Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Hospital Doctor Named Top Heart Surgeon For Nuvance
Dr. Richard Kaplon has joined the Nuvance Health Heart and Vascular Institute in his role as chief of cardiac surgery at Danbury Hospital.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Superintendent Retires After 50 Years An Educator
Dr. Sal looked back at the "ordeal" of the past year, and ahead to a much brighter future for the district and Danbury families.
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Danbury, CT|News|
SILVER ALERT CANCELLED: Missing Adult in Danbury
Police have cancelled the Silver Alert for Strongbow Lone-Eagle, age 51, missing since June 27.
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Bethel, CT|News|
U.S. Senate Confirms Former CT Mental Health Czar For Federal Gig
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Miriam Delphin-Rittmon as assistant secretary for mental health and substance in Health & Human Services.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Ridgefield Schools Await Guidance On Mask Mandate
Absent any new guidance from the state, masks and social distancing will remain in effect for Ridgefield students next year.
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Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Superintendent Resigns
Rydell Harrison is resigning from his position as superintendent of the Easton-Redding-Region 9 school district, after just 10 months.
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Bethel, CT|News|
CT Coronavirus: Vaccine News & Town-By-Town Case Numbers
The CDC said there is a "likely link" between two COVID-19 vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in adolescents.
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Danbury, CT|News|
2 Hospitalized After Head-On Collision In Danbury
Both drivers were transported to Danbury Hospital for injuries sustained in the head-on collision.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Location Is Everything, In This Enclave of Ridgefield Homes
From the 2-level deck, a seasonal brook runs into the visible Titicus River, while acres of wooded land provide a spectacular backdrop.
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Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
CT Lures Youth To Coronavirus Vaccine With Free Concert Tickets
Gov. Ned Lamont announced the launch of Connecticut’s "Rock the Shot" promotional campaign meant to encourage residents to get vaccinated.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Recreational Marijuana Is Legal In CT. Now What? Take The Survey
The new law has extraordinary social equity components, which Gov. Ned Lamont said could serve as a blueprint for other states' initiatives.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
Leopards, Lions & Laotians: Here Are All The New Laws In CT
The new state budget and the legalization of recreational marijuana are just a drop in the bucket of new laws signed this past week in CT.
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Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Distinctive: Charmingly Rustic, Fully Updated Colonial, In Weston
This is the perfect house for a growing family or downsizing alike!
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Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
State Awards Redding Property $200K For Blight Assessment
The funding was part of $19 million in grants from the CT Department of Economic and Community Development’s Brownfield Remediation Program.
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Ridgefield, CT|News|
CT State College Students Must Be Fully Vaccinated: Regents Board
CT's Board of Regents is requiring students at State Universities returning for the fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Brookfield, CT|News|
Brookfield Schools Seek Clarity From Lamont On Masks
The Brookfield superintendent and School Board wrote a letter to the governor, pressing him to lift the mask mandate in the schools.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Here's How CT's New Marijuana Law Will Affect Tobacco Smokers
If you thought the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state will loosen regulations on all smoking and vaping, you're very wrong.
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Bethel, CT|News|
Build Your Dream Home In A Beautiful Setting, In Bethel
Create Your Own Paradise! This home will be built on 8+ private acres, at the end of the cul-de-sac, backing to 20+ acres of open space.
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Danbury, CT|News|
So, Here's What $3.85 Million Buys You In Danbury...
To start with, a stunning one-of-a-kind Candlewood Lake waterfront home custom-designed and built from the ground up...
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Bethel, CT|News|
Obituary: John Smietana, 74, Of Bethel
John served in the U.S. Air Force prior to a successful career in banking and finance.
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