Free Narcan Training Offered for Save a Life Day in Fairfield

FREE Narcan TrainingFairfield Health Department and Catalyst CT to Host Save a Life Day with Free Narcan TrainingIn recognition of Save a Life Day on April 8, the Fairfield Health Department, in partnership with Catalyst CT, and Fairfield Public Library, will host a FREE Narcan (naloxone) training to help residents recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.Opioid overdoses remain a significant public health crisis in Connecticut, with an average of two deaths occurring each day. Narcan nasal spray is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.Save a Life Day is a statewide initiative that empowers community members with the knowledge and tools needed to respond effectively in an overdose emergency and help save lives.The training…

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Fairfield Police File Additional Charges in News Express Armed Robbery Case

Fairfield Police have filed additional charges against Wesner Thelamour, age 40, of Bridgeport, in connection with the armed robbery of News Express located at 200 Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield. On 3/25/2026, Thelamour was arrested on a warrant and charged with Robbery in the First Degree with a Firearm and Larceny in the Second Degree. He was held on a bond of $175,000 and is scheduled to appear in court on 3/26/2026. These charges represent an update to a previously reported investigation stemming from an armed robbery earlier this month. The investigation began on March 2, 2026, at approximately 9:00 PM, when Fairfield Police responded to News Express for a report of an armed robbery in progress. During the incident,…

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Ribbon cutting ceremony at Cornerstone Medical Training Center’s new Stratford location, with founders, local officials, and attendees gathered outside the facility celebrating the opening.

Cornerstone Medical Training Center Opens New Stratford Location

STRATFORD, CT — Cornerstone Medical Training Center (CMTC) officially celebrated the opening of its new Stratford location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 20, marking a major expansion for the growing healthcare training school. Founded in 2023 by Registered Nurse Peggy Colas and her husband Shanoy Dixon, CMTC has quickly established itself as a hands-on, career-focused training center preparing students for immediate entry into the medical workforce. The new facility, located at 999 Oronoque Lane, significantly expands their ability to meet the increasing demand for healthcare professionals across the region. The Stratford location is approximately six times larger than their original Fairfield site and features multiple classrooms and dedicated training space. With the added capacity, CMTC plans to…

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