Fairfield News: Uhaul truck hits North Benson Overpass (again)
3:07pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a Uhaul that has struck the North Benson Overpass. The truck has made it through, but there is a large debris field that needs to be cleaned up.
GOV. MALLOY MOVES TO SAFEGUARD FOOD BENEFITS FOR 50,000 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
State Acts Swiftly to Prevent Fallout from 2014 Farm Bill Cuts (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that his administration is taking immediate action to prevent nearly 50,000 Connecticut households from losing vital food benefits through cuts in the recently-passed Farm Bill. Nationally, an estimated 850,000 recipients of the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) are on the brink of losing a major portion of benefits if states fail to meet new standards of the law. “Connecticut, for one, will not stand by while our low-income families and elders are put at risk by Washington politics,” Governor Malloy said. “I have directed my administration to take all necessary measures to protect…
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Book Discussion with Dr. Mark Schenker at the Fairfield Public Library
[Fairfield, Conn., February 21, 2014] Dr. Mark Schenker will lead a book discussion on A House in the Sky. The discussion will be held in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road, on Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout and Sara Corbett, is the official selection for Fairfield’s One Book One Town 2014. Join us for what are always a lively discussion and a wonderful exchange of ideas. Dr. Mark Schenker, our popular discussion leader, is a Senior Associate Dean at Yale College and Dean of Academic Affairs, and a part-time lecturer in the English Department. He has led book discussions in Connecticut libraries for over 25 years,…
Southport News: Lives in a $million home, steals tip money to pay for meal
On 02/21/14, Stacy Flanagan of Fairfield, CT was arrested after surrendering herself at Westport police headquarters on an outstanding warrant. On 12/31/2013, Flanagan entered a local restaurant with two small children and stolen a tip jar off of the counter. While the cashier was distracted, Flanagan stole money from a second tip jar to pay for her order. After the surveillance video was aired in the local media, Westport police received an anonymous tip that led to the identification of Flanagan. She later admitted to taking the money. Flanagan was charged with 53-21 Risk of Injury (2 counts) and 53a-125b Larceny: 6th Theft from building. She was released after posting $2,500.00
Bridgeport News: Smoke in a building
12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Food burning on the stove is the reason the fire department is at 2249 East Main Street. Good time to use the 50% off lunch coupon at Taco Loco in Black Rock!
Author Vivien Shotwell to visit Fairfield Public Library
[Fairfield, CT, February 21, 2014] The Fairfield Public Library will host author Vivien Shotwell and her newly released, debut novel, Vienna Nocturne on Monday, March 3. She will be discussing her book at 7 pm in the Memorial Room of the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. When Vivien Shotwell was an undergraduate studying at Williams College, her voice teacher assigned her the haunting aria “Non temer, amato bene,” written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for English soprano Anna Storace on her departure from Vienna. It immediately struck Shotwell as something special. Vienna Nocturne is a sweeping historical love story and a portrait of an age. It is a deeply moving novel that brings to life two extraordinary figures—a thirty-year-old…
Beardsley Zoo Update
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - February 21, 2014 - Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is pleased to release its updated calendar for March, April, and May 2014. The Zoo has fun events for the entire family all year round, most of which are free with the cost of admission. Calendar subject to change without notice. Please check BeardsleyZoo.org or Facebook for the most up to date information. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is closer than you think and open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please check the website for updated Winter Hours and admission rates. Children under 3 and Zoo members are admitted free. Parking at the Zoo is free of charge. March 2014 March 11 & 12, Zoo Tots, 10:30 am This program, which is for…
Bridgeport News: Crown Chicken Robbed
#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a black male in a hoodie with Green Addidas logo on it and white gloves who robbed Crown Chicken at 300 Boston Avenue. He fled on foot south towards Noble Avenue. Police are investigating, not sure if the suspect fowl play....
Today’s Car Fire
5:00pm--#Fairfield CT--Today's car fire was on I-95 northbound near exit 19. A 2013 Volkwagon Golf sustained substantial damage but there were no injuries.