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Things to Know Tuesday June 8th

As temperatures soar, more CT schools to close early CT Post

Amazon, other popular websites affected by widespread cloud outage CT Post

Schools seek donations for displaced Bridgeport families CT Post

Bill legalizing recreational marijuana in CT moves through Senate, heads to House WFSB

CT patrons may be able to pour own booze The Hour

‘Breaking Bad’ star toasts away COVID at Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk The Hour

Officials: Youth vaccination rates ‘leveled off quickly’ in CT. How will that affect a return to normalcy? Stamford Advocate

Legalized marijuana in CT: How and when it would work Stamford Advocate

Bioscience project to bring 1,000 jobs, knit New Haven back together New Haven Register

CT man, survivor of Las Vegas shooting on a mission to help family of New Haven firefighter Torres killed in fire WTNH

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Things to Know Monday June 7th

Arts and Crafts on Bedford Saturday Stamford-Downtown

Shelton school honors late coach, basketball team he loved CT Post

Loud, polluting gas leaf blowers under attack in CT by civic activists CT Post

Summer-like heat causing more CT schools to dismiss early CT Post

Your Amazon devices will essentially become public wifi hotspots if you don’t disable this option before June 8 WFSB

Restored Nathan Hale fountain unveiled in Norwalk The Hour

Meant to be:’ Darien celebrates 200th birthday with Weed Beach bash Stamford Advocate

Showtime filming for ‘Ray Donovan’ in New Haven this week New Haven Register

Yale doctor explains how quick hand & thumb test can determine patient’s risk of having aneurysm WTNH

New Haven school renaming draws more than 200 ideas. Here are some of them. New Haven Register

Melissa in the Morning: A Wave is Coming

1. Crime prevention expert, Lt. Perez, talks about recruiting battles in Fairfield county and why pledges may not work for bringing on new officers. ((00:10))
2. Senator Bob Duff commented on the latest marijuana bill days before the legislative session ends this week. ((11:59))
3. Senator Tony Hwang talks about the budget proposal…there are no tax increases, but apparently they were just placed elsewhere. ((21:44))
4. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, asks the question ‘why are you getting married?’ What is the purpose of that question and having a healthy union. ((30:55))

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Things to Know Friday June 4th

Dunkin’ to give away free donuts for National Donut Day The Hour

Come for the live music, stay for a COVID-19 vaccine: Stratford festival returns after pandemic CT Post

Why one bear won’t leave Trumbull and what residents should do CT Post

Group home strike called off six hours before Friday morning picketing CT Post

Mayors push for tiered payment in lieu of taxes program WFSB

Weather concerns postpone Darien’s bicentennial bash The Hour

Norwalk PD: Award-winning retired officer with decadeslong tenure dies The Hour

From Bieber to Letterman: Greenwich’s JHouse is a celebrity magnet Stamford Advocate

Judge threatens default against Alex Jones if he doesn’t turn over evidence to Sandy Hook families Stamford Advocate

Official: New Canaan town buildings reopen, no masks needed for vaccinated Stamford Advocate

Summer Steaks

STEAK MARINADE:
Ingredients —
1. London Broil
2. Orange fig spread
3. Worcestershire sauce
4. Minced garlic
5. Balsamic glaze

Recipe —
1. Spoon glaze and other ingredients over steak
2. Let it sit overnight or during the day in the fridge
3. Grill or bake until cooked to liking

CAULIFLOWER STEAKS:
Ingredients —
1. Head of cauliflower
2. Butter
3. Minced garlic

Recipe —
1. Steam cauliflower at a boil for 3-4 minutes (still somewhat hard)
2. Let it cool then cut into 1/2-3/4 inch slabs
3. Melt butter and add minced garlic together and spread on pieces of cauliflower
4. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown

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Melissa in the Morning: How is this OK??

1. Drinking on the job at the state capitol was the top story this week in CT. Governor Lamont addressed the problem and shared his concerns with this discovery. ((00:10))
2. Senator Kevin Kelly also shared his perspective on this problem and said it puts the majority of law makers in a bad light. So what can be done moving forward? ((14:11))
3. Theories that Dr. Fauci knew about covid before it spread are being passed around, but is there any truth to it? Congressman Himes says no. ((21:10))

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Things to Know: Thursday June 3rd

After heavy rain, gusty winds, sunny and hot weekend forecast for CT CT Post

New Jennifer Dulos documentary premieres this weekend on Lifetime after movie CT Post

CT Senate approves bill to double the nickel deposit, add tea and sports drinks CT Post

CT lawmakers receive stern warning to stop excessive drinking during session WFSB

‘Community, comfort and strength’: Rally to combat anti-Semitism draws about 250 in Westport The Hour

Feds: Fairfield woman posed as autism counselor at Bridgeport facility in $369K Medicaid scheme The Hour

Stamford says ‘All aboard the Harbor Point Trolley’ after a year without due to COVID Stamford Advocate

14 Connecticut companies make 2021 Fortune 500 list Stamford Advocate

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’ Stamford Advocate

PD: Bullet holes found at State Capitol connected to Southington, Cromwell shots-fired incidents, suspect in custody WTNH

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Melissa in the Morning: Stop the Hate

1. Governor Lamont launched the Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council. One of the 25 members is Gary MacNamara, former police chief in Fairfield. What he hopes comes from the state’s effort. ((00:10))
2. The world’s largest meat processing company says it will resume production at all its plants today after getting hit by a cyberattack. Senator Blumenthal comments on WHO is to blame for this happening. ((13:58))
3. Bridgeport BOE member, Maria Periera shares why she filed the initial complaint about Senator Dennis Bradley and if there’s a deeper problem with wire fraud in Bridgeport. ((20:21))

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Mosquito-borne Illnesses

Dr. Browne did a quick check on covid numbers and hospitalizations. But separate from covid, we talked about mosquito-born illnesses. The Mosquito Management Program has begun for the summer. State officials will begin trapping and testing the pests for West Nile virus and EEE. The question is: will we see more confirmed cases of these illnesses because we are SO FOCUSED on covid symptoms?

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Melissa in the Morning: Where’s my Cheaper Bill??

1. Lower rates but not a lower bill? Eversource spokesperson Mitch Gross explains why you may not benefit from the rate decrease this summer. ((00:10))
2. June 1-7 is National CPR Awareness Month and for the last 100 years, the Red Cross has provided training for many. ((09:18))
3. A big grant for a Bridgeport theater will mean great news for surrounding businesses. Dan Onofrio with the BRBC explains. ((16:02))

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