Pastor Killed By Car Honored; CT 3rd Grader Wins Google Contest

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 top stories.

Pastor Killed By Car Honored At Vigil

A vigil was held Thursday to honor the life of a popular pastor who was struck and killed by a car last week.>>>Read More.

NCPD: 'No Comment' On Report Of Blood Found In Missing Mom Case

A Thursday report cited sources who said traces of blood were found in Jennifer Dulos' New Canaan home.>>>Read More.

GoFundMe Started for Family of Drowned CT Teen

A fundraising campaign has been established for the family of Joshua Dasilva, the teen who drowned.>>>Read More.

CT Home Once Owned By Former ESPN Star On The Market

A home formerly owned by an outgoing former ESPN personality has gone on the market.>>>Read More.

Giant Horseshoe Crab Found At Hammonasset State Park

The sighting is rare, officials say.>>>Read More.

Former CT Gov. Dan Malloy Hired To Lead University Of Maine

The former two-term Connecticut Governor has just been hired to a prestigious position at the University of Maine.>>>Read More.

CT 3rd Grader Wins Google Contest

The third-grade student was named CT winner for the Doodle for Google competition and can have her art feature on Google’s homepage.>>>Read More.

Smoking, Vaping Ban Bill At State Parks Advances

A bill that would prevent smoking and vaping at state parks has passed the state Senate.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Inside Sports: The Hunt, The Hobby, The Business (Pt. 1)
• Bears Go After Birdfeeder
• Count It: Business Robbed 7 Times
• Police Dog Nabs Heroin Stash After Traffic Stop
• CT Resident Named Track Athlete Of The Year
• Sen. Murphy Aide To Run For Mayor

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