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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
Tesla Clocked At 120 MPH On I-395 In Montville, Driver Arrested: Police Tesla Clocked At 120 MPH On I-395 In Montville, Driver Arrested: Police
Tesla Clocked At 120 MPH On I-395 In Montville, 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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Ex-New Britain Mayor Stewart Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees Ex-New Britain Mayor Stewart Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees
Ex-New Britain Mayor Stewart Faces Deadline To Repay City More Than $100K In Legal Fees 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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DOJ Sues Massachusetts, Rhode Island Over In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students DOJ Sues Massachusetts, Rhode Island Over In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students
DOJ Sues Massachusetts, Rhode Island Over In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it is suing Massachusetts and Rhode Island, claiming the states unlawfully give college tuition breaks and financial aid to undocumented immigrants while denying those same benefits to some U.S. citizens. The Justice Department's Civil Division announced the lawsuits Tuesday, June 30. Federal officials argue the state laws conflict with federal law by allowing certain students without legal immigration status to qualify for in-state tuition and, in some cases, state financial assistance.  A news release about the lawsuit said those rule…

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Traffic
Police Tell Drivers To Avoid I-495 In Lowell, Tewksbury As Major 'Investigation' Unfolds Police Tell Drivers To Avoid I-495 In Lowell, Tewksbury As Major 'Investigation' Unfolds
Police Tell Drivers To Avoid I-495 In Lowell, Tewksbury As Major 'Investigation' Unfolds Authorities have asked drivers to avoid the I-495 area in Lowell and Tewksbury for an "ongoing law enforcement investigation." Tewksbury police posted on social media Tuesday, June 30, that drivers should avoid the area during the evening commute if possible. Helicopter images from WCVB showed northbound traffic at a standstill at the Route 38 entrance ramp to I-495 just after 5:45 p.m. Police have not released any further information about the investigation, but video of the scene showed multiple police officers in defensive positions outside their vehicles. This is a developing story…

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Obituaries
Brookfield Man Killed In ATV Crash Remembered As Loving Grandfather, Husband Brookfield Man Killed In ATV Crash Remembered As Loving Grandfather, Husband
Brookfield Man Killed In ATV Crash Remembered As Loving Grandfather, Husband A Connecticut man killed in an ATV crash is being remembered as a devoted family man, respected mechanic, and man of deep faith. Francis "Frank" Flanagan III, 66, of Brookfield, was identified by police as the victim after officers responded to a report of a missing person Friday night, June 26. During the search, officers found an ATV off the roadway in the woods near Candlewood Shores Road in Brookfield. Police said Flanagan was the vehicle's only occupant and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. Police have not released additional details about…

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Beloved Danbury School Counselor Begins Cancer Battle, Community Rallies To His Side Beloved Danbury School Counselor Begins Cancer Battle, Community Rallies To His Side
Beloved Danbury School Counselor Begins Cancer Battle, Community Rallies To His Side A man who has spent his career helping children navigate difficult moments is now facing the biggest challenge of his own. Curtis Darragh, Connecticut's 2021 School Counselor of the Year and a counselor at Danbury's Westside Middle School, was recently diagnosed with ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma. He will begin intensive chemotherapy in the coming days, according to a GoFundMe created to help pay for his treatment. The campaign has raised more than $25,000 in one day, as of Tuesday afternoon, June 30.  Darragh is known for the…

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Grandmother, Mother, Toddler Die After Car Plunges Into River During Driving Lesson: Reports Grandmother, Mother, Toddler Die After Car Plunges Into River During Driving Lesson: Reports
Grandmother, Mother, Toddler Die After Car Plunges Into River During Driving Lesson: Reports A grandmother, her daughter, and her 2-year-old granddaughter were killed after their car plunged into the Seekonk River in Rhode Island, authorities said. The grandmother was trying to teach her daughter how to drive when the car went into the river in Pawtucket around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, according to WJAR.  Emergency crews searched for hours before suspending the operation around 1 a.m. Monday because of poor visibility and difficult water conditions. The Rhode Island State Police dive team resumed the search about seven hours later and recovered the submerged vehicle aroun…

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Dangerous Heat Wave To Grip Connecticut For Days As Heat Index Could Top 110 Degrees Dangerous Heat Wave To Grip Connecticut For Days As Heat Index Could Top 110 Degrees
Dangerous Heat Wave To Grip Connecticut For Days As Heat Index Could Top 110 Degrees A dangerous stretch of extreme heat is expected to grip Connecticut, with heat index values climbing well above 100 degrees and prompting warnings across much of the state. Gov. Ned Lamont activated Connecticut's extreme hot weather protocol beginning this week as a heat wave is expected from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday. National Weather Service forecasters say the worst conditions will likely arrive at the end of the work week. The heat index, which combines air temperature and humidity, could exceed 105 degrees Wednesday in Connecticut. It may reach or top 110 degrees Thursday and F…

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