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2 Fairfield County Students Named Presidential Scholars 2 Fairfield County Students Named Presidential Scholars
2 Fairfield County Students Named Presidential Scholars Two Fairfield County students have been named as 2023 US Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for graduating high school seniors. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker made the announcement on Wednesday, May 10 that Ambika Grover of Greenwich High School and Lukas Koutsoukos of Wilton High School were selected for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.  “I am so proud of Ambika and Lukas on being named US Presidential Scholars and receiving this extraordinary national rec…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Lamont Escorted Out As Anti-Maskers Heckle Speakers At Cheshire Back-To-School Forum COVID-19: Lamont Escorted Out As Anti-Maskers Heckle Speakers At Cheshire Back-To-School Forum
Covid-19: Lamont Escorted Out As Anti-Maskers Heckle Speakers At Cheshire Back-To-School Forum Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont had to be escorted to his car following an educational roundtable by security after being heckled by fervent anti-mask protesters in New Haven County. A group of approximately a dozen sign-wielding parents yelled at Lamont during the roundtable in Cheshire, which was open to the public to discuss how to safely have students and staff return to the classroom for the new school year. Earlier this month, Lamont announced that schools in Connecticut will have mask mandates for at least the beginning of the fall. Original story - COVID-19: CT Schools To Have Mask Ma…

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by Zak Failla