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The Danbury Library is hosting a Community Baby Shower next weekend, on Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This free event offers resources and support for new parents and families. The first 50 registrants will receive an early literacy tote bag filled with books and toys. Those who take part will be provided with information on health, housing, and childcare services. Attendees can join activities like Dad’s Read Storytime and a Prenatal Yoga Class. This event aims to connect families with local resources and services for childhood success. To register and learn more,  CLICK H...

A New Fairfield man convicted last year in the stabbing death of a Newtown man is appealing his guilty verdict. Patrick Griffin filed a direct appeal with the state Appellate Court, challenging his conviction on two counts of first-degree manslaughter related to the 2022 incident. The case unfolded after police responded to Griffin’s residence and found James Edward Knapp Jr. with a fatal wound. Griffin claimed self-defense, but he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Griffin’s appeal questions the sufficiency of evidence and trial court rulings.

A man arrested in Meriden was a convicted drug dealer who Connecticut officials "ignored" a detainer for and released from custody, according to an announcement Thursday from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Connecticut ranks third nationally for the highest property taxes on single-family homes, with Hartford leading the state in property tax mill rates. A study by real estate data firm Attom reveals an average annual property tax bill of $8,022 in Connecticut. Fairfield County residents pay an average of $11,805 annually.

Governor Ned Lamont has declared all this week as Connecticut Food Waste Prevention Week. Shockingly, Connecticut discards 520,000 tons of edible food annually while 1 in 10 individuals face hunger. DEEP urges municipalities to adopt food waste diversion programs, with successful pilots already diverting over one million pounds of food scraps. As part of the initiative, events promoting food waste reduction strategies will be held across the state. For more information, CLICK LINK 1 AND LINK 2.