CT 'Bachelorette' Contestant Dies; BOE Apologizes For School Play

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

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Connecticut 'Bachelorette' Contestant Dies, Family Starts GoFundMe to Help Others

The family of a former "The Bachelorette" contestant from CT is raising funds for drug addiction recovery following his sudden death.>>>Read More.

Missing Child Case Now Homicide Investigation: Report

A missing child cold case in Connecticut has been reclassified as a homicide investigation.>>>Read More.

New Larceny Charges For Fired Town Employee: Police

The investigation focused on the misuse of the bank account of a mentally challenged person he had conservatorship over, police said.>>>Read More.

School Board Apologizes For Controversial Play

School officials apologized for the “insensitive, inappropriate, and offensive” fifth-grade play that cast two students of color as slaves.>>>Read More.

New Employee Stole $17K In Items On First Night: Police

Police say the man stole more than $17,000 worth of items, including lottery tickets and cigarettes, on his first night working alone. He also stole his employment file.>>>Read More.

The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In Connecticut: 2020 Rankings

New data shows the 10 most dangerous communities in Connecticut for 2020. Are you surprised by which places made the list?>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Accused Of Leaving Baby Home Alone To Go Drinking
• Report Released On Wild Head-On Highway Crash
• Video: Fox Makes Friendly Visit To Front Porch
• 2 Men Fired Guns After Night Out, Both Get Arrested: PD
• Officials Have Unique Marketing Ploy For Building
• 10 Briefly Trapped In Elevator At High School
• Suspect In Fatal Stabbing 'Armed And Dangerous'
• Protective Order Issued Against Suspect In Mass Shooting Threat
• Businessman Pleads Guilty To Federal Bid-Rigging Charges

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