Cocaine Trafficking Sentencing + Serious Injury Crash

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Saturday, Dec. 18.

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First, today's weather:

Much colder with a wintry mix. High: 38 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Bloomfield Man Sentenced On Cocaine Trafficking Charges: Feds: A Bloomfield man who took part in a scheme to mail cocaine and drug profits has been sentenced, according to prosecutors. (Greater Hartford Patch)
2. Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on I-91N in Hartford: The wreck was near exit 28. (NBC Connecticut)
3. Police: Hartford woman strikes juvenile during dispute in East Hartford (Journal Inquirer)
4. Restorative Practices at Hartford Public Schools (Sports And Medical Sciences Academy)
5. Connecticut forecast: Hartford may see some snow, then ice, Saturday (Hartford Courant)
6. 1 Person Taken to Hospital After Fire at East Hartford Apartment Complex (NBC Connecticut)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• Family Exhibit Tour: Dressing Up the Past (10:00 AM)
• V G IHOC Hall/Conard Co-op v. Avon - Hall High School Sports (1:30 PM)
• UConn Men's Basketball vs Providence (5:00 PM)
• New England Ballet Theatre's The Fantastic Toyshop (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.