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Freezin’ for a Reason: CT Polar Bear Plunge Makes Waves For Local Nonprofit Freezin’ for a Reason: CT Polar Bear Plunge Makes Waves For Local Nonprofit
Freezin’ for a Reason: CT Polar Bear Plunge Makes Waves For Local Nonprofit Chilly waters and warm hearts will collide at Compo Beach on New Year’s Day for the inaugural “Freezin’ for a Reason” Polar Bear Plunge to raise money for Abilis, a local nonprofit supporting over 800 individuals with disabilities and their families across Fairfield County. Organized by Weston residents Gena and Billy Mann, the plunge promises more than just a bracing dip — it’s an opportunity to help renovate Abilis Gardens & Gifts, a retail and training space offering meaningful job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The plunge takes place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1…

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by Josh Lanier
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Attempted Home Invasions Puts Fairfield County On Edge Attempted Home Invasions Puts Fairfield County On Edge
Attempted Home Invasions Puts Fairfield County On Edge Police in Fairfield County are urging residents to stay alert after two home invasions were thwarted early Friday morning, Dec. 20. The first incident was reported just after 3:50 a.m. in Westport, where a homeowner near Compo Beach called 911 to report someone breaking into their home. Related: Man Who Broke Into Woman's Home, Choked Her Next To Child Nabbed In NY Officers responded to the scene and spotted a vehicle they believed was involved in the attempted burglary, but it escaped before they could stop it, Westport police said. Authorities believe the intruders were confronted befo…

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by Josh Lanier