Manslaughter Charge In Fairfield Hit-And-Run: Patch PM

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

Ex-Firefighter Charged With Manslaughter In Fairfield Hit-And-Run

He struck a 32-year-old woman walking her dog and fled the scene, but was stopped by police three days later, according to authorities.>>>Read more.

Son Sues Town Over Mother's Killing, Blames Fairfield PD: Report

The suit claims police had access to the gun James Taylor used to shoot his ex-wife and knew he was on the brink of violence, a report said.>>>Read more.

CT Relaxes Gathering, Restaurant, Travel Coronavirus Restrictions

Gov. Ned Lamont has relaxed some coronavirus restrictions as cases and hospitalizations drop and more mass vaccination centers open.>>>Read more.

Over $35K Donated In Memory Of Fairfield 9-Year-Old

Fairfield's Team Teddy has raised the most money so far of any St. Baldrick's event to fight childhood cancer in 2021.>>>Read more.

Headlines from across Connecticut:

• Coronavirus On The Run? CT Delivers 1 Millionth Vaccine Dose
• Here Are The Towns CT Has Prioritized For The Coronavirus Vaccine
• Expiration Cloud Looming Over Two $100,000 CT Lottery Tickets