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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Walgreens Closing Hamden, Meriden Stores Along With Another Pharmacy Walgreens Closing Hamden, Meriden Stores Along With Another Pharmacy
Walgreens Closing Hamden, Meriden Stores Along With Another Pharmacy Walgreens is not finished with its round of Connecticut closings. The company announced this week that it would close three more stores in the Nutmeg state, as the pharmacy giant reduces its nationwide footprint.  A company spokesperson said Walgreens would close stores in Hamden, Meriden, and Torrington in the coming weeks.  The company has already shut down eight locations across Connecticut this year, including East Hartford, East Haven, New Britain, and New Milford. The schedule for the next round of closures is:  The Walgreens at 1191 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden wi…

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Police & Fire
Millbury Firefighter Convicted Of Repeatedly Raping 15-Year-Old Across Worcester County Millbury Firefighter Convicted Of Repeatedly Raping 15-Year-Old Across Worcester County
Millbury Firefighter Convicted Of Repeatedly Raping 15-Year-Old Across Worcester County A Worcester County jury has convicted a 27-year-old Millbury man of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old girl, according to District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Colton Paszkowski was found guilty on six counts of child rape following a two-day trial in Superior Court. He was acquitted on a charge of witness intimidation. After the verdict, his bail was revoked, and he was taken into custody, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  Prosecutors said the assaults happened in 2021 across three Worcester County communities — Northbridge, Millbury, and Sutton. Paszkowski was arrested in De…

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Community Rallies Behind Firefighter, US Veteran For Her Brain Cancer Battle Community Rallies Behind Firefighter, US Veteran For Her Brain Cancer Battle
Community Rallies Behind Firefighter, US Veteran For Her Brain Cancer Battle Massachusetts firefighter and former Army Sgt. Stevie LeBlanc has spent her life running toward danger to help others. Whether jumping from a helicopter or kicking in doors to rescue someone trapped in a burning building, LeBlanc never backs down. But after learning she has a brain tumor following a workplace injury, her community is rallying to support her and her family. While rehabbing from a neck and shoulder injury suffered during ice rescue training with the Charlton Fire Department earlier this year, doctors discovered a brain tumor during a scan, according to a GoFundMe page. ➡️ Re…

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Newly Minted Millionaire: Salisbury Woman Has Big Plans For Her Big Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Salisbury Woman Has Big Plans For Her Big Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Salisbury Woman Has Big Plans For Her Big Payday inning the lottery can feel like pulling off a magic trick, and that’s exactly what happened for one Salisbury woman. Kim Estes struck it big with the “$4,000,000 Cash King Doubler” scratch-off game, turning a $10 ticket into a $1 million prize. Related: Mass Lottery Winner Wants Seat Treat, Sweet Ride With Payday Rather than take the 20-year annuity, Estes chose the lump-sum payment of $650,000 before taxes. She already has plans for the windfall: buying a new car and renovating her home. Estes bought the winning ticket at Sunday’s General Store, located at 195 Andover St. in Andove…

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Police & Fire
2 Kids Rushed To Hospital After Car Strike In Waterbury 2 Kids Rushed To Hospital After Car Strike In Waterbury
2 Kids Rushed To Hospital After Car Strike In Waterbury Two children were struck by a car in Waterbury, Connecticut, this week and hospitalized, but doctors say both are expected to recover. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, near Sylvan Avenue and Keefe Street, according to police. Both children were walking when a car hit them, Waterbury police said. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The driver stayed at the scene and was not hurt, paramedics said.

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Police & Fire
New Haven Man Killed In Shooting; Second Victim Found Shot Hours Later New Haven Man Killed In Shooting; Second Victim Found Shot Hours Later
New Haven Man Killed In Shooting; Second Victim Found Shot Hours Later A New Haven man is dead and another is injured after a violent morning that brought multiple ShotSpotter alerts and police responses across the city. A ShotSpotter alert sent officers rushing to the corner of Ferry Street and River Street around 4:45 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, New Haven Police said.  Police found Dennis Atkinson, 40, of New Haven, lying on the sidewalk with several gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed Atkinson to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe “an argument preceded the shooting and was not a random event,” accordi…

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North Adams Community Rallies After Fire Destroys Homes, Leaves Families North Adams Community Rallies After Fire Destroys Homes, Leaves Families
North Adams Community Rallies After Fire Destroys Homes, Leaves Families A Western Massachusetts community is rallying to support families left homeless after a devastating fire earlier this month that killed several pets. The blaze at 319-321 Walnut St. in North Adams was reported just after 3:20 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. Authorities have not said what caused the fire, but it spread quickly through the duplex. Firefighters contained the flames in less than an hour, but the damage was catastrophic. Both families lost everything — far more than words could convey. Michael and Kathy Lemaire, who lived in one of the apartments, managed to save their newborn puppy.…

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Police & Fire
4 Family Members, Including 2 Children, Killed In Blaze 4 Family Members, Including 2 Children, Killed In Blaze
4 Family Members, Including 2 Children, Killed In Blaze A Connecticut family is enduring an unimaginable loss after four relatives died in an early morning Hartford house fire, authorities said. Hartford firefighters were called to a home on Shultas Place around 2:36 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived, the house was already engulfed in flames, officials said. According to Hartford Fire Department Chief Rodney Barco confirmed the number of people killed and said three others were also taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  A firefighter also suffered minor injuries after slipping and falling inside the burni…

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Police & Fire
Somers Man Ejected, Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Telephone Pole: Police Somers Man Ejected, Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Telephone Pole: Police
Somers Man Ejected, Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Telephone Pole: Police A 40-year-old Connecticut man was killed over the weekend when he lost control of his Jeep and crashed into a telephone pole, authorities said.  Gregory Issa was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Battle Street in Somers around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 17, Connecticut State Police said.  For unknown reasons, the Somers man went off the side of the road and crashed into the telephone pole. The impact threw him from the vehicle, police said.  Issa died at the scene. Investigators ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information about it to contact Tro…

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Elderly Woman Fights Back After Masked Intruder From Seymour Caught Inside Her Home: Police Elderly Woman Fights Back After Masked Intruder From Seymour Caught Inside Her Home: Police
Elderly Woman Fights Back After Masked Intruder From Seymour Caught Inside Her Home: Police An elderly Connecticut woman took a bite out of crime — literally — when she confronted a man police say broke into her Shelton home last week. David Pavlik, 57, of Seymour, is facing multiple felony charges after the Aug. 15 break-in, Shelton police said. The 68-year-old victim told police she felt something was wrong when she returned to her Shelton home around 12:15 p.m. and noticed her door was slightly open. She walked inside and found a man wearing a ski mask, but she didn't let that scare her, authorities said. Instead, she fought back — biting his arm during the struggle and snappi…

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