Westport|News|
Man Accused Of Shooting Cars With Paintballs In Westport: PD
The suspect is accused of a rash of paintball-shooting incidents in December, according to Westport police.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
- Westport, CT
I am a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. I worked at The Hour newspaper in Norwalk in the early 1990s, and while working with various publications and websites in the ensuing years, I realized how much I missed the hyperlocal journalism world. I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013. I am a Connecticut native who still lives in Fairfield County, and I can be reached at alfred.branch@patch.com.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Gerber To Deliver Fairfield's 'State Of The Town' Address Monday
The Democratic First Selectman will give the address before the Representative Town Meeting.
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Madison, CT|News|
4 Madison Residents Named To Dean's List At Central Connecticut
Students from Madison were named to the Dean's List for the 2024 fall semester at Central Connecticut State University.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Extends Cold Weather Protocol To Saturday
Daytime temperatures will remain below freezing, and nighttime temperatures could be in the single digits.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Man Caught In Stolen Volvo In Greenwich: Police
Greenwich police said they discovered the stolen vehicle, following a report of "four hooded subjects looking into cars" early Wednesday.
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Madison, CT|News|
Madison Public Schools Reinstates Some Intermediate School Arts Plans
Parents had reportedly complained to district officials about proposed cuts to the arts and language plans.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Thieves Steal Car, Drop Off Child Inside At Bridgeport Firehouse
The incident reportedly began in Stratford on Wednesday afternoon.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Trapped Owl Rescued By Fairfield Firefighters
The owl had become trapped in the chimney of a home in the Fairfield Woods area on Tuesday, according to authorities.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
The D'Amelios Of Social Media Fame Sell South Norwalk Condo: Report
The parents of Charli and Dixie D'Amelio recently sold their luxury condo at 33 North Water St.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport|News|
2 Westport Chefs Named Semifinalists In 2025 James Beard Awards
The prestigious awards are often referred to as the "Oscars of food."
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Man Involved In Double Murder Granted Clemency: Report
In one of his final acts, former President Joe Biden granted clemency to Adrian Peeler, who was convicted of conspiracy in two 1999 murders.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 8 In Bridgeport: CSP
The crash occurred Sunday night, and the victim succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, according to Connecticut State Police.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Girl, 16, Injured In Electric Scooter Crash In Fairfield: Report
The Monday afternoon crash occurred at the intersection of Tunxis Hill Cutoff and Knapps Highway, according to authorities.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
GoFundMe Effort Launched To Aid Fairfield Mother In 2nd Cancer Fight
Barbara Peterpaul is currently being treated at the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Public Schools Aims To Protect Students During ICE Raids
"We will not tolerate any threats to the safety or dignity of our students," Bridgeport Interim Schools Superintendent Dr. Royce Avery.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport's City Fresh Program Receives $15,000 Grant
The grant is from The United States Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America.
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Naugatuck, CT|News|
Wrong-Way Naugatuck Driver Arrested On DUI Charge: CT State Police
The woman was arrested Saturday in Old Saybrook, according to state police.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Sues Trump Over Ending Birthright Citizenship
"The 14th Amendment says what it means, and it means what it says—if you are born on American soil, you are an American. Period. Full Stop."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
11 Jan. 6 Defendants From CT Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act
"These mass pardons are sickening," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Cadet From Norwalk Dies At Military School In Vermont: Reports
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist the family Daniel Bermudez, who reportedly died last week at Norwich University.
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