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Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose
Unknown Man Steals $700 In Coffee Makers From Target In Waterford, Still On Loose Police are searching for a suspect who seems to really enjoy his coffee.  Authorities in New London County are looking for a man who stole three coffee makers worth $699.97 from the Target in Waterford located at 900 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85) on Saturday, Jan. 28, Waterford Police announced on Friday, March 3.  The department released surveillance footage of the man and his vehicle, which was seen leaving the store's parking lot. In the footage, the suspect, a Black man, is shown wearing a black jacket and black mask.  Anyone with information is asked to call or email&nbs…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Blaze Breaks Out At CT Mall Food Court: Firefighters Still On Scene Blaze Breaks Out At CT Mall Food Court: Firefighters Still On Scene
Blaze Breaks Out At CT Mall Food Court: Firefighters Still On Scene A fire broke out at a mall in New London County, causing flames that could be seen from the roof of the building.  The blaze started on Thursday, Feb. 2 around 10:40 a.m. at the Crystal Mall in Waterford at 850 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85), according to Waterford Professional Firefighters Association Local 4629.  The fire originated in the food court, causing smoke and flames to erupt from the building. Numerous fire departments in Waterford, as well as New London, responded to the mall to join the effort to put it out.  The fire has since been knocked out, and fir…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Fairfield County Location New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Fairfield County Location
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Fairfield County Location Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has announced 56 new store closures that it says will be implemented by the end of the calendar year. The closure list includes two locations in Connecticut: Fairfield County: Ridgeway Shopping Center, 2275 Summer St., Stamford  New London County: Waterford 850 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford The company is due to report its results for the second quarter later this month. Bed Bath & Beyond now has about 900 stores, including those scheduled to be closed. The full list of new closures is available here.

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery
Two Lucky CT Residents Win $50K Each In State Lottery A pair of CT Lottery players are feeling lucky after cashing in tickets worth $50,000 that were sold at area convenience stores. Lottery officials announced that in New London County on Monday, Jan. 10, Oakdale resident Russell Bowen cashed in a winning “Powerball” ticket worth $50,000 on a ticket sold at Henne Penny Hartford Road 23 on the Hartford Turnpike in Waterford. That same day, a Plainville resident in Hartford County won the top prize playing “$50,000 Win It All” on a ticket sold at the Dairy Mart on Bradley Avenue in Waterbury. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch t…

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by Zak Failla