Month: October 2014

Bridgeport News: Fire on East Avenue

4:12am--#ctfire--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were very quick on the scene of a porch fire at 458 East Avenue preventing the fire from extending into the home.  Firefighters found on arrival heavy fire on the first floor porch.  Firefighters were able to quickly hook a fire hose to their trucks  to quickly knock down the fire.  Additional hoses were hooked to the hydrants on the road but their quick actions kept the fire confined to the porch.  The fire did not appear to extend into the home.   However the Red Cross was called to the scene to help 3 adults and 6 children with housing. Of course DoingItLocal.com was first on scene but it was only possible with great sponsors like ServPro to…

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Bridgeport News: Masked Robber Caught

2:48am--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police's quick response time captures a masked robber at the Holiday Inn Parking Garage at 1070 Main Street.  Holiday Inn Security called it in to police who quickly responded an captured they suspect before he could get away. Thanks for our sponsor: La policía de Bridgeport tiempo de respuesta rápida captura a un ladrón enmascarado en el Holiday Inn Parking Garaje en 1070 Main Street. Holiday Inn Seguridad llamó a la policía, que respondió rápidamente un capturaron sospechan antes de que pudiera escapar. Polícia Bridgeport tempo de resposta rápida captura um ladrão mascarado no Holiday Inn Estacionamento Garage em 1070 Main Street. Holiday Inn Segurança chamou à polícia que rapidamente responderam uma capturado eles suspeitam antes que ele…

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Stratford News: Manhunt

1:30am--#Stratford CT--Police were dispatched to investigate 4-5 suspicious people at the Walgreen's on Barnum Avenue.  As police approached them they took off in a foot pursuit.  Police are looking for them near Van Rensselaer Avenue. Special thanks to Interstate Battery for sponsoring this story and letting you know what is happening: Fueron enviados a la policía investiga sospechosas 4-5 personas en el Walgreens en Barnum Avenue. El policía se acercó a ellos se quitaron en una persecución a pie. La policía está en busca de ellos cerca de Van Rensselaer Avenue. A polícia foi enviada para investigar 4-5 pessoas suspeitas no Walgreens em Barnum Avenue. Enquanto a polícia se aproximou deles tiraram em uma perseguição a pé. A polícia está procurando…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

1:07am--#Bridgeport CT--A stabbing victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital.   The victim was stabbed while on Stratford Avenue.  No other details were mentioned. Thanks to the Computer Doctor for sponsoring this report: Una víctima de apuñalamiento acaba de aparecer en el Hospital Bridgeport. La víctima fue apuñalada mientras en Stratford Avenue. No se mencionaron otros detalles. A vítima esfaquear só apareceu em Bridgeport Hospital. A vítima foi esfaqueada enquanto em Stratford Avenue. Não há outros detalhes foram mencionados.

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Bridgeport News: Smoke in High Rise

10:37pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters are on scene at 115 Washington Avenue for smoke on the 9th and 10th floor.  Firefighters believe it may be food burning on a stove.  They are checking with the tenants in their apartments. This report sponsored by: Los bomberos están en escena en el 115 Washington Avenue de humo en el piso 9 y 10. Los bomberos creen que puede ser la quema de alimentos en una estufa. Ellos están comprobando con los inquilinos de sus apartamentos. Os bombeiros estão em cena em 115 Washington Avenue para o fumo no chão 9 e 10. Os bombeiros acreditam que pode ser queima de comida em um fogão. Eles estão verificando com os inquilinos em seus apartamentos.

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Creativity Abounds at the Fairfield Public Branch Library

Fairfield, Conn, October 23, 2014] Just in time for Thanksgiving the Fairfield Public Libraryis hosting its monthly DIY Craft Salon at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road on Saturday, November 1at 11 a.m. This month we will be making a wooden sign for Thanksgiving; however, once you learn the technique you could adapt the skills for any decorating project. You will learn to stain, sand, mod podge and put together a beautiful sign for Thanksgiving. This craft could get messy, so dress accordingly. The craft salon is for people 18 years and older. Advanced registration is required due to the limited space. All programs at the Fairfield Public Library are free of charge. For more information call 203-255-7308 or visit us online www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org…

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Bridgeport Receiving $360,000 for Afterschool Programs

City of Bridgeport Press Release: “This is great news. It's another example of Gov. Malloy making strong investments in Bridgeport kids and our city's future. In order to prepare our kids for the jobs of tomorrow, we're focused on increasing access to pre-k and after school programs, and building new state of the art schools. Gov. Malloy is helping us do just that. – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn. (October 29, 2014) – Background: Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that nearly $4 million in funding for before and after-school programs in  schools are being awarded around the state, in addition to over $800,000 in grants for expanded learning time. The City of Bridgeport’s Lighthouse Afterschool Program is set to receive a…

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