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Man Scams Victim Out Of $28K In Bedford: Police
The arrest stemmed from an incident on Thursday, April 18, when a victim told Bedford Police that he had been swindled out of tens of thousands of dollars, the department announced on Wednesday, April 24. According to Bedford Police, the victim had received a pop-up security alert appearing to be...
Young poets lauded for their natural talents
WESTPORT — Two young poets, celebrating in verse the beauties of nature, have been selected as winners of the annual poetry contest sponsored by the Westport Garden Club. Winners of the contest are Tessa Lederer, 10, a fourth grader for her poem, “Forever Awake,” and Katya Bank, 14, a ninth grader for her poem, “Fresh Spring Day.” This year’s theme was “I Spy with My Little Eye, Something Green Outside — Celebrating Our Green World.”
Ex-Connecticut city official is sentenced to 10 days behind bars for storming US Capitol
A Connecticut business owner who has served as an elected alderman in his hometown was sentenced Wednesday to 10 days behind bars for joining a mob's assault on the U.S. Capitol over three years ago, court records show.Chief Judge James Boasberg also ordered Gene DiGiovanni Jr. to perform 50 hours of community service for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to a spokesman for federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C.DiGiovanni, of Derby, Connecticut, attended then-President Donald Trump's “Stop the Steal” rally near the White House before marching to the Capitol and entering the building through the Upper...
CO Scares Prompts New Canaan Fire To Remind Residents To Turn Off Vehicles In Garage
The New Canaan Fire Department responded to two carbon monoxide (CO) gas incidents on Sunday, April 21, caused by cars left running in the garage. New Canaan Fire Chief Albe Bassett said the CO levels in the house could be dangerous and cause serious health effects. One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation.
West Point cadet from Westport ready for military skills event
WESTPORT — A cadet from Westport is a member of one of the teams representing the U.S. Military Academy at West Point against 47 other competitors in the annual Sandhurst Military Skills Competition this weekend. Cadet Will Cooper, of Westport and a 2022 graduate of Hopkins School in New...
Being Near That Extraordinary Mishap on Steamboat Road
So, having a lovely and leisurely breakfast with friends last Sunday morning on Steamboat Road we were interrupted soon after 10 a.m. by the sound of fire engines arriving outside their door. With the sound of more than one arriving we hurried outside to find multiple police cars arriving. We soon arrived at the appalling scene to find a car upside down outside of the Steamboat Road Pier.
Two taken to hospital after car rollover crash in Bridgeport
Two people have been taken to the hospital after a car rollover crash in Bridgeport on Tuesday evening. Police were called to a two-car crash on Route 8 South just after 7 p.m. Officers said a car flipped over in the area of exit 5. Authorities said two people were...
Boys lacrosse pummels Trumbull after key out-of-state win
TRUMBULL — The Staples High boys lacrosse team improved to 5-3 overall with a 17-2 triumph over host Trumbull on Tuesday night. That victory was big in terms of the score, but the team’s previous win — a 9-8 edging of host Bishop Guertin in Nashua, N.H., on Saturday — was more significant since the Wreckers’ counterparts are three-time New Hampshire state champions.
Biden campaign reports blockbuster fundraising hauls ahead of visit
Newly-released campaign filings closely reviewed by the Turn To Tara team provide a revealing snapshot of how things are shaping up financially for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the general election comes into view.
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