School Mask Mandate Update; Latest COVID-19 Numbers: 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 Wants To See CT School Mask Mandate Extended: Here's Why

Researchers believe the mu variant, the newest COVID-19 mutation, might prove even more transmissible and resilient than the delta variant. Also, the daily coronavirus positivity in the state took a huge jump on Tuesday.>>>Read More.

Elementary School Student Left At Wrong Bus Stop: Report

The 5-year-old elementary school student reportedly was let out two stops from his home.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Schools Ranked Among 2022’s Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as graduation rates, student excellence and more.>>>Read More.

College Student Featured In Amazon Prime TV Show

The Amazon series "The College Tour" spotlights schools across America so students can see several universities without ever leaving home.>>>Read more.

Pioneering Firefighter Remembered

The CT town is mourning the passing of groundbreaking firefighter Patricia Aldrich.>>>Read More.

CT Town Mourns Loss Of Longtime Educator, Firefighter

The town is mourning the loss of longtime educator and firefighter Richard "Dick" Bowman.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Connecticut Tourism Officials Trying To Attract Leaf Peepers
• New Student-Run Bookstore Proposed For Center: Report
• Driver, Dog Injured In Crash
• Remodeled ‘Next Gen’ Dunkin’ Celebrates Re-Opening
• SUV Rolls Over

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