Bridgeport Daily: Man Wanted For Crime Sprees + Big Lottery Win

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Aug. 26.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Police: Man wanted in violent Bridgeport crime spree: Police are seeking to identify a person who is accused multiple crimes on the city’s west side and should be considered armed and dangerous. (CTPost)
2. Police: Bridgeport man charged with stealing $83,000 from ATM: A city man is in custody on allegations that he stole $83,000 from a gas station cash machine. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport Resident Wins Massive Lottery Prize: The winning scratch ticket worth over $107k was sold in New Britain, according to the Connecticut Lottery. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Little Big Town cancels show at Bridgeport amphitheater (CT Post)
5. Bridgeport News: Large Hydraulic Spill (doingitlocal.com)

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Today in Bridgeport

• District Professional Development - Bullard-Havens Technical High School (12:00 AM)
• Students Return - Six-Six Magnet School (12:00 AM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Monee! Pronounced Mo-Nay, this little one is still waiting for her forever home. At only a couple months old, Monee is currently our only kitten available for adoption. She certainly acts like a kitten- she's playful and ..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Library News and Warner Brothers Company Collection - the largest archival collection housed at the Bridgeport History Center: https://conta.cc/3gxhemi" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "HAPPENING TODAY! Are you a Small Minority Business applying for the American Rescue Act funding? Don't miss the Small Business Virtual Office Hours! Wednesday, August 25th 10am-11:30am http://ow.ly/3cAv50FX16V Ask questions & receive pro..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Spotted a wild animal in your yard? Check out DEEP's wildlife fact sheets online to learn about it! CT has many different native species, and we hope you can learn something new and appreciate our local fauna! https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "#Caring is one of the core values that guides the Ys mission." (Facebook)
• Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Bridgeport: "The Catholic Academy of Stamford faculty and staff enjoyed their faculty retreat this week led by Fr. John and celebrated Mass together in preparation for the new school year! #backtoschool" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Y afterschool programs help fill gaps in schools and communities where some recreational opportunities like art, music and physical activity offerings are limited. Learn more about what your Y offers: https://buff.ly/3mxwKCD" (Facebook)

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• Tag Sale and Craft Fair - Rent a Space! (September 11)
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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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