Staff Overdoses At Assisted Living Facility; Dramatic Fire Rescue

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

LISTEN: 911 Calls On Assisted Living Staff Overdosing On Fentanyl

A visiting nurse stopped by to check on patients and found a man and woman, the only staff on site, overdosing, police say.>>>Read More.

CT Meteorologist Has COVID: 'I’m So Thankful I Was Vaccinated'

The popular meteorologist is recovering at home from the coronavirus.>>>Read More.

Doctor Accused Of Giving Out Vaccine, Mask Exemptions To Unknowns

A doctor is accused of mailing out exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines and masks to people she didn’t examine or even know, according to officials.>>>Read More.

With Mental Health Crisis Calls Daily, Police Hire Social Worker

In just weeks, the town’s police social worker has already had a positive impact for officers, other first responders and people in crisis.>>>Read More.

Man And Suspect In Infamous Art Heist Dies

A reputed mobster from Connecticut who is a suspect in a $500 million 1990 art heist, has died.>>>Read More.

New Disney Movie To Film At High School In Connecticut

Walt Disney Studios plans to film scenes for an upcoming movie at the high school, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Pizza Patrons Stop Suspected Drunken Driver With Kids In Car: PD

Customers at a pizza place grabbed the keys out of a car with children in it driven by a suspected drunken driver, police said.>>>Read More.

Mom Stocks Police Cars With 120 'Cuddle Bears'

Jaclyn Brunetto hopes to make emergencies a bit less traumatic for children by equipping police with stuffed bears and books.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 1-In-30-Million Lobster Heading From Market To CT Nature Center
• Police Officer Hit By Stolen Car Recovering After Surgery
• Fleeing Fire, Woman Jumps From 2nd Floor, Caught By City Workers
• Should COVID-19 Vaccinations Be Mandatory? Take Patch's Survey
• CT Woman Dies After Jersey Shore Rescue
• Troconis Seeks To Suppress Statements In Jennifer Dulos Case
• Castellano Family: Follow Officer's Example of 'Selfless Service'

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