rings out. ift.tt/q1eRt4F

Cellphone of Waterbury shooting victim captured video of suspect with gun, police say

The recording showed a man matching suspect's appearance grabbing the slide of a black handgun and raising the weapon before a shot rings out.

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“I'm having a really hard time with his loss,” said Sheyla Rivera, the sister of Enrique Rivera, who died Sunday. ift.tt/7GWjTOX

Waterbury man killed in motorcycle crash on I-84 was ‘family-oriented,’ his family says

“I'm having a really hard time with his loss,” said Sheyla Rivera, the sister of Enrique Rivera, who died Sunday.

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Republican-American calendar for Friday, June 12, includes a special screening of the short film “Waterbury 1901” created by students from Wilby High School at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury. ift.tt/IkZbeYn

Republican-American calendar for Friday, June 12

Republican-American calendar for Friday, June 12, includes a special screening of the short film “Waterbury 1901” created by students from Wilby High School at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury.

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The man was arrested with fentanyl, cocaine and a 9mm semiautomatic pistol, officials said. ift.tt/uKecpsr

New Haven man caught with modified handgun gets 5 years in prison

The man was arrested with fentanyl, cocaine and a 9mm semiautomatic pistol, officials said.

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A 17-year-old Kennedy High School student is accused of shooting and killing Daniel Peart in Waterbury on May 6. ift.tt/Hldy3J6

Waterbury high school student charged in shooting death: What we know and don't know

A 17-year-old Kennedy High School student is accused of shooting and killing Daniel Peart in Waterbury on May 6.

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