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Maura Gilson-O'Donnell, REALTOR®

Maura Gilson-O'Donnell is a licensed Connecticut REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, serving buyers and sellers throughout Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, with a focus on Newtown, Redding, Southbury, Bethel, and Monroe, as well as the Heritage Village community. With deep local market knowledge and a strategic approach to pricing, marketing, and negotiation, Maura helps clients confidently navigate every step of the real estate process. Based in Newtown, Maura works closely with clients throughout these communities to help them find the right home, prepare listings for market, and navigate competitive offers. Looking for information about the local real estate market or buying and selling opportunities? Contact Maura by phone, email, or through her website. Not ready to make a move just yet? Download Maura’s Contact Card to connect when real estate questions arise. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties 107 Churchill Road, Suite GL Sandy Hook CT, 06482 Office: 203-426-8426 Cell: 203-887-1692 mauraodonnell@bhhsne.com https://mauraodonnell.bhhsneproperties.com

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Maura Gilson-O'Donnell is a licensed Connecticut REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties, serving buyers and sellers...

Fairfield County's trusted building partner

GxG Builders

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From design, to site development, to interior details, GxG Builders will be your building partner throughout your whole construction journey. We strive to build a better future for our community through honesty, commitment, and expertise. Generation by generation.

With 20+ years of construction experience in Fairfield County, GxG Builders will make your residential build achievable and comprehendible. From...

Reliable Help for Your Everyday Home Needs and Affordable

All Hands Company™

All Hands Company™ is a locally owned, family-operated service business dedicated to making everyday life easier for homeowners across Monroe, Trumbull, Stratford, and surrounding Fairfield County communities. We specialize in handling the routine tasks and home services that often get pushed aside due to busy schedules, physical limitations, or simply not having the time. Our services include garbage bin concierge, pet waste cleanup, driveway oil changes, hand car washes, garage clean-outs, general handyman services and more. Whether it’s helping a busy family stay on top of weekly chores or supporting seniors and disabled homeowners in maintaining their independence at home, our goal is to provide reliable, convenient, and respectful service you can count on. At All Hands Company™, we believe no task is too small when it makes a big difference in someone’s daily life. We take pride in showing up on time, doing the job right, and giving our customers back something valuable—their time, peace of mind, and a well-maintained home. Visit our website or our social media page on Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor! Just search- All Hands Company

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Cooking up Self Care; Empowerment on a Plate

Cool Cookster, LLC

Functional Nutrition Counseling and Cooking Instruction. Functional nutrition addresses gaps often left in the traditional healthcare system by looking deeply at a person’s health history, symptoms, environment and lifestyle. This comprehensive approach helps uncover why the body is reacting the way it is and how targeted nutrition can support its natural processes.  Personalized guidance and practical cooking skills will help make sustainable changes.

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Functional Nutrition Counseling and Cooking Instruction. Functional nutrition addresses gaps often left in the traditional healthcare system by...

Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home

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From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in...

Dependable Heat & Reliable HVAC Service with Rural Fuels

Rural Fuels

Rural Fuels has been serving Connecticut families and businesses for over 75 years, delivering dependable home heating solutions with a personal, neighborly touch. We provide propane and Bioheat® home heating oil with flexible pricing plans so you’re never left in the cold. Our licensed technicians also install, maintain, and repair heating and cooling systems, including furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and air conditioners. We offer a range of aboveground and underground tank solutions for homes and businesses and can perform oil to propane fuel conversions. Customers rely on Rural Fuels for transparent pricing, prompt service, and reliable equipment support. We combine decades of experience with a local, community-focused approach, ensuring your home stays comfortable year-round. Proudly serving Connecticut, we are your trusted partner for fuel delivery, heating, air conditioning, and HVAC solutions.

Rural Fuels has been serving Connecticut families and businesses for over 75 years, delivering dependable home heating solutions with a personal,...

Quality Childcare & Preschool for children 6 wks to 6 years

Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare

Offering a cozy, loving environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Honey Tree is committed to creating lasting memories and fostering a lifelong love of learning through meaningful relationships. “Relationships are the foundation for a love of learning and a lifetime of friendships,” says [Name], Owner/Director of Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare. “Our dedicated team prioritizes respect, caring, growth, enthusiasm, and support in every decision we make. By focusing on these values, we ensure a nurturing environment where children feel safe and inspired to learn.” Open year-round from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Honey Tree provides exceptional services that accommodate busy parents’ schedules. Each classroom is equipped with Watch Me Grow HD cameras, giving parents real-time access to observe their child’s activities throughout the day. Honey Tree also utilizes electronic daily reports, complete with pictures and videos, and two-way communication via the Procare App, enabling consistent engagement and updates for families. Recognized locally for its excellence, Honey Tree was voted Best Preschool in 2020 and is currently in the process of earning NAEYC accreditation to further uphold the highest standards in early childhood education. Committed to making childcare as accessible and convenient as possible, Honey Tree offers an easy autopay system for tuition and is currently extending a special $1000 tuition credit to new full-time families after one month of on-time payment. With an open floor plan designed to encourage interaction and exploration, parents can be confident that their child is in a secure, enriching environment that promotes growth and development. Beyond the classroom, Honey Tree fosters connections through special programs like a community-wide book club for parents and an intergenerational partnership with Spring Meadows, where preschool and pre-K children visit “grandmas and grandpas” monthly to build cherished memories. Call Today!

Offering a cozy, loving environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Honey Tree is committed to creating lasting memories and fostering a...

MONROE, CT — A Stratford resident is $10,000 richer this week after claiming a winning lottery ticket purchased in Monroe, the <a href="https://ctlottery.org/Winners" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Connecticut Lottery announced</a>. On Friday, Ihor Stefanyshyn claimed a winning "200X" ticket that was purchased at the Monroe Turnpike Store on Monroe Turnpike. The game, which costs $20 per ticket, began in late-February, and as of Monday, two grand prizes of $1,000,000 remained unclaimed. More than 2.4 million tickets have been printed, and the overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.21.

MONROE, CT — A Stratford resident is $10,000 richer this week after claiming a winning lottery ticket purchased in Monroe, the <a href="https://ctlottery.org/Winners" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Connecticut Lottery announced</a>.

On Friday, Ihor Stefanyshyn claimed a winning "200X" ticket that was purchased at the Monroe Turnpike Store on Monroe Turnpike. The game, which costs $20 per ticket, began in late-February, and as of Monday, two grand prizes of $1,000,000 remained unclaimed.

More than 2.4 million tickets have been printed, and the overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.21.

Winning CT Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In...

A Stratford resident is the lucky winner, according to the Connecticut Lottery.

Winning CT Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Sold In Monroe

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport

Bidding is now open at <a href="https://uuwestport.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">UU&nbsp;Westport's</a> online <a href="https://www.auctionninja.com/east-wing-estate-sales-llc/sales/details/fundraising-auction-for-the-unitarian-universalist-congregational-church-in-westport-ct-51.html?an=20260523085900" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">auction</a>, where treasures are available for all discerning tastes. Bidding will begin to close Wed May 27 at 7:40 PM. Link is <a href="https://www.auctionninja.com/east-wing-estate-sales-llc/sales/details/fundraising-auction-for-the-unitarian-universalist-congregational-church-in-westport-ct-51.html?an=20260523084243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.&nbsp; From sports fans (Patriots? Bayern Munich?) to college grads (Northeastern?&nbsp;Cal Berkeley?) to shoe afficianados (Ferragamo's? Sperry? Vionics?) to china and crystal (Limoges?&nbsp;Wedgewood?)&nbsp;to clothing (Talbots?&nbsp;Liz Claiborne?)&nbsp;to toys (Lego? Nintendo? Hotwheels? Matchbox?) to the special and unusual &nbsp;(Roseville Pottery? original Dutch landscape?&nbsp;Thule luggage rack? William Morris fabric? big, live ficus tree?)&nbsp;there's something for everyone.&nbsp; Auction begins to close at 7:40 PM on Wednesday May 27. Pick up at UU&nbsp;Westport on Saturday, 9AM-1 PM. &nbsp;Link is on our <a href="https://uuwestport.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">website homepage</a>, and can be found <a href="https://www.auctionninja.com/east-wing-estate-sales-llc/sales/details/fundraising-auction-for-the-unitarian-universalist-congregational-church-in-westport-ct-51.html?an=20260523084243" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.&nbsp; 

All proceeds will go to support the work of our congregation that serves our community and beyond. UU&nbsp;Westport is&nbsp;a diverse and welcoming religious community, free of creed and dogma, and open to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.&nbsp; WE INSPIRE&nbsp;and support individual spiritual growth.&nbsp;WE CONNECT&nbsp;through worship, music, learning, and caring ministries. &nbsp;WE ACT&nbsp;in the service of peace and justice.&nbsp;

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St Theresa School

Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll! On Saturday, May 30, 2026, acclaimed tribute artist Lamar Peters will electrify the stage at St. Theresa School Trumbull with his unforgettable Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show. Showtime begins at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) for an evening packed with hits, dazzling showmanship, and the timeless magic of Elvis Presley.
This one-night-only performance will transport audiences through the golden eras of Elvis—from the rockabilly roots of the '50s to the Vegas glitz of the '70s. Expect to hear fan favorites like “Jailhouse Rock,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and “Burning Love”—all delivered with the uncanny vocals and magnetic presence that have made Peters a standout in the tribute world.
Born into a musical family in Astoria, NY, Lamar Peters took the stage at the age of five in his father, Gregg Peters (of King of Queens fame), Elvis shows. He’s since carved a remarkable path—the first Elvis tribute artist to play B.B. King Blues Club in Times Square, a top finalist in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest, and a national touring act.
Tickets: $45 each for this BYO food and drink event and are available now by calling Rich at <a href="tel:203-258-8668">203-258-8668</a> or by stopping in St. Theresa Rectory 5301 Main Street Trumbull M-F until 9:00am - 4:00 pm.

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Announced layoffs in CT include sectors such as retail distribution, insurance, manufacturing, health science, and sports media.

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