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Bear Euthanized After Close Encounter; News Anchor Leaves TV Station; Historic Ghost Town For Sale: CT News

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

A bear was euthanized after scratching a woman who was walking her dog on a trail.>>>Read More.


The news anchor had been with the station for 17 years and has won numerous awards during his career.>>>Read More.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


The restaurant is owned by Wahlberg brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul.>>>Read More.


Several bartenders and liquor permittees were arrested after underage drinking that preceded a double fatal crash, police said.>>>Read More.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


The case, one of five such settlements, dates back to the 1970s and '80s.>>>Read More.


The Attorney General's office alleged that the dentist filed claims for work that was never done, mainly for patients at nursing homes.>>>Read More.


Police say a criminal defense attorney is accused of purchasing 40 bags of heroin from a client in her driveway on Tuesday.>>>Read More.


The mother of Maren Sanchez, 16, who was stabbed to death at her school, opens up about her loss and how she’s moving forward.>>>Read More.


Historic ghost town Johnsonville has been listed for purchase, a 62-acre village in Connecticut with buildings that date back to the 1830's.>>>Read More and see photos of this historic ghost town.


The Daily Meal ranked the 101 best casual restaurants in America. One Connecticut eatery was ranked in the top 5.>>>Read More.


A book that was overdue more than 50 years was recently returned to a Connecticut library.>>>Read More.


The company could bring up to 3,500 new jobs to the state.>>>Read More.


The man is accused of hiking naked on two occasions, according to authorities.>>>Read More.


The latest entry is the cute bear award from a TV meteorologist.>>>Read More.


Police are currently investigating reports of cupcakes at a school that may have been tainted with bodily fluids.>>>Read More.


Where’s the best place to raise a family in Connecticut? New rankings offer insights on the top 100 places. Do you agree?>>>Read More.


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