Teen, 18, Mourned; ‘Vaccination Passport’ Possible: CT News

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

Scholarship Created To Honor 18-Year-Old Killed In Moped Crash

The family of the teen created the scholarship fund for young people who want to have a career in the trades.>>>Read More.

PETA Offering $5K Reward In Cat, Kitten Dumping Case

The 1-year-old mother cat and her surviving 3 kittens, abandoned on a roadway inside a sealed plastic food container, are doing OK.>>>Read More.

Is A Coronavirus 'Vaccination Passport' In Connecticut's Future?

Gov. Ned Lamont told NPR that local CT businesses would probably be requiring some form of vaccination authentication for some transactions.>>>Read More.

Residents Fleeing CT Despite Improving Coronavirus Conditions

CT may still be a refuge for New Yorkers escaping COVID-19, but there's still more people moving out than in, according to a report.>>>Read More.

CT Coronavirus Infection Rate Now Among Highest In Country

Connecticut's per capita infection rate is tied for sixth highest in the country.>>>Read More.

Raging Fire Engulfs Historic Building [VIDEO]

A 4-story brick building recently nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places went up in flames Wednesday morning.>>>Read More.

America's Best Hospitals: 3 In Connecticut Make The 2021 List

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• HS Grad Ceremony Petition Part Of 'Ongoing Discussions'
• Business and Community Icon Peter Olson Dies At 80
• High School OKs Student Mental Health Awareness Club
• Foxwoods Grand Theater Announces Reopening Lineup
• Man Fleeing Scene Hit Cop Car, 3 Other Vehicles: Police

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