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“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”

Nov 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Irish Famine Immigrants — Sunday, November 16 · 2:00 p.m.Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street, Stratford • Free and open to the public The Stratford Library will continue its “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series with “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut” on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Loretto Horrigan Leary on behalf of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, the program is free and open to all. Leary will offer a compelling visual and historical presentation exploring the journeys of Irish immigrants who fled Ireland during An Gorta Mór (The Great Hunger) and began new lives in Connecticut. Blending archival research, personal stories, and historical context, the talk highlights resilience, survival, and community-building, and features artwork from…

Fairfield

PUBLIC INVITED TO FAIRFIELD’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Nov 8, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. · Town Hall Green, 611 Old Post Road The annual Fairfield Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by American Legion Posts 143 and 74, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. near the Veterans Wall of Honor on the Town Green, 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The dress code for Veterans attending is blue and gray, and Post Commanders should bring unit colors and stand. Following the November 11 ceremony, the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will provide a light lunch for Veterans and their families inside the Old Fairfield Academy, 635 Old Post Road, near the Old…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BLOCK PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS RESTRICTIONS

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of service. The attorneys general are challenging a new federal rule that would deem certain state and local governments or nonprofit organizations ineligible employers for PSLF if the federal government determines they have engaged in actions with a substantial illegal purpose – in practice, activities, or actions that are disfavored by the administration. The coalition argues that the sweeping new rule is unlawful and targeted to punish states and organizations that…

Bridgeport

Second Route 8 Crash

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of another crash, this time by exit 1 on Route 8, Southbound in the left lane. First responders are on scene.

Valley

Shelton Man Charged in Dog Killing; Held on $100K Bond

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On October 30, 2025, Shelton Police arrested Michael Anziano, 47, of Shelton, after a report from Shelton Animal Control included video evidence and an admission that he killed a dog. Detectives obtained additional video showing the deceased dog in a garbage bag, secured an arrest warrant, and Anziano turned himself in. He was charged with Malicious Killing of an Animal 1st Degree, held on $100,000 bond, and arraigned in Derby Superior Court on October 31, 2025.

Bridgeport

Route 8 Crash!

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a crash by exit 2A on Route 8, Southbound in the left lane. First responders are on their way.

Bridgeport

Woman Struck On Scooter

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Report of a pedestrian struck at Palisade Ave and Price Street in Bridgeport. First responders on scene are reporting a woman on a scooter was struck, and is being transported to the hospital. This is according to unconfirmed radio reports and there is no further update at this time.

Valley

Two Shelton Men Arrested on Arson and Burglary Charges

Nov 7, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On 11/03/2025, Shelton Police arrested 25-year-old Joseph Lapinta of Shelton and charged him with Arson 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, Larceny 6th Degree, and Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree. Lapinta posted a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on 11/24/2025. On 11/04/2025, Shelton Police arrested 26-year-old Daniel Champagne of Shelton on the same charges. Champagne posted a $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Superior Court on 12/09/2025. The arrests stem from an incident on 12/06/2024, when the Shelton Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Village Drive. The home had already suffered a separate accidental fire days earlier and was unoccupied. Firefighters and police encountered Champagne and Lapinta at the scene; the…

Stratford

Stratford Police: Wanted Fraud Suspect Don Zemo Surrenders After Public Tips

Nov 6, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, CT — The Stratford Police Department announces that Don Zemo (DOB 08/07/1964), a convicted felon wanted on multiple felony warrants throughout Connecticut, surrendered himself this morning to Detective Jon Policano. Zemo was originally sought by Stratford Police on an outstanding felony arrest warrant charging him with Larceny in the First Degree and Issuing Bad Checks. He is accused of defrauding a Stratford small business of more than $14,000, and additional warrants for similar crimes were held by the Fairfield, Brookfield, and New Canaan Police Departments. Following the department’s public request for assistance, Detective Policano received numerous calls from the community, which ultimately led to direct communication between Zemo and the detective earlier this week. Police say this public response…

Westport

Westport, CT – The Westport Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Nick Marsan, is proud to partner once again with Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the 3rd annual “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive.

Nov 6, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

As colder months approach, the department invites the community to help keep neighbors in need warm this winter. Chief Marsan noted, “This drive impacts hundreds of men, women, and children from some of the area’s most distressed neighborhoods. A coat may seem simple, but it’s essential for many children and adults in nearby communities.” Donations of new or gently used (and clean) winter coats, hats, mittens/gloves, and snow suits will be accepted through November 30th at the following locations: Westport Fire Headquarters: 515 Post Road East Westport Senior Center: 21 Imperial Avenue Westport Town Hall: 11 Myrtle Avenue Coleytown Elementary School: 65 Easton Road Long Lots Elementary School: 13 Hyde Lane Kings Highway Elementary School: 125 Post Road West The majority of coats will be delivered to Bridgeport Rescue…

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“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”

PUBLIC INVITED TO FAIRFIELD’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BLOCK PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS RESTRICTIONS

Second Route 8 Crash

Shelton Man Charged in Dog Killing; Held on $100K Bond

Route 8 Crash!

Woman Struck On Scooter

Two Shelton Men Arrested on Arson and Burglary Charges

Stratford Police: Wanted Fraud Suspect Don Zemo Surrenders After Public Tips

Westport, CT – The Westport Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Nick Marsan, is proud to partner once again with Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the 3rd annual “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive.

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“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”

PUBLIC INVITED TO FAIRFIELD’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BLOCK PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS RESTRICTIONS

Second Route 8 Crash