Bridgeport Daily: Man Stabbed In Head + Students Return To School

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Aug. 31.

First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Official: Man stabbed in head drove himself to Bridgeport Hospital: A man who suffered a serious head wound drove himself to the hospital Sunday night. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport students head back to school: About 19,000 students returned to the city's classrooms this week, for many the first time since the pandemic began. (Torrington Register Citizen)
3. Man in critical condition after Bridgeport shooting: A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the leg on Grant Street over the weekend. (CTPost)
4. Bridgeport Business Sells Winning Lottery Ticket (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Photos: Black Rock Porchfest rocked the weekend (CTPost)
6. Obituary: Louis Leroy Maiers, 88, of Bridgeport (Bridgeport Patch)

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Today in Bridgeport

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Hi there! My name is Ray (0635). I was brought in to BAC with my brother, Charles (0636). We were both young and sick but we are better now. We are now 14 weeks old and looking to go to a home together since Charles is seeing impaired an..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Not a fun post- but a necessary one. With a limited number of ACO's, BAC asks that deceased animals be called into Roadway so that we can more quickly attend to injured animals where time is of the essence!" (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The week starts off with many of our schools opening their doors for day one of the 2021-22 school year! At our St. Peter School, there is excitement all throughout the building. You'll find happy students and happy staff! " (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Hello! My name is Dexter (0099). I am a 3 year old Male Domestic Medium Hair Cat. I was found abandoned by our good friends at the Beardsley Zoo. I LOVE LOVE affection, but I WILL make it clear when I want to be left alone. BAC feels tha..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "What’s your vision for transportation in the East End? Join us at a Virtual Public Meeting to get your feedback. Participate at your own pace, any time from July 5 to August 31, 2021. Visit the project website at http://ow.ly/3r8a50FOfa3..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Hi there! My name is Charles (0636). I was brought in to BAC with my brother, Ray (0635). We were both young and sick but we are better now. We are now 14 weeks old and looking to go to a home together since I am seeing impaired. Do not ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Hello all! My name is Milu (0114). I am a very friendly and talkative 14 year old male DSH wanting to find a comfortable home to enjoy my retirement. All adoptions are conducted by appointment. To secure an appointment please email your ..." (Facebook)

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