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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Royal's Journey: Kate's Healing and Public Return

Kate, the Princess of Wales, recently shared her struggles with the aftermath of chemotherapy during her first public appearance since stepping back from Royal Ascot. She visited a wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital, where she spoke openly about the challenges of life after treatment. Kate admitted that while one might expect to return to normal once treatment e...

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May 14 2025SPORTS

The Journey of Elizabeth Williams: From England to the WNBA

Elizabeth Williams is a name that has become synonymous with excellence in women's basketball. Her journey from a small town in England to the WNBA is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Williams was born in Colchester, England, to Nigerian parents. Her family moved to the United States when she was just three years old, settling first in Connecticut and th...

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Brain Disease Claims Life of Connecticut Dad Bitten by a Mosquito

Meet Richard Pawuski, a former personal trainer who loved his new backyard in Colchester, Connecticut. In August 2019, while clearing leaves, he was bitten by a mosquito. Days later, he noticed a strange bump and intense headaches. Doctors diagnosed him with Eastern equine encephalitis (Triple E), a rare but deadly infection. Over the next five years, the virus cause...

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Mosquito Season Woes: New Town Added to High-Risk List

As the temperature cools down, concerns about eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are still running high in Vermont. The Vermont Health Department has added Salisbury to the list of towns at high risk for the mosquito-borne disease. This comes as a warning to limit evening outdoor activities in areas like Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester, Sudbury, Swanton, and Whiting u...

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