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Celebrating 10 Years of Market 32—Fresh, Local, and Thankful for You Celebrating 10 Years of Market 32—Fresh, Local, and Thankful for You
Celebrating 10 Years of Market 32—Fresh, Local, and Thankful for You For 10 incredible years, Market 32 has been proud to bring fresh, quality food and genuine care to our neighbors across the region. What started as a vision to create a better grocery experience — focused on freshness, service, and community — has grown into a decade-long journey made possible by you, our loyal customers. Now, we’re celebrating you – our loyal customers – with our biggest anniversary event ever, filled with exciting prizes, giveaways, and daily chances to win big! Spin, Win, and Celebrate All Month Long It’s celebration time at Market 32 — and you’re invited to join in the …

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Toothpaste Heir’s CT Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M Toothpaste Heir’s CT Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M
Toothpaste Heir’s CT Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M One of Connecticut’s most storied mansions is now for sale, offering a level of grandeur rarely seen outside of America's Gilded Age. Known as Filston, the 12,000-square-foot Neoclassical estate in Sharon is a time capsule of turn-of-the-century elegance. Designed by renowned architect William Cromwell Jr., the $7.5 million property blends old-world European styles into one stunning showpiece. Think Italianate Renaissance, French Empire, and Palladian flair — all meticulously preserved for more than a century. An heir to the Colgate fortune built the Filston mansion beginning in 1903…

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Fentanyl Pill Found Outside CT Elementary School Fentanyl Pill Found Outside CT Elementary School
Fentanyl Pill Found Outside CT Elementary School Parents in Southington are on alert after a broken pill capsule containing fentanyl was found outside Urbin T. Kelley Elementary School, authorities said.  The capsule was spotted on the sidewalk by a staff member on Wednesday, Oct.1 Police tested the substance and confirmed it contained fentanyl, a powerful opioid that can be deadly even in tiny amounts. Principal Marilyn Kahl sent an email to parents after the pill was identified. Physical education classes stayed indoors, and a police drug-sniffing dog searched the building and grounds, she wrote. No other drugs were found. Ka…

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CT School Bus With 14 Students Crashes With Car CT School Bus With 14 Students Crashes With Car
CT School Bus With 14 Students Crashes With Car A school bus carrying 14 high school students was involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 1.  Police were called to Stafford Avenue in Bristol, just south of Farmington Avenue, after a bus from Bristol Eastern High School just before 2 p.m. No one on the bus was injured, Bristol police said. The driver of the other vehicle complained of minor injuries and was evaluated by medical personnel. The Bristol Board of Education sent representatives to the scene. They will contact the parents of the students on the bus. Representatives from Fir…

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CT Governor’s Race Shaken Up After Candidate Drops Out: ‘State Needs Change’ CT Governor’s Race Shaken Up After Candidate Drops Out: ‘State Needs Change’
CT Governor’s Race Shaken Up After Candidate Drops Out: ‘State Needs Change’ The race for Connecticut governor has lost a runner.  Jen Tooker, a first selectwoman of Westport, announced on Friday, Sept. 26, that she was suspending her campaign. In a post on X, the Republican said, "voters need more time to get to know me, and I need more time to get to know them." However, she vowed to stay in the fight to topple Gov. Ned Lamont.  Connecticut needs a leader with a vision that ensures that our best days are ahead of us. That is what I offered voters in this race. Although I am suspending my candidacy for Governor, I have every intention to remain in the…

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Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host
Cheshire Native Molly Qerim Leaving ESPN’s ‘First Take’ After Years As Host Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN.  The Connecticut native and longtime host of “First Take” confirmed her decision in a message to fans. “After much reflection, I've decided it's time to close this incredible chapter and step away from First Take,” Qerim wrote. “Hosting this show has been one of the greatest honors of my career. Every morning, I had the privilege of sharing the desk with some of the most brilliant, passionate and entertaining voices in sports — and with all of you, the best fans in the world.” The decision seems to be her own. Reports suggested she turned down a contract e…

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$3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In CT Listed For First Time In 100 Years $3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In CT Listed For First Time In 100 Years
$3.9M Childhood Home Of Political Icon In CT Listed For First Time In 100 Years A Sharon property with more than 200 years of history, which was the childhood home of one of America's most prolific political minds of the past century, is on the market for just south of $4 million.  The estate at 1 Great Elm Drive in Sharon is listed for $3,999,000. Built in 1812, the single-family residence spans 8,072 square feet on 6.34 acres, according to the Zillow listing. It offers eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms.  One of those bedrooms once belonged to attorney and author William F. Buckley Jr., one of the founding fathers of the American conservative political movem…

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Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To CT High School Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To CT High School
Police ID Child Who Sent Threatening Message To CT High School Police have tracked a threatening social media post directed at Darien High School to a child in Arkansas.  The unnamed juvenile referenced a firearm in an Instagram post that mentioned Darien High. It's unclear why he chose the school for the threat.  Darien detectives worked with the FBI, Meta, and the Connecticut Intelligence Center to track the location of the post.  Darien school officials placed the high school on a two-hour delay before canceling classes for the day.  It's unclear what charges the child accused of making the post will face. 

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Threatening Post Closes CT High School, Police Say Threatening Post Closes CT High School, Police Say
Threatening Post Closes CT High School, Police Say A Fairfield County high school was closed Tuesday, Sept. 16, after police learned of a potentially threatening social media post, officials said. Darien police first announced the school would open on a two-hour delay while the Patrol and Detective Divisions investigated, but later confirmed the closure of Darien High School as “a precautionary measure.” “The Darien Police Department continues to investigate this incident and remains in close communication with school officials,” Chief of Police Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. said. All other Darien Public Schools remained open on a normal schedule…

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Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest
Crystal R. Emery Returns To New Haven's Bregamos Theater For Night Of Fun With Special Guest Crystal R. Emery is returning to New Haven for another powerful night of laughter and truth as she continues to break barriers in art, comedy, and storytelling. Her latest show, Stand Up with Crystal R. Emery, blends sharp humor with hard-hitting realities at the intersection of racism, sexism, and ableism. Emery, a New Haven–area resident who is quadrapalegic, has built a career as a director, producer, author, and nonprofit leader, but she says comedy is her newest way to share her story. “How do you do stand-up comedy when you can’t stand up?” Emery quipped. “I’ve never let my disability…

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West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital
West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital Two children were taken to a hospital after a car rear-ended the bus they were on Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, police said. A New Haven school bus was turning from Spring Street onto Front Avenue in West Haven when another vehicle crashed into the back of it. One child suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, police said. A second student also reported being hurt and was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Authorities did not identify the school or release the students’ ages. The driver of the vehicle that struck the bus declined medical attention, authorities sa…

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New England Genealogist Reunites PA Woman With Childhood Best Friend Separated By Foster Care New England Genealogist Reunites PA Woman With Childhood Best Friend Separated By Foster Care
New England Genealogist Reunites PA Woman With Childhood Best Friend Separated By Foster Care A New England genealogist has helped reunite two women who were separated by foster care while attending elementary school in Abington in the late 1980s. Elizabeth Crompton, who grew up in Abington, shared on Facebook that she had been searching for her childhood best friend for decades. The two attended Glenside Weldon Elementary School just outside of Philadelphia, where Crompton, then known as Liz, spent nearly every day with her best friend. “She was the sweetest girl ever, red curly hair and the warmest smile,” Crompton wrote, recalling how her friend’s social worker once gave her litt…

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