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Fatal Crash Into Store; Restaurant Relief Considered: CT News

Amazon billionaire donates $9M to CT charities/ "Mittens for kittens" raises $2K/ Police warn of garbage tip scam/ Snow totals and 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 graphic)

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

Driver Killed After Vehicle Crashes Into Store: Police

Police said a fire broke out at the shopping center as a result of the collision.>>>Read More.


Amazon Billionaire Donates $9 Million To CT Organizations

MacKenzie Scott donated to Connecticut organizations as part of a $4.2 billion in donations to non-profits across the country. Here are the local agencies she supported.>>>Read More.

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Property Taxes Could Be Delayed In Latest Executive Order

Gov. Lamont approved a new executive order concerning payment of taxes.>>>Read More.


8-Year-Old Macey Flores' 'Mittens For Kittens' Has Raised $2,000

The third-grader wanted to “help homeless kitties eat and stay warm," so she created the fundraiser for Branford Compassion Club.>>>Read More.

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Growth Rings: A Dad's Approach to Life [VIDEO]

An inspirational essay about fatherhood, from a son's viewpoint and published for the final time on the 10th anniversary of his passing.>>>Read More.


Lamont: Don't Make Thanksgiving Coronavirus Mistake Again

Connecticut's Thanksgiving coronavirus spike seems to have leveled off, but Gov. Ned Lamont urged people not to repeat the mistake.>>>Read More.


Who Got The Most Snow In CT? Town-By-Town Storm Totals

The “winner” received in at more than 16 inches of snow. How much snow did you get?>>>Read More.


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