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Elsa Could Bring High Winds, Flooding To Fairfield: Patch PM

Fairfield firefighters respond to lightning strike / Lamont has blunt message as Elsa approaches / Your opinions on legal marijuana in CT

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:

4 Inches Of Rain Possible In Fairfield As Elsa Bears Down

The first selectwoman warned residents not to drive through flooded roadways and to avoid downed wires.>>>Read more.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Firefighters Respond To Lightning Strike In Fairfield

No one was injured, but residential services were affected, according to the Fairfield Fire Department.>>>Read more.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Fairfield Woman Wins Big In CT Lottery

One Fairfield resident is several thousand dollars richer after she played a winning CT Lottery game.>>>Read more.


As Tropical Storm Elsa Moves In Gov. Ned Lamont Has A Blunt Message For The Utilities

Lamont held a news conference Thursday night to update residents regarding the latest developments concerning Tropical Storm Elsa and expected impacts to the state.>>>Read more.


Recreational Marijuana Is Legal In CT: Patch Readers' Opinions

The new tax revenues, the forgiveness of previous marijuana possession convictions, and the smell: Patch readers have opinions on all of it.>>>Read more.

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