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Milford

Milford News: Infant Found Unresponsive at Mayflower Motel, Pronounced Dead at Hospital

Aug 21, 2024 Alex

At 11:06am Milford Police received a call from the Mayflower Motel, reporting that their cleaning staff had discovered an unresponsive infant lying in the bathtub of a vacated room. Milford Police performed CPR on the infant until Paramedics arrived and took over life saving measures. The infant was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital and was pronounced deceased at 11:56am.Milford PD Detectives and the Milford State’s Attorney’s Office are investigating

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Bridgeport

Field Of Flags Sponsorship

Aug 21, 2024 Alex

The Port 5 Naval Veterans are bringing the Vietnam Memorial Wall That Heals to Bridgeport, CT. You can help Port 5 fund the wall visit by purchasing a 12"x18" American flag with an attached yellow commemorative ribbon honoring an armed service member either active duty or veteran, a loved one or a friend.  The flags will be displayed with THE WALL THAT HEALS at Veterans Memorial Park, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport CT, on September 26-29, 2024 and you will be able to keep the flag. We are also offering an IN MEMORY PROGRAM described in the attached website. The deadline for both programs is August 26.  For more information please visit: https://www.vietnamvetswall.com/field-of-flags

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER URGE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPLEMENT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION-ADOPTED POLICIES ON PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY USE IN SCHOOLS

Aug 21, 2024 Alex

Guidance Includes Recommendations on the Use of Smartphones by Students in K-12 Public Schools (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker are urging local school districts in Connecticut to consider implementing recommendations contained in a position statement and policy guidance document regarding the use of personal technology, such as smartphones and similar devices, in K-12 public schools that was adopted today by the Connecticut State Board of Education. Created at the direction of Governor Lamont by the Connecticut State Department of Education, the document – titled Personal Technology Use in Connecticut Schools: Impact of Social Media and the Use of Cell Phones on Student Learning and Mental Health – provides school districts with guidance…

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Trumbull

Back to School Safety Tip Reminders from the Trumbull Police Dept

Aug 21, 2024 Alex

Back to School Safety Tip Reminders from the Trumbull Police Dept As another summer season winds down and schools are about to re-open, the Trumbull Police would like to remind everyone of some tips for safety for this specific time of year. Not only will additional vehicular traffic be expected, but there will be an increase of pedestrians on the roads as students will be walking to and from bus stops and their schools. Other students will be driven to and from schools at various times to include after school activities. School faculty members will also add to the increased traffic on the roadways during various times. Back to school safety is not just for kids and their parents, but…

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Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT TASK FORCE INTERCEPTS MAN IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM PRIOR TO POTENTIAL SHOOTING INCIDENT

Aug 20, 2024 Alex

https://youtu.be/yTDOZ19Yul4 On August 19, 2024, members of the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force received information about a man, identified as 46-year-old Ruben Palmer, who was reportedly carrying an illegal firearm near Boston Avenue and Dover Street. According to reports, Palmer had recently been involved in a physical altercation and was believed to be searching for those responsible. Officers located Palmer's vehicle on Remington Street and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, Palmer attempted to discard a firearm by throwing it out the window, shattering the passenger side glass. The recovered weapon was a loaded semi-automatic .40 caliber handgun, later confirmed as stolen. Additionally, officers seized an AR-15 style airsoft rifle from the vehicle. Palmer, a convicted felon under a…

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Connecticut Leaders Call for Federal Assistance Following Historic Flooding

Aug 20, 2024 Alex

In response to devastating storms that brought unprecedented rainfall to Western Connecticut, state and federal officials are mobilizing to address the significant damage and support impacted communities. State Senator Tony Hwang and Governor Ned Lamont are at the forefront of efforts to secure federal assistance to rebuild infrastructure and protect public safety. Over the weekend, towns such as Oxford, Newtown, and Middlebury experienced severe flooding, receiving between 9 and 16 inches of rain. The storms led to two fatalities and widespread destruction of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. In a joint press conference, Senator Hwang, Governor Lamont, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and other key officials updated the public on the response efforts and the ongoing push for federal emergency…

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