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Connecticut State Police Graduation

December 17, 2015 – The Connecticut State Police today graduated 58 new State Troopers, all members of the 125th Training Troop. Colonel Brian Meraviglia, Commander of the State Police, congratulated the graduating class during a ceremony at Jorgensen Auditorium at the University of Connecticut. Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman addressed The 125th training troop entered the Connecticut State Police Training Academy on June 15, 2015, and spent approximately 1,400 hours in the classroom. They spent many more hours training in physical conditioning, water rescue, driving and other specialized areas of police work. The 58 members of this class began the process of becoming State Troopers more than a year ago. At that time, they applied for the positions, took the written test and the physical fitness assessment,…

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Holiday Week Forecast! Record Warmth!!

Here is a sneak peak at the upcoming week... A little unsettled especially Tuesday through Thursday morning. Record warmth for Christmas eve and not to shabby for Christmas day with lots of Sun and temps in the 50's! We will update on the rain in the coming days and we are looking long range...will there be snow in our future??? Stay tuned! Please follow us on Facebook...   www.facebook.com/Valleyshoreweatherdogs Have a safe start to the week! Tom and Kevin

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Weatherdog 3 Day Forecast…Snow???

Good Friday Afternoon everyone!! We are not clearing out as fast as we thought we would today. We still have some pesky rain showers off to our south that will make their way up and into the state especially in Southern and Eastern parts of the state. In time we will all clear out! A step back into reality this weekend with some colder temps but not to worry we warm up again come Monday! With this chilly air moving in and the presences of some lake effect snow out to our west we could easily see some flurries or even some snow squalls over the weekend. Nothing major and even if these squalls were to drop a quick dusting…

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Elected officials and Muslim Leaders to Meet

#Norwalk CT--Congressman Himes will be meeting with community members at the al Madany Islamic Center following afternoon prayers at the al Madany Islamic Center, Main Avenue Health Park, 346 Main Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut.   Following the conversation, there will be an open press conference to discuss the results of the conversation and to hear from a broad array of leaders about the areas of concern and positive steps that can be taken in Southwestern Connecticut to ensure the safety of all, especially from discrimination or hate-based attacks. Attendees include – Congressman Jim Himes,  al Madany Islamic Center spokesman, Farhan Memon,  Muslim community leaders from Fairfield County Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim,  Stamford Mayor David Martin,  Norwalk Mayor Harry Riling,  State Senator Bob Duff,  State Representative…

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Warm up on the way!!!

Who wants a warm up??? Good morning everyone... so this was suppose to post last night but for some reason it never posted as scheduled. Sorry for the delay! No snow in sight my friends... actually we might be close to record warmth by the end of the week. Mid to high 50's for December!! who would have thought??? Not us! The only long range chance of snow is on New Years Eve lol... but that is soooo far away! Dont count your chickens on that one! Enjoy this pretty quiet pattern we are in. Cool mornings, mild days! Looking at a chance for some showers Thursday afternoon but Friday we clear out and the weekend is not looking so…

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Governor Signs With UN On Climate Change

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that as the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 21, meets in Paris this week, he has committed the State of Connecticut to sign onto the Under 2 MOU agreement – a global compact among cities, states and provinces worldwide to limit the increase in global average temperature to below two degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit).   “Connecticut has set an aggressive goal for reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change – and is determined to do so in a manner that improves our environment and air quality while increasing our energy security, building our economy, and creating jobs,” said Governor Malloy.  “We are making strong progress on all…

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