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Bear Charges Employee At Shop In Connecticut, Delaying Opening Bear Charges Employee At Shop In Connecticut, Delaying Opening
Bear Charges Employee At Shop In Connecticut, Delaying Opening A store in Connecticut had to delay its opening after a particularly hungry, furry, four-legged customer broke into its other location where many of its products are prepared and charged an employee.  Taste by Spellbound, a Hartford County dessert shop located in South Windsor at 544 Buckland Rd., was forced to delay its opening on Wednesday morning, May 24 after a black bear was able to find its way into the garage of the other location in Avon at 220 West Main St. (Route 202) and charged an employee, the owner said on social media. Although no one was hurt, some of the cupcakes…

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by Ben Crnic
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Caroline Simmons Elected Stamford's First Female Mayor Caroline Simmons Elected Stamford's First Female Mayor
Caroline Simmons Elected Stamford's First Female Mayor Democratic nominee Caroline Simmons narrowly defeated Unaffiliated candidate Bobby Valentine to win the election for Stamford mayor in one of the most followed local races in Connecticut political history. The contest drew national attention due to Valentine's status as a former Major League Baseball player and manager and wound up being closer than some expected considering Stamford's heavily Democratic status. Late Tuesday night, Nov. 3, Valentine conceded to Simmons, who will become the first female mayor in Stamford history. “You chose to embark on a future for our great city that buil…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Campaign Volunteer From Fairfield County Admits Role In Scheme To Obtain Election Funds Campaign Volunteer From Fairfield County Admits Role In Scheme To Obtain Election Funds
Campaign Volunteer From Fairfield County Admits Role In Scheme To Obtain Election Funds A former volunteer for the 2018 Connecticut State Senate campaign of Dennis Bradley has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud in a scheme to obtain public funds for the campaign.  Tina Manus, age 42, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to the scheme, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Between March and October of 2018, Manus conspired with Bradley, his former campaign treasurer Jessica Martinez, and others to defraud the …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Republican Takes Fairfield County State Senate Seat In District Biden Won By 25 Points Republican Takes Fairfield County State Senate Seat In District Biden Won By 25 Points
Republican Takes Fairfield County State Senate Seat In District Biden Won By 25 Points A Republican candidate from Connecticut was elected to the State Senate to reclaim a seat for the GOP in a special election in a district that was overwhelmingly won by President Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. Ryan Fazio was elected to the seat in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Aug. 17 in the 36th District in a special election that was forced by the resignation of Democrat Alex Kasser, who cited a contentious divorce from a top Morgan Stanley executive last year as a reason to step down. According to the GOP, the 36th Senate District was overwhelmingly won by Biden in 2020 by…

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by Zak Failla
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CT State Senate Votes To End Religious Exemptions For School Vaccines CT State Senate Votes To End Religious Exemptions For School Vaccines
CT State Senate Votes To End Religious Exemptions For School Vaccines The Connecticut State Senate has passed a bill that would remove the religious exemption for childhood vaccinations in schools. In a 22 to 14 vote, the Senate passed the controversial bill, which reportedly drew huge crowds of thousands to the State Capitol on Tuesday, April 27 of parents and concerned citizens who were against the legislation and opposed the removal of religious exemptions. Lawmakers have stated that a highly contagious disease could quickly spread throughout a school system without vaccinations, while arguing that some parents have abused the exemption by using it for non…

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by Zak Failla
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Former State Senator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fairfield County Crash Former State Senator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fairfield County Crash
Former State Senator Dies From Injuries Sustained In Fairfield County Crash Eight days after he was critically injured in a Fairfield County vehicle crash, former State Senator Edwin Gomes has died from his injuries. Gomes, who was injured in the Dec. 13 crash, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22. The crash took place around 6:53 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Captain Kevin Gilleran. Related Story: Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash Gomes served as the former Deputy Majority Leader, Connecticut State Senate from 2005 to 2012, and Assistant Majo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash
Former State Senator Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Fairfield County Crash This story has been updated. A two-vehicle crash left a former Connecticut State Senator in critical condition at a busy Fairfield County intersection. The crash took place around 6:53 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, at the intersection of Boston Avenue and Noble Avenue in Bridgeport, said Bridgeport Police Captain Kevin Gilleran. According to Gilleran, the crash took place when a red 2002 Acura RSX was traveling westbound on Boston Avenue approaching its intersection with Noble Avenue as a gray 2010 Ford Fusion was traveling eastbound on Boston Avenue.  Former State Senator Edwin Gomes,…

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by Kathy Reakes
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UPDATED: Three Days Later, All Hartford, New Haven Area Elections Called UPDATED: Three Days Later, All Hartford, New Haven Area Elections Called
Updated: Three Days Later, All Hartford, New Haven Area Elections Called In a close race where votes were counted over three days, a winner has emerged for the Connecticut State Senate, 17th District seat. In a tight race, on Wednesday, Nov. 4, challenger Jorge Cabrera, D, called himself the victor over incumbent Sen. George Logan, R, to represent this area of Connecticut. On Thursday, Nov. 5, Logan called Cabrera to concede, according to Patch. The following is a list of contested elections and their results from Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 election. Incumbents have an asterisk * beside their names. Winners are in bold and italics. The Daily Voice will have up…

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by Kristin Palpini
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CT Senate Approves Police Reform Bill CT Senate Approves Police Reform Bill
CT Senate Approves Police Reform Bill Much to the chagrin of some in law enforcement, the Connecticut State Senate voted to pass a police reform bill. After a contentious debate, lawmakers passed the controversial bill by a 21 to 15 vote that will increase transparency and accountability for police in Connecticut, including a new inspector general who will be tasked with investigating police-involved shootings. The bill also includes the requirement that officers wear body cameras and police cruisers are outfitted with dashboard cameras. Disciplinary records will also now be available for public review. With the bill passed in…

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by Zak Failla