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Turtle Halts Traffic On Merritt Parkway: Patch PM

Eatery closes indoor dining, cites staff shortage / CT-based ESPN makes headlines for wrong reasons / Introducing Fairfield Neighbor News

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Turtle Halts Traffic On Merritt Parkway

A snapping turtle was trying to cross the northbound roadway, so motorists stopped and came to the animal's aid, multiple outlets reported.>>>Read more.

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Graffiti Concerns & Little League Champs: Fairfield Neighbor News

Fairfield Neighbor News is a roundup of all the best stories and commentary your neighbors are sharing on Patch.>>>Read more.

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Popular Restaurant Closes Indoor Dining Due To Staff Shortage

A well-known restaurant will focus entirely on takeout due to a lack of staff.>>>Read more.


CT-Based ESPN Once Again Finds Itself Making Headlines For All The Wrong Reasons

The mega sports network has once again found itself making news instead of just covering it.>>>Read more.


Healthcare Workers Given Until Friday To Get Fingerprinted

State-mandated fingerprinting date expanded to Friday.>>>Read more.

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