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Councilman Arrest; Hockey Championship; Stabbing: Farmington 2018

Bear sightings, restaurant changes, a stay of deportation and a fire official's passing were among the top Farmington Patch stories of 2018.

FARMINGTON, CT — There was plenty of news across Farmington in 2018 - a true mix of the good, the bad and the ugly. If you missed any of it on Farmington Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories of the year, with the original publication date in parentheses.

Ex-Farmington Town Councilman Arrested In Teen Sex Case
A former Farmington councilman is accused of forging a sexual relationship with a teen girl that originated online before turning physical. (7/10)

Farmington Valley Dominates In Hockey Finals
A five-goal explosion in the second period propelled the Generals to victory over Guilford in the Division II championship game. (3/16)

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3 Stabbed at Halloween Party In Farmington
Police said a large fight outside a Farmington home resulted in at least three stabbing victims. (11/1)

Young Black Bear Sighted In Farmington Tree [PHOTOS]
Farmington was recently named as the top town in Connecticut for black bear sightings, according to the DEEP. (10/19)

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Wood-n-Tap Plans to Move Farmington Location
The company which manages nine Wood-n-Tap restaurants plans to purchase the former Apricots restaurant on Route 4. (3/22)

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