Fairfield County ticks laden with disease, study shows

Connecticut Post - Fri Nov 27

The percentage of black-legged ticks in the area infected with at least two disease-causing microbes -- the bacteria that cause Lyme disease and the parasite that causes babesiosis -- may be much higher than previously thought.

In surprise move, Columbus principal to leave after 30 years

Connecticut Post - Fri Nov 27

When Columbus School students return from Thanksgiving break they may find themselves assigned to write a letter to Principal Manuel Rocha, offering suggestions on how he should spend his time after he retires Dec.

Chiesi's connections stretched into Fairfield County

NewsTimesLive.com - Fri Nov 27

Danielle Chiesi spent a lot of time in hotel ballrooms and bars during the past decade.

Thousands of homeless get a Thanksgiving meal at region's shelters

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

Edison Moran was among thousands of homeless people across the region Thursday, who, despite experiencing one of the toughest years of his life, got to eat a full Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings.

Fairfield police cruiser rammed at DUI checkpoint

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

A DUI checkpoint on the Post Road turned chaotic early Thursday when a speeding car rammed a police cruiser and then the car's passenger, in a frenzied getaway attempt, caused the vehicle to careen down the street and strike another motorist head on.

Blaze hits chemical warehouse in Fairfield

Connecticut Post - Thu Nov 26

Fire struck a chemical warehouse off the Post Road in the Southport section of town early Thursday, requiring an hours-long hazardous materials cleanup at the business.

Higgins in residence at SHU

Connecticut Post - Wed Nov 25

Michael Higgins has been named a visiting senior executive in residence for the spring term at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield.

AIG traders threaten walk-out

News Times - Wed Nov 25

American International Group Inc. 's Financial Products unit in Wilton is at the center of another storm over high bonus payments.

Woman arrested for May burglary in Newtown

News Times - Wed Nov 25

Local police reported a Fairfield woman was arrested Monday in connection with a burglary that allegedly occurred May 12 on Newtown Road.

Marshfield Teen Charged In Sex Assault Conspiracy

TV38 Boston - Tue Nov 24

Share + Nov 24, 2009 6:11 pm US/Eastern MARSHFIELD A lacrosse player from Marshfield has been charged in an alleged conspiracy to commit sexual assault atA Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.