Teacher Put On Leave + 80 Ducks Saved From Slaughter: 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 most-read stories.

CT Woman Pleads Guilty To Voyeurism Charges: Court Records

Hadley Palmer, a 53-year-old Greenwich resident, pleaded guilty to several voyeurism charges and risking injury to a child.>>>Read More.

Teacher Put On Leave After Racial Epithet Creates Chaos At Connecticut School

Racial epithet in a classroom creates chaos, teacher placed on leave.>>>Read More.

80 Ducks 'Saved From Slaughter' Adopted, Fostered After Appeal

He thought it was a deli. It was a slaughterhouse. Alarmed, he bought the 80 caged ducks, and asked for help finding them homes.>>>Read More.

Hospital Maternity Ward Closure Results In Fine: Report

The state claims the hospital stopped delivering babies before filing paperwork, resulting in a $65K fine, according to a published report.>>>Read More.

Surgeon Who Operated On Wrong Knee Fined, Reprimanded: Report

The doctor didn't verify which knee to operate on before a surgery, C-HIT reported.>>>Read More.

Star-Studded Lineup Announced For Major CT Music Festival

Several major music stars will perform this fall at the inaugural Sound On Sound Music Festival.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Firefighter Accused Of Groping Teen At Restaurant
• Corrections Officer Sold Drugs To Inmates At Facility: State PD
• Sandy Hook Families Reach $73M Settlement With Gun-Maker: Update
• $183M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Connecticut
• Connecticut Student Dies After Suffering Medical Emergency
• Billy Joel To Perform In CT In 2022: Here’s Why, Where
• Officials Disagree On Racist Incident
• Girls Basketball Coach Gets 500th Career Win: Reports
• Devastating Fire Displaces 49: Officials
• Castle-Like Home Boasts Unique Design

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