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Fairfield Resident Participated in Illegal Campaign Contribution Scheme
The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office.

Chris Rueli is the editor of the Westport Patch. He was raised in Suffield, Connecticut and graduated from Boston University's College of Communication in 2009.
The case was investigated by the FBI and is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office.

Seven marines, including Westport native Roger Muchnick, were killed in Nevada Monday after a 60 millimeter mortar exploded on the ground during a training exercise. Eight marines were injured in the incident.
Seven marines, including Westport native Roger Muchnick, were killed in Nevada Monday after a 60 mm mortar exploded on the ground during a training exercise, according to report from ABC News.
Seven marines were killed in Nevada Monday after a 60 mm mortar exploded on the ground during a training exercise, according to report from ABC News.
Seven marines were killed in Nevada Monday after a 60 mm mortar exploded on the ground during a training exercise, according to report from ABC News.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the program, which is free and open to the public.
The rescue was successful because the owner immediately called 911 and did not attempt to rescue the animal. Nationally, 67 percent of "would-be rescuers" become victims themselves, according to Assistant Fire Chief Robert Yost.
The rescue was successful because the owner immediately called 911 and did not attempt to rescue the animal. Nationally, 67 percent of "would-be rescuers" become victims themselves, according to Assistant Fire Chief Robert Yost.
Weston High School was placed on a temporary lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
Police chased a stolen Jeep at speeds over 100 miles per hour on I-95 prior to the driver getting off the highway at Exit 19, according to police dispatch.
The driver was travelling at 60 miles per hour in a 30 mile-per-hour zone when he passed an officer on routine patrol at about 1 a.m. Monday, police said.
The Westport / Weston Family Y has closed following an unexpected power outage.
Officers witnessed the driver make a u-turn and drive up an embankment early Friday morning, police said.
Dr. Paul Epstein will discuss the factors that exemplify resilience, or the ability to adapt to stressful situations, crises, and life-changing events.
The man was held on a court-ordered $50,000 bond and transported to State Superior Court in Norwalk for his arraignment, police said.
Dr. Paul Epstein will discuss the factors that exemplify resilience, or the ability to adapt to stressful situations, crises, and life-changing events.
Dr. Paul Epstein will discuss the factors that exemplify resilience, or the ability to adapt to stressful situations, crises, and life-changing events.
The teen was taken into custody after police charged her with sale of a controlled substance just before midnight on Monday, police said.
The first stage of construction will be a 54,000 square foot facility that will include a 10-lane lap pool and warm-water family teaching pool, expansive health & wellness center gymnasium, group-fitness studios and more.