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Student Encounters 2 Bears Getting Off School Bus: Report: CT News

$32M Judgment Awarded / Unlicensed Motorist Drove 95MPH With Toddler In Car: PD / $1M Lottery Winner / Popular Bookstore Chain Expanding...

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Student Encounters 2 Bears Getting Off School Bus: Report

What would you do if you encountered not one but two black bears? Well, that situation really happened to a 13-year-old student, who exited the school bus and came across two black bears, according to a report.>>>Read More.


$32M Judgment Awarded In Child Sex Abuse, Pornography Litigation

A man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl for years and distributing pornographic materials of the child online has been slapped with a $32 million civil judgment against him.>>>Read More.

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Unlicensed Motorist Drove 95MPH On Highway With Toddler In Car: Police

Police saw the 1-year-old child in the backseat, police said. The driver did not have a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle was both unregistered and uninsured, according to police.>>>Read More.


$1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Connecticut

A Connecticut resident is $1 million richer after winning a massive lottery prize.>>>Read More.

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Popular Bookstore Chain Plans Expansion With New Stores In CT, Other States

The popular bookstore chain plans to open a new store in Connecticut this month and has confirmed plans for more store openings in 2025.>>>Read More.


Popular Ice Cream Chain With 7 Locations In CT Offering Scoops For Less Than $2 For Limited Time

The popular ice cream chain has announced a new summer promotion offering $1.99 scoops for a limited time at participating stores.>>>Read More.

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