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Connecticut · Connecticut

Stop & Shop offers discount as website outage continues

The retailer’s president announced 10% off the next in-store purchase, capped at $10, through October 22. Online services remain unavailable.

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

Latest article update
Oct 16, 2026, 12:02 PM Eastern
Last follow-up check
Oct 20, 2026, 4:07 AM Eastern
Next planned check
Oct 21, 2026, 3:00 AM Eastern

Re-read Ahold’s October13 statement marked updatedOctober14; its controlled relaunch/no-evidence wording remains dated, not a new assurance. Current Stop&Shop page returned403. No later restoration milestone established; brand access remains limited.

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

    The retailer’s president announced 10% off the next in-store purchase, capped at $10, through October 22. Online services remain unavailable.

Current reported details

  • WFSB reports a 10% discount on the next in-store purchase, capped at $10, October 16–22; check in at the store’s Savings Station.
  • Website and app remain unavailable; the retailer lists alternative delivery services.
  • Stores, pharmacies and fuel stations remain open, according to the company.

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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
Last follow-up check
Oct 20, 2026, 4:07 AM Eastern
Next planned check
Oct 21, 2026, 3:00 AM Eastern

Re-read the September24 DOJ charging release and current Connecticut U.S.Attorney index throughOctober19. No later case outcome established in those bounded sources. Court docket was not reviewed; no inference that docket activity or other developments are absent.

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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.

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