Brazen Theft Reported At Library, Suspect Sought: PD: CT News

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Brazen Theft: Thief Swipes Art From Public Library: Police

A local artist created the artworks, all portraits, which are part of a traveling statewide exhibit and were on temporary loan to the library, police said. Police are searching for the suspect.>>>Read More.

Squirrel Starts Fire, Closes School

A school will be closed on Friday after a squirrel started a fire, officials said.>>>Read More.

Man Broke Infant’s Leg: Police

The child’s mother said she found the accused holding the child upside down by her legs, according to police. The mother said the accused indicated he was doing so to help relieve the child of gas, a police report shows.>>>Read More.

Popular Restaurant Reopening After Fire

The restaurant was temporarily closed after a fire this week.>>>Read More.

Trending news around Connecticut:

Missing Peacock Sought: Animal Control

The animal control is asking residents to keep an eye out for a missing peacock.>>>Read More.

Wegmans Looks To Hire Workers For 100 Remaining Jobs At Store

Wegmans is looking to hire workers for a number of remaining open jobs at its first CT store as construction nears completion.>>>Read More.

'Spring Nickel Beer Day' At Mystic Seaport, Details Released

Sample mugs and five wooden “nickels” for tastings will be available for $10 each at the festive event this weekend.>>>Read More.

Prison Officials Tell Trespassers To Get Off Their Property Or Else

People have been fishing, hiking and swimming on the prison's grounds and officials say if it continues you could be arrested.>>>Read More.

See also:

• Historic Mill/Chemical Plant Catches Fire: FD
• Plea Offer Rejected By Former Cop Charged In Pastor's Death
• Man Seriously Injured In Stabbing, Suspect Arrested: Police

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