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Courageous Teen Passes Away; Child, 10, Drives On Mom’s Facebook Live Video: PD; Best Middle Schools Ranked: CT News
Oscar winner blasts CT student/ Katharine Hepburn's former estate for sale/ Teacher "barked" at students/ Trooper saves choking man and 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.
Kemp was diagnosed with a rare, inoperable brain tumor, and her story went nationwide in the softball community. She was recently selected as the Courage Award winner by the CT Sports Writers’ Alliance.>>>Read More.
Police say the Connecticut woman took a Facebook Live video of her child driving on public roads.>>>Read More.
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The “Manchester By The Sea” writer/director wrote in response to an op-ed piece that was published in the university newspaper.>>>Read More.
The neighbor contacted police after receiving a package that was shipped from Puerto Rico with a return address of her deceased brother.>>>Read More.
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State health officials say the outbreak was traced to specific brand of cheese made in New York. A multi-state investigation is ongoing.>>>Read More.
The teacher was sent a letter of discipline.>>>Read More.
The Connecticut resident has sought public office in the past.>>>Read More.
Shelter staff say the dog was a day or two from death and they've named the dog Hope as it gets 24/7 care.>>>Read More.
WOW House: Katharine Hepburn's former Fenwick Estate "Paradise" set on Long Island Sound could be yours for $11.8 million.>>>Read More.
He was caught at a local bookstore, police said, and he left a lengthy note as to why he did it.>>>Read More.
A Mercy High School student started the effort.>>>Read More.
Niche.com compiled the rankings. See how your child's school performed. Do you agree with the rankings?>>>Read More.
The 34th season of "Survivor" is a "Game Changer" with all-veteran castaways including a Connecticut resident.>>>Read More.
A State Trooper is being praised for his quick actions after saving a choking elderly man.>>>Read More.
Police say that a breath test revealed the woman's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.>>>Read More.
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