Restaurants Close Abruptly; Town Official Saves Life: CT News

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

'Enough Is Enough' Fotis Dulos Writes In Final Note: Report

Despite his client's death, defense attorney Norm Pattis still wants Fotis Dulos to stand trial in the murder of Jennifer Farber Dulos.>>>Read More.

2 Restaurants Close Abruptly At 2 Major Connecticut Malls

Two of the state’s largest malls have seen another restaurant close this weekend.>>>Read More.

Former Mayor's Daughter Dies In Snowmobile Crash

The daughter of a former mayor was killed in a snowmobile crash, local officials said.>>>Read More.

CT Woman Crashes Near Mar-A-Lago After High-Speed Chase

A Connecticut woman was arrested after authorities say she drove through two checkpoints near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.>>>Read More.

Denise D'Ascenzo’s Husband Speaks About How He Will Honor Her Legacy

'The outpouring of support we received from everyone after her death made us realize we needed to do something to honor her,' her husband told Patch.>>>Read More.

Local Chef To Appear On New Food Network TV Show

She had tried more than six times to appear on the Food Network and her perseverance finally paid off. She'll be featured on a new series.>>>Read More.

Teacher Put On Leave After Students Cast As Slaves In School Play

Parents are calling for diversity training for teachers in the school district in the wake of a controversial fifth-grade play.>>>Read More.

Parks & Rec Director Saves Man's Life With Heimlich, CPR

He realized the man at the Senior Center luncheon was choking, then not breathing, when he stepped in to save his life.>>>Read More.

Unique Eatery Closes Abruptly

The craft beer and gourmet pretzel bar closed just months after opening.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Obituary: The Todt Family
• 2 Killed, Including 9-Year-Old, In Tragic Connecticut Fire
• Pepe's Adds New Pizza To Lineup
• Troubled Nursing Home To Close
• Food Network Names This Connecticut Restaurant Among Best Vegan Eateries In US
• Police Investigate 'Misconduct' At Track Meet

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