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Annual 'Great Duck Race' This Weekend In Westport
A traffic advisory for the event has been issued by Westport police.

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A traffic advisory for the event has been issued by Westport police.

The crash occurred Monday night, according to authorities.
He was an on-air presence in Connecticut for 50 years.
Town officials are raising awareness about improving streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The affordable housing bill, HB 5002, was opposed by First Selectman Bill Gerber and other Fairfield leaders.
An extreme heat warning has been issued for all of southern Connecticut.
A Special Town Meeting was also scheduled for Monday by the Board of Selectmen.
More than 50 Westport retailers are scheduled to participate.
The home features and "elegant Dining Area and spectacular Gourmet Kitchen."
The town had received strong credit reviews from Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.
The town has established several cooling centers to deal with the hot temperatures.
The library is currently without power and operating in limited capacity via generator.
A downed power line was reported Friday morning.
A heatwave is expected in Connecticut through Wednesday.
The march line up begins at 1 p.m., and steps off at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
"We extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies" to everyone who knew the deceased, police officials said Friday.
The town's Board of Selectmen will host the meeting on Monday.
Milford police are asking for the public's help in identifying the female suspect. Click to view a surveillance photo.
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