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Fatal Crash Probed; Popular TV News Personalities Leave Station

Bear attacks hiker/ Abused dog finds new home/ Fatal EEE case/ Scathing report on priest sexual abuse issued/ Teacher earns national award.

(Hamden Police Department)

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

Third CT Resident Dies From EEE, While Fourth Contracts Virus

A third Connecticut resident was confirmed to have died from the EEE virus and another person has contracted the virus.>>>Read More.


71 Priests Accused of Victimizing 300 Individuals: Scathing Report

An independent review found former diocese bishops turned a blind eye toward sexual abuse in their midst.>>>Read More.

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Bradley Airport WWII Plane Crash Probe: Search For Answers

Federal investigators are probing the fiery crash of a Boeing B-17G World War II bomber at Bradley International Airport that killed seven.>>>Read More.


CT TV Station Loses 2 Popular Reporters To New Opportunities

The two veteran journalists are both leaving the local TV news airwaves.>>>Read More.

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CT Woman Named 'Sexiest Vegan'

'"If you look at my pictures, you see that I am not a tiny, little, skinny person. I represent a woman over 50, healthy and sexy and happy">>>Read More.


Imminent Closure Announced For This Connecticut ShopRite Store

Officials say, “A challenging business climate impacted by rising costs, regulations and the new minimum wage increase led to the difficult decision to close our doors on Nov. 26.”>>>Read More.


Bear Attack Leaves Man Injured

A hiker was injured during a bear attack, according to EnCon Police.>>>Read More.


Record Fish Caught On Connecticut River

A record fish was caught by a teenage angler on the Connecticut River.>>>Read More.

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