Doctor Arrested; Rare Whale Spotted; Atheists Argue For Sign

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

School Bus Driver Possessed Pot On Bus With Youths, Drove Recklessly: PD

Police describe a bizarre incident which includes a school bus driver driving recklessly and two youths aboard, police said. A witness followed the bus and called police.>>>Read More.

Video Shows Very Rarely Seen Whale Spotted In CT: Report

The sighting of this particular whale is so rare that officials can't recall the last time one was seen.>>>Read More.

Atheists Want Their Sign Erected Next To Nativity

The American Atheists Legal Center has proposed a banner to be erected alongside the nativity scene in the town square.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Chef Places 2nd at World Food Championships, Vies For Own Food Network Show

She is in training to be a "celebrity chef" with the ultimate goal of having her own show on the Food Network.>>>Read More.

Doctor Sold Oxy Prescriptions: Fed Authorities

He also sold medical marijuana cards too, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Here Is CT's ‘Most Iconic Dessert’ And You May Be Shocked
• Connecticut Family’s Christmas Light Show Featured On ABC
• New England Patriots' Star ‘Works’ At McDonald's: Here’s Why
• Seal Photographed Hanging Out In Town
• Famous TV Star Gets New-Look Show In Connecticut
• Disgraced Cemetery Manager Expelled
• Singer/Songwriter From CT Set to Release Debut Album

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Photo via Shutterstock and not of the actual whale spotted