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Stratford

Stratford Library Sets 2024 Book Talks Winter/Spring Series Set Thru June 2024

Jan 18, 2024 Alex

The Stratford Library has announced that its “Books Over Coffee” program will continue for live, in- person meetings in the Lovell Room through June 2024. The monthly book discussion program, hosted by Stratford Library staffer Linda LiDestri, has been a popular staple at the library for over 40 years. It is free and open to the public. The library continues to offer the latest in current titles and topics and on Wednesday, January 31 R.F. Kuang’s bestseller Yellowface will kick-off the winter/spring series. A recent Reese’s Book Club pick, Yellowface follows authors June Hayward and Athena Liu who were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena’s now a literary darling while June is literally nobody. Who wants stories about…

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Bridgeport

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES 37% GROWTH FOR THE CONNECTICUT CAPTIVE PROGRAM IN 2023

Jan 17, 2024 Alex

Commissioner Andrew Mais of the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has announced a significant milestone for the state's captive insurance sector in 2023. The sector experienced a remarkable 37% growth, marked by the addition of 10 new captive insurers, indicating a 22% increase, and an impressive 108% surge with 13 new cell risk-bearing entities. This achievement, resulting in a total of 78 net gain of captive entities, marks the fourth consecutive year of sustained net growth since 2020. Connecticut's approvals include the establishment of new insurers and the relocation of existing captive insurers to the state. The state has seen a notable increase in new businesses choosing Connecticut for their captive programs this year. These captive entities predominantly issue policies to…

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Westport News: House Fire

Jan 17, 2024 Alex

On January 16, 2024, at 1:37 PM, the Westport Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 65 Compo Rd South. The incident occurred in the afternoon at approximately 1:30 PM, with first arriving units encountering moderate to heavy fire conditions on the second floor of a residential building comprising two living units. Firefighters deployed two hose lines, conducted victim searches, and successfully evacuated all human occupants. Unfortunately, one family pet was rescued, while another was found deceased in the building. The Westport Fire Marshal's Office initiated an investigation into the fire. Concurrently, the fire department was already responding to the area due to a large fallen tree across the road, causing power and utility lines to collapse and…

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Norwalk News: Robbery Suspect

Jan 17, 2024 Alex

Norwalk Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the picturedindividual. The individual is a suspect in a robbery that occurred on January 15, 2024 in the parkinglot of 5 Haviland Street. The suspect approached the victim armed with a handgun and demanded hehand over his personal items and vehicle. The victim complied and was not injured. The suspect fledthe scene in the victim’s vehicle.Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has any information about this incident is asked to contactDetective Taylor at 203-854-3183, or by email at Ltaylor@norwalkct.gov. Anonymous tips can be leftat any of the following: Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.comAnonymous text tips can be submitted by…

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Valley

Ansonia News: CO Poisoning

Jan 14, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-01-14@12:09pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters on the scene at May Street for an apartment on the 3rd floor with 900 parts of carbon monoxide per million. The residence had signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and the building is being evacuated. The fire marshal has been called to the scene as well.

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