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Student Sues School; Iconic Retailer Closes Store: CT News

Worker fired after refusing black customers/ Oscar winner's farm for sale/ Popular restaurant closing/ New drive-in theater proposed & more.

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

Worker Fired After Refusing Black Customers

An employee at a local business has been fired after refusing to allow a group of black men into the store, while allowing white customers.>>>Read More.


Student Sues School After Expulsion Over Cursing

With just months to go before graduation, a school expelled the football captain for swearing at his coach. Now he is suing.>>>Read More.

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Iconic Retailer Shutters CT Store

The company has said it plans to close permanently about 200 of its 850 stores.>>>Read More.


Oscar-Winning Director's Farm Up For Sale

$19 million buys you some Hollywood history, as well as six full- and three half-baths…>>>Read More.

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Popular Restaurant Closing After Nearly 40 Years

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


Tom Brady Talks Adversity In Speech To CT Students

Tom Brady, now playing for Tampa Bay, played a huge role for the graduating students this weekend.>>>Read More.


National Restaurant Chain Closing 3 CT Locations: Here’s Where

The restaurant has shuttered nearly 150 locations nationwide since the beginning of the year.>>>Read More.


New Discovery Channel Documentary Explores Jennifer Dulos Murder Mystery

The show, "Vanished In New Canaan: An ID Mystery," debuted on Investigation Discovery and here is how to watch.>>>Read More.

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