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Archive view of the Mystic River in Connecticut

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Railroad-crossing safety plan includes 19 Eastern Connecticut towns

CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.

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Stafford / Police & Fire

Stafford driver faces nine charges after reported sidewalk incident

Patch’s October 9 account cites a state police report about an October 3 encounter near Town Hall.

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Canterbury / Education

Canterbury and other Eastern Connecticut districts receive math-tutoring grants

The October 5 state awards fund intensive support for grades 6–10.

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Stafford / Sports

Stafford crowns track champions as Flannery wins October 2 SK Modified feature

The speedway’s final Friday program also produced wins in four other divisions.

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