Injuries In Multiple Fires + Cold Case Murder Arrests: Report

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Friday, Dec. 10.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and milder. High: 48 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. At Least 3 People Injured In Bridgeport Fires Overnight: At least three people were injured in two separate fires overnight in Bridgeport. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Two men charged in connection to 2013 cold case murder in Bridgeport: The arrests are connected with a 2013 homicide. (WTNH.com)
3. Bridgeport man charged with stabbing store owner with scissors (CTPost)
4. Bridgeport Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport Weather Forecast For The Weekend Ahead (Bridgeport Patch)
6. Bridgeport Schools Hiring For More Than 100 Jobs (Bridgeport Patch)
7. Former Bridgeport councilwoman loses election appeal (Westport News)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Schools: "Important Memo from Superintendent Testani regarding Weather-Related School Closings https://www.bridgeportedu.net/Page/16851" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "High School Seniors - Need help filling out your FAFSA Application?" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "English/Spanish bilingual storytime ~ streaming LIVE from the downtown branch. Join us!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "We've had a couple calls regarding coyotes lately- and we just wanted to link CT DEEP's website on "Living with Coyotes" for all the information you need if you see one in your area! As always, if you see any animal in distress, call DIS..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "The tactile and sensory gardening experiences help the students to self-regulate. The garden at Luis Munoz Marin School is helping the children to work independently as they pick produce. #ForYouthDevelopment" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, East End: "Notary…. - Anyone need a NOTARY??? I am able to travel anywhere within a 100 mile radius of Bridgeport" (Nextdoor)
• Sergeant Michael Stahl, Fairfield Police Department: "Shots Fired Incident - 12/8/21 8:55 PM - On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at approximately 8:55 PM, the Fairfield Police Department received reports of shots fired from a vehicle in the area a Fairfield Woods Road and Stillson Road. A Fa..." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.