Volunteers needed for Read Aloud Day
By HAN Network |
The School Volunteer Association of Bridgeport, Inc. is looking for more than 650 volunteers from throughout the Greater Bridgeport Area to participate in it’s 33rd annual Read Aloud Day on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 9 to 10 a.m. Volunteers will read a book in every pre-K through 6th grade class in Bridgeport’s public schools. The enthusiasm volunteers have for reading and learning will inspire children to read on their own and develop literacy skills that contribute to success in school and throughout life. SVA of Bridgeport will provide the books to be read and donated to each classroom. Registration will ... Read more
Boucher and Hwang earn high conservation scores
Toni Boucher and Tony Hwang State Senators Toni Boucher (R-26) and Tony Hwang (R-28), received the highest score ...
Anne Hughes receives third party endorsement
Anne Hughes Anne Hughes, Democratic nominee for state representative in Connecticut’s 135th District, will also appear on the ...
Redding men pay it forward through two nonprofits
By Sandra Diamond Fox |
Redding resident Richard Wenning said he’s a prime example of the American dream. “I was born in Bridgeport. My parents emigrated from Germany,” Wenning said. “I’m a first generation American and a first-generation college student.” Wenning, 55, is now executive director of two nonprofit organizations, both of which are headquartered in Redding: BeFoundation and SpreadMusicNow. Both foundations were created by Redding resident Greg Young, 55, who met Wenning as a student at Ithaca College in New York. “I was his RA (resident assistant),” Wenning said. Young grew up in a lower-middle income family and is a graduate of Brien McMahon ... Read more
Girls volleyball: Weston holds off Ridgefield
The Weston High girls volleyball team defeated visiting Ridgefield High 3-2 (25-16, 25-16, 23-25, 17-25, 15-7) on Tuesday ...
Girls soccer: Trojans defeat New Milford
The Weston High girls soccer team blanked visiting New Milford, 4-0, on Monday in a South-West Conference matchup. ...
Girls volleyball: Weston snaps skid
The Weston High girls volleyball team beat Pomperaug 3-1 (25-17, 25-10, 14-25, 25-23) on Monday in Southbury in ...
Boys soccer: Barlow maintains winning streak
Max Baer (17) and the Barlow HIgh boys soccer team earned a 5-0 win over New Fairfield. — ...
Girls volleyball: Barlow defeats Masuk in four, looking for improvement
Arden Westphalen attacks a ball at the net in Barlow's 3-1 victory over Joel Barlow. — Andy Hutchison ...
Field hockey: Barlows fall to New Fairfield
By Mike Suppe |
The Joel Barlow field hockey team dropped a 6-0 decision to New Fairfield. The Falcons fell to 0-3-1, while the Rebels improved to 3-1-0. Barlow travels to Treadwell Park on Thursday to take on Newtown at 5:45 p.m.
EZ Junk Removal provides solutions for home, business owners
Ezra Zimmerman’s EZ Junk Removal continues to expand in the area. Sponsored Content: Not sure ...
Summers at The Academy: New programs offer fun, learning
Ridgefield Academy's 15-foot water slide, The Patriot Plunge, is a highlight for campers. Sponsored Content: ...
A.E. Cumings: Community-minded tax prep, services
Sponsored Content: Anda Cumings, owner of A.E. Cumings CPA, specializes in tax preparation, accounting for ...
Operation Hope thanks community for supporting annual tag sale
To the Editor: We at Operation Hope of Fairfield express our thanks to the community ...
Letter: Ode to the Weston Dog Jamboree
To the Editor: All the planets and stars aligned to allow the first Weston Kiwanis ...
Letter: Weston Dog Park Board responds to claims
To the Editor: There are no new developments on the proposed initiative that a majority ...
Weston police chief to address Kiwanis Club this Saturday
Weston Police Chief Edwin Henion will speak to the Kiwanis Club of Weston. — Gregory Menti photo Weston Police Chief Edwin Henion will speak to ...
Weston student selected for State Student Advisory Council on Education
David Tamburri David Tamburri, a senior at Weston High School and co-executive vice president of the student council, was selected to join the State Student ...
Obituary: Sylvia Ryder Warren, 88, of West Redding
It is with deep regret and sorrow that the family of Sylvia Ryder Warren, 88, of West Redding, CT and formerly of Chatham Township, NJ ...
First Church in Redding holds annual fair on Sept. 29
Scene from a previous fair at First Church in Redding. This year’s fair is Saturday, Sept. 29. First Church of Christ Congregational in Redding is ...
Food: Sweet end to summer
Every now and again I get the urge to ditch the technology and do something rustic and old-fashioned. In an attempt to be my best ...
Test Drive: Fiat Spider is an enjoyable date
It's probably a bit unfair to dismiss the Fiat 124 Spider convertible as a Mazda MX-5 ...
Reel Dad: Glenn Close electrifies in The Wife
The lady simply watches. She is so well practiced in the role she plays — supporting ...
Curtain Call: Phoenix deals eight hearts — all winners
Phoenix Stage Company, Oakville: Anyone who has a sister can imagine what would happen when eight ...
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