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Man wins $9M jury award after getting severely injured at a CT water park

The New York man had his ankle and leg cut open by a chain holding down a "lily pad" in a Connecticut water park.

Charles Beyer, center, who won a $9 million verdict in his case against Brownstone Exploration and Discovery Park, with his lawyers, Andrew Garza, left, and Alexa Mahony. (Courtesy of Andrew Garza)

Easing annual losses at the arena — now about $2 million — is critical to attracting private investment.

CT sports and entertainment arena could get $45 million renovation boost under legislative bill

Dozens of parents, students and teachers rallied to protest drastic cuts Tuesday night that will result in the loss of nearly 400 staff members.

Dozens protest ‘devastating’ school cuts, among them one of district’s seven librarians — recently laid off

The historic sculpture — purchased from a dealer — will go on display in Connecticut Thursday. The museum considered the purchase for over a year, consulting with researchers and conservators.

CT museum makes most high-profile acquisition in more than a decade. Historic piece listed for $4M.

State lawmakers in the House voted unanimously Tuesday evening to advance a Senate bill prohibiting the use of hazardous “forever chemicals" in certain household products and textiles.

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