Train Service Disruption + 3 Injured In Fire: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Oct. 5.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 66 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Train Service Affected Due to Police Activity in Bridgeport: Train service between New Haven and Bridgeport was temporarily stopped Monday morning. (NBC Connecticut)
2. Bridgeport Man Sentenced In Overdose Death: Feds: A Bridgeport man who prosecutors claim sold fentanyl to an overdose victim in Trumbull in 2018 has been sentenced. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. 3 Injured In Bridgeport Fire: Three people, including one firefighter, were injured in the two-alarm blaze. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Will Bridgeport city employees receive COVID bonuses? (CTPost)
5. Resident: Work upgrading Bridgeport housing complex is causing problems for seniors (News 12 Long Island)
6. Bridgeport Resident Wins $25K Lottery Prize (Bridgeport Patch)

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Bridgeport Patch Notebook

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