Firefighter Dies, Mourned; Hollywood Stars Shoot New Movie In CT

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

1 Firefighter Killed, Second Seriously Injured Battling Blaze

Federal, state officials are investigating both what caused the fire and what led to the line-of-duty death.>>>Read More.

CT High School Student Charged After Racist Snapchat Post: PD

“My son was not even aware that his picture was taken,” said the mother of the student who was the victim of the racist social media post.>>>Read More.

Stars Shoot Hollywood Film In Connecticut

The famous celebrities are among the film stars shooting a film in CT this week.>>>Read More.

Discovery Of Vial Of Cocaine At Elementary School Under Investigation

The vial was found last week in a third-grade classroom.>>>Read More.

Mask-Less In Connecticut: 5 Quick Questions On The New Guidance

The CDC said you can stop wearing your mask everywhere if you've been vaccinated. Gov. Ned Lamont said, "Not so fast!" What's going on?. Here’s an explanation>>>Read More.

Bobcat Sightings In CT Are On The Rise: Town-By-Town Sightings

Your gut instinct may be to do everything possible to keep bobcats away from your home, but is that the right call?>>>Read More.

‘Antiques Roadshow’ Coming To Connecticut This Summer

Residents can apply to appear with their treasured items on the popular PBS show. Read details on how to enter here.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• WOW House: A Beautiful Ranch Previously Owned By Champion Boxer
• Woman Involved In Fotis Dulos Case Wants Bail Money Back: Report
• This Connecticut School To Require Vaccine For Students
• Child Bitten By Otter In CT: Report
• Popular, Long-Time ESPN Personality Departing
• Man Charged With Fraudulently Obtaining Millions in COVID Relief
• Horse Stuck In Muddy Tidal Marsh Freed By First Responders

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