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Many State Flood Maps Are Not Up to Date. Connecticut Is Trying to Fix That.
Feb 27 2026 // Connecticut is taking an unusual step to confront a growing national problem: flood maps that lag reality. The state has launched a public climate-risk mapping tool where residents can see the estimated flood exposure of...
Former Connecticut Police Chief Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From Department Funds
Feb 24 2026 // The former police chief in New Haven, Connecticut, was arrested Friday on larceny charges following allegations he stole $85,000 from two department accounts. Karl Jacobson, 56, who abruptly retired from the department in...
Freight Train Derails in Connecticut, Sending Cars Carrying Liquid Propane Into River
Feb 8 2026 // A freight train derailed Thursday in Connecticut, sending cars carrying flammable liquid propane into the water, though officials say they don’t appear to be leaking. Local and state officials said the derailment...
Fire in Connecticut Damages 5 Businesses Including Popular Restaurant
Jan 29 2026 // A fire in a commercial plaza in Thomaston, Connecticut damaged five businesses including a popular restaurant, Patti’s Place. Firefighters battled the building fire on Park Street late Tuesday night and into...
Starkweather & Shepley Acquires DiMatteo Brokerage in Connecticut
Jan 12 2026 // Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. reports it acquired DiMatteo Insurance Brokers effective January 1, 2026, Founded in 2010, DiMatteo Insurance Brokers is an independent insurance agency based in East...
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