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Ehlers Gains Funding For Darien State Senate Campaign Ehlers Gains Funding For Darien State Senate Campaign
Ehlers Gains Funding For Darien State Senate Campaign DARIEN, Conn. -- In his quest to represent Darien and Norwalk in the state Senate, Greg Ehlers has qualified for public financing under the Citizens’ Election Program in his race for the Senate District 25 seat, according to a notification this week from the C.E.P offices in Hartford. Ehlers, managing partner of financial-services company based in Darien, responded to the notification by thanking “the hundreds of citizens across Darien and Norwalk whose strong support made this possible.”  “Like me,” he continued, “they are deeply concerned about Connecticut’s steep economic decline under th…

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Schools
Fairfield Parochial School Class Raises Funds For Childhood Cancer Research Fairfield Parochial School Class Raises Funds For Childhood Cancer Research
Fairfield Parochial School Class Raises Funds For Childhood Cancer Research FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The second- grade class at Assumption Catholic School in Fairfield has raised $1,370 this past year through monthly lemonade stands they set up during student lunch periods.  Each class at Assumption Catholic School has a commitment to a particular organization and over the past five years, the second-grade class has raised $5,688 for Alex's Lemonade Stand. The national Alex's Lemonade Stand has a mission "To raise money and awareness of childhood cancer....research into new treatments and cures, and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get invol…

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Traffic
Work On Culvert Closes Westport's Compo Road North Work On Culvert Closes Westport's Compo Road North
Work On Culvert Closes Westport's Compo Road North WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Town of Westport has been informed that the Connecticut Department of Transportation the section of North Compo Road between Main Street and Cross Highway will is closed for roadwork for about a month. The replacement of the culvert beneath the roadway will mean a full closure and detours will be in effect for beginning Monday approximately 30 days.  Motorists are urged to use caution, seek alternative routes and allow additional time for travel in the area. The overall construction and realignment of the problematic intersection at Main Street and Compo Road North at…

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Lifestyle
Fairfield's Save The Children Benefits From Soccer Star's App Fairfield's Save The Children Benefits From Soccer Star's App
Fairfield's Save The Children Benefits From Soccer Star's App FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his CR7Selfie: Fans with a Cause app which helps benefit Fairfield's Save The Children. The app lets fans can take a selfie with Ronaldo then share it on various social media platforms. It is available on the Apple App and Google Play stores and costs $1.99 to download, with a portion of worldwide proceeds of every download going to Save the Children.  “I am thrilled to launch this app to engage with my fans in a new way,” said Ronaldo. “From the very beginning, I knew that I wanted this app to support a charitable cause I belie…

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Schools
Danbury Schools Release Guide For Upcoming Academic Year Danbury Schools Release Guide For Upcoming Academic Year
Danbury Schools Release Guide For Upcoming Academic Year DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Public Schools back-to-school guide is now posted on the schools' website. The guide features a welcome back letter from Schools Superintendent Sal Pascarella, a directory of the faculty and details of the schedule.  Click here for the Danbury Public Schools 2016-17 back-to-school guide, calendar and school bus schedule.

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Events
Connecticut Horrorfest Coming To Danbury Connecticut Horrorfest Coming To Danbury
Connecticut Horrorfest Coming To Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Connecticut HorrorFest returns on Aug. 27 with an appearances from George Romero, The Ladies of The Evil Dead, Tyler Mane and more to be announced.The event is presented by Connecticut-based horror website HorrorNewsNetwork.net, a horror news and information site. There will be horror celebrities, horror themed vendors, panels and a costume contest all at The Matrix Conference Center in Danbury.  The full guest list is available at this link. Tickets will be on sale soon.

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Weather
Sunny, Pleasant Weather Expected In Bridgeport This Week Sunny, Pleasant Weather Expected In Bridgeport This Week
Sunny, Pleasant Weather Expected In Bridgeport This Week BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- This week will be dry and cooler throughout Fairfield County as temperatures lower from the heat wave of last week in the 90s to the 70s and 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Monday and Tuesday will be sunny and 78 degrees, with temperatures going all the way down to 55 degrees Monday night and 58 degrees Tuesday night but staying clear.  Wednesday will heat up a bit to 83 degrees and 64 at night with things staying dry and clear. Thursday will see some clouds roll in but stay clear and sunny with 84 degrees by day and 68 by night, according to the Nationa…

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Events
Health Fair Offers Free Screenings In Stamford Health Fair Offers Free Screenings In Stamford
Health Fair Offers Free Screenings In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- New Neighborhoods, Inc. invites residents to attend a free multi-agency health fair in Stamford Thursday. The health fair will offer many different health screenings, including podiatrist, general hearing, glucose testing, healthy eating, and cholesterol screenings. This all takes place on Thursday, Aug. 25 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Apartments, 40 Stillwater Ave. in Stamford.  Representatives from a variety of wellness focused Stamford-based agencies and businesses will be on hand with information on pediatric, adult and senior nutrition, wel…

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News
Norwalk Health Department Offers Affordable School Physicals Norwalk Health Department Offers Affordable School Physicals
Norwalk Health Department Offers Affordable School Physicals NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk public school students will return to classes soon, and students entering kindergarten, sixth, or ninth grades must get a physical exam before school starts. If you have insurance and a regular health care provider, contact the child’s doctor now to schedule an appointment for a school physical. If having trouble finding an affordable, timely option elsewhere, the Norwalk Health Department is offering affordable school physicals on Aug. 29 and 30, between 1 and 4 p.m.  Examinations include all necessary screening tests, laboratory tests, and vaccines. Call the Heal…

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Lifestyle
Westport Awards EMS Workers For Volunteer Work Westport Awards EMS Workers For Volunteer Work
Westport Awards EMS Workers For Volunteer Work WESTPORT, Conn. -- This year's volunteer EMS award winners were awarded certificates at the EMS picnic at Camp Mahackeno at the Westport Weston Family YMCA. The winners were joined by Second Selectman Avi Kaner, Police Chief Foti Koskinas, 25-year volunteer Dorrie Harris, Volunteer of the Year Jamie Bairaktaris, Volunteer President Yves Cantin, 35-year volunteer Jay Paretzky, Crew Chief of the Year Bill Min, Deputy Director Marc Hartog, and Police Deputy Chief Vincent Penna.

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