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Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN
Teen From Fairfield Behind Mic For Little League World Series On ESPN A Fairfield County teenager took center stage at the Little League World Series - not on the diamond, but in the broadcasting booth. Fairfield’s Aiden Blanc, 16, broadcast a game of ESPN’s Little League World Series, which drew nearly 300,000 views during its Kidscast, according to reports. Blanc reportedly is pursuing a career in professional broadcasting and has been seeking opportunities such as appearing on ESPN’s national broadcast. Blanc will also spend the fall season calling games for the Trumbull football team. Blanc, along with several Little League championship teams were celebr…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including Four In Connecticut Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including Four In Connecticut
Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including Four In Connecticut Toys "R" Us, which filed for bankruptcy last fall, plans to close as many as 182 outlets, about one-fifth of its total number of stores across the country, according to a court filing late Tuesday. A shift by customers to online shopping and increased competition led to the move, the Wayne, New Jersey-based company said.  Here is a rundown of tristate area stores scheduled for closure: New York Yonkers, 2700 Central Park Avenue College Point, 139-19 20th Avenue Union Square, 24-30 Union Square East Sayville, 5181 Sunrise Highway Massapequa, 5214 Sunrise Highway Henrietta, 2…

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by Joe Lombardi