Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West Nile Virus Detected In Bethel Mosquito (patch.com) — Bethel residents are being urged to step up mosquito precautions after a mosquito trapped at Meckauer Park on August 13 tested positive for West Nile virus, the town's first positive result this year. Local health officials note that only one of 627 mosquitoes tested in Bethel carried the virus, but they stress eliminating standing water and using bite-prevention measures, with more guidance available through the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program.
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Okay, I'm new to Bethel and work in Ridgefield. Where's the absolute best take out Chinese food in the area? Preferably in Bethel or in between bethel and Ridgefield. Thanks! I'll take Thai and… (Nextdoor Bethel, CT)
My package was delivered to my neighbor. I can see the package. Went and rang the bell but no one answered. Should I bring the package or wait for them? It has electronic products which can… (Nextdoor Bethel, CT)
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🗞 Nearby News
Danbury
ICE makes multiple arrests in downtown Danbury, officials say (ctpost.com)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 includes Max Greenfield and Cameron Diaz (newstimes.com)
West Hartford Business Buzz: August 24, 2026 - We-Ha (we-ha.com)
Newtown
Newtown High School Student Club Announces Inaugural Golf Tournament To Benefit Local Veterans (newtownbee.com)
Town Players Seeking 2027 Directors; 'Earnest' Up Next At Little Theatre (newtownbee.com)
Ridgefield
Ridgefield Police Charge Two Men In Separate Identity Theft Investigations (patch.com)
Ridgefield's July Employment Data Released, Here's What The Numbers Reveal (patch.com)
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