Double-Fatal Home Explosion Update; Bar Bans NFL Games; Former Sikorsky Home For Sale: CT News

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.

Son Of Billionaire With Connecticut Ties To Move Into Former Playboy Mansion

He bought the property, which is next door to a site he already owned, last year.>>>Read More.

Double-Fatal Home Explosion: Cause of Death Released (UPDATED)

A husband and wife died from injuries after their home exploded last week. The effects of the blast were felt for several miles.>>>Read More.

CT Community Partners to Launch Seaplane Charter Service

A seaplane is scheduled to land and take off at the event today, demonstrating how the service will be operated.>>>Read More.

NFL Games Off At Connecticut Bar After 'Take A Knee' Protests

The owner has ended all NFL specials and insists “This decision is in no way political or racial in anyway. This is our love for our country and service men and women.”>>>Read More.

Man Stole $2,100 Worth Of Cigarettes In Overnight Burglary: Police

The man is accused of breaking into a market and reportedly is connected to another burglary.>>>Read More.

Stranded Fisherman Rescued At Lighthouse: UPDATE

One fisherman was stranded and another was reported missing when a fog rolled in late Wednesday and they attempted to flee the Reef.>>>Read more.

DUI Driver Lost Consciousness Before Serious Crash On School Campus: Police

Police say the driver and a passenger were treated for possible overdoses. The passenger exited the vehicle and lost consciousness in a nearby yard.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Told Officer He Was 'Inebriated' After Accident: Police
• Former Igor Sikorsky Home For Sale
• Man Floods Courthouse Jail Wednesday: PD
• Minors Sexually Assaulted By Man: PD
• Man Broke Into Vehicles Behind Library: Police

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