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Parents ruin Easter Egg hunt; Creepy Clown arrests; Meteorologist arrested on child porn charge; Short-shorts raises concern: Year in Review

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past year. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of the most-read and top stories of 2016.

A man dressed "inappropriately" has some residents a little hot under the collar.>>>Read More.

With her husband and young kids facing the possibility of drowning, a mother swam to shore for help.>>>Read More.

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A lawsuit alleges doctors lied to their patient about the mistake and tried to cover it up.>>>Read More.

Golden Corral, which will be opening its first location in Connecticut, is known for its "endless buffet features," according to its website and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.>>>Read More.

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An officer fatally shot a man in Fairfield. His wife and three children were hospitalized after a "violent domestic confrontation.">>>Read More.

State police said Thaddeus Farrow was found in a vehicle in Connecticut, suffering from a "life-threatening injury.">>>Read More.

PEZ officials say some parents didn't follow the rules, which led to pushing and shoving on the part of some attendees.>>>Read More.

The Connecticut resident was arrested at work following an investigation that began in June, state police said.>>>Read More.

Geoff Fox, the former Connecticut weatherman, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he announced on his blog.>>>Read More.

General Electric is leaving its Fairfield home of 42 years and is relocating its headquarters to Boston.>>>Read More.

The former president who grew up in Greenwich and his wife were married in Rye, NY on Jan. 6, 1945.>>>Read More.

The reason for the balloon law, though, is no joke and DEEP officials say it’s about protecting wildlife, particularly marine animals.>>>Read More.

Police have made arrests in some cases.>>>Read More.

The home was originally built in 1795 and is described by Realtor.com as a wonderful mix of old world charm and modern conveniences.>>>Read More.

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