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Loving Danbury Mom Known For Her Humor, Devotion To Teen Daughter Dies at 33 Loving Danbury Mom Known For Her Humor, Devotion To Teen Daughter Dies at 33
Loving Danbury Mom Known For Her Humor, Devotion To Teen Daughter Dies at 33 A 33-year-old Connecticut mother known for her sense of humor and endless love for her young daughter died on Saturday, Dec. 7. Lauren Dibble, a vibrant and cherished figure in the Danbury community, left an indelible mark on her family and friends with her warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to those she loved, her obituary on the Green Funeral Home website reads. Her family did not disclose her cause of death. "At 33 years old, Lauren held many roles," reads a GoFundMe campaign launched by Allison Smith. "Daughter, sister, friend, instigator of all the funniest cousin shenanigans, and 


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by Josh Lanier
News
Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together
Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together A week after clinching his third term as a US Senator, Chris Murphy announced he and his wife are separating after 20 years, the couple announced.  Murphy is married to Catherine Holahan, whom he met while they both got law degrees from the University of Connecticut. They graduated in 2001 and have two teenage sons.  “With the election behind us – our seventh together – we have some news we wanted to share with you,” they wrote in an email to family and friends on Friday, Nov. 15. “After much reflection and discussion, we have decided to separate as a couple. We do so with deep ca


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by Josh Lanier
News
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home
Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In NY Home New details are offering insight into the mind of an accused murderer just hours before he allegedly gunned down his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their New York home. The Long Island killings happened in St. James, at a residence on Brasswood Road, at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police said Daniel Coppola, age 50, put his 15-year-old daughter into his car before going inside and shooting his ex-wife, 50-year-old Kelly Coppola, and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kenneth Pohlman. Earlier Report: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Both vic


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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT
Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT A social media influencer with over 15 million followers across her platforms announced that she and her family are moving to Connecticut.  Nara Smith, who goes by the name "naraazizasmith" on TikTok, announced the decision in a video posted on Sunday, Sept. 1. The post shows her, her husband, and their three children touring multiple homes during a trip to the state.  @naraazizasmith new chapter?đŸ«¶đŸœ #moving #travel #housetour #realestate #marriage #fypツ #toddlersoftiktok ♬ Autumn Leaves - Timothy Cole She did not say in which cities the houses were located. The family c


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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage
Parents, Retailers Deal With National Baby Formula Shortage Some families are feeling the heat as the country contends with a national shortage of baby formula that has left some store shelves bare. Across the country, families have been sent scrambling, and some major retailers have been forced to ration supplies as the US contends with a shortage of infant formula. Stores have been dealing with supply chain issues since the beginning of the pandemic, with baby formula becoming the latest commodity to disappear from store shelves, though the Infant Nutrition Council of America said that manufacturers’ have been ramping up production to meet famil


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by Zak Failla
News
Hero Dog Credited With Saving Life Of CT Baby Hero Dog Credited With Saving Life Of CT Baby
Hero Dog Credited With Saving Life Of CT Baby There are dogs and then there are hero dogs. That's what the Connecticut parents of a 9-month-old baby are saying after their dog helped save the child's life.  The incident took place on Monday, Dec. 13, when Hartford County residents Kelly and Jeff Dowling, of Glastonbury, said on Twitter, their Boston terrier Henry kept going into the baby's room and waking their daughter. "Last night the dog kept breaking into the nursery and waking the baby," the couple wrote on Twitter. "She’s been sick, and I was getting so fed up with him." Until the baby stopped breathing. The couple rushed th


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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Author From Ridgefield Examines Crazy World Of Competitive Youth Sports Author From Ridgefield Examines Crazy World Of Competitive Youth Sports
Author From Ridgefield Examines Crazy World Of Competitive Youth Sports A New York Times bestselling “hockey parent” from Connecticut took a different tact with his latest book, this time going on the road and documenting a year in the life of his 11-year-old son’s Pee Wee hockey team. Fairfield County resident Rich Cohen, of Ridgefield, followed his son Micah during the 2018-19 hockey season as he played for the Ridgefield Bears Pee Wee A team, which led to the conception of his latest book, “Pee Wee: Confessions of a Hockey Parent,” which was published earlier this year. Cohen said that the idea for the book was born while talking with friends at the Brewster


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by Zak Failla
Schools
Playroom Filled With Toys But Kids Always Bored? Here's Who Can Help Fairfield County Parents Playroom Filled With Toys But Kids Always Bored? Here's Who Can Help Fairfield County Parents
Playroom Filled With Toys But Kids Always Bored? Here's Who Can Help Fairfield County Parents Does your child's playroom just keep them busy or promote independent play and learning? Mindful organizing is the key to optimize the latter. There's help for that in Fairfield County, where educator and organizer Alanna Gallo has a new business aptly called Play Learn Thrive. Playrooms can be powerful teaching spaces and her company offers a range of services to help you set it up for that. They are not just for hiding away toy clutter. "Play is how kids learn," Gallo explained. "Cognitive, social and emotional skills can be best developed in these spaces when they have "a more intentiona


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by Donna Christopher
Obituaries
Jon Jester Of Stamford, Devoted Dad Of Two, Dies Suddenly At 51 Jon Jester Of Stamford, Devoted Dad Of Two, Dies Suddenly At 51
Jon Jester Of Stamford, Devoted Dad Of Two, Dies Suddenly At 51 A Stamford man known as being a devoted father died suddenly at age 51. Jon Gregory 'Greg' Jester died Saturday, June 29. He was a "dedicated, passionate and devoted" father to sons Tyler and Matthew, according to his obituary. Jester is recalled as having had a joy of life and his passion for his boys, friends, skiing, baseball, gardening, yoga, climate change, and  "peaceful acceptance of the present moment." He is survived by his mother Beverly Meade, stepfather Newtie; sisters, Karen Jakubak and Suzanne Cionci; brothers-in-law; and nieces and nephews. His father, Jon Anthony Jeste


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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout
Identifying Signs And Symptoms of Parental Burnout Let’s face it: Parenting is hard. Even in the best of circumstances—when co-parents work well together, support is available, and the children are happy and healthy—raising a human being is a daunting task. So it’s no surprise that researchers have identified a syndrome known as parental burnout. Like job burnout, parental burnout comes with a set of specific symptoms. But what makes the problem worse is that parents are often ashamed and guilty about being burnt out. There’s a stigma associated with parental burnout. As a result, parents hide what they’re going through, and don’t reach ou


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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
Why Parenting Support Groups Are So Important, According To Newport Academy Why Parenting Support Groups Are So Important, According To Newport Academy
Why Parenting Support Groups Are So Important, According To Newport Academy Parenting is one of the hardest and most important jobs anyone can do. Every stage along the way brings more questions and difficult choices. Yet honest conversations about the challenges of parenting are rare — especially when a parent or child is struggling. That’s where parenting support groups come in. Research shows that support groups provide healthy parenting skills, an increased sense of empowerment and a feeling of belonging. Moreover, parenting support groups can be particularly helpful for parents of teens who are coping with anxiety, depression or other mental health issues. Pa


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Lifestyle
Newport Academy Examines The Effects Of Helicopter Parenting Newport Academy Examines The Effects Of Helicopter Parenting
Newport Academy Examines The Effects Of Helicopter Parenting The term “helicopter parenting” describes parents who are overinvolved in their children’s lives. They hover close by and swoop down to help at the first sign of trouble. And helicopter parents don’t change their behavior as their kids get older: they continue to hover as teens enter high school and even when they head off to college. As parenting teenagers has become increasingly complicated, helicopter parenting has become more prevalent — along with so-called “lawnmower parents” and “snowplow parents,” who not only hover but also mow down or plow away any obstacles in a child’s or teenag


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