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Bristol businessman vows to go to 'shop window' war over parking ban
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1394+ words) A businessman with a shop along what will be Bristol’s first ‘Red Route’ has vowed to go to war with the city council - through a series of increasingly bizarre window displays. Duncan Neagle has begun with a cryptic slogan across…...
Connecticut has revoked dozens of disability pensions in recent years. Here's what changed
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1727+ words) The state retirement commission revoked three state employees' disability pensions in 2022: two former state university custodians and a developmental services worker who all failed to submit proper medical information to the state. The next year, the commission revoked 10 disability pensions....
Connecticut's forest fire danger is moderate Saturday. Here's how to stay safe outdoors
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (561+ words) The forest fire danger level is moderate Saturday across Connecticut, according to the state Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. DEEP's Forest Fire Control Office urges residents and visitors in parks, forests and open spaces to use caution with any open…...
Connecticut toughened can and bottle fraud penalties. Police haven't enforced them for months
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1027+ words) The state legislature this year enacted tougher laws - including potential felony charges and prison time - to discourage the flood of out-of-state cans and bottles being redeemed in Connecticut. But a lack of available funds has led to state and local…...
Connecticut's Darien approves plan to demolish former St. Paul's Church, divide site into 4 lots
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (849+ words) DARIEN - A plan to demolish the former St. Paul's Church and subdivide its 14.4-acre property into four single-family residential lots won Planning & Zoning Commission approval this week, despite an outpouring of opposition since the plan was introduced. The commission voted…...
'Stop selling nicotine and cannabis to our kids.' Stamford community calls for more smoke shop accountability
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (160+ words) Oct 8, 2026, 9:36 PM Smoke shops are popping up in more and more places, and people in Stamford want more protection for their kids. The Stamford Prevention Council says there has been a significant increase in the number of smoke shops in…...
New red route could be introduced in parts of Bristol
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (632+ words) Bristol could see its first red route introduced in Bedminster and Redcliffe A new red route which bans drivers from stopping at any time could be introduced to address road safety concerns. Bristol City Council is proposing to use double…...
Bristol council tax soars by two-thirds in 12 years as wages fail to keep up
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1388+ words) Higher bills have been adding to the cost of living(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) Council tax bills in Bristol have shot up by a whopping two thirds over the past dozen years. Bristol residents now pay a…...
On the record Bristol
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (270+ words) WHAT: Township trustee meetings Sept. 15 and Oct. 6 PRESENT: Doug Seemann, Rhonda Snyder and Jeff Waldeck •Heard from resident Matt Lynn about painting and fixing up the Bristol Congregational Church building at the center. Snyder said the building sustained hall damage…...
INTERVIEW: Bridgeport Hospital hosting Community Baby Shower
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (522+ words) There's a special event happening this weekend at Bridgeport Hospital for expecting moms and all new parents. By Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Party officials sued US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking a court order blocking his administration…...