Tragic Death Mourned + Beloved Bartender Seeks 3rd Kidney Donor: CT News

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

Outpouring Of Support Continues For CT Teen Killed By Accused Distracted Driver

The 14-year-old girl was struck and killed by a distracted pickup truck driver, according to police.>>>Read More.

Beloved Bartender Hunts For 3rd Kidney Donor

A former barkeep has kicked cancer twice and struggled with a rare disease her whole life. Now she needs a kidney, and a break.>>>Read More.

Rare Leeches Destined For Connecticut Intercepted: CBP

Nine jars of the bloodsuckers were shipped from Bulgaria — and Connecticut was supposed to be the final destination for some of them.>>>Read More.

Twins Training For National Snowboarding Championship

Four years ago, neither boy had ever been on a snowboard. Now, both are nationally ranked. "I have no idea what's going on," their dad says.>>>Read More.

Church Fines Evictee For Talking

"These people are supposed to be Christians" the evictee said.>>>Read More.

Former NY TV News Reporter Joins Connecticut TV Station

She was a reporter in New York and will now be a news anchor at the CT station.>>>Read More.

Chef Travels To Help Ukrainian Refugees

A man is part of a group of chefs who have traveled to the Ukraine-Poland border to support those fleeing the country.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Plane Flips Over At Airport; Pilot Hospitalized
• DUI Woman Stole DOT Truck, Crashed It: State Police
• CT Television News Anchor Announces She's Having A Baby
• DJ Pauly D, Flo Rida To Headline 2022 Food Festival
• Charges Could Be Dismissed In Smoothie-Throwing Case
• CT Doctor Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison: Prosecutors
• Police Investigating Shots Fired At Restaurant
• Elementary School-Age Kid Responsible For Bomb Threat: PD

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