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Popular Artist, Business Owner From Milford Dies Suddenly At Age 63 Popular Artist, Business Owner From Milford Dies Suddenly At Age 63
Popular Artist, Business Owner From Milford Dies Suddenly At Age 63 A much beloved Connecticut artist known throughout her community died suddenly at the age of 63. New Haven County resident Sharon Rutledge, of Milford, died on Friday, June 2, after collapsing at her home on Wednesday, May 31. At the time of her death, Sharon was encircled by her family and friends, said her daughter Sara Agee Kaminski. Besides owning a business -- Blue Point Designs -- featuring her artwork and more, Sharon was known throughout the community for her Facebook page "You know you live in Milford CT if....,” with almost 30,000 members. She could also be found at almost all c…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Police Officer Attacked, Beaten At Fairfield County Festival Police Officer Attacked, Beaten At Fairfield County Festival
Police Officer Attacked, Beaten At Fairfield County Festival A Fairfield County police officer suffered a broken arm and head injury after being attacked by two men at an annual community festival. The incident occurred in Norwalk around 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Oyster Festival. According to Lt. Terrence Blake, of the Norwalk Police, officers working the event were notified of a fight between juveniles near the Kids Cove.  Officers responded to the area and broke up two separate fights. While escorting one of the juveniles that had been fighting out to Seaview Avenue, an officer was attacked by two men, Blake said. Dur…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Middle School Principal Placed On Leave In Westport Middle School Principal Placed On Leave In Westport
Middle School Principal Placed On Leave In Westport A middle school principal in Fairfield County is being put on leave following reports of her arrest last week for allegedly being involved in a verbal and physical incident in Southbury. Coleytown Middle School Principal Kris Szabo, who was charged with second-degree breach of peace following an incident over a parking spot, has been placed on administrative leave, school officials said in a letter to parents. Szabo was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 27 when she struck a 71-year-old man during an argument. She was placed on leave as of Wednesday, Dec. 4. It is unclear how long Szabo’s leave …

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport
Weekend Traffic Alert Issued For Maker Faire, Minute Man Race In Westport The Westport Police Department is cautioning motorists to be cautious over the weekend due to popular events that are scheduled. This weekend, the Maker Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 with several attractions being held around the Baldwin Lot on Elm Street and the Veterans Green. The following day, Sunday, April 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the Westport Young Women’s League will host the annual Minute Man Race. On Saturday, Westport police officers will be stationed at busy intersections to assist with the flow of pedestrian traffic during what is expected to…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Find Plenty Of Toys, Fun At New Store In Westport Find Plenty Of Toys, Fun At New Store In Westport
Find Plenty Of Toys, Fun At New Store In Westport Toys for big and small will be everywhere when Awesome Toys and Gifts, formerly Stamford Toys and Books, host their grand opening in Westport on Saturday, March 30. Located at 429 Post Road East, the grand opening of their second location will run from noon to 4 p.m. and include games, competitions, gifts, and food to celebrate with the Westport community. The new Westport Store will provide a great selection of the new and favorite toys but also act as a meeting place for parents and kids to bond over games and events held weekly in the store. “We want to be seen …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
'Police Day' Coming To Greenwich 'Police Day' Coming To Greenwich
'Police Day' Coming To Greenwich Police Day is coming to Greenwich on Saturday, May 12, rain or shine.It will feature a bouncy castle, free hot dogs, guided tours of the Greenwich Public Safety Complex and more.  Festivities run from from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters on Bruce Place. The family friendly event is designed to give the community the opportunity to interact with members of the department in a fun, relaxed and social setting. "Come and meet the Greenwich Police Officers and tour our building," organizers announced in a statement.  Emergency vehicles and equipment will be on display. '

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Beat The Seasonal 'Blahs' With Taste Of Fairfield WinterFest Beat The Seasonal 'Blahs' With Taste Of Fairfield WinterFest
Beat The Seasonal 'Blahs' With Taste Of Fairfield WinterFest FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Foodies will converge on Fairfield Jan. 28 for the first-ever Taste of Fairfield WinterFest, a celebration of food and friends that’s billed as the perfect antidote to the winter blahs. Sponsored by Fairfield Magazine and benefitting Operation Hope, the event will highlight more than two dozen restaurants and businesses — from craft beer and comfort foods to fine cuisine — at Brooklawn Country Club from noon to 4 p.m. “Good things happen when people connect over good food,” said publisher Geoffrey Morris of TownVibe, the company that owns the magazine. And WinterFest wil…

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by Meredith Guinness
Lifestyle
Shelton Farmers Market Cancels Winter Sessions Shelton Farmers Market Cancels Winter Sessions
Shelton Farmers Market Cancels Winter Sessions SHELTON, Conn. — The organizers of the Shelton Farmers Market have decided to cancel the winter farmers market on Canal Street. The market used to run on the first Saturday of each month during the winter. Organizers cited “multiple reasons” for the cancellation of the market, which offered fresh vegetables, meats, baked goods and more. “We apologize for this but we hope to see you all in April!!” the group wrote on the market’s Facebook page. Keep up with farmers market news at www.sheltonctfarmersmarket.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SheltonFarmMkt/.

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by Meredith Guinness