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Couple Scammed Out Of Life’s Savings: Report: CT News

Pastor Fired After Arrest/ Shopping Center Sells For $24.65M/ Defecating Dogs Targeted/ Fire Investigated/ Valentine's Day Weddings & More

A roundup of some of the top stories from around Connecticut on Thursday.
A roundup of some of the top stories from around Connecticut on Thursday. (Patch Graphics)

Patch PM CT brings you the breaking and trending news stories from all across Connecticut each weeknight. Here are those stories:

Couple Scammed Out Of Life’s Savings: Report

An 80-year-old retiree was scammed out of the couple’s life savings, according to a report. >>>Read More.


2 Residents Nearly Scammed Out Of $18,000: Police

“One victim went to the bank to withdraw the money, but fortunately, the bank was closed due to weather conditions…," police said.>>>Read More.

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Shopping Center Sells For $24.65M: Report

The retail plaza was recently sold, according to a report.>>>Read More.


Pastor Fired After Accusations Of Meth Dealing

A man is accused of dealing meth and other crimes, according to state police.>>>Read More.

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Pooping Pooches Targeted By Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is mulling an ordinance that would crack down on dogs roaming (and defecating) on town athletic fields.>>>Read More.


9/11 Survivor Among Valentine's Day Weddings Celebrated At City Hall

Five couples united in matrimony on Valentine's Day as part of an annual service sponsored by the city clerk's office.>>>Read More.


New York Mets Owner’s Foundation Donates $3.78M Grant To Local Organization

The funds will cover the purchase of the 26,000-square-foot building and the renovation of the third floor as part of the first phase of expansion.>>>Read More.


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