New Mask Mandate Not Planned, Lamont Keeps Options Open: CT News

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.

Lamont Not Planning New Mask Mandate Due To Delta Variant: Report

But Gov. Ned Lamont reportedly is leaving his options open as the state deals with an uptick in coronavirus cases.>>>Read More.

COVID-19 Cases Continue To Spike In CT, Highest Rate In Months

The delta variant, which was responsible for wide-scale infections in India and parts of the U.K., has been spreading domestically.>>>Read More.

GoFundMe Effort Launched In Memory Of Connecticut Teen

Lucas Brewer, 15, is one of two teens who died while swimming in the river last week.>>>Read More.

Covered Bridge Damaged In Crash: State Police

An excavator towed by a pickup truck struck the top of the bridge Tuesday.>>>Read More.

2 People Kidnapped, Held At Knifepoint: PD

Police said the two victims' kidnapper forced them into a vehicle and made them drive to a store to buy him a new phone.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Car Crashes Into Waterfront Home: Fire Officials
• Glass Doors Smashed At Pharmacy: Police
• ID Released In Fatal Car Crash: Police
• Woman Accused Of Stealing Union Funds
• Company Burglarized Twice In 5 Days: PD
• Bear Devoured Corn Harvest At Farm: Report
• Park Dedicated In Memory Of Late Councilman

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