Transformer Explosion + Courthouse Shooting Plea: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 6.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 70 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Bridgeport:

1. 2,600 without power in Bridgeport, Trumbull after transformer explosion: A transformer explosion at Main Street and Old Town Road resulted in power outages Tuesday afternoon. (New Haven Register)
2. Stamford Police: Bridgeport teen pulled over with loaded gun, drugs in car: A 19-year-old Bridgeport man is facing numerous charges. (New Haven Register)
3. Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty In Courthouse Shooting: Feds: A Bridgeport man has pleaded guilty to charges connecting him to a courthouse shooting. (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Foundation offers $250K challenge grant for Bridgeport Hospital, aimed at encouraging donations (New Haven Register)
5. Resident: Work upgrading Bridgeport housing complex is causing problems for seniors (News 12 Long Island)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "CATS OF THE DAY! Ray and Charles! We are still looking for a home for both Ray and Charles! The kittens were brought to us with a severe upper respiratory infection that affected the vision of Charles. Lucky for him, his brother Ray acts..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Every child deserves to be the healthiest they can be! Today is #ChildHealthDay – a good time to make sure children are up to date on both doctor and dentist visits." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Some spooky content for this October morning. https://barkpost.com/discover/ghostly-dog-stories-halloween/" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "As one of our core values, the Y believes that by being responsible to ourselves, each other and our communities, we can make the world a happier, healthier place. #ForSocialResponsibility #ForCommunity" (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Please take advantage of community testing here in #Bridgeport. Testing happening this week at North Branch Library ! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6AM-2PM Help stop the spread. #BPTUpdates #BPTTesting #Coronavirus #CovidTesting" (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

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

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