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NCAA Rewind: Uber-Consistent Fairfield a Top Mid-Major Threat
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
Bridgeport High School has Fresh Look as It is Part of Harrison County School's Recent $46,000 Project
Bridgeport High School has a fresh look. Actually, it is the same look, just a whole lot cleaner. BHS was among a handful of schools that were part of the 2024 summer cleaning that involved pressure washing of the structures. Last year,. in the first year of the program by...
Shore looks better: Kayak flotilla buoys waterfront cleanup
WESTPORT — A wave of volunteers, organized by the Longshore Sailing School, helped clean up the local shoreline last Saturday. The cleanup was buoyed by a flotilla of 30 kayaks provided by the school. Trash, big and small, ranging from golf balls to construction debris, was cleared from the...
New board members named by Westport Library
WESTPORT — Three new trustees have been named by the Westport Library. They are: Sheri Gordon, Kathleen Guion and Liza Van Gundy. The library board, which began its new fiscal year July 1, is led by Pat Wieser, who stepped in as president earlier this year after the departure of Barrie Rosen, with Bob Boroujerdi as senior vice president; Ben Chan, treasurer, and Melissa Banks, secretary.
Annual Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari Highlights Brands
A variety of beer, wine and spirits brands were showcased at Beardsley Zoo’s annual Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari in Bridgeport on June 1. Guests tasted food, beer, wine and spirits from dozens of vendors while walking through parts of the zoo, taking in museum exhibits and visiting some of its animals. Musical act The Void performed while guests played games and placed bids in the event’s large silent auction. Presented by Turnpike Spirit Shop, participating venues and caterers included The Blind Rhino, The Bites Company, Caribe Soul, Dave Grant Caterers, Fortuna’s Catering, Garden Catering, Hot Monkey Nuts, LesserEvil Snacks, Little Pub, Luna Azzurra, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Nuovo Pasta, Open Door Tea, Rose Sisters Chips, Taco Loco, Vazzy’s and more. Opened in 1922, the Beardsley Zoo is Connecticut’s only zoo and is home to more than 300 animals. Serving more than 1,100 guests this year, the annual tasting event is the zoo’s largest fundraiser, benefiting the care of the zoo’s endangered species, expansion of exhibits and educational programming.
Lightsaber Training Class Set For Benedum Civic Center
The Force will be strong in Bridgeport later this month with a gathering of Star Wars enthusiasts and perhaps some Jedis in training as the Benedum Civic Center will be host for a lightsaber training class. The class will be presented by The Outer Rim Praxeum Lightsaber School, based out...
Marsan sworn in as fire chief: ‘Mission first, people always’
WESTPORT — Nicholas Marsan, a Westport firefighter since 2007 and deputy fire chief since 2022, was sworn in Monday as the Fire Department’s new chief. Marsan, joined by members of the Fire Department’s command staff, family and friends, was administered the oath of office by First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker during a ceremony in Town Hall. He succeeds interim Chief Mark Amatrudo.
Norwalk’s new arts district awaits formal designation from the state
Norwalk is on the verge of receiving state recognition for its burgeoning arts and cultural district. Marc Alan of the Arts and Cultural Commission spearheaded the initiative after attending a seminar on Connecticut’s new arts and cultural legislation. Municipal cultural districts must meet several conditions to be designated by...
Family of construction worker fatally hit on Connecticut highway hoping to propose bill in his honor
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — After losing his life while working on a Connecticut highway in June, the family of Jose Diaz-Nieves are hoping to propose a bill in his honor. “We need legislation that is going to protect the family of those who lost their life in construction jobs such as Jose lost his life,” […]
Organizers For Capulet Fest Under Investigation By Connecticut Attorney General
According to Loudwire, Capulet Entertainment LLC, the company behind the Capulet Fest, is under investigation by Connecticut Attorney General William Tong following numerous complaints from state residents about the festival’s abrupt changes and alleged mismanagement. Originally scheduled for June 28-30 at the Thompson Speedway in Thompson, Connecticut, the festival...
CT residents with ties to Jamaica are closely watching Hurricane Beryl
(WFSB) - Hurricane Beryl is impacting the island of Jamaica and bringing with it a trail of destruction. In Connecticut, folks with ties to the island are watching closely. There’s a collective sense of concern and everyone watches developments closely. People said they are doing their best to stay...
D’Amelio family will return to Connecticut this weekend to promote new popcorn brand
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — The D’Amelio family are returning to their hometown of Norwalk this weekend to promote their new popcorn brand. The family, which together has a combined total of 390 million followers on social media, will be at Stew Leonard’s on July 6 to greet fans and followers at a press conference and […]
CT DEEP emphasizes water safety alongside Stew Leonard, Jr., Greater Waterbury YMCA
WATERTOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection held a press conference at Black Rock State Park on Wednesday to promote swimming safely ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, according to a release from DEEP. DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble was joined by Stew...
Travelers hitting the road early for the holiday weekend encouraged to be safe
BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Holiday travelers are hitting the road early to celebrate the Fourth of July festivities and police are taking notice. AAA reports that an estimated 70 million people are traveling 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police told News 8 that they have a Speed & Aggressive […]
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