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The forecast for Wednesday is for sunny and warm weather, but the NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologists are tracking severe weather to the west of the state on Thursday afternoon and evening that could bring rain or thunder for Connecticut.  NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologist Bob Maxon said there is a threat of severe weather in New York and Pennsylvania, which is likely to weaken as it heads east. Our team will be watching this situation carefully as new data comes into the First Alert weather center and have updates throughout the day.  Abortion Rights Advocates Protest Across US to #StoptheBans The forecast for Wednesday is sunny with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s and the temperatures will also hit the 60s and 70s Thursday.  Check the forecast anytime here.  Get the latest from NBC Connecticut anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC Connecticut on Twitter … [Read more...] about Rain, Thunder Possible Thursday

PLATTSBURGH CITY, N.Y. (WCAX) Plattsburgh residents Tuesday voted to approve a $9 million capital improvement project. The final vote tally was 420 to 170. All schools in the district will see changes including replacing old fire systems, repairing bricks, HVAC upgrades and asphalt. The work is expected to be completed by November 2021. The school budget was also approved on a 400 to 190 vote. … [Read more...] about Plattsburgh residents approve $9M school improvement project

COVENTRY, Vt. (WCAX) Police say a tractor-trailer hauling milk came unhitched in Coventry early Wednesday, blocking part of Route 14. Authorities say the loaded McDermott’s tractor trailer came unhitched as it made the left hand turn onto Route 14 from Route 5. It slid into the guard rails, lodging itself. The tanker had to be pumped out before being moved, but no milk was lost. The tractor-trailer only had a small amount of rear-end damage. … [Read more...] about Tractor trailer hauling milk unhitches and crashes

BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) A Barre man will spend six and-a-half years behind bars after admitting to selling drugs to a woman who died. Barre City Police say Shawn Fordham pleaded guilty Tuesday to supplying a lethal dose of heroin laced with fentanyl to Kristina Gauthier. They say Gauthier was found dead at a residence on Averill Street in March of 2018. Police say the case highlights the dangers of drug use and drug sales when people don't know what's in the drugs. … [Read more...] about Barre man sentenced to 6.5 years in overdose death

MARSHFIELD, Vt. (WCAX) A Plainfield teen is in trouble after police say he assaulted another teen on the Twinfield Union High School baseball fields. Police say it happened Tuesday afternoon at the school's baseball fields in Marshfield. Police say Nathan Deforge, 16, assaulted James Berte, 18, of Marshfield, with an aluminum bat while at the baseball fields. The victim notified police while being treated at the hospital. Deforge was arrested at his home. He is due in court Wednesday afternoon to answer to the charge of aggravated assault. … [Read more...] about Police: Teen assaulted with baseball bat at Twinfield school