Stephen Busemeyer, CT Mirror

Thomas J. Condon, a newspaperman who for more than 50 years told Connecticut’s stories, fought injustices and challenged public policies with grace and unimpeachable authority, died early Tuesday. He was 78.

State Rep. Geoff Luxenberg, a Manchester Democrat, was charged with driving under the influence on Thursday, according to statements from him and House leadership. No one was injured, he said.

Workers at nursing homes, residential care homes, assisted living facilities and other long-term care facilities will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 7 or their workplaces will face a $20,000 penalty per day, Gov. Ned Lamont announced late Friday.