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Ripka's Giving Trees Celebrates The Season While Supporting Norwalk Groups
NORWALK, Conn. -- Families found their perfect Christmas tree while supporting a number of Norwalk organizations, as Ripka's Giving Tree wrapped up its first annual event. Ripka's Giving Tree was held on Dec. 2 at Ripka's Beach Café at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk. More than 50 trees, wreaths and decorations were unloaded. Dozens of the beautiful wreaths were decorated by families at one of the three decoration stations set up, where red bows and sparkly ornaments awaited them. Attendees also got to enjoy free hotdogs, hot cocoa and s'mores with Santa Claus and a snowman. Later on, Santa s…
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Bridgeport Apartment Complex Brings New Life To 'Downtown West'
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust (BNT) on Monday officially opened Westgate, a 48-unit apartment complex that’s part of a mini-neighborhood the agency has dubbed “Downtown West.” Located next to the Walgreen’s at the corner of State Street and West Avenue, the new 61,552-square-foot, five-story building include two ground-floor commercial spaces and four floors of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. “Westgate represents the second building that we have completed in what we call the Downtown West neighborhood,” said BNT CEO Elizabeth Torres. “We’re one step closer to m…
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Beardsley Zoo Staff Works Around The Clock To Save Weeks-Old Tiger Kittens
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Beardsley Zoo welcomed two tiger kittens last month — and it looks like staffers are more excited than their massive mom. The zoo’s 10-year-old Amur tiger Changbai gave birth to four cubs on Nov. 25. Sadly, two died and Changbai showed no interest in the remaining two females, who are being cared for at the zoo’s hospital. “We are hand feeding the babies five times a day,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “They are being given a feline milk replacement formula, supplemented with vitamins. They are a little underweight, possibly due to the age of their mother and the f…
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Hidden Dragon: Maritime Aquarium Photo Recognized In National Contest
NORWALK, Conn. – A photo by Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk publicist Dave Sigworth was recently recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the 2017 AZA Photo Contest. Sigworth's photo of one of the Aquarium's ribboned sea dragons was named one of 12 Honorable Mentions in the contest, which recognizes exceptional photography taken at AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. All photos in the contest were taken by staff or volunteers at an AZA facility, and feature animals, people, habitats and other zoo or aquarium scenes. This year's winning photo was submitted by Grahm Jones of Columbu…
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Westport Volunteer EMS Takes Newman's Own Donation To Heart
WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport ambulances will be equipped with life-saving cardiac devices thanks to a $35,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation. The new equipment — Stryker/Physio-Control LUCAS 3 chest compression systems — can be used on those in cardiac arrest while keeping Westport Volunteer EMS personnel safe. The automated system offers optimal, high-quality compressions that can be deployed in seconds and can be used while moving patients and in difficult access points, such as narrow hallways and staircases. The grant was given in honor of Newman’s Own Foundation’s 35th anniversary a…
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Fairfield Calls For Acts Of Kindness To Mark Sandy Hook Anniversary
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Town of Fairfield is asking residents to mark the somber fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre by performing acts of kindness. It was five years ago Dec. 14 that a gunman killed 20 children and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. Former Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra called for kindness to honor those who lost their lives. “The Town of Fairfield will continue to unite with Newtown and show our community’s strong support and solidarity by encouraging residents to perform acts of kindness,” said First Selectman Mike Tetreau. “In suppor…
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Fairfield Veteran Inducted Into The Connecticut Hall Of Fame
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — U.S. Army veteran Thomas Quinn was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame this week, surrounded by state and local leaders and family and friends. “Honoring the military service and life’s work of our veterans is among the most important ways we as citizens can show gratitude,” state Rep. Brenda Kupchick said at the Hartford ceremony. “Tom Quinn stands as a particularly inspirational model of an American serviceman who answered the call of duty to his country and then continued that admirable service long afterward.” Ten other veterans were also inducted into…
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Santa Visits Weston Historical Society For Victorian Farmhouse Christmas
WESTON, Conn. -- Enjoy an old-fashioned Victorian Farmhouse Christmas when Santa Claus visits the Coley House at the Weston Historical Society on Sunday, Dec. 17. Santa and his helper will be at the Historical Society’s 1841 farmhouse, located at 104 Weston Road, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Coley House has been specially decorated by the Weston Garden Club to reflect Christmases of the past. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of children with Santa and his helper. Cookies and cocoa will be served. Photos with Santa are free. Donations to the society are always welcomed. For fur…
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Wonderful Wines, Great Food, Good Company — All for Charity In Westport
WESTPORT, Conn. — Surrounded by 100 fine wines, good food and mood setting music, many of the 400 guests gathered at The Inn at Longshore last Friday enjoyed a great evening with friends, dotted by an occasional sampling of wine. A smaller number took the opportunity to taste wines recommended specifically for them by Cory D’Addario, the wine maven of Liquor Locker of Westport. The setting was Westport Sunrise Rotary’s 27th Annual Wine Tasting, this one the Holiday Gala. The setting was beautiful. The Inn was attractively decorated for the season. Event manager Christine Hussey and OnTheM…
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Fairfield Celebrates Giants Tonight For National Pop Warner Football Title
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fresh from celebrating Fairfield American’s impressive run at the Little League World Series, the town will celebrate the Fairfield Giants 10U as national Pop Warner champs this week. The celebration will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at the South Pine Creek Recreation Center, 210 Old Dam Road. All are welcome to join First Selectman Mike Tetreau and the Parks & Recreation Department in congratulating the town’s newest champions. The 10-year-old division the town’s Pop Warner Giants Football League finished 21-12 over the Kansas City Titans last month. The members of t…
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Darien Pays Tribute To Veterans At Wreaths Across America Ceremony
DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien will pay tribute to veterans once again this holiday season by laying wreaths at Spring Grove Veteran's Cemetery as part of Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec. 16. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held at noon. Darien's wreath laying ceremony is conducted simultaneously with the wreath ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Dec. 16. According to local tallies, there are 2,184 veterans buried at Spring Grove, and many volunteers are needed to help with the wreath placement this year. Darien's Monuments and Ceremonies Commis…
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Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher About To Lose Vital Benefits
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Friends are rallying around a beloved Central High School teacher who recently learned that state budget changes might make it impossible for him to work or to continue his normal lifestyle. Tom Wade sustained a spinal cord injury from a diving accident when he was 17. He is a quadriplegic with a personal care attendant to help him daily with showers, meals, exercise and other necessities. But late last month, the Milford resident received a letter from the State of Connecticut stating his income was too high to continue the Medicaid for the Working Disabled benefits he …
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