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Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Police & Fire
76-Year-Old Hull Man ID'd After Apparent Drowning Off Nantasket Beach 76-Year-Old Hull Man ID'd After Apparent Drowning Off Nantasket Beach
76-Year-Old Hull Man ID'd After Apparent Drowning Off Nantasket Beach Authorities have identified a 76-year-old man who is believed to have drowned in Massachusetts earlier this week.  Robert Nolan, of Hull, was found floating off Nantasket Beach around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said.  Hull firefighters pulled him from the water, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.  Authorities do not suspect foul play in Nolan's death. He is believed to have drowned, the prosecutor's office said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of his death and whether an…

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Police & Fire
60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton 60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton
60 Cars Destroyed As Fire, Explosions Rip Through Auto Auction Lot In Templeton Dozens of cars burned and were destroyed when a fire tore through a central Massachusetts auto auction yard.  A 911 call sent firefighters rushing to the three-alarm blaze at Insurance Auto Auctions on Baldwinville Road in Templeton at around 2 a.m. Thursday, July 2. Crews rushed to find multiple vehicles fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from several regional departments responded to get the blaze under control.  Gardner firefighters said that about 60 cars were destroyed. No injuries have been reported.  Multiple vehicles were scheduled for an auction at…

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Police & Fire
CT's First Anonymous Jury Convicts Man Of Murder In 2019 Killing CT's First Anonymous Jury Convicts Man Of Murder In 2019 Killing
CT's First Anonymous Jury Convicts Man Of Murder In 2019 Killing A jury has found a Connecticut man guilty of murder by Connecticut's first-ever anonymous jury, marking a historic case that ended with convictions on multiple charges but was deadlocked on one count.  Joseph Stokes, 26, was convicted on Monday, June 29, of the 2019 shooting death of Aaron Ormsby in Meriden. Stokes was found guilty of murder, attempted illegal transfer or purchase of a firearm, conspiracy to commit illegal transfer or purchase of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a permit, authorities said.  Jurors, however, could not reach a unanimous verdict on …

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Police & Fire
Man Charged Months After Victim Flagged Down Officer, Reported Shots Fired On CT Street: Cops Man Charged Months After Victim Flagged Down Officer, Reported Shots Fired On CT Street: Cops
Man Charged Months After Victim Flagged Down Officer, Reported Shots Fired On CT Street: Cops A Connecticut man is facing felony charges after police said he fired at a man on a street several months ago. Thomas Manuel, 25, of New London, was arrested around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, on an active arrest warrant, according to New London Police. The case began on March 15 when a victim flagged down a New London officer and reported that he had been shot at. The victim led officers to the area of Rosemary Street and Bolles Avenue, where police said they found several spent shell casings at the scene. Detectives continued investigating the case for months.  Manuel was arr…

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Obituaries
Authorities ID 25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Falling Off Jet Ski In Lake Pond Authorities ID 25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Falling Off Jet Ski In Lake Pond
Authorities ID 25-Year-Old Woman Killed After Falling Off Jet Ski In Lake Pond A 25-year-old Massachusetts woman who disappeared after a jet ski overturned has been identified after an overnight search ended in tragedy. Daisha Murphy, 25, of Brockton, was identified as the woman whose body was found in Long Pond in Lakeville earlier this week, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said.  The incident began at about 5:46 p.m. Monday, June 29, when Freetown police received a 911 call from a boater on Long Pond in Lakeville. The caller reported seeing two women riding a jet ski when it tipped over. One of the riders did not resurface after going into the wa…

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Real Estate
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent'
Kathie Lee Gifford On Why She's Selling $100M Connecticut Mansion: 'My World Went Silent' Kathie Lee Gifford says she's selling her sprawling Connecticut estate because the home no longer feels the same after the loss of her husband and her children starting families of their own. The Greenwich property, known as Cedar Cliff, hit the market in May with a $100 million asking price, making it the most expensive home currently listed in Connecticut. Related: Tour Kathie Lee Gifford's Greenwich Mansion The former "TODAY" and "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" host said the decision comes down to the memories tied to the home she shared with her late husband, Frank Gifford. Th…

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Police & Fire
Tesla Clocked At 120 MPH On I-395 In CT, Mass Driver Arrested: Police Tesla Clocked At 120 MPH On I-395 In CT, Mass Driver Arrested: Police
Tesla Clocked At 120 MPH On I-395 In CT, Mass Driver Arrested: Police A Massachusetts woman is accused of driving as fast as 120 mph on Interstate 395 before a Connecticut state trooper stopped and arrested her, according to police. Emily Ferreira, 20, of Framingham, was charged with reckless driving, failure to comply with pass-on-right rules, and following too closely after she was arrested on Sunday, June 28, in Montville, Connecticut State Police said. According to investigators, a trooper was driving north on I-395 when a Tesla blew past them around 6 p.m. at a high rate of speed. Authorities said the trooper followed the vehicle for more than two miles…

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News
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged
Famous Daredevils Illegally Climb Empire State Building To Get Engaged Two people have climbed the spire atop the Empire State Building to hang a peace flag and get engaged.  Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, artists who gained a social media following for climbing skyscrapers around the world, stayed on top of the Manhattan monument for more than 45 minutes on Wednesday, July 1, according to NBC New York.  Just after noon, the Russian duo unfurled a massive black banner with white lettering that read, "When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." They were dressed in all black with face coverings.  …

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News
Ex-CT Mayor Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees After Investigation Ex-CT Mayor Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees After Investigation
Ex-CT Mayor Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees After Investigation Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart is facing the first deadline to repay more than $100,000 that the city says it spent investigating her alleged improper payments and spending. In a letter to Stewart last month, New Britain laid out a payment schedule for more than $240,000 officials say she owes in attorneys' fees linked to the investigation, along with what the city called an improper severance payout and tuition reimbursement. The city said the first payment of $102,294 is due Wednesday, July 1. The demand follows the collapse of Stewart's campaign for governor after allegations she…

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Police & Fire
(Update) Missing Monson Teen Found Alive After Day Of Searching (Update) Missing Monson Teen Found Alive After Day Of Searching
(Update) Missing Monson Teen Found Alive After Day Of Searching Update: Authorities say they have found a 16-year-old non-verbal boy who went missing on Tuesday, June 30. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office announced the boy was located and taken to a hospital as a precaution.  The dogs were also found alive with him just over the Connecticut border.  Original: A major search is underway for a missing 16-year-old boy after investigators tracked him to an area near the Massachusetts-Connecticut border, prompting officials to ask nearby residents to check their properties and security cameras. The teenager, only identified as M…

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