CT Woman Dies After Water Rescue; Protesters Shut Down Meeting

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

CT Woman Dies After Jersey Shore Rescue

The 27-year-old Connecticut woman was among a group of four people who got caught in the rip current.>>>Read More.

Thousands Of Motorcyclists To Descend On Connecticut In 'Illegal' Event

Police Chief Dominguez told Patch that police are preparing for the banned bike event Saturday.>>>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.

Anti-Mask Protestors Shut Down Board Of Ed Meeting

The unrest over Gov. Ned Lamont's K-12 in-school mask mandate caused a recent BOE meeting to end shortly after it began.>>>Read More.

Longtime Board Of Education Member Dies: District

A member of the Board of Education, since 2011, died unexpectedly, according to an announcement from the district.>>>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:

• Fundraiser Started For Police Officer's Family
• Suspects in Violent Purse-Snatchings Charged
• Police Seek ID Of Bank Robbery Suspect
• Gang Member Pleads Guilty In 2 Shootings: Feds
• Compassion Club Needs Donations After Rescuing 24 Cats
• Man, 27, Pleads Guilty In Robbery 'Cold Case:' Feds

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