Bridal Shop Closes Abruptly; Beloved Teen Mourned: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut in 2017. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 12 months.

Legacy of Love: Community Mourns, Remembers 13-Year-Old Who Died During Little League Game

A community mourns the loss of a CT girl who died after suffering a medical emergency during a little league game.

CT Man, 27, Dies Of 'Devastating Drug Addiction'; Family Uses Obituary to Raise Awareness

Ryan's family shares that he died of a "devastating drug addiction" and urges his friends who struggle with addiction to get help now.

Homeless Woman Abandons Dog, Leaves Heartbreaking Note

A dog was found in Connecticut abandoned in a crate, along with a bandanna and a handwritten note indicating "no one cared.”

Mistaken For A Dummy: Did This Connecticut Resident Have To Die

'Call … police ...' a suicidal man texted to his friends. When police arrived, the man was still alive.

CT Mom Pens Heartbreaking Note About Losing Her Son to Drug Overdose

"Half your heart is gone and can never be whole again," the mother writes about losing her beloved son, while ending with "Mommy loves you!”

Angry Brides, Bridesmaids Left Banging On Doors As Bridal Shop Closes

The abrupt closing of the Alfred Angelo store stood up a bunch of angry brides and bridal party members well before the altar.>>>Read More.

Trump Protesters Block Ambulance From Getting Very Ill Patient To Hospital: State Police

State police say about 100 to 200 people who were protesting President Trump's immigration policies ended up blocking an ambulance from getting to a local hospital, which forced paramedics to perform an emergency medical procedure themselves on a "critically ill patient."

Other top stories:

• CT Mourns Death Of Danni Kemp, Who Courageously Battled Cancer
• Scott Baio's Wife To Sandy Hook Mom: 'Maybe Your Children Are In A Better Place’
• Because ICE Made A Typo, These Kids Will Lose Their Dad In Just Days
• Russian Spy Ship Spotted 30 Miles From Connecticut Navy Base
• Blue Whale Challenge: Superintendent Warns Of Dangerous Social Media Trend
• Golden Corral Sets Its Grand Opening Date, 1st Location in Connecticut

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