Archbishop of Baltimore to bless animals on Friday

... ryland SPCA in Baltimore. Lori was appointed Archbishop of Baltimore in 2012 after previously being the bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. The diocese says he has a golden retriever named "Noble."



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Animals to be blessed at Maryland SPCA

... ryland SPCA in Baltimore. Lori was appointed Archbishop of Baltimore in 2012 after previously being the bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. The diocese says he has a golden retriever named "Noble."



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_city/archibishop-of-baltimore-to-bless-animals-on-friday

12/14 Victim Privacy Discussion Continues: How Much Should The Public Know?

... raised by family members of victims of the Dec. 14 shooting. Its next public hearing will be Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Bridgeport.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://newtown.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/1214-victim-privacy-discussion-continues-how-much-should-the-public-know

Easton ballot suit heads to Superior Court

Whether Town Clerk Derek Buckley or his wife, Val, who wants to be first selectman, are listed on next month's ballot may hinge on a showdown Thursday at state Superior Court in Bridgeport.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Easton-ballot-suit-heads-to-Superior-Court-4864561.php

Fairfield man to be buried after car crash

... police said. Belletzkie sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken to St. Vincent 's Medical Center in Bridgeport. His condition was not immediately available Wednesday. Gani Ndreu said his son was a kind and gentle person who went out of ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fairfield-man-to-be-buried-after-car-crash-4864429.php

Shutdown hurting families

Melanie Rhodes holds her son, Malachi, 3, during an interview at ABCD Inc., in Bridgeport, Conn.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Government-shutdown-hits-families-4863998.php

Strapped federal courts face uncertainty

A sign at the Brien McMahon Federal Building, United States District Court in Bridgeport, Conn.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Strapped-federal-courts-face-uncertainty-4860618.php

Task force: Who is a "minor?"

... the release of Newtown-related recordings. The witness discussion Wednesday was the result of an effort by Bridgeport lawmakers to protect the identities of underage witnesses of crimes. In 1999, 8-year-old Leroy " B.J. Brown of Bridgeport and his ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Task-force-Who-is-a-minor-4864088.php

Government shutdown hits families

Melanie Rhodes holds her son, Malachi, 3, during an interview at ABCD Inc., in Bridgeport, Conn.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Government-shutdown-hits-families-4863998.php

DOT Chief: Metro-North Could Be Back To Normal Monday

... a train in Westport and forcing stranded riders to wait for an hour in 100-degree heat. A derailment near Bridgeport in May injured 75 people, and attorneys representing some victims blame a cracked rail joint. Connecticut is in the midst of ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-ccm-outlook-1003-20131002,0,6084404.story

Fairfield Youth Football Continues Winning Ways

... the five youth football teams went a combined 4-1 on Saturday, Sept.28. The Giants Mitey Mite Jr. Division edged Bridgeport, 13-12. A strong defensive effort kept the Giants in the game until Sean O'Neil busted free for a 15-yard touchdown late in ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/sports/fairfield-youth-football-continues-winning-ways

Three charged in drug bust

Jeremy "Rock" Robinson, 21, of 2900 Main St., Bridgeport, Juwan Gonsalves , 20, of 728 Artic St., Bridgeport ,and Brandon Dixon , 24, of 489 Jackson Ave., Stratford, were charged with possession of narcotics, sale of certain illegal drugs, possession of a controlled substance, sale of a controlled substance and possession of narcotics within 1,500 ... (more)



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Three-arrested-in-drug-bust-4863785.php

Fairfield Explosives Detonated at Sherwood Island

... porters today that the resident of 1625 Bronson Road, who reportedly worked at the former Remington Arms plant in Bridgeport and has a background in chemistry, will be arrested for manufacture of explosive devices.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/45511/

Woman Charged With Shoplifting at Kohl's

Juliana Marin-Morales, 46, of Bridgeport, was charged with sixth degree larceny on Sept.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://fairfield.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/woman-charged-with-shoplifting-at-kohls_e3e05498

Ann Evans de Bernard: When is school reform not reform?

Connecticut has received some amount of attention lately for the so-called school reform movement being sponsored and directed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy , Commissioner of Education Stephan Pryor, and in Bridgeport, nationally known Superintendent Paul Vallas .



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/Ann-Evans-de-Bernard-When-is-school-reform-not-4863554.php

Obituaries: Janet Seastrom Michael, co-owner of the Historic...

... wife, Melissa. She will be sorely missed by four cherished granddaughters, Nicole, Mae, Sonia and Liana. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan was the daughter of the late Orville and Hope (Brundage) Seastrom. She grew up in the Northern Va. and Washington ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/index.ssf/2013/10/obituaries_janet_seastrom_mich.html

Trumbull Man Charged in Gun Sale Bust

A Trumbull man faces weapons charges from a gun sweep in Bridgeport. Sergio Paul, 21, of Gray Rock Road, was arrested Sept.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://trumbull.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/trumbull-man-charged-in-gun-sale-bust

Illegal weapons, ammo seized in Conn.

Authorities say an assault-style rifle and military-grade ammunition capable of piercing body armor were among 45 illegal weapons and ammunition seized during a nine-month investigation in Bridgeport.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/illegal-weapons-ammo-seized-in-conn_76443936

Mayoral Debate Tonight in Stratford

... Mulligan won't be in attendance, however, as he is being hospitalized at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, the Connecticut Post reported today . Candidates for First District Town Council are Republican Peter Massey and Democrat Mary ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://stratford.patch.com/groups/elections/p/mayoral-debate-tonight-in-stratford

Explosives, guns, ammo found

... will be arrested for the manufacture of explosive devices. Sources have indicated that a Superior Court judge in Bridgeport has signed that warrant this morning. The home is owned by Joseph C. Callahan , a 65-year-old who lived alone, and sources ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Explosives-cache-of-guns-ammo-dangerous-4860909.php

George Porter Jr. and the McLovins from Live at Vibes

In order to properly funk-i-fy your day, here's the great George Porter, Jr. guesting with the the McLovins at last July's Gathering of the Vibes jam band festival in Bridgeport, CT.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.wwoz.org/blog/226858

Explosives, guns, amo found

... will be arrested for the manufacture of explosive devices. Sources have indicated that a Superior Court judge in Bridgeport has signed that warrant. The home is owned by Joseph Callahan , a 65-year-old who lived alone, and sources confirmed that he ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Explosives-cache-of-guns-ammo-dangerous-4860909.php

Judge orders 'peeper' cop be considered for disability retirement

... retirement board made an otherwise reasonable decision to deny Nicholas Vanghele a disability retirement, the Bridgeport-based judge nonetheless found that the board had not evaluated medical evidence in making that decision. "The court does not, in ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Judge-orders-peeper-cop-be-considered-for-4862332.php

'Peeper' cop sues town for retirement disability benefits

... is a police officer," Nicholas Vanghele testified Thursday before state Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe in Bridgeport. "I always felt I would go out in a body bag with honors." Instead, according to court documents, on Oct. 21, 2009, Vanghele ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Peeper-cop-sues-town-for-retirement-disability-4545885.php

Robert Smith-Biko Named Assistant Principal At Stamford's Turn Of River

... club. Smith-Biko has masters' degrees in middle school mathematics and K-6 education from the University of Bridgeport. He earned his sixth-year degree in educational leadership and is enrolled in the University of Bridgeport doctoral program. ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/schools/robert-smith-biko-named-assistant-principal-stamfords-turn-river

Police logs - Oct. 2

... Monday with failure to carry proper insurance and driving an unregistered motor vehicle. George Scott, 29, of Bridgeport was charged Monday with driving with a suspended license or registration and driving an unregistered motor vehicle. Police logs ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20131002/NWS03/310029956/-1/NWS

Metro-North meltdown enters Day 7

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - It's Day 7 of the Metro-North meltdown and it will be at least a week until normal service returns to the crippled New Haven Line.



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.ble-t.org/pr/news/headline.asp?id=37458

Wife of Times Square terror suspect Faisal Shahzad a CU-Boulder grad

... students is protected by law. Shahzad came to the United States on a student visa to attend the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen last year, shortly before he traveled to Pakistan. According to a complaint ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.redwoodtimes.com/ci_15015310?

Consumers Interstate Corporation Announces New President - James Morrissey Elected To Executive Team

... of the New Haven Boys & Girls Club while currently serving as a Board member of the Cardinal Sheehan Center in Bridgeport CT. "I'm excited to have the opportunity to join Consumers Interstate at such an exciting time. Kenn Fischburg is a gentleman, ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11177525.htm

Highway stop leads to hundreds of bags of heroin

... 600 bags of heroin and arrested two Connecticut men in a Tuesday night traffic stop. James Burnes Jr., 33, of Bridgeport, Conn., and Vincent C. Paris, 37, of Hampden, Conn., have both been arrested on charges of trafficking in heroin over 100 grams, ...



via Bridgeport Newswire http://www.recorder.com/home/8762390-95/highway-stop-leads-to-hundreds-of-bags-of-heroin