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CANAAN — The rural nature of the Northwest Corner and its neighboring towns along the New York border have much to offer, say its proponents. In an attempt to showcase the quality-of-life features and perhaps entice some young doctors to consider settling here, a group of activists came up with a plan. Why not introduce medical students to the area and show them firsthand the benefits of living and working in a rural region?

ROUEN, France — Muslims in France and Italy flocked to Mass on Sunday, a gesture of interfaith solidarity following a drumbeat of jihadi attacks that threatens to deepen religious divisions across Europe.

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WATERBURY — As the Department of Transportation seeks to improve and expand bus service throughout the state, local officials are vying for a system that meets existing needs.

TORRINGTON — For Nathan Maidment and Haley Hennessey, the early Sunday morning fire that destroyed their first-floor apartment at 102 Brookside Ave. may have been a blessing of sorts.

NEW HARTFORD — The Farmington River is flowing at about half the rate it typically flows this time of year but Farmington River Tubing manager Jeremy Harraden has the mentality of the river flowing at its full.

MIDDLEBURY — A pontoon boat motored across Lake Quassapaug under a clear, blue Wednesday morning sky. The goal: to remove invasive weeds that have overtaken 50 of the lake's 300 acres.

WATERBURY — More than 200 basketball players, coaches and Waterbury residents gathered at the Police Athletic League to partake in the Community Tabernacle Outreach Center's second annual Hoops for Help tournament on Saturday.

Correction: This article has been changed to correct an error in the original, which incorrectly reported that Naugatuck does not have its own chamber of commerce. The Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce, www.naugatuckchamber.com, is an independent affiliate of the Waterbury Regional Chamber.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Historic, low-lying Ellicott City, Maryland, was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing two people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said.