Former CT Gov. Malloy Takes Heat In New Position: CT News

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 most-read stories.

Former CT Gov. Malloy Taking Heat Down East

Students at University of Maine at Farmington call for Malloy's ouster as chancellor amid controversy over slashed faculty positions.>>>Read More.

Elon Musk's Potential Twitter Acquisition Gets Help From CT Company

According to filings with the SEC, a Connecticut company is listed as an equity investor for Elon Musk's potential Twitter purchase.>>>Read More.

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.

Politician Urged To Resign After Deleted Whac-A-Mole Facebook Post

A deleted Facebook post by a Democratic Board of Finance member — which used violent Whac-A-Mole imagery — to criticize the Republican Town Committee Chair has led to calls for him to resign. In the post, Matthews's head is shown twice, one of which depicts her being struck with a mallet.>>>Read More.

State's Furriest Finest Complete Special Law Enforcement Training

10 police dog teams graduated Friday in Connecticut's 227th Narcotics and Firearms Detection K-9 Class.>>>Read More.

Police Create Email Address For Public To Report Unsafe Driving

Anyone who spots a speeding, distracted or otherwise unsafe driver is asked to email the department with as much information as possible.>>>Read More.

Two CT High School Seniors Earn Top Scholar Honors

Students from Connecticut were named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• $1 Million Powerball Winner In CT
• 1 Arrested In Head-On Wrong-Way Crash: Report
• Community Rallies Around Family Of Slain Teen
• Constantino's Of Greenwich To Hold Grand Opening Event May 15
• Police Continue Search For Man Missing Since March
• Celebrated Bishop’s Orchards, Circa 1871, Celebrates Its 151 Years
• Tesla Cameras Come In Handy In Hit-And-Run Investigation
• Police Will Honor Fallen Officer With Annual Wreath-Laying
• Fallen Police Officers To Be Honored Sunday

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