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During a ceremony commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the State House on Monday, four Berlin residents were awarded the Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery for their heroic rescue efforts following an explosion in the Worcester County town earlier this year that claimed one person’s life, injured another, and destroyed a family’s home. The Sweeney Award, which is issued annually, honors civilians who demonstrate exceptional bravery...

As officials release new details about last week's lethal blast, 79-year-old Judy Christensen is remembered for her love for her community.

Berlin police and fire identified and recognized the neighbors and police officer who rescued Judith Christensen's daughter out from under a fallen porch roof.

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