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Shopping Plaza Shut Down By Town: CT News

Bar Ordered Closed After Large Fight, Shooting/ Firefighter's Watermelon Celebration "Cake" Causes Uproar / Pay Increases For Lifeguards...

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Here are the news stories trending across Connecticut on Thursday night:

Shopping Plaza Shut Down By Town

"My responsibility is to ensure that the occupants and visitors are safe, unfortunately in this case, the business occupants are at the mercy of their landlord who at this point has been uncooperative," a town official said.>>>Read More.


Bar’s Liquor License Suspended After Large Fight, Shooting

The bar was the scene of a large fight and shooting, in which at least one person was shot, according to officials.>>>Read More.

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Town's Only Black Firefighter Given Watermelon Celebration 'Cake'

"Livid," the fire chief said he's launching a swift investigation.>>>Read More.


Murphy: There Is Such Thing As A Free Lunch

Sen. Chris Murphy says retired cop, serviceman treated him to lunch for his gun safety efforts.>>>Read More.

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CT Ups Pay For Summer Lifeguards

Starting pay is $19 an hour, with veteran lifeguards earning $21 per hour in a 40-hour week.>>>Read More.


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