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Lamont Extends Emergency Powers: Patch PM

CT Native A Cheerleader In Super Bowl; Teachers To Protest In-Person Learning Return; GoFundMe Launched For Police Lieutenant After Stroke.

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Here are the news stories trending across Connecticut this afternoon:

Lamont Extends Emergency Powers, Republicans Want Compromise

Gov. Ned Lamont will extend Connecticut's state of emergency. Republican leaders have called for a compromise to his broad authority.>>>Read More.


Teachers To Protest Return To In-Person Learning: Report

A host of teachers in a Connecticut town reportedly plans to stage a "black out" this week and wear black clothing to make their disagreement known.>>>Read More.

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CT Native A Cheerleader In Super Bowl

A Connecticut native will appear in the Super Bowl as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader.>>>Read More.


GoFundMe Effort Launched To Aid Police Lieutenant

A veteran police department member recently had a stroke.>>>Read More.

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New Nutritious Smoothie Bar Opens

The shop specializes in nutritious smoothies, protein bars and other health items.>>>Read More.


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