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Elaborate, Aggressive Scam Costs Victim Nearly $600,000: Police

A local resident was scammed out of nearly $600,000 in what police described as an elaborate, long-term scam.>>>Read More.

Superintendent, 3 School Leaders In CT Placed On Paid Leave Amid Investigation

An independent investigation is underway into a complaint made against top school officials.>>>Read More.

Decade-Long Nationwide Fraud Scheme Included About 100 Phony CT Marriages: Feds

Foreign nationals paid as much as $100K for help getting a sham marriage and applying for a green card, prosecutors said.>>>Read More.

National Retailer Charts Rapid Expansion In CT

A retailer with one Connecticut store has five more in the works, according to reports.>>>Read More.

'Very Thankful This Child Was Found Safe': New Details On Finding Of Boy, 4

The child with autism was reported missing.>>>Read More.

Doctor Finds Community On Set Of Hit CBS Show

After being involved in the making of season 1 of the hit CBS show, a local doctor was brought back for season 2 as an extra.>>>Read More.

Growing Church Signs Long-Term Lease At Industrial Building

The church is relocating to accommodate its growing congregation and expanded needs, realtors said.>>>Read More.

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