Plea Deal In Home Invasion + Man Shot At Woman: Report

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Dec. 2.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 54 Low: 38.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. Former Bridgeport man takes plea in Shelton home invasion case: The case involved a 2018 home invasion in which a man was charged with 17 crimes. (CT Post)
2. Bridgeport man awaiting trial on assault charge, arrested after allegedly shooting at former girlfriend: The man was charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle and carrying a pistol without a permit. (CT Post)
3. Bridgeport Resident Wins Big Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport Resident Wins Over $15K Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)
5. New Dog Daycare Center To Open In Connecticut (Northern Highlands Daily Voice)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• Bridgeport, CT Fire Department: "Get ready Bridgeport, the new Ladder 11 should be arriving soon!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CAT OF THE DAY! Barnaby! Barnaby is the coolest. And that's why we aren't sure why he's still here! The perfect "Cat Person's Cat"- he is happy to entertain himself and happy to receive the occasional ear scratch. The best of both worlds..." (Facebook)

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• Virtual Auction and Holiday Boutique! NOV. 29 to DEC. 5, 2021 (December 2)
• Concert Brings Paul McCartney Music to Edmond Town Hall Theater Dec 3 (December 3)
• A WINTER BALLET 2021 - Nutcracker and Original Holiday Magic (December 4)
• Moving / Yard Sale (December 4)
• 2nd Annual Journey Expo (December 4)
• A WINTER BALLET 2021 - NUTCRACKER Saturday, December 4th @ 1pm or 7pm (December 4)
• The Whispering Tree and Ash & Eric Double Bill at Voices Cafe (December 4)
• Nativity Festival (December 4)
• Holiday Market w Local Artisans, Tree-Lighting and lots more! 2-6PM on Sunday (December 5)
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— Chris Rhatigan

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

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