Westport Domestic Violence Task Force Announces Back-to-School

Supply Drive (Westport, CT)- From Monday, August 9 th through Sunday, August 15 th , the Westport DomesticViolence Task Force (WDVTF) will be collecting back-to-school supplies for residents of thetwo Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that service our area.The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) supports individuals on their journey to safety.DVCC advocates for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships. It offersmultiple services and professional staff to help those experiencing any level of domestic violenceand assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and theirfamilies. All victim services are free and confidential, and all services offered aremulticultural/multilingual. These services include assistance with basic needs such as food,clothing, and personal items. Counseling and legal…

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Fairfield News: Garage Fire

2021-08-13 #Fairfield CT-- Around 10am firefighters were dispatched to a garage fire behind 44 Turney Road.  As impressive as the flames were, the firefighters had the fire out and under control about 15 minutes after the water supply was established.  After chasing hot spots and opening up walls to make sure the fire was out they recalled the fire within a half hour from the start.  There were no reported injuries and the fire marshal is on scene investigating the cause. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sar0jTsz_ow

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Route 15 Crash

2021-08-13@2:02pm--#Orange CT-- First responders at a crash on Route 15 northbound at the Racebrook overpass for a crash. First reports said there are children involved and a second report from Ansonia mutual aid said there are a couple critical patients but I don't know if it involves the children. This news report is made possible by:

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BIPARTISAN ANTITRUST LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE APP STORE COMPETITION

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the Open App Markets Act, which would set fair, clear, and enforceable rules to protect competition and strengthen consumer protections within the app market. Two companies, Google and Apple, have gatekeeper control of the two dominant mobile operating systems and their app stores that allow them to exclusively dictate the terms of the app market, inhibiting competition and restricting consumer choice.  “This legislation will tear down coercive anticompetitive walls in the app economy, giving consumers more choices and smaller startup tech companies a fighting chance,” said Blumenthal. “For years, Apple and Google have squashed competitors and kept consumers in the dark—pocketing hefty windfalls while acting as supposedly…

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Fairfield News: Interesting Beach Find

2021-08-10@5:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called under "See Something, Say Something" for a suspicious package on the path to the beach. A large bag or pillow case found ticked up with hair sticking out of it. Police said it contained a couple of chickens, some cut up vegetables and loose change, theorized to be a religious offering. The caller offered the officer a large trash bag and the contents were properly disposed of. This news report is made possible by:

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