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Major Retailer Closing All Connecticut Locations: CT News
Historic Diner Could Close/ Racing Teen Drivers Blamed For Highway Crash/ Homeowner Finds Illegal Monkey In Shed/ Business Evacuated & More

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Major Retailer Closing All 10 Connecticut Locations
Gift cards and merchandise credits will be honored through close of business on July 14, according to the announcement. All sales are final during the store closing sale and no returns will be accepted, officials said.>>>Read More.
Historic Diner Could Close To Make Way For New Project
The diner, which has been an institution in town for 50 years, may be closing as plans for a new use are pending before the land-use boards.>>>Read More.
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Younger Drivers Racing In Older Cars Blamed For Highway Crash, Police Say
State police said in a report that the teens appeared to have been "slow rolling" on the highway before racing.>>>Read More.
Homeowner Finds Illegal Monkey In Shed
The monkey, which cannot legally be owned in Connecticut, was captured with the help of its owner and relocated, reports say.>>>Read More.
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Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 4-Year-Old Arrested, Held On $750,000 Bond: Police
Police said a man accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old child was arrested.>>>Read More.
College President Named Among NAACP '100 Most Influential Blacks In CT'
Dr. Dwayne Smith, SCSU interim president, was among the 100 to receive the prestigious honor by the NAACP Connecticut State Conference.>>>Read More.
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- Suspected Teen Drug Dealer Chased Down And Charged: Police
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