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Veterans Day Salute From One Navy Seal To Another At Maritime Aquarium Veterans Day Salute From One Navy Seal To Another At Maritime Aquarium
Veterans Day Salute From One Navy Seal To Another At Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. – Retired Navy Capt. Peter Wikul, a longtime and decorated Navy SEAL, got a kiss from Rasal the harbor seal for Veterans Day during a seal-training demonstration at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on Saturday. Wikul, a resident Ridgefield, participated in each seal-training demonstration Saturday as part of the aquarium’s Veterans Day Weekend. He assisted aquarists Azzara Oston and Sarah Penfold in the shows for aquarium visitors.  Wikul retired in 2009 after a 39-year Navy career with the honorific title of “Bullfrog 13” as the longest-serving active-duty SEAL.  His roles …

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Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist
Dream Bigger, Says Stamford Singer, Who Doubles As Massage Therapist STAMFORD, Conn. -- Sometimes, the hardest times bring about the greatest achievements.  So it was for Christina Connors who used her years of struggling to make it as a New York City singer/actress into a new album. Now a Greenwich massage therapist who continues to perform on the side, Connors has just released "Dream Bigger: Songs of Hope, Healing, and Inspiration." The album was recorded at Factory Underground in Norwalk and features the music of Composer David Friedman, himself a Norwalk resident. Friedman's work is well-known; he's written songs for Diana Ross, Barry Manilo…

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92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake 92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake
92-Year-Old Shelton Veteran Returns To The Sky Over Candlewood Lake SHELTON, Conn. -- Paul Hurd, a 92-year old U.S. Army veteran, has always loved flying. During the war, he spent time in Italy, flying in helicopters and even jumping out of them. Now a resident of Crosby Commons Assisted Living in Shelton, Hurd often takes advantage of the different trips offered by the community.  When visiting the Sikorsky Helicopter Museum, he took an interest in aviation and showed delight touching the controls of a grounded copter. Kelly Coppola, recreation director of Crosby Commons, began to think how she could incorporate Hurd's love of flying into a Journey of Drea…

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Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport
Archie Comics' First Female Exec Brings Literacy Message To Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — You might think that the co-CEO of a comic book publisher is an unusual choice to be the speaker at a benefit for the Bridgeport Public Education Fund.  But Nancy Silberkleit has an unusual background — she worked as art teacher for 25 years before taking the leadership role in Archie Comics. And she believes that the comic book as a graphic novel is a valuable tool for developing literacy among first time readers and instilling a love of reading for everyone.  But if you want to hear from Silberkleit, you need to act quick: Friday, Nov. 10, is the last day to register f…

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Westport To Salutre Veterans In Town Hall Ceremony Westport To Salutre Veterans In Town Hall Ceremony
Westport To Salutre Veterans In Town Hall Ceremony WESTPORT, Conn. -- The town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Saturday, Nov. 11 in the Town Hall auditorium, Westport Veterans Council President William Vornkahl announced.  At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans" program, which will include marches and patriotic tunes. The services will begin at 11 a.m., the time that the Treaty was signed to end World War I. The program will include a Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Brooke Kessler, president of the Rho Kappa Honor Society. The public is invited to …

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Norwalk's Courage To Speak Adapts Program To Tackle Opioid Crisis Norwalk's Courage To Speak Adapts Program To Tackle Opioid Crisis
Norwalk's Courage To Speak Adapts Program To Tackle Opioid Crisis NORWALK, Conn. -- The Courage to Speak Foundation has developed a new program, “Parenting Through the Opioid Crisis and Beyond,” a free drug prevention course designed specifically for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students.  The program was developed by the Courage to Speak Foundation by a grant from the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. This new program is specifically designed to address the current opioid epidemic and is offered free to parents in the community. The program covers topics such as addiction and its physiological consequences; abuse and m…

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Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours
Weir Farm National Historic Site Salutes Veterans With Gifts, Tours RIDGEFIELD/WILTON, Conn. — In honor of Veterans Day, Weir Farm National Historic Site will be offering special tours and a gift to all military veterans who visit the park on Saturday, Nov. 11.  The park will be open from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  Although the buildings would nornally closed for the season, Weir Farm will be opening up the Visitor Center, Weir House, Weir Studio, and Young Studio to visiting veterans and their families on Saturday.  The Weir Farm staff thanks all veterans for their service. Weir Farm National Historic Site is located at 735 Nod Hill Road in Wilton. A National …

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Fairfield State Rep. Wins Keep The Promise Leadership Award Fairfield State Rep. Wins Keep The Promise Leadership Award
Fairfield State Rep. Wins Keep The Promise Leadership Award FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Keep the Promise Coalition recently honored State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-Fairfield) with the Legislative Leadership Award for her advocacy on mental health issues. The award was presented at the organization’s 18th annual Awards Luncheon in Bloomfield. “I’m honored to be recognized by the Keep the Promise Coalition, which does important work throughout Connecticut advocating for improved mental health services. KTP works both for and with those living with mental illness,” McCarthy Vahey said. “I will continue to advocate for all of the supports and services t…

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5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen' 5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen'
5-Year-Old Geography Whiz From Stratford Drops In Again To Wow 'Ellen' STRATFORD, Conn. — Nate Seltzer, a 5-year-old whiz kid from Stratford, is becoming a regular of sorts on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”  The pint-sized geography expert will appear on the popular talk show again on Wednesday, Nov. 8.  First, Nate shows off the “Ellen” set he built using LEGOs. And of course, he then blows Ellen away with his talent for geography by identifying city grids from all over the world. (And maybe he had a bit of help with one!)   Ellen also surprises Nate with a life-size LEGO version of himself. If you can't get to a TV, watch Nate's appearance above.  Nate first…

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UPDATED: Veterans To Commemorate Service, Sacrifice On Nov. 11 In Monroe UPDATED: Veterans To Commemorate Service, Sacrifice On Nov. 11 In Monroe
Updated: Veterans To Commemorate Service, Sacrifice On Nov. 11 In Monroe UPDATED: Due to predicted strong winds and cold temperatures, this ceremony has been moved indoors to the Baptist church across from Stepney Green. MONROE, Conn. — All veterans of war and peacetime service and the public are invited to commemorate Veterans Day on the Stepney Green on Nov. 11. The American Legion posts from Monroe and Easton will hold an 11 a.m. ceremony, including wreath presentations to acknowledge veterans’ contributions and sacrifices. Speakers will include Easton First Selectman Adam Dunsby and Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek. Following the ceremony, veterans and …

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New Town Librarian Knows Fairfield Like A Book New Town Librarian Knows Fairfield Like A Book
New Town Librarian Knows Fairfield Like A Book FAIRFIELD, Conn. — After a nationwide search for a new town librarian, Fairfield found the perfect candidate right here at home. Helene R. Murtha has been selected to serve as town librarian effective Monday, First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced. For the past year, Murtha held the position of Head of Children’s Services for the Fairfield Public Library. In that job, she managed the children’s department at both the Main and Woods Branch libraries.  "Dr. Murtha brings a wealth of experience to effectively manage one of the busiest libraries in the state and help it continue to thrive,&…

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Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies At The Polls In Danbury Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies At The Polls In Danbury
Get Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookies At The Polls In Danbury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — After casting your ballot on Election Day, treat yourself to your favorite Girl Scout Cookies.  Girl Scouts will be out in force on Election Day and through Sunday, Nov. 12, in Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, Newtown, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Shelton, Southport, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull and Wilton. Available cookies will include Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si- dos, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles, Girl Scout S’mores, and the gluten-free cookie, Toffee-Tastic. Don’t want to eat Girl Scout Co…

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