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Person Of Interest In Student's Fentanyl Overdose: Hartford News

Here are all the top news stories in Hartford along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Jan. 27.


First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 27 Low: 22.


Here are the top stories in Greater Hartford today:

  1. Person of interest identified in fentanyl overdose death of Hartford 7th grader: 100 bags of fentanyl were found in the juvenile's home. (WFSB)
  2. Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Greater Hartford Area (Greater Hartford Patch)
  3. Red Cross Offers Amazon Gift Card For Blood Donations: Upcoming Drives Near Greater Hartford (Greater Hartford Patch)
  4. Hartford Foundation awards $175,000 between seven different projects (WFSB)
  5. Open Houses Planned In And Around Greater Hartford: Check Out The Latest 2 Listings (Greater Hartford Patch)
  6. Blues Beat: Live music coming to New Haven, Hartford (Middletown Press)

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Today in Greater Hartford:

  • Preschool Storytime - Windsor Public Library Kidspace Programs (10:30 AM)
  • Highlights Tour - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (11:00 AM)
  • Chair Yoga (12:15 PM)
  • 10th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit (1:00 PM)
  • Virtual Highlights Tour - Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (1:00 PM)
  • New Year, New Meal Ideas for You and Your Family (1:15 PM)
  • Virtual Shakespeare Competition / A. Mahoney (3:00 PM)
  • FR B BKB Hall v. E.O. Smith - Hall High School Sports (3:45 PM)
  • Advanced Adult Art - Greater Hartford Arts Council (5:00 PM)
  • JV G BKB Hall @ Canton - Hall High School Sports (5:15 PM)
  • JV B BKB Hall v. E.O. Smith - Hall High School Sports (5:15 PM)
  • V B BKB Hall v. E.O. Smith - Hall High School Sports (6:45 PM)
  • Titles, Trees, and Towns: Windsor and its Western Lands (7:00 PM)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update!

Chris Rhatigan

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

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