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Census: Fairfield Is Only County In Connecticut Showing Population Growth Census: Fairfield Is Only County In Connecticut Showing Population Growth
Census: Fairfield Is Only County In Connecticut Showing Population Growth FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County is the only county in Connecticut with a growing population, according to estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. The population of Fairfield County expanded by 2,237 people, or 0.2 percent, between July 2014 and July 2015.  Fairfield was also the only county in the Nutmeg State to experience population growth for two years in a row.  The county's population of 948,053 residents is the largest in the state. Connecticut's next most populous counties are: Hartford County: 895,841 residents New Haven County: 859,470  New London County: 271,863  Litc…

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Stratford's Roosevelt Forest Commission Ends Use Of Lethal Beaver Traps Stratford's Roosevelt Forest Commission Ends Use Of Lethal Beaver Traps
Stratford's Roosevelt Forest Commission Ends Use Of Lethal Beaver Traps STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Roosevelt Forest Commission in Stratford has ordered an end to lethal beaver trapping, according to the Connecticut Post. The commission also declared that no hunting or trapping would be permitted in the 400-acre northern Stratford forest, the Connecticut Post reported. Due to the possible threat of a rising beaver pond to area homes, the commission also declared it would pursue the installation of a special pipe system to lower the pond's level, said the Connecticut Post. Roosevelt Forest is located at 700 N. Peters Lane. Click here to read the Connecticut Post a…

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Neuberger Museum In Purchase Presents Louise Fishman Retrospective Neuberger Museum In Purchase Presents Louise Fishman Retrospective
Neuberger Museum In Purchase Presents Louise Fishman Retrospective PURCHASE, N.Y. -- The Neuberger Museum of Art will present a career retrospective on artist Louise Fishman from April 3 through July 31.  “Neuberger Museum of Art collaborates with artists whose work is not only of the highest art historical significance and aesthetic quality but also demonstrates critical perspectives that have influenced their peers and had a lasting impact on younger generations," said Chief Curator Helaine Posner. "Louise Fishman is such an artist.” Fishman's work both embraces and reinvents the Abstract Expressionist tradition. This is her first career retros…

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Fish Fry Raises Funds For Rhinebeck American Legion Fish Fry Raises Funds For Rhinebeck American Legion
Fish Fry Raises Funds For Rhinebeck American Legion RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- American Legion Montgomery Post 429 will hold a fundraising Good Friday Fish Fry on March 25. The Fish Fry will feature haddock with french fries and homemade coleslaw for $10 and homemade New England clam chowder for $4.  Proceeds will benefit their Rhinebeck High School Scholarship Program. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. Take-out is available.  American Legion Post 429 is at 6331 Mill St. in Rhinebeck. 

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Mamaroneck Arts Guild Hosts Fundraiser To Beautify Larchmont Mamaroneck Arts Guild Hosts Fundraiser To Beautify Larchmont
Mamaroneck Arts Guild Hosts Fundraiser To Beautify Larchmont MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Mamaroneck Arts Guild will host an arts show and sip and savor fundraiser on April 7.  The Small Works Art Show - Fine Food & Spirits Tasting event will feature food and beverage pairings crafted by Auray Gourmet, Fjords Fish Market, Polpettina and Winetasters of Larchmont. Proceeds will go towards the Guild's planned spring beautification project of the Larchmont business district. The Guild is currently working on purchasing flowers and planters and arranging garden maintenance and watering.  The event runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50. Click here to purchase…

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Jury Deadlocked In Retrial Of Bridgeport Man Charged With Killing Student Jury Deadlocked In Retrial Of Bridgeport Man Charged With Killing Student
Jury Deadlocked In Retrial Of Bridgeport Man Charged With Killing Student BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- For the second time, a jury was unable to return a verdict in the case of a 33-year-old Bridgeport man charged with killing and dismembering his college student girlfriend and dumping her remains in Trumbull, the Connecticut Post said. Jermaine Richards, a private duty nurse in Bridgeport, was charged with murder in the death of Alyssiah Marie Wiley, 20, of West Haven, who went missing on April 19, 2013. Her partial remains were found 27 days later in a wooded area at the end of Quarry Road in Trumbull, about 2 miles from Richards' Bridgeport home.  Wiley, a sophomore a…

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Second Woman Charged In Checkout Scam At Westport Goodwill Second Woman Charged In Checkout Scam At Westport Goodwill
Second Woman Charged In Checkout Scam At Westport Goodwill WESTPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport woman was arrested for shoplifting at the Golden Hill Street Goodwill in Westport. Shirley Jennings, 51, was accused of intentionally not scanning items while her accomplice was checking out, police said. As previously reported, Charmaine Pottinger was arrested for being the alleged accomplice. She was arrested on an active warrant and issued a court date for March 28. Jennings was charged with fifth-degree larceny and has a court date of April 5 in Norwalk. 

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Stratford Firefighters Battle Basement Fire Stratford Firefighters Battle Basement Fire
Stratford Firefighters Battle Basement Fire STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford firefighters battled a fire in the basement of a home on Hollister Street on Thursday morning, according to the Stratford Star. The blaze was contained to the basement, although the rest of the home sustained smoke damage, Stratford Star reported. No injuries were reported, said the Star. Click here to read the Stratford Star article.

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Mahopac Library Seeks Candidates For Three Board Seats Mahopac Library Seeks Candidates For Three Board Seats
Mahopac Library Seeks Candidates For Three Board Seats MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Mahopac Public Library is seeking candidates for three open seats on its Board of Trustees.  Petitions are available at the library and must be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district. Any petition must also state the name and residence of each signer and be filed with the Election Clerk of the Library before 5 p.m. on April 21.  Board members serve three-year terms on the board beginning July 1. The election will be held at the library on June 7 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

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Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Sponsors Several Events Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Sponsors Several Events
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin Sponsors Several Events SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin has announced several events taking place in the 88th Assembly District over the next several days. Thursday, March 24: The Eastchester Historical Society will host “Great Women in Eastchester History” at Eastchester Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature six vignettes about Annie Hyland Adams, Anne Hutchinson, Freida Riggs and Carmela Vaccaro. Chabad of Pelham will host an African-style Purim celebration at Pelham Country Club at 5 p.m.  The Chabad Jewish Center of Bronxville will host Purim in the Wild West at Lake Isle Country Club a…

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