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1. Knifepoint Robbery Reported At Waterford Gas Station, Police Say (patch.com) — Waterford residents are being asked to help police identify a suspect in a knifepoint robbery at the Best Way Mobil gas station on Boston Post Road. Officers say the robber displayed a knife, stole cash, and fled on foot, though no one was hurt. Detectives have released photos and are urging anyone with information to contact Waterford police.
2. Indoor Dog Park Among 14 New Waterford Businesses Registered In September (patch.com) — Newly registered businesses in Waterford this September include an indoor dog park on Miller Avenue in Quaker Hill, several landscapers, and a mix of fitness, retail, marine electronics, and remodeling services. Residents can check out fresh options like Bella Soma Pilates, Wings of Butterflies on Boston Post Road, and other locally based startups that have just officially registered with the state.
3. $1 million was CT Lottery's largest prize claimed in September. See the full list of winners (ctpost.com) — A Niantic resident won $100,000 on a Cash 5 ticket bought at A1 Quick and Easy in Waterford, one of several six-figure Connecticut Lottery prizes claimed in September. The month's biggest winner was a Jewett City player who took home $1 million, while residents across the state scored other major payouts on scratch and draw games.
4. Waterford Hotel Group reports data breach (hartfordbusiness.com subscription) — A data breach at Waterford-based Waterford Hotel Group may have exposed sensitive personal information, including Social Security and passport numbers, to an unknown intruder. The company, headquartered on Hartford Turnpike, says it has secured its systems, completed a forensic review, and is now notifying affected individuals while stressing there's no evidence yet of identity theft or fraud.
5. Women's Cross Country to Compete at the Keene State Invitational on Saturday (babsonathletics.com) — Babson College's women's cross country team will soon head to Waterford, Conn., for the Connecticut College Invitational at Harkness Park on October 17, bringing regional collegiate competition to the shoreline. The team is coming off a strong showing at Smith College and will face several top-ranked New England programs before returning to race on Waterford's coastal course.
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