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Popular Teacher Mourned; Famous Book Dropped from Reading List Receives Backlash; Coyote Sightings on the Rise: CT News
Student arrested after Facebook posts/ Widening I-95 debated/ Robber leaves wallet at scene/ Suspect tracked down with GPS/ New K-9s added.
There was plenty of news across Connecticut Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories.
Many parents think the book is important for kids to read, especially in light of the current political climate.>>>Read More.
The man is accused of slapping his grandson in the face.>>>Read More.
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The ticket reportedly had the words "Expecting favoritism for being a city councilman," written on the back of it.>>>Read More.
The popular teacher died this week from complications related to a heart condition.>>>Read More.
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The techniques the students are utilizing are so advanced, even the most experienced machinists haven't learned them yet.>>>Read More.
The state has approved funding to study the issue.>>>Read More.
A state police trooper watched the scene on a traffic monitoring camera.>>>Read More.
An announcement of the expansion was made Thursday by Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy.>>>Read More.
A Superior Court jury found the man guilty of robbery and threatening charges this week.>>>Read More.
The teen told police her post about shooting up the school was a “joke.”>>>Read More.
With the help of several community groups, Hometown Kindness works to provide basic items to those in need.>>>Read More.
The man, who once encouraged “shooting cops” on Facebook, was found to be in the possession of guns, drugs and cash in a traffic stop: Feds.>>>Read More.
Other top stories:
- Robbery Suspect Tracked Down With GPS
- Former UConn Star Elected to New England Basketball Hall of Fame
- Mail Stolen, PD Warns Victims to Monitor Credit Reports
- Two New K-9 Teams Added to Police Service
- Three Greenwich High Athletes Sign to D-1 Colleges on Signing Day
- Police Department's Community Outreach Efforts Praised in U.S. Attorney Video
- Coyote Sightings on the Rise; Police Issue Warning
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