Retailer Reopening; Woman, 101, Beats 2 World Pandemics: CT News

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

Woman, 101, Beats 2 World Pandemics, A Century Apart

The very young were among the most vulnerable during the Spanish Flu pandemic a century ago. Now, it's the very old. She's survived both.>>>Read More.

Popular Donut Shop Officially Coming To Town

The popular doughnut shop has officially signed the lease to open a new location with a new target opening date announced.>>>Read More.

National Retailer Set To Reopen 9 Stores In CT As Memorial Day Weekend Approaches

The retailer will reopen 80 locations on Friday, including nine in Connecticut, as it attempts to rebound from coronavirus losses in sales.>>>Read More.

Popular Deli Closing Permanently

The owner of the popular deli announced the difficult decision to retire.>>>Read more.

Iconic Barber Retiring, Selling Shop

He is selling his barbershop. They are retiring.>>>Read More.

Motorcyclist Killed In Highway Crash

The motorcyclist lost control of the bike as he weaved between lanes, was thrown off, struck and killed, cops say.>>>Read More.

Workers Jumped To Aid Fall Victim At Construction Site

Quick-thinking workers at a school construction site jumped to the aid of a colleague after an accident.>>>Read More.

Man Abandoned Dog, Charged With Animal Cruelty: Police

Police say they are investigating three other unrelated cases of animal abuse / abandonment in town.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Suspect In Stabbing Case Released From Psych Facility
• Fire Hits Home
• Man Arrested For Solicitation Of Minors: PD
• Man Accused Of Burglarizing 5 Restaurants
• CT Releases Infection Control Deficiency Reports At Nursing Homes: Read All the Reports Here
• CT Patch Memorial Day Survey: What Are Your Plans?

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