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Work Begins For National Retailer Space, Restaurant Coming To Groton Shopping Plaza
Major changes are in the works for a Groton shopping plaza, with a national retailer "coming soon."

Chris Rhatigan is a local editor for Connecticut Patch and Massachusetts Patch. In Connecticut, he covers Milford, New London, Stonington-Mystic, and Groton. In Massachusetts, he covers Andover, North Andover, Tewksbury, Burlington, Reading, Wilmington, and Wakefield.
He began his journalism career at The New Haven Register, where he covered city government and schools for the Milford bureau. He has also written for publications such as The Iowa City Press-Citizen, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Connecticut Magazine.
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Major changes are in the works for a Groton shopping plaza, with a national retailer "coming soon."

Town Meeting recently weighed in on the development, according to a report.
Police are searching for a suspect following a robbery Wednesday night.
A woman was sentenced to serve prison time for stealing from a Clinton man, according to prosecutors.
The crash is backed up traffic for miles on a highway Friday morning.
A man was arrested this week in connection with a shooting over the summer.
With over 8,500 square feet of living space, this home is "luxury living at its finest."
The local firefighters union is providing information about this holiday season's toy drive.
Check out how much a "once-in-a-lifetime dream home" is listed for in Reading.
The event is later this month. All donations will be made to Groton Human Services.
A man was convicted of sexually assaulting a teen at a Milford beach in 2019, according to reports.
Carolers, Santa, treats, hot beverages, and more are on the docket for this community event.
The mall has released information on several new businesses that will be arriving in the near future.
A bar and restaurant property with one of the largest waterfront decks in the state is for sale.
Check out how much a "stunning custom colonial" with five bedrooms is listed for in Wilmington.
Police are seeking to identify the man, who is accused of committing the theft this week.
The checkpoint will be somewhere in the county, but police don't typically disclose the exact location.
The massive submarine manufacturer made its third property purchase at the Crystal Mall property.
One lucky player had a very good weekend at the casino resort. Another player struck it rich playing the slots Friday.
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he robbed a person at a motel then fled on foot, attempting to cross I-495.