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Frigid Temperatures To Hit Westport This Weekend
Gov. Ned Lamont is activating the state's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Saturday.

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Gov. Ned Lamont is activating the state's Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at noon on Saturday.

The defendant is accused of perpetuating the scheme at banks for a decade.
The new program will be run by Madison’s Poet Laureate Ed Lent.
The suspect is accused of killing Beth Ndwiga, 28, this past July.
The defendant was accused of diverting narcotics from sick and dying veterans under her care at a VA facility, according to prosecutors.
The thieves fled the Compo Beach area home early Friday before stealing anything, according to authorities.
Cold temperatures return to the area beginning on Saturday.
One person was injured in the incident, which occurred on Oct. 29.
The grants are from the Connecticut Health Foundation.
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong led the discussion Thursday at Fairfield Warde High School.
The defendant was accused of stealing the digital currency from the company where he was employed as a vice president of finance.
Bridgeport police are investigating a third occurrence of smashed windows.
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is selling four ornaments online that depict Fairfield landmarks.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will discuss the plan Thursday evening during the virtual session.
One person was injured in the Oct. 29 shooting in the university's Marina Dining Hall.
The Scranton Strummers will be the featured performers.
The defendant was accused of trafficking multiple firearms to individuals, according to prosecutors.
The challenge, hosted by the Fairfield Arts Commission, is open to young people, ages 11-18, who either reside or attend school in town.
The incident, in which two people suffered injuries, occurred on Dec. 7, according to Connecticut State Police.
The defendant was accused of using personal information stolen from victims to obtain fraudulent auto loans and vehicles.