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Sep 15, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
It was the spring of 1981 as I strolled, mostly without purpose or direction, through the halls of the business school at Bucknell University when I ran into a legendary business law professor. “Lewis ,” he bellowed as a greeting. (He wasn’t aware anyone had a first name). “What are you going to do when you graduate?”“Well, I’d really like to write about sports,” I sheepishly replied.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski hosts his live monthly livestream appearance from the studios of WATR, answering questions that were submitted by readers as part of the Your Voice project. VIDEO
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
WATERBURY — There was a fatal motorcycle crash in the city Sunday night, according to Waterbury Police. Officers responded to the area of Hill Street at Pilgrim Avenue Sunday around…SUBSCRIPTION REQUIREDLOG INREGISTER to access your 5 FREE ARTICLES a week.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
Home Local News Watch: Lamont, state and town officials discuss historic flooding A subscription is required to view the commentsThere are 0 comments. Log In or Subscribe todayHome Delivery subscribers can Activate thier access. If you don't have home delivery you can purchase aDigital Subscription. Advertisement E-Edition
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
According to the National Weather Service three area towns all had over eight inches of rain from the storms Sunday, while Newtown and Sandy Hook each surpassed the 10-inch mark in total rainfall. Here are the totals:
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
OXFORD (AP) — Parts of southwestern Connecticut were hit hit by severe flooding from as much as 10 inches of rain, and at least one person was confirmed dead, authorities said. Scott Pellitier, fire chief in the community of Oxford, told the New Haven Register on Monday that crews recovered the body of a woman who disappeared during Sunday’s storm. Crews were still looking for a second woman who washed away as firefighters tried to rescue her, he said.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
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Beacon Hose Company No. 1 rescued 19 people and a dog from flood waters at the Brookside Inn Restaurant in Oxford and a nearby residence on Sunday evening. From Facebook:Beacon Hose rescued 19 people and a dog from flood waters at the Brookside Inn Restaurant in Oxford and a nearby residence on Sunday evening.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
There are many local road closures and issues related to Sunday’s storms in the region as emergency personnel and town crews continue to assess the damage. Up to date road status from state DOT hereHere is a list from the Connecticut DOT as of earlier this morning:
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
WATERBURY — Waterbury Police Major Crimes Detectives have arrested Rahe Autry, 37, of Waterbury as a suspect in a Sunday homicide that killed Julaquis Minnifield, 43, of Waterbury. Autry was…SUBSCRIPTION REQUIREDLOG INREGISTER to access your 5 FREE ARTICLES a week.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
rep-am.com | Lee Lewis
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Debby pushed bad weather up the East Coast on Wednesday, colliding with other systems and bringing no respite to residents as far away as the Great Lakes and New Jersey, where heavy rain flooded highways and streets and stranded motorists. Officials in New York told people in basement apartments to prepare to flee. Debby has already drenched Southern states for days as it churned slowly across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
