Former Children’s Museum Director Charged; New Eatery At Casino

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

Former Children’s Museum Director Indicted On Fed Child Porn Charge

The former director of a popular Connecticut children's museum is facing a federal child porn charge.>>>Read More.

Obituary: Ryan Anthony Rutledge, 17

Ryan, a loving and cherished son, brother and friend, was a standout student and athlete.>>>Read More.

Coronavirus Hot Spots Crop Up In Connecticut: Here's Where

Certain areas of Connecticut have seen a surge of coronavirus infections lately, but state officials aren't exactly sure why.>>>Read More.

Plans For Pastry, Coffee Shop Move Forward

A zoning application for a new pastry and coffee shop has been approved.>>>Read More.

Unique Tea Business Opening

The business, which specializes in boba tea, recently launched in New Haven and has plans to expand.>>>Read More.

Hundreds Vaccinated at FEMA Mobile Clinic On Green

Coordinated by Griffin Health, FEMA, and state and local health departments, hundreds got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Thursday.>>>Read More.

See also:

• 5 Men Charged In 2 Auto Theft-Related Cases
• Man Sentenced In Attempted Armed Robbery Case: Report
• Man, 50, Charged In Burglary Of Restaurant: Police

Do You Support A Vaccine Passport In Connecticut? Take Our Survey

Where do you stand on requiring people to show proof they have been vaccinated against or have tested negative for COVID-19?>>>Read More.

Lamont Considers Housing Migrant Children In Connecticut: Reports

Gov. Ned Lamont is considering housing migrant children in Connecticut and here is the proposal.>>>Read More.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Claims Life Of Connecticut Resident [UPDATE]

A portion of the highway was closed after a fatal crash between a motorcycle and a car, according to police.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Town Renames Bridge In Honor Of Fallen Serviceman

The Town will officially dedicate the “Dustin L. Doyon Memorial Bridge” as part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 12.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• New Restaurant Opening At CT’s Largest Mall
• CT Coronavirus Positivity Rate In Flux As Experts Speculate Why
• Organization To Pay $273K To State Over Medicaid Allegations
• Owner Of Iconic Pizzeria Dies
• Woman Wanted In Killing Of Man: Police
• New Eatery To Open At Foxwoods
• Drive-In Concert Series Event Friday At Connecticut Post Mall
• Preseason Connecticut High School Baseball Poll Tabulated
• UConn Names New Chef Of Police

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