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WICC Pet of The Week

This is an interesting time at the shelter. Currently only rabbits are available. Kitten season is coming, so the building and foster homes are full with queens and kittens who are being raised to be healthy and friendly! One adoptable rabbit is Harvey. He’s neutered, housetrained, and a bit on the shy side. In his previous home he was a free roaming Rabbit who lived with children. We are hoping to find another home where he can have lots of space to roam and time to learn his new family. He is a beautiful Himalayan with the sweetest nose there ever was.

To learn more about Harvey or other adoptable pets, visit online at cthumane.org.

Melissa in the Morning: The Spinning Wheel of Doom

1. Science You May Not Know: Who forgot to press the rest button on Mars??? ((00:10))
2. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe reflects on his 1996 meeting with Prince Philip. ((10:09))
3. Milford Mayor Ben Blake talks about quick switch for vaccine clinics previously using J&J vaccine. ((19:18))
4. Dan Onofrio of the BRBC talks about requiring verses encouraging covid vaccines for employees ((27:52))

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Things to Know Wednesday April 14th

FD: Life-threatening injuries in Merritt Parkway rollover in Norwalk CT Post

Residents say cherry trees in Fairfield’s center were wrongly removed CT Post

Monroe’s Scott wins vacant 112th state House seat CT Post

CDC meets today to review blood clot cases that paused Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout WFSB

Gov. Lamont to sign bill relaxing restrictions on outdoor dining WFSB

NTSB: Pilot’s actions and maintenance issues caused deadly 2019 B-17 bomber crash at Bradley Airport The Hour

Police: ‘Disgruntled employee’ pulls gun, causes scare in downtown Stamford Stamford Advocate

Court rejects appeal of killer of 3 in home invasion The Hour

Developers hope to put Popeye’s in vacant building on Norwalk’s Westport Avenue The Hour

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant wins $7k trip to Madison Stamford Advocate

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Melissa in the Morning: Therapy Numbers Up

1. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, explains why he’s seeing more people compared to other years and what the pandemic brought out in people. ((00:10))
2. Fran Mayko of Triple A shocks the audience with distracted driving numbers during slow pandemic driving time. ((09:16))
3. Stamford Mayor David Martin talks about vaccination efforts and a new Triple A rating for the city. ((16:16))
4. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti talked about potentially getting students vaccinated at a clip, depending on parental consent. ((25:20))

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Things to Know Tuesday April 13th

After US calls for ‘pause,’ CT cancels J&J vaccine appointments CT Post

CDC: Salmonella outbreak tied to ground turkey hits 12 states, including CT CT Post

Shelton mayor seeking 16th term CT Post

Mohegan Sun signs a three-year deal to host the Miss America competition CT Post

CDC and FDA recommend US pause use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns WFSB

Tractor trailer fire snarls traffic on I-95 north in Stamford WFSB

Perez sentenced to prison in Bridgeport police chief test cheating scandal The Hour

Long lines for free food persist a year into the pandemic, causing concern among advocates The Hour

Man charged with running a crystal meth factory in Stamford Stamford Advocate

New Canaan Nature center director: dangerous and abandoned greenhouse demolished Stamford Advocate

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Melissa in the Morning: Couples are Stressed!

1. Marriage consultant, Bob Donovan, helps married couples build relationships despite the unknown ahead. ((00:10))
2. Attorney Michelle Keuler talks about the gender gap and why she supports transparency for wages in the private sectors. ((13:29))
3. Senator Bob Duff talks about gun laws in Connecticut and how they’re only as strong as our national laws. ((21:24))
4. Senator Tony Hwang talks about the dangers of the current zoning legislation being debated in Hartford. ((30:22))

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Things to Know Monday April 12th

‘It will be fantastic’: Milford eateries welcome outdoor dining extension CT Post

Matsuyama becomes first Japanese in Masters green jacket Stamford Advocate

‘We’re going to break the back of this thing’: Speed of vaccinations could thwart new COVID wave in CT, experts say CT Post

Netflix docuseries shines light on $500 million Gardner heist’s CT connection CT Post

FEMA’s mobile vaccination tour continues in New Britain today WFSB

Connecticut issues guidelines for proms, graduation events WFSB

Hundreds of Norwalk high schoolers get COVID-19 vaccine The Hour

Norwalk’s Brien McMahon High principal placed on leave The Hour

Fire official: Kayaker rescued after overturning into Norwalk Harbor The Hour

Week-long COVID vaccine clinic for New Haven high school students 16+ kicks off today WTNH

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Melissa in the Morning: Governor Lamont Stops By

1. Governor Lamont takes your questions surrounding the gas tax, migrant children concerns and middle class taxpayers. ((00:10))
2. Dr. Gifford talks about the UK variant of covid and more testing in CT. ((15:59))
3. Congressman Jim Himes talks about gun laws and if we need more focus on mental health. ((25:00))

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Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl

Crab Dip:
-8 oz crab sticks
-8 oz cream cheese
-1 cup of sour cream
-Dash of lemon juice, garlic salt, Worcester sauce, shredded Monterey jack cheese for topping
Mix all together in a bowl — and bake at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes

Take loaf of bread or small loaves, take center out and fill with crab dip. Put back in the over for a few minutes at 200 degress. Enjoy!

Things to Know Friday April 9th

CT emissions tests are still halted after malware attack on DMV provider CT Post

Expert: Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, not drugs CT Post

Movie starring Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver looks for extras in CT CT Post

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99 WFSB

Darien schools will go remote thanks to post-Spring Break quarantines, superintendent says The Hour

‘It has been an honor’: Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe won’t seek reelection The Hour

Map: COVID vaccination rates surge in small CT towns The Hour

Recognize this SUV?: Stamford police ask for help solving recent catalytic converter thefts Stamford Advocate

Report: Costco to open outdoor seating and expand food offerings Stamford Advocate

25 things to do this weekend in Connecticut, April 9-11 New Haven Register

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