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Bridgeport Flyer Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition Bridgeport Flyer Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition
Bridgeport Flyer Diner Closing After Generations Of Family Tradition A popular diner along the Connecticut shoreline will serve its last customers after more than 80 years, bringing an end to a multi-generational family legacy. The Bridgeport Flyer Diner will close on Sunday, Feb. 23, the business said in a Facebook post. The diner is located on Route 1 in Milford, about a half-mile from the Washington Bridge over the Housatonic River. Owner Dennis Kokenos said he felt it was time to step away after hoping someone would take over the family business. "I had always assumed that retirement would come when someone was ready to fill my shoes," Kokenos wrot…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say
Woman Steals Over $400 Worth Of Items From CT Macy's, Hits Employee, Police Say A 35-year-old woman was taken into custody after stealing hundreds of dollars worth of products from a Connecticut Macy's and hitting an employee who confronted her, police said. The incident happened in New Haven County on Monday, May 6 around 4:45 p.m., when a shoplifter was confronted by police at the Macy's in Milford at 1201 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1).  According to Milford Police, an investigation determined that the alleged shoplifter, New Haven resident Erica Blake, had stolen $421 worth of merchandise from the store.  Blake also allegedly hit and threatened an employee wh…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
CT Man Arrested For $3 Armed Robbery, Police Say CT Man Arrested For $3 Armed Robbery, Police Say
CT Man Arrested For $3 Armed Robbery, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested for an alleged armed robbery at a convenience store in which he walked out with only $3. New Haven County resident David Newman was arrested just hours after he walked into the Cumberland Farms, on Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Milford around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, and pointed a knife at an employee behind the counter and demanded money, said the Milford Police. The employee had $3 sitting on top of the register from a previous sale which he immediately handed to Newman. Newman, age 45, of Milford, then fled the store but was picked up by Mi…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
28-Year-Old Woman Stole $220 Worth Of Items At Whole Foods, Police Say 28-Year-Old Woman Stole $220 Worth Of Items At Whole Foods, Police Say
28-Year-Old Woman Stole $220 Worth Of Items At Whole Foods, Police Say After allegedly stealing more than $220 worth of merchandise from a Whole Foods in Milford, a 28-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with larceny and risk of injury, police said. The incident occurred Sunday, Nov. 18 at approximately 8:00 p.m.  Milford police responded to Whole Foods located at 1686 Boston Post Road (Route 1) after hearing reports of a shoplifter in custody. Upon further investigation, police arrested Adelina Lingurar of Woodbridge, Virginia. Lingurar has a $250 bond and has a scheduled court date of Tuesday, Dec. 11.

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by Valerie Musson