Elisha Machado
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Connecticut, United States
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EXCLUSIVE: South Windsor High School student sends letters to world leaders
Student sent letters to leaders in 186 countries and received several responses. → Read More
People in Connecticut speak out on new laws that went into effect
80 new laws went into effect in Connecticut starting on Saturday. → Read More
Connecticut crowds with a taste for fritters flock back to Southington Apple Harvest Festival
This is the 53rd annual festival and will run through October 9. → Read More
Connecticut volunteers assist with Hurricane Ian relief efforts
Stamford-based organization Americares and the American Red Cross are deploying relief workers to Florida. → Read More
Passengers return from Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian
Passengers were faced with delays and cancellations as Tampa and surrounding areas brace for impact. → Read More
Police and faith-based organizations hold anti-violence walks
Police and faith-based organizations are holding a series of anti-violence walks through some of Hartford’s communities that are hit the hardest by violence. → Read More
Locals, visitors enjoy fall fun at the Durham Fair
The Durham fair runs through Sunday, September 25. → Read More
Parents get into heated debate after controversial worksheet was given at Southington High School
One group said teachers shouldn’t be teaching outside of the curriculum, but others said topics surrounding race and gender need to discussed. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Wallingford mothers seek justice after teens injured in hit-and-run
One boy is recovering from lacerated kidneys and a concussion and the other has a back and neck injury. → Read More
Farmington police officer returns after injury in the line of duty
A Farmington police officer injured in the line of duty returned to patrol for the first time Monday after he was injured in the line of duty last year. → Read More
New Haven Grand Prix returns to Downtown
The event was also combined with the Apizza Feast food and drink festival. → Read More
AAA recommends booking holiday flights early in 2022
AAA said airfares have risen 20% in the last year and will likely continue to increase in the coming months. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Middletown homeowner stop thief from stealing car
Dash cam video shared with FOX61 captures the suspect running from the vehicle. → Read More
Where to get the updated COVID booster in Connecticut
The state ordered about 200,000 doses of the updated booster and shipments began arriving to providers. → Read More
Connecticut farmers see rain after dry season
While this rain comes as a welcomed change to the drought situation in Connecticut, some farmers said it’s late in the season for some of their crops. → Read More
Travelers flock to Connecticut shoreline for Labor Day weekend
It's known as the unofficial end of summer and brings a boost for seasonal businesses. → Read More
Tips for travel as Labor Day weekend travel approaches
The Connecticut Airport Authority recommends arriving to the ticket counter 90 minutes before your scheduled departure. → Read More
Mystic farm gets creative to survive Connecticut drought
Whittle’s Willow Spring Farm sends water from nearby pond out to produce fields due to lack of rain. → Read More
Parents take advantage of tax free week with back to school shopping
Many parents we spoke with are focusing their efforts on back-to-school shopping this week. → Read More
Construction set to begin on National Coast Guard Museum in New London
Construction will begin next week with the goal of opening in 2024. → Read More