Hartford Daily: Body Found At Park + Man Sets Fire To Home

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 79 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Greater Hartford:

1. Body found in Bushnell Park in Hartford; police investigation continues: Police found a body in Bushnell Park on Sunday morning. There were no signs of trauma and foul play has been ruled out. (Hartford Courant)
2. The Bushnell to Present Author and Humorist David Sedaris: The best-selling author, humorist and contributor to "This American Life" will appear live at The Bushnell on Tuesday, October 19. (Greater Hartford Patch)
3. Man accused of starting fire at East Hartford group home: A Hartford man is facing accusations that he set fire to an East Hartford home in an effort to help a woman there escape. (Journal Inquirer)
4. Hartford PD investigating crash on Main Street that damaged bus stop enclosure, parked cars (WTNH.com)
5. New 'StoryWalk' display in Hartford's Colt Park will promote English and Spanish literacy (Hartford Courant)
6. Fire forces several people from Hartford home (WFSB)
7. State Treasurer Wooden meets with students in Hartford to discuss saving money for college (WTNH.com)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

• Gym B: School Photo Day - Hall High School (7:30 AM)
• Picture Day - Bugbee Elementary School (9:00 AM)
• Computer Basics - Windsor Public Library Wilson Branch (10:45 AM)
• Meditation with Jen (12:30 PM)
• JV B GLF Hall v. Lewis Mills - Hall High School Sports (3:00 PM)
• V B GLF Hall v. Lewis Mills - Hall High School Sports (3:00 PM)
• FR G SOC Hall @ Farmington - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• FR B SOC Hall v. Farmington - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
• Grade 1 Tour - Norfeldt Elementary School (4:40 PM)
• PTO Fall Family Picnic - Norfeldt Elementary School (5:00 PM)
• Foster & Adoptive Parent Information Session (6:00 PM)
• Managing Health Care Costs in Retirement (6:00 PM)
• The"Other" Korea: Life in the "Hermit Kingdom" (6:30 PM)
• Yard Goats vs. Sea Dogs - Hartford Yard Goats (7:05 PM)

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