Boy, 12, Suffers Severe Burns After TikTok Challenge: CT News

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

Boy, 12, In Burn Center After TikTok 'Whoosh Bottle' Challenge

The 'whoosh bottle experiment' has been around for years, but the town’s fire chief and fire marshal are raising alarm about a new TikTok challenge.>>>Read More.

Popular Movie Theater To Close Jan. 2: Report

The movie theater’s employees are saying that it’s curtains for the popular cinema.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Court Rejects GOP Challenge

State Supreme Court denies challenge for redrawing congressional district boundaries.>>>Read More.

Man, 42, Killed In Hit & Run: Police

Police found the victim laying "unresponsive" in the roadway.>>>Read More.

Mayor Quashes 'Social Media Rumor' That Schools Will Shut Down

The mayor said "it's just not true," but advised families to be prepared should whole classes have to learn remotely.>>>Read More.

CT 2022 Guide To Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipses And Supermoons

The Quadrantids usher in 2022; two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons are also on Connecticut's celestial calendar.>>>Read More.

Maritime Aquarium To Host Seal-Spotting, Birding Cruises

The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk will begin its annual season of "Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruises" on Long Island Sound in January.>>>Read More.

Bank Robbed On Christmas Eve: Report

Police said a People's Bank was robbed of more than $6,000 on Christmas Eve.>>>Read More.

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