12-Year-Old Boy Killed In Hit-And-Run, Remembered For Big Heart, Welcoming Nature: CT News

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12-Year-Old Boy Killed In Hit-And-Run, Remembered For Big Heart, Welcoming Nature

"Brisley was the kind of kid that every teacher wanted to have. He was friendly, he was polite, he was welcoming," his teacher said. "Middle school can be tough trying to fit in, and no matter who it was, whether it was his best friend or someone who he never talked to, Brisley always welcomed everybody.">>>Read More.

TV Host, Daughter Of Former President Hints At Moving Out Of Connecticut

The daughter of the former president hinted this week at what her next chapter might look like after living in Connecticut for several years.>>>Read More.

Television Star Visits Coffee Shop

"It’s so special to us that he’s supporting small businesses in the area!" the coffee shop owner told Patch this week.>>>Read More.

Banana Peel 'Slipping' Claim Leads To Insurance Fraud Charge

A woman who claimed she was hurt while slipping on a banana peel at a local store is facing an insurance fraud charge, police said.>>>Read More.

Man Stole $300K Tractor-Trailer, It Ended Up Torched On Highway: Police

A man is accused of stealing a tractor tailer valued at $300,000 from a business, and it was later found torched on the highway, police said.>>>Read More.

Community Remembering Car Enthusiast, Station Owner 'Famous Johnnie'

In the obituary, family members called him "one of the coolest guys in the world.">>>Read More.

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