Fairfield County ticks laden with disease, study shows

Connecticut Post - Fri Nov 27

The percentage of black-legged ticks in the area infected with at least two disease-causing microbes -- the bacteria that cause Lyme disease and the parasite that causes babesiosis -- may be much higher than previously thought.

In surprise move, Columbus principal to leave after 30 years

Connecticut Post - Fri Nov 27

When Columbus School students return from Thanksgiving break they may find themselves assigned to write a letter to Principal Manuel Rocha, offering suggestions on how he should spend his time after he retires Dec.

Teen dies after car strikes tree

News Times - Fri Nov 27

A 19-year-old died early Friday morning -- about 36 hours after the car he was driving struck a tree.

Blaze hits chemical warehouse in Fairfield

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

Fire struck a chemical warehouse off the Post Road in the Southport section of town early Thursday, requiring an hours-long hazardous materials cleanup at the business.

Firefighters battle chemical fire Thanksgiving morning

Fairfield Citizen-News - Thu Nov 26

Fairfield firefighters employed a defensive attack to extinguish a chemical fire at a storage warehouse in Southport during early morning hours on Thanksgiving.

Despite higher gas prices, more drivers than fliers this Thanksgiving

New Canaan News-Review - Thu Nov 26

Russell Goldstein will have his two young sons over to his Stamford home on Thanksgiving, but he will probably skip a long-desired day trip as too extravagant.

Vacant Danbury house damaged by fire

News Times - Wed Nov 25

A vacant house on the outskirts of the Beaver Street housing cooperative was damaged by a fire and explosion Wednesday evening.

AIG traders threaten walk-out

News Times - Wed Nov 25

American International Group Inc. 's Financial Products unit in Wilton is at the center of another storm over high bonus payments.

'Wild Things' at IMAX in Norwalk

News Times - Wed Nov 25

"Where the Wild Things Are" is playing on Connecticut's largest movie screen, the IMAX Theater at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk .

Police Holiday Toy Drive Set for December

Westport Now - Tue Nov 24

The Westport Police Department Local Union 2080 and Westport Police Benevolent Association today announced they will again sponsor an annual holiday toy drive this season.