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Eight Bridgeport Students Recognized as Winners in the 19th Annual eesmarts™ Student Contest

May 21, 2024 Alex

Connecticut students submitted projects to the statewide contest promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and clean and renewable energy BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Bridgeport students Fatima Awad, Caleb Hayes, Isabella Imran V Bala, Trey Keirans, Suri Nogueira, Alicia Palacios, Renesh Srinivasan and Melinda Villa were recently honored as winners in the 19th Annualeesmarts™ Student Contest. Presented by Energize Connecticut℠ in partnership with Eversource and Avangrid subsidiaries, United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, the eesmarts Student Contest invited Connecticut students in grades K-12 to showcase their energy smarts. Participants chose from a variety of project formats based on their grade level, including poems, essays, posters, billboard advertisements, comic strips, short videos, persuasive images and more. Isabella won 2nd place in the…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident

May 21, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-05-21@5:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a rollover accident at William and Maple Street. No word on any injuries.

Westport

Westport News: First Selectwoman Announces Fire Chief Appointment

May 21, 2024 Alex

Deputy Chief Marsan Named Chief Westport, CT - First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today that she has appointed Deputy Chief Nick Marsan as the Fire Chief for the Town of Westport Fire Department (WFD) effective July 1, 2024. Nick will assume this role as successor to Mark Amatrudo, who has served the Town as Interim Fire Chief since July 1, 2023. About Nick Marsan: Nick Marsan has been a member of the Westport Fire Department since 2007, currently serving as Deputy Chief, and as the Town’s Emergency Management Director. He has extensive experience in emergency operations, fire safety, and public administration. He began his career as a professional firefighter assigned to Platoon 3 after graduating from the Connecticut Fire Academy…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS AND FACILITIES

May 21, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is launching a new state program to address the healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut’s health professional shortage areas. Known as the Connecticut Student Loan Repayment Program, the initiative will offer up to $50,000 in student loan repayments to eligible healthcare providers who commit to practicing full-time in underserved communities in the state for at least two years. Part-time options are also available for $12,500 per year over two years, totaling $25,000. The program is being overseen by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and administered by the Connecticut Area Health Education Center, a program that works throughout Connecticut to improve access to basic healthcare by linking local community groups…

Milford

I-95 Crash

May 20, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-05-20@11:09pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A one car accident on I-95 northbound near exit 39B. There are two injured, one with facial injuries and the other with lower extremity trauma.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stroller Pushed In River At Beardsley Park

May 20, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

At 8:10 pm Bridgeport Emergency Communications received a call regarding a person allegedly pushing a stroller into the water at Beardsley Park. Police, fire and AMR were all dispatched to the scene. BFD conducted a search of the water as a precaution and worst-case. The search came back negative and a recall of resources took place.

Milford

I-95 Crash

May 20, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-05-20@5:11pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash in the left and middle lane on I-95 northbound near exit 32. No word on any injuries.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Motorcycle Crash

May 19, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: The victim was treated and released with minor injuries. 2024-05-19@12:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A motorcyclist was injured and taken to hospital after colliding with a SUV on Madison Avenue near Madison Court.

Stratford

Board Fund-Raiser Begins May 30 with “Preview”

May 19, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library will return with its annual book sale Thursday, May 30 through Sunday. June 2, 2024. The sale, which is a major fund-raiser for the library, is being organized this year by the Board of Trustees under Chair Shelley Hall of Stratford. Browsers at this year’s sale will find thousands of books, CDs, LPs, DVDs, autographed books and much more in over 50 categories at bargain prices covering every conceivable subject from religion, business, music and art to philosophy, science fiction, biography, non-fiction and best-sellers. The sale will commence with a “Preview” on Thursday, May 30 from 5:30-8:30 pm. The evening is open to everyone with no entry fee and books are double the marked price. Visitors can…

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Manhunt

May 19, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-05-19@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- There is currently a manhunt in the New England Avenue- Holland Hill Road area for a suspect who fled from state police.

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Eight Bridgeport Students Recognized as Winners in the 19th Annual eesmarts™ Student Contest

Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident

Westport News: First Selectwoman Announces Fire Chief Appointment

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CONNECTICUT STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS AND FACILITIES

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