Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark'
Guilford Chef Remembered For Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Andrea Dante spent more than 20 years turning her love of food into a career that touched lives across Connecticut's shoreline. Her loved ones hope to carry the Guilford chef's efforts even after her death with a new scholarship.  Dante, the chef behind Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante, died Nov. 3. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support from friends, fellow chefs, and the community she served. A GoFundMe created in her memory had raised more than $23,000 as of Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. The money will help Dante's family cover funeral and memorial costs. Any remaining donations wi…

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3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In CT, Loved Ones Rally To Help 3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In CT, Loved Ones Rally To Help 3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In CT, Loved Ones Rally To Help
3 Children Left Without Father After Sudden Death In CT, Loved Ones Rally To Help Three children are facing life without their father after a Connecticut scooter crash claimed the life of a 46-year-old man remembered for his love of family, music, and ability to fix just about anything. Christopher Rashae Moorer, of Norwalk, was riding a scooter in the 600 block of West Avenue just after 4 a.m. on Nov. 4, when he crashed, police said. Emergency crews responded to a 911 call and rushed him to Norwalk Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. He leaves behind three children and a family struggling to cope with the sudden loss, a GoFundMe said.  His family reme…
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Person Stabbed Trying To Break Up Fight In CT A person trying to stop a dispute in Bridgeport was stabbed, and police arrested someone at the scene for the attack.  Bridgeport police responded to Newfield Avenue around 9:18 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, after receiving a call from someone who said they had been stabbed while trying to break up an argument. Officers and medics were sent to the scene. Police said medics were dispatched to provide "patient care." Authorities have not released details about the victim's injuries or how serious they may be. Police said they took one person at the scene into custody. Officials did not say wha…
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CT Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In A Connecticut man shot and killed just a block from his home is being remembered as a devoted dad as friends and neighbors raise thousands of dollars to help the family he left behind. Bernard Fludd, 38, was found with a gunshot wound on Mill Hill Avenue near Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport around 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. He died at Bridgeport Hospital after first responders rushed him there. Now, a GoFundMe for his wife, Regina, and their children has brought in more than $25,000 as of Monday, Nov. 9. "Bernard was a hard-working father who shared a special bond with his children," organizers wr…
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Man Accused Of Stabbing CT Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops A Connecticut man accused of repeatedly stabbing a Manchester resident during a home invasion was tracked down in New York after running away, authorities said. Mathew Gondo, 20, of Hartford, was identified as the suspect in the stabbing, which happened around 6:27 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at a home at 26 Flower Street in Manchester, police said. Officers responding to the home learned that a 33-year-old Manchester man had suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Polic…

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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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$43K Raised In Hours After Secret Service Officer Critically Injured In DC Motorcycle Crash A routine trip to work took a terrifying turn for a US Secret Service motorcycle officer who was critically injured in a crash near the National Zoo in DC, leaving his family facing an uncertain road to recovery. Officer Chase Lettrich, a member of the Secret Service's Motorcade Support Unit, was riding to work on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, when his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Connecticut Avenue NW near Devonshire Place. The crash happened shortly after 6 a.m., leaving Chase unconscious but breathing when emergency crews rushed him to the hospital, according to multiple reports. The …

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Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…

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Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales
Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…

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Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon
Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon Bob Boone, whose baseball legacy stretched from championship celebrations to the Yankees dugout through his son, has died. The four-time All-Star catcher and former major league manager died Monday, Nov. 9, at 78. Boone played 19 major league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals. He won seven Gold Glove Awards and helped Philadelphia capture the 1980 World Series, batting .412 during the championship series, according to Royals Review. His family became baseball’s first to produce three generations of major league players. His father, Ray, prece…