Popular Restaurant Closing; New Details In Daycare Owner’s Arrest

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

Popular Restaurant Closing After Nearly 40 Years

The restaurant will remain open through June 12, owners announced.>>>Read More.

Day Care Owner Was Emailing When Child Died: Report

An arrest warrant reveals what she was doing before the child died. Her attorney says he will "vigorously" defend her.>>>Read More.

Former Postal Service Worker Pleads Guilty To Stealing $40K

A former USPS employee has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $40,000 in postal money orders while working for the U.S. Postal Service.>>>Read More.

Lawmaker Criticized For Racist Retweet, Apologizes

A GOP state representative, who is also a member of the Town Council, was criticized from both sides over the retweet.>>>Read More.

Weather Balloon Launched In Long Island Lands On Roof Of CT House

Radiosondes often come with mailbags and can be returned to the National Weather Service.>>>Read More.

New Bakery Coming To Town

Kneads, a bakery, café and mill, will take over a vacant space.>>>Read More.

Farm-To-Table Restaurant Firebox Is Closing

An innovative farm-to-table restaurant has announced that it will be closing.>>>Read More.

Hotel That Barred Service Dog From Breakfast Agrees To Settlement

The hotel told a disabled guest he couldn't bring his service dog to breakfast — violating federal law.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Lamont: Deal With Protests 'The Connecticut Way'
• Chief: Training New Cops Amid Coronavirus A New Challenge
• 'It's Been Heartwarming': Restaurant Reopens
• 'We’re Disgusted': CT State Police Condemns George Floyd Killing
• ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flags Taken Down At Police Department
• Police Dog Nabs 100-Plus Grams Of Coke At Traffic Stop

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