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The self-proclaimed “chief apostle” of an infamous religious cult that attracted hundreds of followers in central Connecticut during the 1980s and ‘90s was killed in 2004 and his body parts scattered across New Britain, court records released Wednesday reveal. Paul Sweetman once told state lawmakers...

When Khiem Nguyen was approached by a casting director for NBC’s new show “Making It,” he never though he’d make it onto the show. However, Nguyen, a West Hartford native now living in Austin, Texas, did end up competing on the new show, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. “It all felt really...

Jennifer Valiante was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for her role in covering up the murders of Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin. Valiante is the girlfriend of Kyle Navin was sentenced earlier this year to 55 years in prison for the 2015 murders of his parents, Westport refuse company owners...

Cavey’s Restaurant, a fine-dining destination in Manchester, is for sale, according to an online real estate listing. “WOW – if the name Cavey’s doesn’t inspire memories!” reads the listing on the website for Commercial Services Realty in Rocky Hill. “2nd generation family is ready to retire and...

Four Connecticut nursing homes have been fined by the state Department of Public Health for various violations that hurt or endangered residents. Orchard Grove Specialty Care Center in Uncasville was fined $3,480 after a resident with multiple sclerosis developed severe blisters following a moist-heat...

With big changes coming, the city’s school system is rearranging its top administrators before classes begin Aug. 30. Michael Foran, a 32-year veteran employee, will become assistant superintendent to replace Paul Salina, who retired earlier this summer. Change is coming in 10 other administrative...

Demolition of a collapsed building on Park Street finished Tuesday evening and residents of nearby buildings who were evacuated for their safety are expected to return by midday Wednesday, the mayor’s office announced. The street should be reopened by Thursday. Park Street has been closed between...

The Bloomfield man accused of improperly disposing of the body of a woman who at one time lived with him had his bail reduced Tuesday after his public defender argued that the law he is charged with violating does not apply to him. Bloomfield police accused Henry Seebach, 45, in June with burying...

Every summer for more than 20 years, New Britain High School’s football team has traveled to a four-day training camp to get ready for the new season. This summer, however, that tradition is in jeopardy. Organizers warn that unless they can come up with donations and volunteers very quickly, the...

The gesture lasted no more than a minute in a town of less than 10,000. But when Melissa Schlag, a Democratic selectwoman in Haddam, kneeled in council chambers during the Pledge of Allegiance, she opened a chasm between those fiercely protective of national symbols and those who see protest as...