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Connecticut Man Claims He Was Shot By Aaron Hernandez

By KELLY GLISTA, kglista@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:55:00 EDT

A Connecticut man who claims to have been shot by Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is suing the player for damages, the man's attorney said Wednesday.

Pushed By Guns Law, PTR Industries Will Relocate To South Carolina

Staff and Wire Reports — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:07:46 EDT

First Firearms Manufacturer To Announce Move From State Get Business Mobile Text Alerts

Bristol firearms manufacturer PTR Industries is moving to South Carolina, a company executive confirmed Wednesday.

New Haven Women Sentenced For Distributing Crack

Staff report — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:39:06 EDT

A 24-year-old New Haven women was sentenced on Wednesday to three years in prison for distributing crack cocaine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

New Campaign Finance Rules Meant Rolling Back Some Post-Rowland Reforms

By JENNY WILSON, jenwilson@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:03:35 EDT

Revisions to campaign finance law, signed by the governor Wednesday, add Connecticut to a list of states raising limits on political contributions in response to a 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down bans on outside spending.

PD: 2 Arrested After Trying To Buy Cocaine From Man In Police Custody

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:48:09 EDT

Two people were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly tried to buy crack cocaine from a man who was already in police custody.

Swollen Farmington River Is No Place For Amateurs

By SUZANNE CARLSON, scarlson@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:48:13 EDT

Experienced Paddlers Encourage People To Respect The River's Power Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Farmington Facebook Page

The Farmington River is beloved by paddlers who travel from across New England for its gentle water interspersed with thrilling rapids. Thousands travel down the river every year on tubes, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and rafts without a problem.

James Gandolfini, 'Sopranos' Star, Dead at 51

Tim Kenneally & Tim Molloy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:51:02 EDT

Jun 20 (TheWrap.com) - James Gandolfini, who helped usher in a new golden era of television as mob boss Tony Soprano on HBO's "The Sopranos," has died suddenly in Rome of a possible heart attack. He was 51.

Aaron Hernandez Not Ruled Out As Suspect In Homicide Case, Report Says

Combined Wire Services — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:36:00 EDT

Police have yet to rule out New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez as a suspect in a homicide investigation in North Attleboro, Mass., WBZ-TV reported Wednesday.

Officer Shot Suspect From Behind, Wounded Man Says

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:29:10 EDT

A rookie police officer who shot an unarmed 21-year-old last week fired multiple times, at least twice from behind, the wounded man said.

Search Resumes For Man Missing After Tubing Incident On Farmington River

By NICK RONDINONE, nrondinone@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:09:15 EDT

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The search for a missing 25-year-old East Hartford man who fell into the Farmington River on Tuesday was drawing to an end without success on Wednesday evening.