Fatal Kayak Accident; Hospital Staff Honored; Top High Schools

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

Man Dies After Kayak Capsizes, Victim Identified: Report

Fire officials said rough water conditions caused a couple's kayak to capsize over the weekend.>>>Read More.

Police Investigating Heartbreaking Animal Cruelty Case [UPDATED]

One kitten was killed, police said, while another kitten was rescued.>>>Read More.

CT Coronavirus Updates: Nearly 2,000 Total Deaths Reported

The state may be seven to 10 days away from hitting the first phase of reopening due to hospitalizations declining, Gov. Ned Lamont said.>>>Read More.

Video: First-Responders Honor Hospital Staff

First-responders from across the area gathered to honor the staff.>>>Read More.

Man Breaks Into Home, Assaults Homeowner: Police

Police say a man forcibly entered one home and assaulted the homeowner, later damaged a resident’s vehicle and tried to enter two other homes.>>>Read More.

Top 100 High Schools In CT: New U.S. News 2020 Rankings

Life goes on, and so do the top high school rankings by U.S. News & World Report.>>>Read More.

Happy 10th Birthday Anthony!

Some local heroes made for a very special birthday for one of the town’s young citizens on Saturday afternoon.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Restaurant Closes Over Social Distancing Issues
• CT Man’s Coronavirus Case 'Baffled' Doctors
• Hospital To Open Plasma Donation Center
• Controversial Dollar General Proposal Moves Forward
• Officers Revive Unconscious Man In Car: Police
• Police Investigating Weekend Stabbing
• Local Man Tells Of Parents' Coronavirus Struggle

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