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Seized vehicles, high fines and license suspensions: CT lawmakers vote to crack down on street takeovers
With the spread of “street takeovers,'' state lawmakers took steps Wednesday to help local officials regain control of their streets.
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UConn's offense is in the hands of Gordon Sammis, elevated from offensive line coach to coordinator. He's how he became a coaching junkie, and his vision for the Huskies' attack.
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after colliding with van on Route 9 in Middletown
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a van on Route 9 in Middletown on Wednesday afternoon.
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