New Anchor Joins TV Station After Major Move: CT News

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News Anchor Leaves California For CT Television Station

An award-winning anchor and reporter, she recently covered news in California before moving to a Connecticut station.>>>Read More.

Magical And Historical Fairy Forest Could Be Destroyed

The CT-DOT is planning construction in the area, which could damage the town treasure and its history, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Plans For New McDonald's Draws Concerns

“Let's not kid ourselves, this McDonald's is going to be jamming. There are other places in town where we've heard it's not going to be busy and then it is, very much so…” one land-use board member said.>>>Read More.

Residents Rally Against BOE Removal Of Columbus, Veterans Day

Residents held signs in the audience that read "Columbus Day Is An American Holiday," and "Keep Schools Closed On 11-11," in opposition of last month's decision.>>>Read More.

Tires Illegally Dumped At Park Cost Town $50K, Officials Say

"We do not know the number of tires," a local official said, "just that they filled up seven 40-yard containers.">>>Read More.

Teacher Accused Of Throwing Books That Hit Students: Warrant

A former elementary school teacher accused of throwing books that hit two students in a class was recently charged by police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Jennifer Dulos, Michele Troconis’ Families Issue Emotional, Differing Responses To Guilty Verdict
• Family Mourning Loss Of Newborn
• Whole Foods, National Retailer To Anchor New Retail Development
• Carjacking At Local Eatery Thwarted By Passerby With Hammer: Police
• Stew Leonard's Renovations Almost Done, Reopening Set For June

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