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Beloved Teacher Mourned; Judge Admonishes Fotis Dulos: CT News

Retailer closing all CT stores/ Deer rescued from icy pond/ Educator resigns over "slap-box" incident/ Top-ranked deli opening new location.

Emergency responders work to save a deer from an ice-covered pond.
Emergency responders work to save a deer from an ice-covered pond. (Glastonbury Police Department)

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

****National Breaking News Sunday Afternoon:

Kobe Bryant Killed In Helicopter Crash

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant was killed along with four others in a helicopter crash Sunday morning, officials confirmed.>>>Read More.

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CT's week in review in headlines:

Judge Takes Action Against Fotis Dulos: Here’s Why

Fotis Dulos removed items from a memorial to his slain wife, Jennifer Farber Dulos, a move that Judge Gary White called "stupid.">>>Read More.

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Educator Allowed Kids To 'Slap-Box': Report

A local educator has resigned after she was accused of allowing students to slap-box at the end of a class.>>>Read More.


CT Community Mourns Loss Of Beloved Teacher

A local high school teacher has died unexpectedly, according to a report.>>>Read More.


Powerful Media Mogul Selling Connecticut Home

The president of the mass media corporation is selling his CT home.>>>Read More.


Beloved, Longtime Fire Official Killed In Accident In CT

A 30-year member of the Fire Department, was killed after investigating the cause of a fire. The local community and beyond are mourning the loss.>>>Read More.


Another Retail Chain Closing All Connecticut Stores

Yes, another national retailer is closing all its Connecticut stores.>>>Read More.


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