Burn Victim, 6, Speaks Out + Town Eyes Panhandler Crackdown: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut over the past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.

6-Year-Old Burn Victim Talks 'Scary' Incident: Report

Dominick Krankall, whose parents said was burned with gasoline by neighborhood bullies, also met some New York Yankees players this week.>>>Read More.

Elon Musk's Potential Twitter Acquisition Gets Help From CT Hedge Fund

According to filings with the SEC, a Stamford-based hedge fund is listed as an equity investor for Elon Musk's potential Twitter purchase.>>>Read More.

Man Dies From Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In 'Illegal' Apartment: Police

Police said the man was living in an "illegal" apartment in a home that wasn't inspected.>>>Read More.

Panhandler Crackdown A Safety Issue, Local Officials Say

Officials in this town will vote on an ordinance that would allow panhandlers to be fined.>>>Read More.

Man Accused Of Killing Mother On A Fishing Trip: Feds

The man is accused of killing his mother on a fishing trip as part of a scheme to obtain family and insurance funds, according to authorities.>>>Read More.

CT Trooper Of Polish Descent Meets Lech Walesa On Flat Tire Call

Yes ... a state trooper met the former Polish president while responding to a flat tire assistance call.>>>Read More.

CT Woman Completes Record-Breaking Mount Everest Climb

By scaling the mountain for the 10th time, she broke her own record of the most Mount Everest hikes by a female climber.>>>Read More.

Firing Of 3 Town Employees For 'Triple-Dipping' During Pandemic Upheld

The three employees got thousands of dollars in regular and Cares Act unemployment money while getting paid, according to an arbitrator.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• $2 Million Winning Powerball Ticket Purchased In CT: Here’s Where
• Baby Formula Shortage Worrying CT Parents
• Husband Found Guilty Of Killing His Wife
• Victim — High School Student — Identified In Fatal Shooting: Police
• Connecticut Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst
• Fire Department Rescues Goose From Baseball Field
• $28K Donation Funds Breast Cancer Scholarship For 14 Years
• Crews Rescue Worker After Trench Collapse

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