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Macy's Selling Hats Created By Fairfield Entrepreneur: Patch PM

Man rescues big fish from flooded streets of Fairfield County town / Fairfield seeks feedback on town trees / A mom's heart-wrenching letter

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:

Fairfield Woman's Hat Business Growing, Featured By Macy's

Allyson Mandelbaum recently launched a line of beach hats, with new winter hats to come in the fall.>>>Read more.


Koi Story: Man Rescues Large Fish From Flooded Streets In Darien

When Reese Hutchison noticed a large koi swim by him on the street in Darien during a tropical storm, he immediately jumped into action.>>>Read more.

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Fairfield Residents Asked To Weigh In On Future Of Town's Trees

The Fairfield Forestry Committee is updating its document for preserving, enhancing and maintaining the town's trees.>>>Read more.


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Mom Pens Heart-Wrenching Letter In Son's Obituary

After losing her 36-year-old son Justin on Sunday, Robin Bernal hopes to help even one person with these heartfelt thoughts she has written.>>>Read more.

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