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Prairie dog pups help Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo celebrate Mother’s Day
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — After weeks of staying snug in their underground burrows, black-tailed prairie pups have emerged at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, according to a release from the zoo on Thursday. The Beardsley Zoo is the only zoo in the state and is over 100 years old;...
Five Students, including One from BHS, Named 2024 Wilson Martino Dental Prep Scholarship Recipients
Dr. Robert Martino, CEO of Wilmar Management (parent company to Wilson Martino Dental, TLC Dental, iSmile Specialists and the Smile Defenders) is proud to announce the 2024 Wilson Martino Dental Family and Friends High School Scholarship Recipients. Dr. Martino initially established the Wilson Martino Dental Family and Friends scholarship in...
Internships offer experience, skills and can open doors
Forget summer travel or lifeguarding. College student Sky Crabtree is ready to sharpen his journalism skills this summer with an internship at NBC 4 New York at 30 Rock. The 19-year-old rising junior at Stony Brook University on Long Island will be working with the consumer reporting team for “Better Get Baquero,” monitoring tip lines, interviewing sources, logging video and more. “Internships are necessary,” said Crabtree. “Classes give you the skills that you need to get the internship; you need to do well at the internship and then you can take those experiences and apply them to your classes.” Then, “you can...
A Gunman in a Bridgeport shooting has been arrested following a year long investigation
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) – One of the victims of a Bridgeport shooting from last year has been identified as one of the gunmen and was arrested Thursday, according to police. The shooting occurred at 11:20 p.m. on April 8, 2023, at the BP Gas Station at 1464 Fairfield Ave. While officers were investigating the scene […]
Hundreds race to honor mother figures at Bridgeport Hospital’s annual Mother’s Day event
Over the weekend, a heartwarming event unfolded at Bridgeport Hospital’s Milford Campus as hundreds gathered to participate in the annual Mother’s Day races, paying tribute to the influential women in their lives.
Property Transfers April 22-26
WESTPORT — During the week of April 22-26, 10 properties traded hands for a total of $28 million, generating $69,900 in conveyance tax. One year ago, three properties changed hands for $8.4 million. 21 Charles St. sold for $8.5 million. Seller: Robert Sloat. Buyer: RDV 21 Charles Property Owner...
The 50th Annual Milford Oyster Festival Takes Place on Saturday, June 17th!
The 50th annual Milford Oyster Festival takes place on Saturday, June 17th! The Milford Oyster Festival will have 30,000 oysters. All oysters are harvested in Milford waters by Briarpatch Enterprises, Inc. Try the sweet taste of Milford oysters and enjoy them with a craft beer or premium wine. National Geographic...
Photos: A beautiful day for a fishing derby
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday morning, creating memories, winning prizes and meeting the men and women who make the town safe. Prizes were provided by the Monroe Police Union, which worked with the department to organize...
Westport Fire Department promotes three officers
WESTPORT — Three members of the Fire Department advanced in rank at a recent promotion ceremony. The newly promoted officers are:. Matthew Cohen, promoted to deputy fire chief from assistant chief. Jason Kronenberger, to assistant fire chief from lieutenant. Matthew Wille, to lieutenant from firefighter.
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