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Doctor Dies In Plane Crash; Former Police Chief, Dogs Rescued From Fire; ESPN Layoffs Begin: CT News
Officer saves man about to jump off balcony/ CT's largest illegal tobacco distribution bust/ Students tweet to Trump/ Survivor casting call.
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.
The doctor was a primary care physician for more than 3,000 patients. The crash remains under investigation.>>>Read More.
Officials say the illegal tobacco distribution ring sold more than $13 million in untaxed tobacco to about 450 retail locations in the state.>>>Read More.
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About 100 are expected to be laid off. The list includes a popular NFL reporter, baseball writer, analysts and several other on-air talents. >>>Read More.
He is charged with assaulting a man at a gas station in early March.>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The child was found just after midnight Wednesday.>>>Read More.
A group of students have invited President Donald Trump to come pay a visit to their school.>>>Read More.
One superintendent said the show, “...romanticizes and sensationalizes the idea of suicide.">>>Read More.
The officer's quick actions were caught on his body camera.>>>Read More.
Think you have what it takes to test your survival skills on WFSB’s hit reality TV show Survivor? Here's one way to prove it.>>>Read More.
The former chief was trapped inside the residence with the dogs and was pulled from the fire through a first-floor window by police officers, just as firefighters arrived.>>>Read More.
Other top stories:
- Intoxicated Man Had 4 Kids in Car: PD
- Gretchen Carlson Tells Women Not To Be Intimidated
- Church Burglary Suspect Charged With 2 More Sins
- New Car Tax Proposal Could Raise Millions: How Much Does Your Town Stand To Get?
- Former NYC 'Gangster Cop' Facing Charges in Connecticut
- Popular Market Dealing with Pests Problems
- No Charges Filed Against Choate Teachers, Staff Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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