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Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas
Houston Has A Problem: Lamont's Take On Final Four City Sparks Backlash Deep In Heart Of Texas Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's less-than-flattering take on downtown Houston during his visit there for the NCAA Final Four tournament has prompted a war of words between officials in both the Nutmeg State and Texas, according to a report from the Houston Chronicle.  Lamont made the comments on Wednesday, April 5, when he called downtown Houston "butt ugly" in an interview with WPLR Radio in New Haven. According to the outlet, his full quote was, "You walk around downtown Houston, which is butt ugly, not much there."  Not surprisingly, Lamont's comments prompted a quick response from Texas…

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by Ben Crnic
News
COVID-19: Here's What CT Decision To Push Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Means COVID-19: Here's What CT Decision To Push Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Means
Covid-19: Here's What CT Decision To Push Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Means Despite data showing cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the positive test result rate has remained low in Connecticut, the state will push back Phase 3 reopenings indefinitely due to a surge of cases in dozens of other states. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement during an afternoon news briefing on Monday, July 6. "We're going to be cautious on this one," he said. Phase 3, set to start in mid-July, was scheduled to include: Bars Indoor private gatherings of up to 50 people Outdoor private gatherings (including graduations) up to 250 people Outdoor organized gatherings …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CT Pushes Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings COVID-19: CT Pushes Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings
Covid-19: CT Pushes Back Phase 3 Of Reopenings Despite data showing cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the positive test result rate has remained low in Connecticut, the state will push back Phase 3 reopenings indefinitely due to a surge of cases in dozens of other states. Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement during an afternoon news briefing on Monday, July 6. "We're going to be cautious on this one," he said. Phase 3, set to start in mid-July, was scheduled to include: Bars Indoor private gatherings of up to 50 people Outdoor private gatherings (including graduations) up to 250 people Outdoor organized gatherings …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Seven Fairfield County Weeklies Sold To Hearst Newspaper Chain Seven Fairfield County Weeklies Sold To Hearst Newspaper Chain
Seven Fairfield County Weeklies Sold To Hearst Newspaper Chain One week after Hersam Acorn Newspapers (HAN) closed five of its week, the company announced Thursday that it was acquired by the Hearst newspaper chain. The acquisition means Ridgefield-based HAN's remaining selling seven weekly newspaper in Fairfield County will now be owned and operated by Hearst. The deal - financial terms of which were not disclosed - transfers the print and digital assets of The Ridgefield Press, The Wilton Bulletin, New Canaan Advertiser, The Shelton Herald, The Darien Times, The Milford Mirror and The Trumbull Times.  Hearst Connecticut Media Group now controls eigh…

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by Zak Failla