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COUNTDOWN FOR NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR CONCLUDES

Nov 24, 2024 Alex

WITH FOURTH AND FINAL CANDIDATE RACHEL WADDELL DECEMBER 14 AT THE KLEIN MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IN BRIDGEPORT WITH COUNTDOWN 1 . . . WADDELL! SHOW FEATURES SPECIAL GUEST, JAMIE BERNSTEIN, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE LEONARD BERNSTEIN NARRATING PETER AND THE WOLF AND SIGNING COPIES OF HER NEW BOOK FAMOUS FATHER GIRL Rachel Waddell Credit: Graham Richards BRIDGEPORT, CT (November 21, 2024) – the Greater Bridgeport Symphony (GBS) will finally conclude their search for their next Music Director with Rachel Waddell taking the podium for Countdown  1…Waddell!  on Saturday December 14 at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport, CT at 7:30 PM. After an exhaustive search over two seasons, GBS is down to the wire as the competition to become the next Music Director ends.  Maestro Waddell will present a family-friendly “concert of storytelling,” highlighted by some…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Nov 24, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/X4nZJqZUzr4 Report of a Structure fire on the third and second floors of a home on Seeley Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire which was contained to the inside of the building. One Guinee Pig was rescued from the fire, and there are no reported injuries at this time.

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Bridgeport Stratford

Stratford Man Arrested for Reckless Driving, Engaging Police in Pursuit in July Incident on I-95 in Bridgeport

Nov 23, 2024 Alex

On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 12:05 PM, Eliseo Batz Donis, a 27-year-old Stratford resident, was arrested at Milford Superior Court on an active warrant. The warrant was issued following an investigation into a July 2024 incident on I-95 in Bridgeport, where Batz Donis fled a traffic stop after multiple 911 calls reported his erratic driving. Batz Donis was arrested without incident and charged with several offenses, including reckless driving, disobeying an officer’s signal, engaging police in pursuit, misuse of registration plates, failure to maintain proper lane, improper turns without signaling, failure to renew registration, and operating a motor vehicle without insurance. He was held on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on…

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Stratford

Holiday Events Set at Stratford Library

Nov 23, 2024 Alex

NEGS, “Ebenezer” on Tap for Four Sundays in December The Stratford Library will present a series of free, holiday concerts and a special theatre performance on consecutive Sunday afternoons in the Library’s Lovell Room. Seasonal favorites are on the menu for the series, which will be held on Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, and 22 at 2 pm. The afternoons are all free and open to the public. The Bob Kolb Trio will kick off the series on December 1. The trio will play jazz interpretations of well-known holiday songs from “Home for the Holidays” to “Jingle Bells.” Long-time members of the Trio include David Childs on piano and Steve Roane on bass. Individually, they have played for or with…

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Randomonium (2024-11-23)

Nov 23, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Afternoon updates from unconfirmed radio reports: 4:03pm--#Fairfield- A two car crash at Jennings and High Street. 3:40pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a car crash Denver and Maplewood Avenue. 2:28pm--#Bridgeport-- Report of a car crash on Loretta Place (off Jewett Avenue). 2:04pm--#Bridgeport-- Downed power lines reported on Birmingham Street. 1:37pm--#Seymour CT-- A crash possibly requiring extrication on Great Hill and Meadowbrook Road. 12:52pm--#Bridgeport-- Carbon Monoxide alarm going off in the 3000 block of Old Town Road. No symptoms were reported. 12:34pm--#Bridgeport-- Report of a car crash on Arctic Street near William Street. 12:09pm--#Stratford-- Wires and tree on fire on Sharon Road 11:35am--#Bridgeport-- Fire alarm at Bridgeport Hospital on Grant Street. Apparently a false alarm. 11:01 am--#Bridgeport--Downed wires reported on Austin Street. 10:55am--#Bridgeport--Report of an…

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Milford Norwalk

Software Scams

Nov 22, 2024 Alex

A senior citizen in the Norwalk area was recently scammed out of thousands of dollars after being contacted by someone posing as a Microsoft representative about a software renewal issue. The scammer convinced the victim to withdraw over $10,000 from their bank account and deliver the cash in a package, which was later picked up directly from their home. Another victim in the Milford area fell victim to a similar scam earlier last week. Residents are urged to be extremely cautious of software or computer scams, especially those that request fees, demand cash payments, or encourage secrecy. If you have been a victim of this type of scam or any fraud, please contact the authorities. For emergencies, call 911. For…

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Fairfield

Town and Chamber to Host Annual Holiday “Shop & Stroll”

Nov 22, 2024 Alex

The Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce announced today that they will co-sponsor the 12th Annual Fairfield Holiday “Shop & Stroll” on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6-9 PM. Participating shops will stay open late and offer an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and seasonal refreshments, while traveling carolers and musicians from local schools fill the air with holiday cheer. “This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses and get your holiday shopping done while enjoying a fun night out with family or friends,” said Director of Community & Economic Development Mark Barnhart. Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President Beverly Balaz added, “The Chamber of Commerce is happy to be partnering with the Town on this festive…

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