Conservative Speaker Arrested; Burning Car Rescue: 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 top stories.

Mother Speaks Out Against Sentence In Fatal Overdose

A man was sentenced to three days’ time served and supervised release for dealing drugs that contributed to a fatal overdose.>>>Read More.

Popular Christmas Tradition Could End: Report

Neighbors upset over increased traffic from a display that features more than 300,000 lights have filed a petition and organizers say it could be the end.>>>Read More.

Conservative Speaker Arrested During 'It's Okay to be White' Speech At UConn

Lucian Wintrich, White House correspondent for The Gateway Pundit was arrested after a scuffle at UConn, authorities said. He offered his side of the story on Wednesday. Watch video of the altercation.>>>Read more.

Earthquake Rattles Connecticut

Did you feel it?>>>Read More.

See Inside Movie Star's New Connecticut Mansion

Anne Hathaway and her husband recently purchased a home, where European sophistication meets beach cottage. We reported on the sale last week. You can see pictures and read more details about the house now.>>>Read More.

Brave Cancer Patient, 16, Who Inspired Countless People Passes Away After Long Fight

After a long fight with cancer, a Connecticut teenager who dreamed of meeting Justin Bieber and inspired countless people has passed away.>>>>Read More.

Iconic Radio Host Cancels CT Show Amid Misconduct Allegations

The star’s performance this week has been canceled amid the host's firing and allegations of workplace misconduct.>>>Read More.

CT Girl, 4, Fighting Leukemia

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help her family offset the tremendous medical bills that are accumulating.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Popular Actor Pays A Visit To Connecticut
• Psychologist Charged With Sexually Assaulting Patient
• Bra Sign Causes Controversy
• Popular TV Show Vows To Stop Making Fun of CT Town
• 9 Sexual Misconduct Reports By CT Massage Therapists In Two Years
• Driver Rescued From Burning Vehicle By CSP, Passersby: VIDEO
• Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dog, 16, Left Out In The Cold, Rain: Police

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