Town officials are warning residents in the Northeast corner of the state to be on the watch for rabid raccoons. In a Facebook post, officials said, "There has been a large number of sick raccoons spotted in the Thompson,

A Connecticut town is warning its residents to be on the lookout after a high number of reports of sick raccoons.

Thompson town officials are warning residents of sick raccoons spotted around town and what to do if they see one. In a Facebook post over the weekend, officials said there has been a large number of sick raccoons spotted in the Thompson,