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Plea Deal Rejected In Deadly Fairfield Hit-And-Run: Patch PM

Widespread disease damaging trees throughout CT / Major mall adding new restaurants / State championship previews

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Plea Deal In Deadly Fairfield Crash Rejected By Ex-Firefighter

The man, 22 at the time of the crash, is accused of striking a woman and fleeing after a day of drinking.>>>Read more.

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Disease Causing Massive Damage To Trees Throughout CT: Scientists

Beech leaf disease, which can kill trees within several years of detection, is now widespread and prevalent in Connecticut. Here's what you need to know.>>>Read more.


State Championship Previews: CT Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse

A total of 14 state champions in baseball, softball and boys and girls lacrosse will be crowned Friday and Saturday.>>>Read more.

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CT-Based Artist Honored With 'Thrill Of A Lifetime'

Artist Liron Sissman recently met with the U.S. Ambassador to India who chose her painting to hang in the embassy's Grand Room.>>>Read more.

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