Schools Closed Due To Drug Probe: Reports: CT News

Here are the breaking news stories from all across Connecticut on Friday morning. You can find your local Patch and catch up on those stories here.

Schools Closed In This Town Due To Drug Probe: Reports

A school system in Connecticut has closed all town schools Friday, so police could investigate how a student left school with drugs, which tested positive for crack cocaine and fentanyl, according to published reports.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Sues Company Over 'Illegal Robocalls': AG's Office

The company sent or transmitted more than 7.5 billion calls to telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, state officials say. More than 87.6 million of those calls were to numbers in Connecticut alone, according to a news release from top state officials.>>>Read More.

Man Escaped Custody At Medical Center: PD

Police are looking for a man who escaped custody while receiving treatment at the medical center.>>>Read More.

Trash Bag Full Of American Flags Found: Police

With Memorial Day Weekend almost here, police used the discovery to educate residents on the proper handling of American flags.>>>Read More.

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HS Students Win 1st Place At GLOBE Science Research Symposium

A total of seven students were among student researchers from across the country to compete in the event. Four seniors won first place.>>>Read More.

2 High School Juniors Win National Writing Contest

"Incredibly thoughtful, creative thinkers," Lucy Peterson and Clare Barnett were honored for writing by National Council of English Teachers.>>>Read More.

Here are the forecast details via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 7 to 10 mph.