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Himes Calls for Impeachment Inquiry

Washington, DC— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) called for the opening of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump: “During my career, I have learned that there are moments for calculation, prudence, compromise and the careful weighing of competing interests. And there are moments for clarity and conviction. This is such a moment. “The time has come for the House of Representatives to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. From the moment of his inauguration, this President has shown contempt for the truth, has attacked our institutions, and has ignored the Constitution he swore to defend. He has refused the oversight which is Congress’ long-established right and duty. In recent weeks, he has refused to comply with subpoenas,…

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Stratford EMS Receives EMS Silver Plus Award

Stratford EMS (SEMS) has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication. The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines. Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their…

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July 9th Deadline for Connecticut Small Businesses to Apply for SBA Working Capital Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding businesses in Connecticut that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives; small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds on May 15, 2018. “Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the July 9 deadline,” said Kem Fleming, Director of SBA Field Operations Center East. Low-interest disaster loans are available in the following counties: Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex and New Haven in Connecticut. Working capital disaster loans up to $2 million are available at 3.61 percent for small businesses,…

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Bridgeport News: Motorcyclist Crashes

2019-06-02 @ 12:00PMish #Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist did not suffer any serious injuries after he collided with and was trapped beneath the rear bumper a minivan parked near Fairfield and Hancock Avenues.   Noticias de Bridgepot: Accidente 2019-06-02 @ 12:00PMish #Bridgeport CT – Un motociclista no sufrió lesiones graves después de chocar y quedó atrapado debajo del la parte trasero de una minivan estacionada cerca de las avenidas Fairfield y Hancock.

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2019-05-29 @ 5:48am--#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to a report of a truck fire on Newtown Turnpike. The fire department responded with 2 fire engines and the shift commander. Arriving companies found a pick-up truck in the roadway on fire. A fire hose line was stretched and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. The fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office.   Noticias de Westport: Fuego 2019-05-29 @ 5:48am – #Westport CT – El Departamento de bomberos de Westport respondió a un llamada de un incendio de camiones en la autopista de Newtown Turnpike. El Departamento de bomberos respondió con 2 camines de bomberos y el comandante de turno. Las empresas que llegaban encontraron un camión en…

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State Police Enforcement Score Card

Middletown, CT. (May 28, 2019): Connecticut State Troopers were patrolling highways and roads in Connecticut over this 2019 Memorial Day weekend. During this enforcement period Troopers utilized both traditional and non-traditional patrol cars. The enforcement period started at 12:01 a.m. 5/24/19 and ran through 11:59 p.m. on 5/27/19. Troopers focused on drunken driving violations, aggressive drivers, distracted drivers and speeding. Sobriety checkpoints and targeted DUI patrols were also in place over the entire weekend. These State Police stats cover the time period starting at midnight on May 24, 2019 to May 27, 2019 at 11:59 p.m.: 2019: Calls for Service: 7,540 SPEEDING: 607 SEATBELT: 448 TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 2242 (to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding,…

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Bridgeport News: Arrest After Compliance Check

On May 22, 2019 Connecticut State Parole Officers, assisted by members of the Bridgeport Police Narcotics Unit conducted a compliance check of a parolee, CALHOUN, Shannon (3/7/72) at his residence located at 702 Capitol Avenue, Bridgeport. During this compliance check, Calhoun fled from the home and was later taken into custody at a neighboring residence. During this compliance check, officers discovered 9 firearms, ammunition,  over 8 pounds of marijuana, drug packaging material, a money counter and $784. Also located were several high capacity and drum style magazines and one of the seized firearms is an assault type pistol with a threaded barrel to accept a suppressor. This arrest was the result of ongoing cooperation between state and local law enforcement…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2019-05-22 @ 3:34pm--Today's vehicle fire is being hosted at 18 Canterbury Road at the Foxledge Condos at the entrance.  Firefighters confirm the car fire and has requested the fire marshal to the scene to investigate.   This news report is made possible by: Fuego 2019-05-22 @ 3:34pm—Hay un vehículo que coge fuego en 18 Canterbury Road en el Foxledge Condos en la entrada. Los bomberos confirman el incendio del carro y han solicitado al mariscal de bomberos que investigue la escena.

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Bridgeport News: Crash

2019-05-21 @ 2019 @ 5:21pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash between a Jeep and city bus leaves one injured according to radio reports.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente 2019-05-21 @ 2019 @ 5:21pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un choque entre un Jeep y un autobús, deja uno con lesiones según los informes de radio.

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