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Mass Layoffs Announced; Officers Save Distressed Swimmer: CT News
Child, 5, hit by SUV while chasing dog/ McDonald's pledges more than 2K jobs/ 1 injured in explosion/ Recent graduated honored and more...

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.
Child, 5, Struck By SUV While Chasing Dog: Reports
Police believe the boy was chasing his dog when he was hit by a driver in an SUV, according to reports.>>>Read More.
McDonald's Pledges 2,000-Plus Summer Hirings In Connecticut
McDonald's is pledging more than 2,000 jobs in Connecticut this summer as communities continue to reopen their economies.>>>Read More.
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Police Officers Rescue Swimmer In Distress
One officer immediately jumped into the water and swam around 100 yards to rescue the swimmer who was struggling to stay afloat.>>>Read More.
1 Injured In Explosion Incident
The incident occurred near a local schools.>>>Read More.
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Mass Layoffs Hit Connecticut Plant
A local facility will close later this summer.>>>Read More.
Store In Shopping Plaza Honors Its Recent Graduates
Having lost out on much of the enjoyment of their senior year, four Bed Bath & Beyond employees were treated to a special ceremony Monday.>>>Read More.
Dems: Anti-BLM Letter 'Not Who We Are'
The letter's author uses racist language to describe blacks, and refers to the letter's "virtue signaling" readers as "loud mouthed phonies">>>Read More.
Other top stories:
- Victim In Homicide ID'd
- Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
- CT State Police, Local Cops Looking For Serial ATM Thieves
- Water Restrictions Requested In Into Tuesday
- Taxi Cab Carjacked At Gunpoint: Police
- Swap Shop Reopens For Residents June 29
- 5 Vehicles Stolen In Greenwich: Police
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