Ridgefield, CT|News|
Tips On Encouraging New Growth From An Expert Ridgefield Gardener
February is the month Ridgefield gardeners should start pruning their shrubs, according to one local expert.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Passes Town and Schools Budget, Following Low Voter Turnout
With less than 7 percent of Ridgefield residents voting, the $156 million was approved in a referendum Tuesday.
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Danbury, CT|News|
2 Danbury Residents Score Big In Lottery
This is the latest area winner, according to the Connecticut State Lottery.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Connecticut: Peak Dates
Plan your summer nights in Connecticut around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
CT Power Outages Town-By-Town: Over 4,000 Without Power Friday
"We are doing everything we can to ensure that the state’s utility companies respond to outages as quickly as possible," Gov. Lamont said.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
CT 'Still Has Some Work To Do' Getting Children Vaccinated: DPH
Health officials predict that a "large chunk of kids" will return to school unvaccinated in the fall.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Chicken Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
Tyson Foods frozen chicken recall has grown to include nearly 9 million pounds of chicken, some of which was sent to schools and hospitals.
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Milford, CT|News|
Over 2,000 Without Power in Milford On Friday
The National Weather Service said Tropical Storm Elsa could produce small hail, gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
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Bethel, CT|News|
CT Activates Emergency Operations Center For Tropical Storm Elsa
Lamont warned utilities Eversource and UI, "We better be a lot better prepared than last time."
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Across Connecticut|News|
CT Power Outages Town-By-Town: Over 6,000 Without Power Thursday
The National Weather Service said Tropical Storm Elsa could produce small hail, gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield High School Announces 2020-21 Q4 Honor Roll Students
Ridgefield High School has announced the students who have earned Honors and High Honors for the fourth quarter of the 2020-21 school year.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
What's Killing The Baby Song Birds In Connecticut?
Is it pesticides, fungi, bacteria or some mystery neurotoxin? Here's what you can do while the experts try to figure it all out.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
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.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Obituary: Kathryn (Brady) Keeler, 83, Formerly Of Ridgefield
Kathryn was a homemaker and a former member of St. Mary Parish of Ridgefield.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
SILVER ALERT: Missing Teen Girl/Endangered Runaway in Danbury
Linda Michelle, whom police have classified as an endangered runaway, is white/Hispanic, with black hair and brown eyes.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
UPDATE: Storm Closes Roads In Wilton
The Town of Wilton is warning of road closures due to the storm.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Obituary: Bob G. Perry, 86, Of Ridgefield
Bob was active in many community activities, including the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Board, the Ridgefield Men’s Club and Bock Room Boys
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Danbury, CT|News|
Obituary: George K. Marcus Jr, 70, Of Danbury
Mr. Marcus was a retired Signal Maintainer starting in 1975 with Conrail and retiring in 2012 with Metro-North Railroad after 35 years.
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Wilton, CT|News|
'Wilton Rocks for Food' To Return, At A New Venue
This year's show, which benefits the Food Bank and the Wilton Community Pantry, will be Dec. 4 at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut|News|
CT Power Outages Town-By-Town: 21,000 Without Power Tuesday
Eversource: "Our people are ready and will work around the clock, if needed, to restore power as quickly and safely as possible."
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