New Connecticut Department of Labor

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is appointing Scott Jackson of Hamden to serve as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL).  In addition, Kurt Westby of Middletown will serve as Deputy Commissioner of the agency.   “I’ve known both Scott and Kurt for a number of years.  I am confident that with their extraordinary qualities and skill-sets – they will work with the diverse group of stakeholders to move the Department of Labor forward,” Governor Malloy said.  “Scott is a friend and an exceptional public servant.  Kurt has spent his career trying to improve the lives of Connecticut residents.  I believe they both will work together successfully to ensure that the state’s workforce…

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Beat the Heat Hot Wing Challenge

The Wing Shop will host the Grand Opening Beat the Heat Hot Wing Challenge at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Six brave men and women will take on the hottest sauce The Wing Shop has ever created. Whichever competitor can finish all 6 wings first with no drinks will win bragging rights as the single person to beat the heat. If you think you have what it takes, sign-up at www.thewingshop.com.

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Westport News: Man Of Smash And Grab Turns Himself In

#Westport CT--On 01/19/2016, David Dagley turned himself in to the Westport Police Department on an outstanding warrant for the charges listed above. On 11/04/15 at approximately 1:00am, the accused and his accomplice, previously arrested Jacob Dagley, broke into the Merritt Country Store on Main Street in Westport by throwing a rock though the front glass. Accused then stole cigarettes valued at $545.61. Later that night, the accused and Jacob Dagley were involved in a high speed chase with the Milford Police Department and were arrested. Westport Detectives were able to connect Dagley to the crime by store video as well as the accused being in possession of the stolen goods.

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Adult Coloring Sessions

#Fairfeild CT-- Coloring is not for kids anymore! Did you know that Amazon’s six best-selling books are adult coloring books? The Fairfield Public Library has embraced this trend by offering several well-attended coloring programs. In addition, Burnt Sienna Sundays will be held as a drop in time for adults at the Fairfield Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, every Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Coloring allows adults to de-stress by focusing on a particular activity and not their worries. Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses and creativity. Allow yourself to unplug for a little white, embrace your inner kid and let your imaginative mind wander. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. This is for adults only, please.…

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