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Connecticut opens $5 million security grant round for worship sites
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (517+ words) Gov. Ned Lamont announces the latest $5 million round of security grants for houses of worship and nonprofit organizations Tuesday during a news conference outside a Berlin mosque. BERLIN " The Rev. Dr. Joseph G. Ford said he considers the $49, 500state grant that funded…...
Fire caused extensive damage to Stamford scrap metal yard, official says
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (176+ words) STAMFORD " A fire caused extensive damage to a scrap metal yard in Stamford Saturday night, according to the fire chief." Crews were called to a vacant, three-story building on Taff Avenue for the blaze, and discovered fire coming from a…...
A storm-torn flag knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut, officials say
1+ week, 1+ day ago (305+ words) Stamford officials say a large American flag flew off the World Wrestling Entertainment building on Saturday night and landed on power lines. STAMFORD " An American flag torn down by Saturday's storm flew onto power lines in Stamford, causing thousands of…...
Thousands of Connecticut power outages remain after strong thunderstorms
1+ week, 1+ day ago (130+ words) Thousands of Connecticut power outages have been restored after strong thunderstorms left more than 10, 000 customers in the dark Saturday night. Eversource, the state's largest power utility, reported outages declining throughout Sunday morning and into early afternoon, but, as of 1: 47 p. m. , the…...
Stamford Health plans $275 M expansion to meet growing demand
1+ week, 1+ day ago (752+ words) A rendering of the exterior of Stamford Health's new Bennett Cancer Center." Stamford Health is looking to expand access and capacity with plans to build a dedicated cancer center and a behavioral health facility as part of a multiyear construction…...
Invasive insect lab in Connecticut faces closure from federal government
1+ week, 1+ day ago (627+ words) An adult spotted lanternfly is perched on a tree of heaven in a wooded area off Main Street in Cromwell, Conn. , on August 2, 2025. A U. S. Forest Service research and development center in Hamden that is slated for closure has become known…...
Michelle Troconis appeals denial of petition to overturn conviction in Jennifer Dulos case
1+ week, 3+ day ago (652+ words) Michelle Troconis sits at the start of the second day of her habeas trial at state Superior Court in Vernon'Jan. 9, 2026. She now is appealing a judge's decision to deny her habeas petition seeking to overturn her conviction and prison sentence…...
Stamford beaches earn mostly B grades, though one gets a C-
1+ week, 5+ day ago (492+ words) Stamford residents crowd Cummings Beach in Stamford, Conn. on Sunday, July 7, 2024 waiting for the fireworks to be launched from a barge on the water to celebrate Independence Day. Cummings Park Beach received a B+ grade for water quality in a…...
2 Stamford residents arrested, nearly 10 ounces of cocaine seized, police say
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (277+ words) The Stamford Police Department said officers seized nearly 10 ounces of cocaine from Samuel'Melo-Cruz, 31, left, and'Lineth Arias-Mejia, 22, on Thursday.' STAMFORD " Officers seized almost 10 ounces of cocaine during an investigation on Thursday evening, according to the Police Department.' Samuel Melo-Cruz, 31, and Lineth…...
Stamford woman sold drugs, gun while on supervised release
2+ week, 4+ day ago (290+ words) NEW HAVEN" A Stamford woman admitted in federal court in New Haven on Wednesday that she sold drugs and a gun while on supervised release, according to the U. S. Attorney's Office. Amonda Mendez, also known as "M-Dot" and "Dot," pleaded guilty…...