Nurse Sentenced; New Movie Filming; Foxwoods Hiring 300 Workers

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

Mom Watched Shot Son Dying In Street

“Mom!” Tashawn Brown called out.>>>Read More.

Nurse Sentenced In Case Over Stolen Fentanyl: Feds

She was accused of stealing dozens of doses of fentanyl intended for patients at the clinic where she used to work.>>>Read More.

Leaving Dogs In Cars In Summer: A Cracked Window Won't Cut It

In one day, police got 3 calls of dogs locked inside cars. Even if it's 60 outside, cops showed, it can reach 90 inside in 10 minutes.>>>Read More.

Major Holiday Movie To Film In Connecticut

A major holiday movie will film in Connecticut this week, and a bigger scene is planned to film in town next month.>>>Read More.

Foxwoods To Hire 300-Plus Workers

Foxwoods Resort Casino announced it will be hiring more than 300 workers in response to increased demand.>>>Read More.

18 CT Teens Report Heart Problems After Coronavirus Vaccine

Providers of the vaccine in CT have notified the DPH that 18 teens who had been recently vaccinated were hospitalized with heart problems.>>>Read More.

State Sen. Charged In Campaign Fund Scheme: Feds

The state lawmaker and the former chair of the Connecticut community’s school board both face charges.>>>Read More.

Court Rules On Michelle Troconis’ Bid To Have Her GPS Device Removed

The suspect in the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos has worn the monitoring device for just shy of two years.>>>Read More.

Leaders Condemn Anti-Semitic Sign At School

Local and state leaders are condemning an anti-Semitic sign that was placed outside an intermediate school.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Ducklings Rescued From Storm Drain
• Deal On CT Marijuana Legalization Progresses: What You Need To Know
• UConn Makes History With Choice of Irizarry To Lead Ed School
• 2Men Charged In Mortgage Fraud: Feds
• Man Robbed Muffler Shop At Knifepoint: Police
• Drive-In To Feature Full Movie Slate For 2021
• Valuable Baseball Card Found: Police

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