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Crashes On I-84 + Hospital Capacity: Hartford News
Here are all the top news stories in Hartford along with key events in town.

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Jan. 6.
First, today's weather:
Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 38 Low: 29.
Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:
- Several Major Accidents On I-91, I-84 In Hartford Area: UPDATE: The accident was reported Wednesday morning. (Greater Hartford Patch)
- How Close Are Greater Hartford Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest: See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Hartford County and across CT. (Greater Hartford Patch)
- Hartford lawmaker quits General Assembly to join Lamont's reelection campaign (Westport News)
- Hartford Healthcare says 600 workers are out with COVID-19 (WFSB)
- East Hartford to distribute test kits | East Hartford (Journal Inquirer)
- Hartford Man Wins $62.5K In State Lottery (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)
- Hartford Police To Conduct OUI Checkpoint (Greater Hartford Patch)
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Today in Greater Hartford:
- Anime & Video Game Club (Wilson) - Windsor Public Library Wilson Branch (3:30 PM)
- FR B BKB Hall v. RHAM - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
- FR G BKB Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
- Family & Community Engagement Committee Meeting (4:30 PM)
- JV B BKB Hall v. RHAM - Hall High School Sports (5:15 PM)
- JV G BKB Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (5:15 PM)
- V G BKB Hall @ Northwest Catholic - Hall High School Sports (6:45 PM)
- V B BKB Hall v. RHAM - Hall High School Sports (6:45 PM)
- Disney On Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party (7:00 PM)
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— Chris Rhatigan
About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.
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