More nips are being bought in CT — some advocates are worried
About 94 million ‘nip’ bottles of alcohol are sold in CT each year, but some say the environmental and social costs aren’t worth the revenue.
Does CT law specify a minimum age for leaving a child home alone?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, experts generally recommend that children under 11 or 12 not be left alone.
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