Voice of CT

Things to Know: September 8th

Thunderstorms, heavy downpours headed to CT, weather service says CT Post

Latin Music Festival returns to Stratford Sunday CT Post

Jane Ryan kindergarten teacher named Trumbull teacher of the year CT Post

Annual 9/11 tribute ride falls on 20th anniversary, expected to draw thousands CT Post

Concert Connection: Billy Idol headlines at the Big E Sept. 18 The Hour

The Big E reveals its new foods for 2021, preview them here The Hour

Connecticut COVID positivity rate drops over Labor Day weekend Stamford Advocate

Former CT home of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Chris Meloni on the market for nearly $5M Stamford Advocate

‘Flag Man’ in Old Saybrook waves stars and stripes to bring joy to others this Labor Day weekend wtnh

National worker shortage continues to impact restaurants in Connecticut wtnh

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Melissa in the Morning: Healing Our Heroes

1. Director, Michael Gier, shares his latest film addressing PTSD after 9-11. We learned about a new treatment helping first responders. ((00:10))
2. Listen to your body! Amy Llinas talks about aging bodies and how to take care of them. ((13:27))
3. David Mestre teaches why physics is behind the rubber band thumb gun. ((20:05))

IMAGE CREDIT: Michael Gier

Melissa in the Morning: Gas Tax

1. Senator Kevin Kelly pushed his Stop the Gas tax initiative ahead of a potential special session. ((00:10))
2. Krista Carnes answered listener questions about creating and fixing your social media profiles. ((07:55))
3. Julius Dudics talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive relationships. ((20:08))

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Cooking with Claud: Quiche Lorraine

INGREDIENTS:
– 9 inch baked pie shell
– ½-1 lb. of bacon
– 1-1 ½ cup of sharp cheddar
– 3 eggs
– Dash nutmeg
– Dash cayenne
– 1-1/2 cup light cream
– ¾ tsp. salt

Melissa in the Morning: Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Landa of Fairfield talked about the Jewish new year and the significance. ((00:10))
Congressman Jim Himes talks about the latest out of Afghanistan. ((09:17))
Gary Farrar Jr. talked about the goals of the democratic party in Ansonia ahead of the Board of Alderman election. ((19:27))

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Things to Know: September 3rd

Your photos of the damage Ida did in Connecticut CT Post

The FTC Is Investigating Why the Ice Cream Machines at McDonald’s Are Always Broken CT Post

Man and dog rescued in widespread flooding in Fairfield CT Post

6 quick trips for a last-minute Labor Day Weekend excursion CT Post

Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough named as best waterfront seafood spot by Thrillist CT Post

25 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, Sept. 3-6 Stamford Advocate

Sequins and heels: Tri-State dance fest comes to Stamford after a year’s absence Stamford Advocate

Official: West Haven beach ‘blown out’ by Ida rainfall NH Register

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Melissa in the Morning: West Nile Virus & Legionnaires Disease

The first two cases of West Nile virus were detected in Fairfield and New Haven County. Turns out, it’s very common to get the virus but most don’t know it! Dr. Browne talked about that and the fact that cases of Legionnares Disease in NYC are not uncommon. Why is that?

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Things to Know: September 2nd

Ida causes overnight flooding in greater Bridgeport and the Valley CT Post

Ida remnants cause delays and closings around Connecticut CT Post

Connecticut among first 8 states to adopt virtual driver’s licenses with Apple CT Post

The Hadlyme Hills offers the chance to see one of Connecticut’s ‘last great places’ CT Post

In Photos: Black Rock Porchfest rocked the weekend CT Post

The Danbury Trashers: 6 things to know about the Netflix film ‘Untold: Crime & Penalties’ The Hour

Five things you need to know before Alive@Five starts Stamford Advocate

Fairfield University graduate Colleen Young wins 2nd medal in 2020 Paralympics NH Register

Connecticut Magazine: Best New Haven restaurants for 2021 NH Register

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Melissa in the Morning: Responding to Ida

1. The American Red Cross checked in to talk about relief efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida and offered safety protocols for Connecticut storms. ((00:10))
2. Dan Onofrio talked about the business environment with vaccine mandates and working from home. ((12:57))
3. Labor Day weekend is rocking in Bridgeport! Details on the free concert and fireworks coming this weekend. ((22:11))

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WICC Pet of The Week

Whiskers, a two year old tuxedo cat, came to the humane society as a foster cat to weather the storm last week. He is the perfect houseguest: affectionate, social, and easy-going. He is a hefty cat, but not a fat one – he’s quite solid. He enjoys being picked up and squeezed. He is not shy and will approach the new people. Whiskers is going to make someone a really special pet. To apply to adopt him, visit online at CTHumane.org.