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Big Tree Branch Hits Fairfield Vehicle; Thunderstorms Forecast

$7 million home listed in Southport / CT lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct in data report / CT receives $6.4 million grant

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Large Limb Falls On Fairfield Vehicle; Thunderstorms In Forecast

Fairfield police encountered two large tree branches Tuesday morning that were blocking Fairfield roads.>>>Read more.

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$7 Million Southport Home Comes With Party Barn, Home Theater

This expansive Southport home, which was made for entertaining, just hit the market.>>>Read more.

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1 Connecticut Lawmaker Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Since 2017

The "#MeToo" movement brought sweeping changes nationwide, including in Connecticut, on how allegations of sexual misconduct are handled.>>>Read more.


CT Receives $6.4 Million Justice Assistance Grant From Feds

The money had been withheld from Connecticut and other states by the Trump-Pence administration, according to Gov. Ned Lamont.>>>Read more.


CT Humane Society Event Benefits COVID-19 Relief Programs

The Connecticut Humane Society's "Springtime Unleashed" virtual event will work to keep pets in homes they know and love. Read details here.>>>Read more.


CT Seeks Vaccination Equality Through Money For Partnerships

Gov. Ned Lamont announced $13 million in funding to improve coronavirus vaccination equity throughout the state.>>>Read more.

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