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Tense Situation Defused At Major Protest In CT, Here's How

Mall forced to close early / Major jump in deaths year to year, state officials says / Lamont clarifies unemployment claims process.

Gov. Ned Lamont shares an update on the number of new coronavirus cases in Connecticut.
Gov. Ned Lamont shares an update on the number of new coronavirus cases in Connecticut. (Patch Graphic )

Here are the latest news stories trending across Connecticut this afternoon:

Tense Situation Defused At Major Protest In CT, Here's How

Gov. Ned Lamont describes a tense situation during a recent major protest in CT. Here's what happened.>>>Read More.


Mall Closes Early Due To Social Media Posts: PD

Mall and police officials decided it would be best to close the mall an hour early due to social media posts discovered Monday afternoon.>>>Read More.

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CT Sees Significant Death Increase From 2019 To 2020: OCME

There was a 137 percent increase in deaths reported to the office in April 2020 compared to 2019; it largely mirrors COVID-19 deaths.>>>Read More.


Lamont Clarifies Coronavirus Unemployment Health Claims

Gov. Lamont's executive order lets the Department of Labor consider if the coronavirus health situation qualifies people for unemployment.>>>Read More.

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Teachable Moment: CT Department Of Education Addresses George Floyd Death

The CT Dept.of Education has put together a number of resources to help students, teachers and parents process the death of George Floyd.>>>Read More.


CT Mall Resumes Operation Tuesday

The shopping center was closed Monday out of "an abundance of caution" as protests increased over the death of a man in police custody.>>>Read More.

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