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Woman Who Is Part Of New Canaan's History Retires After 3 Decades Of Work Woman Who Is Part Of New Canaan's History Retires After 3 Decades Of Work
Woman Who Is Part Of New Canaan's History Retires After 3 Decades Of Work NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Janet Lindstrom, executive director of the New Canaan Historical Society, will retire after 34 years of faithful service, the society recently announced. “Telling the story of our town has been a great honor,” said Lindstrom. “I’ve played a special part of the Society’s 127-year continuum, preserving the history of this exceptional place and helping generations of people to explore what makes our community so special.” A longtime resident of New Canaan, Lindstrom began her career at the New Canaan Historical Society as a volunteer and went on to join the board of governo…

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Museum Offers Veterans, Active Military A Free Look At Norwalk History Museum Offers Veterans, Active Military A Free Look At Norwalk History
Museum Offers Veterans, Active Military A Free Look At Norwalk History NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Historical Society will offer free admission to all veterans and active-duty military personnel to its museum on Veterans Day as a way to express its gratitude to veterans for their dedicated service. A current ID card for active duty or retired or a DD Form 214 is required at the door for admission. The museum features three exhibits centered around the history and diversity of Norwalk. Exhibits include Norwalk Collects: Celebrating Four Historic Collections; Eating off the Landscape: The Farrington Lockwood Dessert Service, curated by Elizabeth Pratt Fox; …

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Union Savings Bank Donates $25,000 To Ridgefield Theater Barn Union Savings Bank Donates $25,000 To Ridgefield Theater Barn
Union Savings Bank Donates $25,000 To Ridgefield Theater Barn RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Union Savings Bank donated $25,000 to help fund the expansion of the Ridgefield Theater Barn community theater.The donation will help the theater build a costume shop, a functional space for set-construction, a classroom dedicated to its “Theater Barn Kids” program, a second classroom/conference room and a separate performance space that will be used for a multitude of different events, according to a release from the Ridgefield Theater Barn, according to a press release. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Theater Barn offers residents a series of performances over 3…

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Politics
Post-Election Event In Danbury Explores New President's Impact On Economy Post-Election Event In Danbury Explores New President's Impact On Economy
Post-Election Event In Danbury Explores New President's Impact On Economy DANBURY, Conn. --  Private wealth management firm Reby Advisors will host a postelection event Thursday at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury. Terry Simpson, CFA of BlackRock Investment Institute, will be the special guest speaker.“We’re thrilled to continue our annual fall tradition of hosting an event for the community,” said event host Bob Reby, CEO of Danbury-based Reby Advisors. “This year the presidential election and how it impacts the future economy and your money seemed like the perfect topic. Terry (Simpson) and I plan to provide attendees with the type of unbiased commentary, analys…

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Events
Norwalk Fundraiser Collects $500,000 For Cancer Research Norwalk Fundraiser Collects $500,000 For Cancer Research
Norwalk Fundraiser Collects $500,000 For Cancer Research NORWALK, Conn. --  William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance raised close to $500,000 to date at the second annual William Raveis Ride + Walk on Sunday, Oct. 16, in Norwalk and Hingham, Mass. The event benefits the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. At Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, nearly 600 people participated and volunteered in the family and community fundraising event, which included a 25-mile bike ride, 12-mile ride, 5K walk, a children’s 100-yard dash and family activities. One hundred percent of the event's proceeds go to Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, …

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How Well Do You Know Shellfish? Find Out In Greenwich Class How Well Do You Know Shellfish? Find Out In Greenwich Class
How Well Do You Know Shellfish? Find Out In Greenwich Class GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Shellfish Commission will kick off the local recreational shellfishing season Sunday with the Fred Elser First Sunday Science program at the Bruce Museum Seaside Center in Greenwich Point Park.Greenwich Shellfish Commissioner Roger Bowgen will discuss a new weir project in nearby waters and the recent partnership between the town of Greenwich and the University of Connecticut to provide science-based information on the ecology and natural resources of Greenwich and Long Island Sound. Visitors of all ages are welcome to enjoy family-oriented activities throug…

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Westport Photographer Completes Film With Connecticut Actors Westport Photographer Completes Film With Connecticut Actors
Westport Photographer Completes Film With Connecticut Actors WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport photographer Jayson Byrd -- who has shot everyone from Paul Newman to Bob Dylan to Jean Stapleton and Morris Carnovsky -- recently completed a full-length independent film with 40-plus Connecticut actors on location in more than 30 communities between Ansonia and Stamford.The film is titled “Desolation Angeles/Rise of the BOAS” and features Neal Smith, a Westport resident and the founding drummer in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Alice Cooper. He plays a ruthless Russian mob boss in this action adventure, which is based on morality issues raised in classical…

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Overtip Your Favorite Banker At Ridgefield Event To Support A Better Chance Overtip Your Favorite Banker At Ridgefield Event To Support A Better Chance
Overtip Your Favorite Banker At Ridgefield Event To Support A Better Chance RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Union Savings Bank's Ridgefield Solutions Team will host a special "Celebrity Bartender" event on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Gallo Ridgefield restaurant. Guests will be invited to “overtip” their favorite banker, who will serve as a guest “Celebrity Bartender.” Those tips will support "Ridgefield A Better Chance," whose mission is to provide educational opportunities to gifted minority high school-age women from educationally, disadvantaged communities. Team participants will include Jose Diaz, Jr, Rhonda Leone, Jill Maguire, Patty Dyer, Vinny DiGilio, J…

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Stratford Junior Woman's Club Plans 'Avenue' Fundraiser At Two Roads Stratford Junior Woman's Club Plans 'Avenue' Fundraiser At Two Roads
Stratford Junior Woman's Club Plans 'Avenue' Fundraiser At Two Roads STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Junior Woman's Club will host its "An Evening on the Avenue" fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Two Roads Brewery in Stratford.The evening will include beer, appetizers and raffles. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sterling House Toy Drive and Adopt-A-Family Program and other community projects. Tickets are $30 per person. For ticket information, e-mail stratfordjuniorwomansclub@gmail.com. Guests who bring an unwrapped toy will receive an extra ticket for the door prize drawing. The event will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Two Roads B…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Detectives Get New Bike For 14-Year-Old Robbery Victim Bridgeport Detectives Get New Bike For 14-Year-Old Robbery Victim
Bridgeport Detectives Get New Bike For 14-Year-Old Robbery Victim BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --  Bridgeport Police Chief Armando “AJ” Perez and Mayor Joe Ganim Wednesday presented Kyle Marrero,14, a new bicycle, which was purchased by two Bridgeport police detectives. Marrero's bike was stolen during a strong-arm robbery in October, according to Bridgeport police. He was riding his bike around his East Side neighborhood on Sunday, Oct. 16, when he was robbed and assaulted by two males, police said. They told him they had a gun and stole his bike. Bridgeport Police Detectives Michael Fiumidinisi and Frank Delbouno who are assigned to the robbery squad responded …

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