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Mild Temps Forecast For Bridgeport As We Head Into Sunny Weekend Mild Temps Forecast For Bridgeport As We Head Into Sunny Weekend
Mild Temps Forecast For Bridgeport As We Head Into Sunny Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Cold temperatures Friday night will be the only hiccup in the warm, mild weather we are enjoying across Fairfield County this week, according to the National Weather Service.Friday will be sunny with a high temperatures approaching 60 degrees, which is cooler than Thursday but still above normal, the weather service said.  It will become colder by Friday evening, with lows in the 30s and approaching freezing. But the front will move through early Saturday and bring sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 50s to mid-60s under sunny skies for the weekend.  Rain an…

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Police & Fire
Nichols Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Junior Firefighter Nichols Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Junior Firefighter
Nichols Fire Department Welcomes New Volunteer Junior Firefighter TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Angel Curbelo stood proudly as he was sworn in as the newest probationary junior firefighter with the Nichols Fire Department during its monthly meeting earlier this week.All of the firefighters warmly welcomed the new recruit, who will be joining other new members from the Nichols Fire Department to begin training as a probationary firefighter in the upcoming weeks.

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Police & Fire
Wilton Creates New Community Police Officer Of The Year Award Wilton Creates New Community Police Officer Of The Year Award
Wilton Creates New Community Police Officer Of The Year Award WILTON, Conn. -- His smiling face is what most people remember about the late Sgt. Tom "TJ" Tunney, but that's not the reason a new award has been added to the Wilton Police Department's annual Award Ceremony in his honor.The celebration, to be held Monday, March 14 at Trackside, will honor Tunney for his tremendous involvement with, and care for the citizens of Wilton, said Wilton police officials. Tunney will be honored with the Community Police Officer of the Year Award, created in his honor. He began his career with the Wilton Police Department in 1985 and was promoted to the r…

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Events
Pound Ridge Library Shows 'Julie & Julia' Pound Ridge Library Shows 'Julie & Julia'
Pound Ridge Library Shows 'Julie & Julia' POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- It's Film Friday at the Pound Ridge Library and movie buffs will be able to catch a showing of "Julie & Julia," at the library Friday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. The movie stars Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, and Chris Messina in the critically acclaimed comedy-drama.   Refreshments will be served and walk-in's welcome. The library is at 271 Westchester Ave. For information, call 914- 764-5085.

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Injury Forces Postponement Of Bronxville Piano Recital Injury Forces Postponement Of Bronxville Piano Recital
Injury Forces Postponement Of Bronxville Piano Recital BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The piano recital planned for Saturday as part of the Midland Music Concert Series at the Bronxville Women's Club has been postponed due to an injury to one of the performers.Oxana Mikhailoff, director of the series said: "With much regret I must inform you that Dr. Lisa Yui will not be able to perform this Saturday due to a physical injury. In recognition of how much all of you were looking forward to Yui’s encore performance, I have made a change in the schedule,"  Yui will perform instead on Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m.

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News
Eversource Plans More Tree-Trimming In Stamford Eversource Plans More Tree-Trimming In Stamford
Eversource Plans More Tree-Trimming In Stamford FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Thousands of homes, businesses, hospitals and other critical facilities around Fairfield County rely on Eversource's power lines to deliver electricity every day, so protecting those lines is vital. That’s why the company’s is busy year-round trimming and removing trees to protect the more than 17,000 miles of overhead power lines. This year, 132 communities will receive tree trimming, some of the most extensive work will be done in Waterbury along 162 miles of electric lines. Trees will also be trimmed along 121 miles in Westport and 100 miles in both New Milford a…

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Miley Cyrus Spotted Food Shopping In Westchester Miley Cyrus Spotted Food Shopping In Westchester
Miley Cyrus Spotted Food Shopping In Westchester WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Yes, even superstar divas have to shop for food and apparently Miley Cyrus was in White Plains Tuesday night doing just that -- at the Whole Foods Market at 110 Bloomingdale Road, according to multiple reports. A store employee told lohud.com that this was not the first time Cyrus has been in the store. According to her website, Cyrus said she will be starring alongside Elaine May and Woody Allen in Allen’s first television series for Amazon TV. Allen has been working since early March on the project at Briarcliff Manor, Daily Voice reported earlier this week. The pop…

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Italian Feast, Carnival Enliven Tappan In September Italian Feast, Carnival Enliven Tappan In September
Italian Feast, Carnival Enliven Tappan In September TAPPAN, N.Y. -- The Rockland Lodge 2176 of the Sons of Italy will host the seventh annual Italian Feast and Carnival Sept. 15-18 at Masonic Park in Tappan.The event draws thousands of people from around the tristate area during the four-day celebration of all things Italian and has been recognized as one of the biggest events in Rockland County. The festival features entertainment all four days, including local performers, a variety of vendor and gift booths, food, rides for the kids, games for all ages, games of chance for the adults and more. Hours for the festival are Thursday, Sept. 15,…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Charge Man With Firing Weapon In Public Stamford Police Charge Man With Firing Weapon In Public
Stamford Police Charge Man With Firing Weapon In Public STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police have charged a West Side man with firing his weapon in public on Dale Street, Thursday afternoon, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police said the unidentified man, who obtained a pistol license three months ago, told officers around 3 p.m., that he was firing a warning shot, according to the Stamford Advocate. No one was injured, said the Stamford Advocate. Officers recovered one slug from a nearby porch where someone was sitting at the time of the shooting, added the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article.

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Neighbors
Bronxville's Gathering Of Friends Names Community Champion Bronxville's Gathering Of Friends Names Community Champion
Bronxville's Gathering Of Friends Names Community Champion BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Rev. David H. Benke, recently retired president and bishop of the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, has been chosen as this year’s receiver of the Gathering of Friends Community Champion Award, which he will receive at an event hosted by Bronxville's Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School.Benke will be honored on Friday, April 8, at Glen Island Harbour Club during the Gathering of Friends.  The event will include a premier auction, dinner and dancing to celebrate the Chapel School and Village Lutheran Church and its role in the life of th…

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