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CT Child, 8, Killed In Shooting; Power Outage Update: CT News

Coronavirus cases change graduation plans/ Kitten stuck inside engine rescued/ Car fire inside tunnel/ Little League volunteer mourned...

A car fire inside a landmark tunnel early Friday.
A car fire inside a landmark tunnel early Friday. (Vernon Police)

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.

8-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed In CT

A child died in what is believed to be an accidental shooting.>>>Read More.


Kitten Stuck Inside Engine Rescued At Auto Body Shop

A customer was on their way to the repair shop when they heard meows coming from the engine.>>>Read More.

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440,000 Still Without Power In CT: Town-By-Town Updates

Tropical Storm Isaias caused one of the worst power outages in modern state history.>>>Read More.


Graduation Plans Change Again Due To Coronavirus

Plans for the school’s graduation have changed again – this time because community members tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said.>>>Read More.

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Photographer Opens New Studio In Historic Building

The award-winning portrait photographer specializes in beauty, glamour and branding photos for women entrepreneurs.>>>Read More.


Car Crashes Into Building

The driver left the scene before crews arrived, according to fire officials.>>>Read More.


Longtime Little League Volunteer Mourned

He volunteered for more than 30 years with the Peter J. Foley Little League, serving as coach, director and treasurer.>>>Read More.


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