‘Reprehensible’ Sign Removed; Popular TV Reporter Leaves Station

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 top stories.

Sign Removed Comparing Democrats To Nazis: Report

The first selectman is preparing a statement condemning the "reprehensible" sign.>>>Read More.

CT State Senator Bolts From Appointment With Unvaccinated Dentist

One of Connecticut’s top elected officials discovered his dentist was not vaccinated against the coronavirus, so he left the appointment.>>>Read More.

Longtime, Popular Connecticut TV Reporter Departing Station

She is ending a more than 20-year career reporting on Connecticut's traffic on TV.>>>Read More.

Residents Voice Opposition Over Proposed Cancer Center

Residents spoke out against the hospital's proposed cancer center during a public forum.>>>Read More.

3-Year-Old Child Shot In CT: Police

A 3-year-old child was injured in what police are calling an accidental shooting.>>>Read More.

Officer Heidi Keeps The Peace

A distress call came in from a medical office: A patient was getting “vocal.” They needed help.>>>Read More.

Bear 211 Dies; Animal Had Large Online Following

The bear, who died after a hit-and-run crash, was known to take a dip in a pool or play with toys in the yards it visited.>>>Read More.

Ex-First Selectman Among Fill Pile 'Co-Conspirators,' Records Say

Recent court filings also name the former police chief and chief fiscal officer as "uncharged co-conspirators" in the case.>>>Read More.

Name Change To Trump Parc Takes Effect

The change came after residents voted to "change the legal name to better reflect the building's persona," according to officials. New branding and signage will be installed soon.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 'Breakthrough' Cases Of COVID-19 Rise In CT: What It Means
• 2nd Arrest Made After 100-Plus Dirt Bikes, ATVs Swarm
• Man, 95, Charged With Negligent Vehicular Homicide In Crash
• No Charges In Racist Video Investigation: Chief State's Attorney
• New Official Connecticut Groundhog Introduced
• Uconn Sets Record With $93 Million Fundraising Effort
• UConn Alum Makes History With Gold

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