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Former Southport Man Convicted Of Wire Fraud, DOJ Says: Patch PM

New executive order on masks gives towns options, Lamont says / Hospital capacity in Fairfield area / $50K donated to FPD scholarship fund

Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut.
Patch PM provides a roundup of the day's top stories in Fairfield and Connecticut. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Here are the news stories trending in Fairfield and across Connecticut this afternoon:

Former Southport Man Convicted Of Wire Fraud: Authorities

The man was involved in a multi-year fraud scheme to manipulate commodities markets, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.>>>Read more.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


Update: Hospital Capacity In Fairfield Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Fairfield County and across CT.>>>Read more.

Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.


$50K Donated To Fairfield Police Union Scholarship Fund

A Southport family is helping fund the program benefitting children of local police.>>>Read more.


New Executive Order On Masks Gives Towns Options, Lamont Says

Lamont has signed a new executive order concerning masks. Here's what you need to know.>>>Read more.

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