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Milford celebrates opening of "Latina-owned" beauty salon

The salon, located at 222 Bridgeport Ave, offers beauty services including acrylic nails and eyelash extensions.

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Aging Stratford community center building to get $2.4M renovation

The grant will allow the community center's after school program to double its capacity, as well as expand food pantry and summer program offerings.

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Ridgefield's Teacher of the Year is Weston assistant fire chief

Ridgefield High School's Andrew Maccabe was recognized for his compassion for students and staff, as well as his service to the community.

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Key Bridgeport affordable housing project denied tax credits

Affordable apartments on East Main St. dealt another financial setback as $1 million federal tax credit denied.

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CT files motion to dismiss Milford school's vaccine lawsuit

The lawsuit filed by Milford Christian Academy argued the state's vaccine mandate violates the constitution.

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Milford health officials try to prevent mosquito issues

City and state health officials gave an update on Milford's Mosquito Control Program and demonstrated how these insects’ breeding sites are treated.

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Staples culinary students give the gift of food to Westport community

Staples High School students are giving back with a program that prepares food for the Gillespie Center using ingredients from the Westport Farmers Market.

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Shelton zoners recommend adding affordable units to apartment plans

Two separate proposed apartment projects are one step away from reality – but approvals will come with a request for more affordable housing in each.

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Trumbull reviews policy changes to homework, parking

The proposed changes would bars teachers from making homework due "on the following day" of non-school religious holidays if a guardian requests an exemption.

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Fairfield's Toto reopens as Italian wine bar Gabagool

Antonio Ninivaggi said he rebranded the restaurant to make it more fun while ensuring top service, playing off the "Sopranos" and Italian-American pop culture.

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