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Man Allegedly Leads Police on Pursuit, Tries to Escape Custody; Legislation Passed to Boost Teacher Training; Man Issued Warning After Car Hits Pole
A majestic horse estate, a massive recall of chicken, Lyme Disease is spreading, and more.

The top Newtown stories of the week include:
- Police: Man Tries to Flee Police Custody
- Company Issues Nationwide Recall of 2 Million Pounds of Chicken
- Arrest Made After Man Leads Police on Multi-Town Pursuit
- Legislation that Would Boost Training of Teachers Passed
- Newtown Small Business Spotlight: Wise Learning Centers
- Lyme Disease Is Growing, Spreading To New Areas: CDC Study
- Newtown Wow House: a Majestic Horse Estate
- Connecticut is the Most Expensive Place to Die: Report
- Prison Inmate Arrested for Sexual Assault
- Newtown Man Issued Warning After Car Hits Pole in Southbury
- Tim McGraw Concert Scheduled for Friday in Hartford
- Connecticut Third Strictest on DUI Offenses, New Study Shows
- Update: Hazardous Weather Statement Issued For Newtown
- Another Official Faces Federal Narcotic Distribution Charges
- 1214 Foundation Heads to Broadway
- Campaign Manager Made $250 an Hour
- Former Newtown Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit
- WEATHER UPDATE: Stormy Weather Possible This Week in Newtown
- Spelling Bee a S-U-C-C-E-S-S!
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