Police seek SUV suspected in hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian in CT

Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian in Newtown on Wednesday. The Newtown Police Department, along with Newtown Hook & Ladder and Newtown Ambulance, responded to a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday on Church Street Road in the area of Conners Road, according to police.…

PHOTOS: Avelo Airlines’ annual Santa Paws visit CT airport

Avelo Airlines’ annual Santa Paws visit yesterday at Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport. These CT homes have massive holiday light displays that draw thousands of onlookers. Why they do it. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Keep your feet nice and cozy with these women’s winter boots

Which winter boots for women are best? Keeping warm in the winter can be challenging, especially in a Northern city where the temperature is often frigid, and snowfall is practically an everyday occurrence. If you want to make it through the cold weather this winter, you’ll need a solid pair of winter boots. There are…

4 people armed inside Bridgeport liquor store leads to chase and 2 arrests, official says

An official says Bridgeport police recovered a handgun and an AR-15-style ghost gun following a report of four people armed inside a liquor store Thursday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Westport community news: Playhouse’s 2025 theater season and a new exhibit at MoCA

The Westport Country Playhouse is offering holiday gift certificates for a wide variety of upcoming events and theater productions. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford school board aims to appoint new superintendent by end of school year

The school board is aiming to identify the next superintendent by late April and have them start on July 1.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and keep his own job — while federal offices are being told to prepare to shutter operations ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline. Trump…

CT Water hit with negative investment forecast as downgrades plague state utility industry

Credit reductions and negative investment forecasts continue to ripple through the state utility industry, with S&P Ratings lowering its rating on an affiliate of the Connecticut Water Company because of what it called the state’s “unpredictable” regulatory climate. S&P, in a report issued last week, said Connecticut Water and its corporate affiliates are in solid…

Immigration drives US population growth to highest rate in 23 years as residents pass 340 million

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Immigration to the United States in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. The 1% growth rate this year was the highest it has been since 2001, and it was a marked contrast to…

Trumbull community news: Menorah lighting, mall starts holiday curfew and more

The menorah, provided to Trumbull by the Chabad Lubavitch of Southern Connecticut, will be lit when Hanukkah begins. This year that is at sundown on Dec. 25. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Milford community news: Stand-up comic to perform in his hometown, chamber hosts Business After Hours

On Jan. 6, the Genealogy Club will meet at the Milford Public Library and on Wednesday stand-up comic John Bennett will perform at the Milford Arts Council. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport police probe numerous shattered car windows at Cherry Street Lofts

Officials and residents say there has been an ongoing problem at the new affordably-priced apartment complex on Bridgeport’s West End. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Health officials say Louisiana patient is first severe bird flu case in US

By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday. The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Agency officials didn’t…

Hate flyers scattered on streets near city hall in Norwalk

The Norwalk Police Department is investigating a hate incident in the area of Norwalk City Hall on Wednesday. The Combined Dispatch & Communication Center in Norwalk received reports of paper flyers scattered about several streets in the area, police said. According to police, the flyers contained “prejudicial messaging against certain cultures and religions in various…

Utility costs, prescription drug prices, AI make AARP Connecticut’s list of legislative priorities for 2025

AARP Connecticut has released its priorities for the upcoming legislative session and the advocacy group said financial issues and making Connecticut affordable are key concerns for 2025. “Policies and issues that impact the pocketbooks of Connecticut residents is a major priority of our legislative work every year and will be again in 2025,” said AARP…

A ‘bittersweet’ goodbye: The Porch at Christie’s to close in Westport as Sweet P Bakery expands

“The outpouring of love for the restaurant has been off the charts,” said Andrea Pecoriello, The Porch’s co-owner. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford approves $16.7M floodwall to protect riverside sewage treatment plant

Construction on the floodwall is expected to start as soon as May and take about two years to complete.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Several car windows get smashed on University of Bridgeport’s campus, official says

The University of Bridgeport and city police are investigating after several car windows were smashed Tuesday morning, city police said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Things to know about the shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Police in Madison, Wisconsin, are trying to determine what prompted a 15-year-old student to open fire at a private Christian school. The shooting Monday was just days before the winter break. A fellow student and a teacher were killed. The shooter also died. Here are some things to know about the shooting: What…

Top mini fridges to keep your snacks perfectly chilled

Which mini fridge is best? While a mini fridge won’t replace your full-size refrigerator, it certainly can be handy for keeping food and drinks cold. These compact coolers are ideal for dorm rooms, garages, guest bedrooms and general use when space is tight. Of course, you’ll need to pick a fridge with enough space and…

Electric snowblowers and snow throwers that will save you money on gas this year

With advances in cordless technology, electric power equipment is quieter, more efficient and friendlier for the environment. So electric snowblowers are a great option for homeowners and small businesses to clear snow without the need for gasoline, oil and regular maintenance that gas-powered blowers require. Electric snowblowers range from large models designed to clear driveways to power…

Fairfield could get 46-unit affordable housing development on Tunxis Hill Road, Soundview Avenue

The 48-and-a-half-foot-tall proposal awaits a vote from Fairfield’s Town Plan and Zoning Commission, which has heard from multiple neighbors opposing the plan. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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