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In today's newsletter:

  • Bridgeport man faces up to 90 years after 2024 shooting conviction.
  • How much does it really cost to get by in Bridgeport?
  • How a GBTA bus ended up hitting Bridgeport’s train station

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Worship and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridgeport Man Convicted In 2024 Murder: CT State's Attorney (patch.com) — Bridgeport residents are learning more about a 2024 shooting that left one person dead and another wounded, after a local jury convicted 35-year-old Terence Gallimore of murder and related charges. Prosecutors detailed how Gallimore used an AK-47-style rifle near Stratford and Carroll avenues, and he now faces up to 90 years when sentenced in Bridgeport Superior Court in February 2026.
   

2. CT residents say sluggish economy is putting a damper on their holiday cheer (ctpublic.org) — Bridgeport families are feeling the squeeze this holiday season, with residents at a West End supermarket and local advocates describing rising prices, high poverty, and wages that lag far behind what it takes to get by in the city. Yet groups like NOURish Bridgeport and generous neighbors are stepping up with food, coats, and other support to help struggling households through the season.
   

3. GBTA bus crashes into multiple vehicles, Bridgeport train station (wfsb.com) — A Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority bus crashed into the Bridgeport Train Station structure and several vehicles Tuesday night, sending multiple people to local hospitals, all conscious and alert. Northbound Water Street is closed between State and John streets while police reconstruct the crash, though train service continues. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Bridgeport Police Traffic Division.
   

4. Seymour police release video of alleged hit-and-run driver (wtnh.com) — An 18-year-old woman hit by a pickup’s side mirror in Seymour is now being treated at Bridgeport Hospital, and police are searching for the driver. Investigators released security video and say the truck likely has passenger-side mirror damage, asking anyone with information to contact Seymour detectives or submit anonymous tips.
   

5. Connecticut doctor: How to protect yourself from illness this holiday season (wtnh.com) — A Bridgeport Hospital emergency medicine chair is urging residents to stay home if they feel sick and to rely on vaccines, handwashing, and masking as flu and RSV cases spike across Connecticut. With a so‑called “super flu” driving infections up more than 1,600% statewide, his advice is especially timely for anyone heading to holiday gatherings.
   

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    Any suggestions, please let me know and thank you (Nextdoor Garfield / Madison)
  • I did not post a pic cause the cos were there but on Fairfield Avenue there was a dog tied to the fence someone left there one eye was blue and the other eye was normal.
    He was white shaggy and he was medium not big but not small. Well if you guys lost that dog he is at the animal shelter. He was so cute a lil scared… (Nextdoor Bridgeport Northend)
  • HURRICANE MELISSA: The Bridgeport Rotary Club reflects on community service on 106th anniversary as organization raises money for Hurricane Melissa... (X: News12CT)
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