Fairfield University To Host Flag Day Celebration With Ice Cream, Art, and Family Activities

Enjoy Complimentary Ice Cream and Family Fun at Fairfield University’s Arts & Minds Flag Day Celebration FAIRFIELD, Conn. (June 1, 2026)— Join the Fairfield University Arts & Minds community for a joyful, family-friendly afternoon celebrating Flag Day with art, music, and community. Located in front of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Fairfield’s campus, and in the Bellarmine and Walsh Galleries, the celebration will run from 2–4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The Fairfield University Art Museum will be open for extended hours from 1-5 p.m., featuring the exhibition For Which It Stands… which examines depictions of the American flag, in both the Bellarmine Hall and Walsh Galleries. This festive afternoon will include live music from…

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Water Rescue

Fairfield Police said on their Facebook page: "The Fairfield Police Department, in coordination with the United States Coast Guard and other public safety partners, is currently conducting a search for a missing person in the water off Penfield Beach. We ask the public to avoid the area and refrain from approaching responders so that search operations can continue safely and efficiently". 2026-06-13@7:04am-- #Fairfield CT

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Connecticut Heat Wave: Cooling Centers Open Across Westport, Stratford, and Bridgeport Through Sunday

Governor Ned Lamont has activated Connecticut's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol through Sunday, June 14, as the state experiences its first heat wave of the season. Temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees daily, with heat index values reaching 100 degrees or higher at times. Residents are encouraged to stay in air-conditioned spaces, drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day, wear lightweight clothing, check on elderly neighbors and family members, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. Those with respiratory conditions should also be aware of air quality alerts affecting portions of the state. Westport Cooling Centers Westport Center for Senior Activities 21 Imperial Ave Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed…

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Norwalk Police Seek Blue Subaru Forester in Serious Hit-And-Run

Help Needed to Identify Vehicle in Serious Hit-and-Run Accident On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at approximately 10:09 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and Plymouth Avenue. The victim, an adult male, sustained serious, life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. The operator of the vehicle fled the scene immediately after the collision and made no attempt to stop or check on the victim's condition. The victim was left on the side of the road, bleeding. Investigators have determined that the suspect vehicle is a blue Subaru Forester, model years 2009 to 2013. The vehicle was last observed traveling northbound on Main Avenue. The vehicle sustained front passenger-side damage, including damage…

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Norwalk Man Arrested in Street Robbery Investigation

The Norwalk Police Detective Bureau has arrested a Norwalk man in connection with a robbery reported on May 19, 2026, near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Larsen Street. According to police, patrol officers responded to the area at approximately 8:57 p.m. after a victim reported that an individual grabbed him and removed a wallet from his pants pocket. The wallet reportedly contained $300 in cash. The suspect fled before officers arrived. Detectives took over the investigation, interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage. Through their investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Willie Edwards, 59, of Norwalk. An arrest warrant was obtained through Stamford Superior Court and was signed on June 10, 2026. Later that day, detectives located Edwards and took…

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Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol Ahead of First Heat Wave of 2026

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol will be activated from 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, through 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026, as the state prepares for its first heat wave of the season. Forecasters expect temperatures to exceed 90 degrees each day, with heat index values reaching or surpassing 100 degrees at times. Heat advisories have been issued for most of Connecticut, with inland areas expected to experience the most severe conditions. The protocol is designed to protect vulnerable residents during periods of extreme heat. While active, state agencies, municipalities, and community partners will coordinate through United Way 2-1-1 to provide information on cooling centers throughout the state. Residents…

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