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File photo of Fairfield Woods Middle School.
News
Officials: In-school transmission probably caused COVID spike
School officials said they believe someone came to school while contagious.
  • Community decorates sidewalk at McKinley after vandalism

  • Fairfield RTM now split evenly between parties

Current expected snowfall totals for Connecticut. Snow, rain and sleet are expected to fall across the tri-state area Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 into Wednesday. No advisories have been issued as of Monday.
News
Light snow, sleet, ice headed for CT
The tri-state region is expected to see light snowfall, sleet and rain Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the latest forecasts.
  • Feds indict alleged Bridgeport gang members

  • Man accused of assaulting woman while out on bond

Ridgefield celebrates after beating Staples to win the FCIAC girls basketball championship on Feb. 27, 2020.
Sports
FCIAC approves plan for basketball
The plan splits the league’s 16 teams into two divisions, and also adds Bassick and Harding, two former FCIAC member schools, to the conference for this season.
Jeffrey Tambor offers virtual acting classes through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
Entertainment
Jeffrey Tambor offers acting classes at Ridgefield Playhouse
“Arrested Development” and “Transparent” actor Jeffrey Tambor shares his industry tricks in virtual acting classes offered through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020 file photo, Hilaria Baldwin, left, and Alec Baldwin attend the Broadway opening night of "West Side Story" in New York. Alec Baldwin returns as host of the game show "Match Game," Sunday on ABC. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Leisure
Pisani: Don’t judge the person by the accent
Columnist Joe Pisani gives his Spain-born son-in-law “the Hilaria Baldwin Test” aka “The Cucumber Test” to gauge his English accent.
A lasiocarpa fir tree is pictured at a Christmas trees production, in La Petite-Pierre, northeastern France, on November 22, 2019. - The production of Christmas trees is affected by global warming, the breeders have to adapt and try new species. France has about 200 producers of natural Christmas trees on some 5,000 hectares. (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP via Getty Images)
Opinion
Opinion: Reflections from the land, and the heart
Jones Tree Farm owner Terry Jones reflects on lessons of 2020 and contemplates a “restorative course for the future.”
News
  • Fairfield County Courthouse on Golden Hill Street
    Man accused of assaulting woman while out on bond
    A Bridgeport man was back in custody after police said he assaulted his former girlfriend while out on bond for allegedly assaulting her.
    By Daniel Tepfer
  • The flu season in Connecticut remains almost comically low-energy, with only one new flu hospitalization in the most recent week for which numbers were available.
    One new flu hospitalization; two new positive tests
    By Amanda Cuda
    Nikki Yovino, of South Setauket, N.Y., was convicted of falsely claiming she was sexually assaulted by two Sacred Hearst University students.
    Judge: Release recordings in false rape case
    By Daniel Tepfer
    FD: Driver seriously injured in I-95 crash in Fairfield
    By Tara O'Neill
    A Fairfield Health Department vaccination clinic on Jan. 7, in which approximately 1,850 people were vaccinated.
    Thousands use Fairfield’s website to sign up for vaccination
    By Josh LaBella
  • FD: Driver seriously injured in I-95 crash in Fairfield
  • Bridgeport murder suspect put on suicide watch
  • Source: Dulos home focus of search on verge of being sold
  • Bridgeport Police captains sue to block transfers
  • Police: Bridgeport teen arrested after smashing car window in Fairfield
  • Police: Party host hits guest in head with fireplace shovel
  • Ansonia police: Toddler found wandering in California not Vanessa Morales
Most Popular
  1. Officials believe in-school transmission caused COVID spike in Fairfield school
  2. 'Arrogant' millionaire pilot landed on a banned air base because he "wanted to see the beach"
  3. '60 Minutes' Correspondent Scott Pelley Sells Connecticut Mansion at a Loss
  4. ‘There to make a difference’: Community decorates sidewalk at Fairfield school after vandalism
  5. Feds indict alleged Bridgeport gang members
  6. Joe Pisani: Don’t judge the person by the accent
  7. FD: Driver seriously injured in I-95 crash in Fairfield
Sports
  • Ridgefield celebrates after beating Staples to win the FCIAC girls basketball championship on Feb. 27, 2020.
    FCIAC approves plan for basketball
    The plan splits the league’s 16 teams into two divisions, and also adds Bassick and Harding, two former FCIAC member schools, to the conference for this season.
    By Dave Stewart
  • CIAC executive director Glenn Lungarini
    CIAC winter plan: no state championships, Feb. 8 start
    By Michael Fornabaio
    Max Yates
    Yates’ path leads to Colgate lacrosse
    By Submitted / John Nash
    Darien's Colleen Cassidy (2) pressures the net while New Canaan goalie Blythe Novick defends during a girls ice hockey game at the Darien Ice House on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.
    Girls hockey follows CIAC’s lead, delays season
    By Dave Stewart
    The Weston girls soccer team celebrates winning the South-West Conference South Division championship over Notre Dame-Fairfield on Saturday.
    Weston wins SWC South crown, first league title for Trojans
    By Joe Morelli
Opinion
  • In the Suburbs: Tributes at last to the 400,000-plus COVID-19 angels
  • In the Suburbs: I should be excited
  • Letter to the editor: The Trump Rhapsody and World Tour
  • Letter to the editor
  • Letter to the editor: Police should be accredited
  • In the Suburbs: 2020 is over, but what will 2021 bring?
  • In the Suburbs: A holiday fairy tale right here in Fairfield
Business
  • Naga Mulpuri is the owner and pharmacist at Unity Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy at 1326 Post Road.
    Unity Pharmacy closes Bridgeport and Fairfield locations
    A call to the pharmacies redirects callers to a recording thanking loyal customers and alerting them their prescriptions have been transferred to CVS.
    By Michael Fornabaio
  • Barnes & Noble plans to open on Feb. 24, 2021 its store at 76 Post Road E., in downtown Westport, Conn.
    Barnes & Noble sets opening date for new Westport store
    By Paul Schott
    A People's United Bank sign displayed outside of the Stop & Shop in Milford on Friday.
    People’s Bank to phase out branches in Stop & Shop stores
    By Luther Turmelle
    Van Hurd, a "Hell's Kitchen" alum who moved to Connecticut 12 years ago, is heading up Citizen Chicken and Donuts in West Hartford.
    Former ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ chef takes on fried chicken and doughnuts
    By Leeanne Griffin
    People line up to register for interviews for positions at Amazon's North Haven location at a job fait in New Haven in 2019.
    Analyst: CT ‘facing worst job declines since World War II’
    By Luther Turmelle
Entertainment
  • Jeffrey Tambor offers virtual acting classes through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
    Jeffrey Tambor offers acting classes at Ridgefield Playhouse
    “Arrested Development” and “Transparent” actor Jeffrey Tambor shares his industry tricks in virtual acting classes offered through the Ridgefield Playhouse.
    By Keith Loria
  • Regé-Jean Page as Simon Bassett and Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton in "Bridgerton." "Bridgerton" is the first series to come out of Netflix's exclusive, reportedly nine-figure deal with Shonda Rhimes. (Liam Daniel/Netflix/TNS)
    Granger on Film: ‘Bridgerton’ is a fun, frothy escape
    By Susan Granger
    Charter Oak Brewing Company in Danbury is offering local home delivery.
    Breweries adapt to keep taprooms open during pandemic
    By Ashley Winchester
    The Durham Farmers Market  is open Saturdays from 10 to 1 p.m. at Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street, above the Core Club Gym.
    Winter markets offer farm fresh products
    By Ashley Winchester
    Construction on the "New Bruce" expansion and renovation continues at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich has caused the museum to temporarily close.
    ‘Growing pains’ lead Bruce Museum to temporarily close
    By TinaMarie Craven
Real Estate
  • News Historic marker granted for 1750 Mill House in Wilton
    The Wilton Historical Society recently granted a new historic marker to a historic home at 96 Old Mill Road in the town. The Damato family, which lives at the house, moved to it at 96 Old Mill Road in January, 2020, and decided soon after doing so, to have the historic marker from the Historical Society for it. The home is a 1750 John Belden Mill House. Jonathan, Jessica, Ryland, Emeline, and a Lab dog, Molson, are the Damato family pictured.
  • News 10 real estate sales in Wilton: One over $10 million
    Wilton real estate ends December, and begins January with 10 sales.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Colonial gets a contemporary update
    Georgian colonial house with a contemporary interiors at 173 Quarter Horse Lane, Fairfield.
  • Real Estate On the Market: Weston home a perfect country retreat
    Front forecourt and gardens at 29 West Branch Road, Weston.
  • Real Estate On the Market: A home for the art and nature lover
    77 Morningside Drive South, Westport
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  • Pandemic drives highest sale in Greenfield Hill this year
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    Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers has a new location in Fairfield.
  • Sponsored Articles Big changes taking place at The Redding Country Club
    The Redding Country Club.
Arts and Leisure
  • FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2020 file photo, Hilaria Baldwin, left, and Alec Baldwin attend the Broadway opening night of "West Side Story" in New York. Alec Baldwin returns as host of the game show "Match Game," Sunday on ABC. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
    Pisani: Don’t judge the person by the accent
    Columnist Joe Pisani gives his Spain-born son-in-law “the Hilaria Baldwin Test” aka “The Cucumber Test” to gauge his English accent.
    By Joe Pisani
  • Preparing soups, sauces and stews is also an excellent way to incorporate nutritious ingredients such as garlic, onions, greens, grains and other bits of this and that from the refrigerator.
    Recipe: A slow cooked soup offers calm in chaotic time
    By Robin Glowa
    "Surrender the Dead" by John Burley
    Review: Secrets haunt small town in ‘Surrender the Dead’
    By TinaMarie Craven
    French drama "Lupin" has one season available on Netflix.
    Review: ‘Lupin’ offers a dazzling puzzle
    By TinaMarie Craven
    Westport resident Fred Cantor published a memoir about his life as a Knicks fan titled, "Fred From Fresh Meadows: A Knicks Memoir."
    Westport resident publishes memoir about being a Knicks fan
    By Andrea Valluzzo
Politics
  • News ‘Hit the floor:’ Himes, DeLauro were in House chamber...
    WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 06: Protesters gather inside the U.S. Capitol Building on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress held a joint session today to ratify President-elect Joe Biden's 306-232 Electoral College win over President Donald Trump. A group of Republican senators said they would reject the Electoral College votes of several states unless Congress appointed a commission to audit the election results. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
  • Politics Lamont quarantined as spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
    FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2020, file photo, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont addresses the media in Westport, Conn. Despite Connecticut's increasing virus rates, on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, Lamont continued to urge school districts to keep in-person learning at least for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. He said data show young children are not a major contributor to rising virus rates, and long-term isolation can harm students socially and emotionally.
  • Politics Trump supporter charged after disturbance at Democrats HQ
    A Westport man was arrested on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 after Fairfield police said he showed up at the front door of the Democratic Town Committee office yelling profanities and insults at volunteers inside. Michael Silverstein, 61, of Bayberry Lane, was issued a summons for breach of peace after the incident that happened around 4 p.m. at the DTC office at 1 Sasco Hill Road
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Democrats allow governor to retain emergency powers
    Gov. Ned Lamont
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Democrats agree to meeting on Lamont’s emergency COVID...
    Gov. Ned Lamont
  • Coronavirus in Connecticut Dems: ‘There is a clear need’ for Lamont’s extended...
    Former House Minority Leader Themis Klarides
Shopping
  • Lodge Blacklock Triple Season Skillet Stargazer 10.5" Skillet
    I made my two favorite skillets fight to see who wins
    The Blacklock website promises “the ultimate in culinary excellence,” so I figured, what the hay, let’s see what happens if this thing boxes outside its weight class.
    By Joshua Sargent
  • Stamina X Water Rower, $599,99 at Dick's Sporting Goods and $579 at Amazon
    7 home rowers to give you super-ripped arms
    By Ana Suarez
    ASUS TUF H3 Gaming Headset ($35.49 at Amazon)
    My favorite budget gaming headset is just $35 today
    By Corey Foster
    Assorted 4-Pack Adult Face Masks,  $15 at Nordstrom
    Get a 4-pack of masks with neck ties for 40% off
    By Ana Suarez
    For more deals and coupons, visit the SFGate Coupon page!
    Deals round up Friday, Jan. 22
    By The Buy Area Staff
Nation & World News
  • Tech stocks climb on Wall Street as other sectors lag behind
    A woman walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index at Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Hong Kong Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Asian shares rose Monday amid some hope for recovering economies slammed by the pandemic, as market attention turned to upcoming company earnings.
  • Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules, add South Africa
    President Joe Biden departs after attending mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington.
  • In ambulances, an unseen, unwelcome passenger: COVID-19
    Emergency medical technician Thomas Hoang, left, of Emergency Ambulance Service, and paramedic Trenton Amaro prepare to unload a COVID-19 patient from an ambulance in Placentia, Calif., Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. EMTs and paramedics have always dealt with life and death - they make split-second decisions about patient care, which hospital to race to, the best and fastest way to save someone - and now they're just a breath away from becoming the patient themselves.
  • Merck ends development of two potential COVID-19 vaccines
    FILE- This May 1, 2018, file photo shows Merck corporate headquarters in Kenilworth, N.J. The drugmaker will stop developing two potential COVID-19 vaccines after seeing poor results in early-stage studies. The company said Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
  • Ex-Trump spokeswoman Sanders running for Arkansas governor
    FILE - In this Monday, March 11, 2019, file photo, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders speaks during a news briefing at the White House, in Washington. Former White House spokeswoman Sanders is running for Arkansas governor, a source told The Associated Press, late Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
Dear Abby
  • Dear Abby: Couple reaches a stalemate in marriage without...
    Disabled African American army veteran in a wheelchair who is no longer in active service holding and drinking alcohol and it feels depressed while his caucasian wife sitting next to him also depressed and worried about her husband
  • Dear Abby: Son with new girlfriend grows more distant...
    A mother is sad that her youngest son and her don't have a close relationship.
  • Dear Abby: Busy mom fights to prevent frustrations from...
    A mother is dealing with anger management issues.
  • Dear Abby: Brother returns to hometown with lots of...
    Man arriving from business travel inside the front door of his home.
  • Dear Abby: Couple’s house is not their home with...
    When will she finally stop being grumpy? Debica, Poland
Politics
  • Judge orders Uganda's Bobi Wine freed from house arrest
    FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 file photo, Uganda's leading opposition challenger Bobi Wine fills his ballot before voting in Kampala, Uganda. A judge ruled on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 that Ugandan security forces cannot detain presidential challenger Bobi Wine inside his home, rebuking authorities for holding the candidate under house arrest following a disputed election.
  • Biden attends Mass at DC church where he worshipped as VP
    President Joe Biden departs after attending Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington.
  • AP source: Lawmakers threatened ahead of impeachment trial
    FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. Right-wing extremism has previously mostly played out in isolated pockets of America or in smaller cities. In contrast, the deadly attack by rioters on the U.S. Capitol targeted the very heart of government. It brought together members of disparate groups, creating the opportunity for extremists to establish links with each other.
  • White House begins talks with lawmakers on COVID-19 relief
    People stroll past a section of the National Mall by the Capitol where workers were still dismantling inauguration installations, after most downtown streets and public spaces had reopened to the public, on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 in Washington. Biden is looking to jump-start his first 100 days in office with action and symbolism to reassure a divided and weary public that help is in the offing.
  • AP source: Biden to drop Trump's military transgender ban
    Dusk settles over the White House in Washington, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.
Health
  • Paris' virus-battered Fan Museum thrown life-line
    Anne Hoguet, 74, fan-maker and director of the hand fan-making museum poses with a feather fan at the museum in Paris, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Just like the leaves of its gilded fans, France's storied hand fan-making museum could fold up and vanish. The splendid Musee de l'Eventail in Paris, a classed historical monument, is the culture world's latest coronavirus victim.
  • EU pressures AstraZeneca to deliver vaccines as promised
    European Council President Charles Michel, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen leave after a joint news conference at the end of a EU summit video conference at the European Council headquarters in Brussels, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. European Union leaders assessed more measures to counter the spread of coronavirus variants during a video summit Thursday as the bloc's top disease control official said urgent action was needed to stave off a new wave of hospitalizations and deaths. (Olivier Hoslet, Pool Photo via AP)
  • Increased testing sends new Thai coronavirus cases soaring
    Workers spray disinfectant as a precaution against the coronavirus at a shrimp market in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Thailand on Monday registered a new daily high of over 900 confirmed new cases of the coronavirus at the province near the capital Bangkok, where a major outbreak occurred in December.
  • The Latest: German state sees chaotic over-80s vaccine start
    A man with a face mask walks past the Corona Center in Duisburg, Germany, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. The former Musical theater has been turned into a COVID-19 test and vaccination center. Vaccinations outside care homes and hospitals are delayed.
  • Mexican president tests positive for COVID-19, symptoms mild
    FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020 file photo, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador gives his daily, morning news conference at the presidential palace, Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City. Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under medical treatment, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.
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