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.

Welcoming UN Guests for Westport Thanksgiving

Westport Now - Thu Nov 26

Members of Westport's International Visitors Committee were at the Westport train station today to welcome more than 30 guests from the United Nations spending Thanksgiving Day with 18 Westport families.

Three-Car Merritt Accident Sends One to Hospital

Westport Now - Thu Nov 26

A three-car accident on the Merritt Parkway in Westport today sent one person to the hospital.

Thanksgiving at the Fire Department

Westport Now - Thu Nov 26

For the 14th successive year, a Westport family today donated a gourmet Thanksgiving Day dinner to the on-duty shift of the Westport Fire Department.

Vision, Henry pitch fund

News Times - Thu Nov 26

Boston Red Sox principal owner John W. Henry is trying to hit a home run with a new investment vehicle designed to attract less wealthy investors to his struggling investment firm.

Singing the Praises of Bedford Middle School

Westport Now - Wed Nov 25

Cary Bell, interim principal of Westport's Bedford Middle School, today joined students in singing "This Little Light of Mine" at a school assembly marking the school's designation in September as a National Blue Ribbon Award-winning school.

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.

Sharing the Pie

Westport Now - Tue Nov 24

It was pie day today at The Conservative Synagogue of Westport. The synagogue's Share The Pie program, which benefits Homes With Hope , distributed pies to those who ordered the baked goods in advance.