Cop Battles COVID + Lamont Rips Protesters: Hartford News

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 20.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Greater Hartford today:

1. A Hartford police officer is 'in bad shape' from COVID-19 as national debate intensifies over vaccine mandates for cops: Hartford currently does not have a vaccine requirement for police. (Hartford Courant)
2. Connecticut Gov. Lamont rips protesters hurling obscenities at President Biden while surrounded by children at Hartford event: 'It was embarrassing.' (Hartford Courant)
3. Hartford Police Investigate Martin Street Shooting: The crime occurred Monday night. (NBC Connecticut)
4. Letter to the editor: Candidate will meet challenges immediately in East Hartford (Journal Inquirer)
5. Three express bus routes to Hartford hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic remain suspended with no timeline for service to resume (Hartford Courant)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• 1/2 Day - PD - University High School of Science and Engineering (12:00 AM)
• CREC FAFSA Fest - Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (12:00 PM)
• Lunch & Learn Series: Caroline Ferriday - A Life in 3 Acts (12:00 PM)
• FR G VB Hall @ Tolland - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• JV G VB Hall @ Tolland - Hall High School Sports (4:00 PM)
• Mural Preview Tours at the American Mural Project (5:30 PM)
• V G VB Hall @ Tolland - Hall High School Sports (6:00 PM)
• Telling Your Family Story-Putting It All Together (6:00 PM)

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