Popular Pub Closes Abruptly; Council Candidate Drops Out Of Race Over Vegas Gun Comments; New Laws In Effect: CT News

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.

Council Candidate Drops Out Of Race, Leaves Job Over Vegas Gun Comments

She dropped out of the race, and left her job over her Facebook post regarding the Las Vegas mass shooting tragedy.>>>Read More.

Woman Left 5 Dogs In Hot Car While She Was In Court: Police

Police say the dogs were left in the car, with an interior temperature of 104.1 degrees, for two hours.>>>Read More.

Landmark Connecticut Pub Abruptly Closes

The pub abruptly closed its doors.>>>Read More.

Substitute Teacher Found With Alcohol, Refused To Leave Elementary School: Police

The substitute teacher, who officials say was slurring his words, is accused of struggling with police after refusing to leave the school.>>>Read More.

Embattled Hollywood Producer Sells CT Home Amid Scandal

The embattled Hollywood producer sold his home just days before a New York Times report detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations.>>>Read More.

Here Are the New Connecticut Laws That Have Just Gone Into Effect

New laws concerning marriage, divorce, sexting, pregnant women in the workplace and many more were just enacted.>>>Read More.

Winter Forecast For Connecticut: What To Expect in 2017-18

A new long-range winter forecast has just been released, and if you love snow we have some good news for you.>>>Read More.

As Child Struggles With Rare Skin Disease, Parents Raise Money To Get Her Help

For a four-month old Connecticut baby with a rare skin disease, a trip to Cincinnati could make all the difference. Find out how you can help.>>>Read More.

Fortune 100 Company To Create Headquarters And Create 1,100 New Jobs

The company has committed to a new headquarters expansion and adding 1,100 new jobs. The company plans to build a 500,000 square foot headquarters..>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Upset With Tree Worker Fired Several Gunshots Into Tree: State Police
• DUI Driver Tried To Run Over Own Dog: Police
• Dancing Crossing Guard Retires
• These Connecticut Stores Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving 2017: Full List
• Man Who Shot Himself In Movie Theater Arrested: PD
• 50 Safest Cities In Connecticut For 2017: New Report
• Las Vegas Shooting: Connecticut Connection Emerges In Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History

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