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CT Rises In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US
From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
Man Charged With Bridgeport Hit-Run Crash That Killed 81-Year-Old Woman
A Connecticut man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash last year that killed an 81-year-old pedestrian, authorities said.
Lorenzo Abrajan-Garcia, 49, of Bridgeport, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 7, in connection with the July 13, 2025, crash that killed Angela Pagan, police said.
Prosecutors charged him with negligent homicide with a motor vehicle and evading responsibility involving a death, Bridgeport Police said.
The crash happened shortly before 9:40 p.m. at the intersection of Park and Maplewood avenues. Several people called 911 to report that a ve…
Fairfield International Food Fest Returns With Global Eats, Music, Films
Food, music and culture from around the world will take over Fairfield Theatre Company when the Fairfield International Food Fest returns for its second year.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Fairfield Theatre Company.
According to Fairfield Theatre Company’s event listing, the festival will feature local food vendors serving cuisine from a variety of cultures, along with live music, cultural performances. and international documentary films.
The food lineup includes Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Indian, Greek, British, Italian, and other cuisines. Food will be …
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Wilton Family Carnival Returns With Rides, Games, Food Trucks
Wilton’s Family Carnival will return for three days in September, bringing rides, games, food and family activities to the intersection of School Road and Danbury Road/Route 7.
The Rotary Club of Wilton says the carnival will run from Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.
Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
More than a dozen rides suitable for a range of ages are planned, along with games and other activities throughout the weekend.
Food trucks and other vendors will also be available.
According to the Rotary Club’s press release, admiss…
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