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Police & Fire

Bethel Fire And EMS Answered Calls All Around Town In August NEWTOWN, Conn. -- During August, Bethel Fire and EMS responded to calls from all around town, according to Bethel Bulletin.There were a total of 96 EMS runs for the month and 40 calls for the Fire Department, including: Automatic alarms – 21. Motor vehicle – 6. Gas leak – 1. Investigation – 2. EMS assist – 2. Public assist – 2. Appliance fire – 1. Spill control – 3. Outside brush fire – 2. Click here for more information at the Bethel Bulletin.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/12/2016

Lifestyle

St. Vincent's Hosts Wellness Programs At New Center In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- St. Vincent's Medical Center will be presenting health and wellness education programs at the newly opened St. Vincent's Stratford Health and Wellness Center Francis R. Scifo, MD, Community Education Room. Here is a schedule of events: "Food For Life: Healthy Basics" will feature a healthy cooking demonstration, including recipes to try at home on Sept. 15, 22, 29, and Oct. 6, 13 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. It will be free and presented by Jane Sirignano, who has experience as an assistant chef, a diploma in nutrition, and several certificates in health/wellness. For …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/12/2016

Neighbors

Norwalk Resident Celebrates 30 Years Of Service To STAR NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk resident Mable Little recently celebrated 30 years of service with STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. STAR is a local non-profit agency serving people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities in Mid- Fairfield County since 1952. Little started working with STAR after driving a local school bus for eight years. “My kids grew up and I was looking for full time work. So I decided to work for STAR," Little said. "Linda Sarosi hired me. She was head of transportation services back then. I started out as a driver and fell in love with the people here—so …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/12/2016

Lifestyle

Best-Selling Author To Discuss Julia Child In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --The Watermark at 3030 Park will host author Bob Spitz to discuss his biography of celebrity chef Julia Child as part of its annual Book and Author Series on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Spitz will discuss his book, "Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child." The event begins at 2 p.m. at the retirement community, located at 3030 Park Ave. on the Bridgeport-Fairfield town line. Spitz’s book details Child’s personal and professional life, beginning with her childhood in Pasadena, California; long before “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” became a staple in American …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/12/2016

Events

Barry McMaster Wins South Salem Biathlon LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Barry McMaster of Darien won the Sixth Annual South Salem Church Tavern Biathlon. The race was held on Monday, Sept. 5, at St. John's Episcopal Church. The race consisted of a four-mile run to a seven-mile bike ride through hilly and scenic secondary roads. McMaster won with a margin of over three minutes, finishing at 47 minutes and 27 seconds.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/11/2016

Politics

Newtown Rep. Sredzinski Joins Anti-Human Trafficking Bill-Signing FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski (R-112, Newtown and Monroe) joined Gov. Dannel Malloy, fellow legislators, and victim advocates for the ceremonial signing of a comprehensive anti-human trafficking bill. The bill was passed unanimously by both chambers of the General Assembly during the 2016 legislative session, and was co-sponsored by Sredzinski. “With this legislation, we have taken an important step towards doing more to protect the victims of human trafficking,” said Sredzinski. “I am proud of the bipartisan collaboration that went into producing this legislation, an…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/10/2016

Events

Russian Vocal Ensemble Performs At New Canaan Church NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- St. Michael’s Lutheran Church will host LYRA, a vocal ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. All the singers are professional musicians who want to introduce the beautiful musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church and Russian Folk Music. No admission fee will be charged, but a free will offering will be collected. St. Michael's is at 5 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/10/2016

Police & Fire

New Canaan Police Warn Of Yankees Ticket Scam NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- There are individuals selling fake packages of Yankees tickets for cash only in the business district of New Canaan. The New Canaan Police Department asks anyone who is approached to call NCPD at 203-594-3500. New Canaan Police have tweeted a photo of the suspects at this link.

by Jason Bisnoff

09/09/2016

Events

Fifth Annual Slice Of Saugatuck Festival Comes To Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce announced that the fifth annual Slice of Saugatuck Festival will once again take over the streets of Saugatuck on Saturday from 2-5 p.m. with rain date of Saturday, Sept. 17. The event, a food tasting and retail experience, has drawn over 2,000 people each year to see what Westport’s Saugatuck section has to offer by promoting the businesses and community in a door-to-door sampling of the restaurants, merchants and activities that the area has to offer. “It really is a pleasure to put this festival on,” said Matthew Mandell, execu…

by Jason Bisnoff

09/09/2016

Lifestyle

Authors Discuss Children And 9/11 In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- A panel of four authors will discuss coping with tragedy and their new books for middle grades and young adults Monday at 7 p.m. in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. Fifteen years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, 2,996 people were killed in terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, and more than 6,000 were injured. The discussion will include ways parents who were personally affected by 9/11 might want to discuss the event with their children. The panelists will share stories about what brought them to this topic, how they wrote about it and how their books are being received by readers, …

by Jason Bisnoff

09/09/2016

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