Top 5 Regional Stories Outside of New Canaan Patch in 2013

While there was a lot of news happening in New Canaan this year, there was news happening all over Connecticut. Following Thursday's look at the top five local stories, today we'll take a look at the top 5 stories across our region. Without further ado, the countdown for the top five stories for the area are:

#5: Holiday Recipe: Fall-Inspired Banana Bread (Larchmont)

#4: Giant Fireball: What the (HECK) Was That? (Harrison)

#3: Justin Eldridge's Battle With PTSD Ended In Tragedy Last Night (Waterford)

#2: Emotional Testimony Sets Tone of Newtown Hearing (Newtown)

#1: Police Charge 71-Year-Old With Prostitution in Glastonbury (Glastonbury)