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Connecticut · Connecticut

Stop & Shop website and app remain offline; unfulfilled online orders will be refunded

The retailer’s October 14 notice says stores, pharmacies and fuel stations remain open. The parent company’s controlled system restart does not mean all customer services are restored.

Why we’re following: Service restoration and refund information affect local shoppers.

Latest article update
Oct 14, 2026, 10:11 AM Eastern
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Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 AM Eastern

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Issue timeline & current reported details
  1. Oct 13, 2026, 3:38 PM Eastern · Article first published

    The retailer’s October 14 notice says stores, pharmacies and fuel stations remain open. The parent company’s controlled system restart does not mean all customer services are restored.

Current reported details

  • Website and app unavailable in the October 14 notice.
  • Unfulfilled orders placed through those services will be refunded.
  • Stores, pharmacies and fuel stations remain open.

Article publication dates are not incident dates. Read the full report for the event chronology, scheduled milestones and unresolved questions. We do not infer an outcome from a scheduled date.

Groton · Courts

Former Groton housing director pleaded not guilty to federal fraud charges

September 24 federal announcement alleges misuse of Groton housing funds in a loan scheme.

Why we’re following: A local public-housing case with unresolved court follow-up.

Latest article update
Oct 13, 2026, 2:41 PM Eastern
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Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 AM Eastern

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Issue timeline & current reported details
  1. Oct 13, 2026, 2:41 PM Eastern · Article first published

    September 24 federal announcement alleges misuse of Groton housing funds in a loan scheme.

Current reported details

  • Indictment announced September 24, 2026.
  • Not-guilty plea; trial outcome unverified.

Article publication dates are not incident dates. Read the full report for the event chronology, scheduled milestones and unresolved questions. We do not infer an outcome from a scheduled date.

Waterford · Courts

Bond raised to $1.25 million in Waterford Beach crash case, WFSB reports

WFSB reports an October 13 bond increase and no-contact orders; the criminal charges remain allegations.

Why we’re following: A significant local criminal case with further court developments pending.

Latest article update
Oct 14, 2026, 9:12 AM Eastern
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Oct 15, 2026, 3:00 AM Eastern

Added to the watchlist; awaiting the first scheduled follow-up review. Read the article for existing reporting and its verification limits.

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Issue timeline & current reported details
  1. Oct 13, 2026, 7:53 AM Eastern · Article first published

    WFSB reports an October 13 bond increase and no-contact orders; the criminal charges remain allegations.

  2. Oct 14, 2026, 9:12 AM Eastern · Dated update

    Added attributed WFSB account of October13 bond increase and no-contact orders, and placed case in Courts. No independently verified current docket or custody claim.

Current reported details

  • WFSB reports bond increased from $1 million to $1.25 million October 13.
  • The outlet reports no-contact orders and a November return to court.
  • Charges remain allegations; the new court account has not been independently checked against a docket.

Article publication dates are not incident dates. Read the full report for the event chronology, scheduled milestones and unresolved questions. We do not infer an outcome from a scheduled date.