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Customer Throws Powdery Substance At Employee At Mall: Police

The employee was hospitalized after it was reported that their throat felt like it was closing up, according to police.>>>Read More.

Thieves Armed With Sledgehammer Smash Into Jewelry Store, Police Seek Suspects: PD

Four suspects wearing masks and gloves smashed their way into a jewelry store with a sledgehammer and ransacked the interior of the store, according to the police department.>>>Read More.

'Friendly And Shy' German Shepherd Left Tied Up

The dog was found left at a farm Thursday.>>>Read More.

Former CT Official Arrested, Facing Federal Charges: Feds

A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment charging the accused with extortion, bribery, conspiracy, and false statement offenses related to his conduct as director of Connecticut’s Office of School Constructions Grants and Review (“OSCGR”), the state agency responsible for the grant administration of all Connecticut public school construction projects seeking state funding, federal authorities announced in a news release.>>>Read More.

Barstool Sports Founder Visits Local Pizzeria

David Portnoy stopped by a local establishment for one of his famous pizza reviews.>>>Read More.

Historic Former Restaurant Being Renovated

The former restaurant is being renovated into condominiums with an eye toward the building's rich history.>>>Read More.

Public Schools Giving Away 50,000 Free Books This Weekend

Public Schools will give away 50,000 free books to families in the area during their annual Reading Opens the World event Saturday.>>>Read More.

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• Good Samaritans Honored For Life-Saving Actions During Fire
• Coach Resigns Over Social Media Issues: Report

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