Fatal Scooter Crash + 38-Year-Old Message In Bottle Found On Island: CT News

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

3rd College Student Killed In Crash

Three college students from two schools in Connecticut were killed in the crash.>>>Read More.

38-Year-Old Message In Bottle Found On Charles Island

The message was found by stroke of luck during a recent tree replanting.>>>Read More.

Man On Scooter Struck, Killed By Van

A 31-year-old man was killed when his scooter was struck by a van, police said.>>>Read More.

Popular Restaurant Owner Ordered To Pay Restitution For Tax Crimes: Feds

A restaurant owner has been ordered to pay restitution of more than $92,000 and a $5,500 fine for a federal tax offense.>>>Read More.

In Memory Of A Life Lost, AED Housed In Park May Save A Life

An AED was donated by the Ianniello family in memory of Michael Ianniello, who died at 33 in 2002.>>>Read More.

Charity Truck With $6K In Donations Stolen: Report

The Save Our Babies truck reportedly was stolen from a plaza.>>>Read More.

Charles Island Reforestation Group Aims For 1,000 Planted Trees

The local group is about a third of the way there with the planting project, and plans to finish in the coming years.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Arrested After Barricaded Standoff With Police
• Halloween Parade Promises Spooktacular Fun
• PZC OKs New Jewelry/Men's Clothing Shop
• A Place Of Joy: Town Unveils New Playground At Courtland Park
• ShopRite Undergoing Major Renovation Project: PHOTOS
• Burger King Site Sold For $1.95M: Report
• CT Section PGA 'Birdie Barrage' Raises $80K-Plus For CCMC, Foundation
• High School Students: Class Prep Better Than Ads For Mock Election
• Animal Control Issues Dog Park Warning

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