Popular Restaurant Destroyed In Fire; Profane Outburst At Meeting

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

Fire Destroys Popular Restaurant In Connecticut

The restaurant’s roof completely collapsed within 10 minutes of fire crews arriving at the scene, according to officials.>>>Read More.

Mail Carrier Accused Of Stealing Cash, Gift Cards From Mail: Feds

A woman, who worked for the USPS, is accused of opening about 125 pieces of mail and stealing cash and gift cards, officials said.>>>Read More.

Profane Outburst At Meeting Came From RTM Leader

The Representative Town Meeting majority leader said she was under the impression her line was muted when she used the expletive.>>>Read More.

Airport Hotel Employees Hit Hard By Pandemic-Related Layoffs

Nearly 100 employees at the hotel at Bradley Airport have been laid off or had their hours drastically slashed.>>>Read More.

Victim ID'd In Fatal Crash On Busy Highway: UPDATE

The crash involved a vehicle and a tractor trailer truck.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Rescue People Stuck In Elevator

Emergency crews responded to the call when people were stuck in an apartment building elevator.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Person Shot Dead Outside Business
• Man Fled To Mass., Charged In Murder: Police
• Foxwoods Reopens With Strong Slot Revenues
• Mayor: Prayers, Love, Support For Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca Family
• ‘Heavy Safe’ Stolen From Financial Advisors: Police
• Dealer Named 'Eggy' Gets 11 Years In Fatal OD Case

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