NAUGATUCK, CT — Police are asking for the public's help locating the owner or recipient of a gift package recently found in Naugatuck.Police said on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Naugatuckpolice" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> the gift was found in the area of Mill Street. A card found in the package was signed as "Maggie #227," according to police.A photo of the the gift package can be viewed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Naugatuckpolice/posts/pfbid029MrgdJ3ZrU3cYtjoNAcm6UrdiFLeEgVz7r2UGczHkzG8Fw1JzAaEGKjGBvRJtNS7l" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Anyone with information is asked to call the Naugatuck Police Department at (203) 729-5222.

NAUGATUCK, CT — Police are asking for the public's help locating the owner or recipient of a gift package recently found in Naugatuck.

Police said on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Naugatuckpolice" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> the gift was found in the area of Mill Street. A card found in the package was signed as "Maggie #227," according to police.A photo of the the gift package can be viewed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Naugatuckpolice/posts/pfbid029MrgdJ3ZrU3cYtjoNAcm6UrdiFLeEgVz7r2UGczHkzG8Fw1JzAaEGKjGBvRJtNS7l" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Naugatuck Police Department at (203) 729-5222.

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Broadway On Main Theatre Company and Cabaret on Main Theater are holding open auditions for The Santa Switch, a heartwarming new holiday jukebox musical making its first appearance in Connecticut this November.
Youth performers ages 9–17 and adults 18+ are invited to audition. All experience levels are welcome.
Santa has already been cast — now we need the rest of Christmas!
<h3>ABOUT THE SHOW</h3>
The Santa Switch combines an original holiday story with familiar hit songs audiences know and love, including:
<ul><li>Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree</li><li>A Holly Jolly Christmas</li><li>What a Wonderful World</li><li>Fight Song</li><li>Breakaway</li><li>Best Day of My Life</li><li>And many more</li></ul>
The production features principal roles for both youth and adult performers, along with a large youth and adult ensemble with numerous featured roles.
<h3>AUDITION DATES</h3>
Monday, August 17, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 6:00–9:00 PM
Location: Cabaret on Main Theater 597 Main Street East Haven, CT 06512
<h3>WHO CAN AUDITION?</h3>
Youth Performers: Ages 9–17 Adult Performers: Ages 18+
All experience levels are welcome.
<h3>PRINCIPAL ROLES</h3>
LUCY An energetic, optimistic aspiring artist. Vocal Range: G3–D5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through D5.
JACK A charismatic New York advertising executive. Vocal Range: B♭2–B♭4.
MRS. CLAUS Warm, intelligent and ready to take charge. Vocal Range: A♭3–E5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through E5.
RHUBARB Santa's hilarious and energetic Head Elf. Vocal Range: B3–E5 Must be comfortable with contemporary mix/belt through E5.
TOPHER Kind-hearted, sincere and full of Christmas spirit. Vocal Range: D3–E4.
Plus a large youth and adult ensemble with many featured roles.
<h3>AUDITION REQUIREMENTS</h3>
Please prepare one holiday song that best showcases your voice.
Bring your own backing track. No accompanist will be provided.
Performers may also be asked to read from the script and participate in a brief movement combination.
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November 6–22, 2026
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 <li>2nd Place: $7,500</li>
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Anglers may register online at <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>&nbsp;or in person at any official tournament registration location throughout Connecticut and New York/Long Island.
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 <li>Black Hall Outfitters – Westbrook</li>
 <li>Black Rock Bait &amp; Tackle – Bridgeport</li>
 <li>Bobby J's Bait &amp; Tackle – Milford</li>
 <li>Branford Bait &amp; Tackle – Branford</li>
 <li>Dee's Bait &amp; Tackle – New Haven</li>
 <li>Fin's Bait &amp; Tackle – Clinton</li>
 <li>Fisherman's World – East Norwalk</li>
 <li>Fishin’ Factory – Milldale</li>
 <li>Hillyer's Tackle Shop – Waterford</li>
 <li>Sportsman's Den – Cos Cob</li>
 <li>Ted's Bait &amp; Tackle – Old Saybrook</li>
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 <li>Duffy's Bait &amp; Tackle – Glenwood Landing</li>
 <li>East Coast Fishing Supplies – Little Neck</li>
 <li>Jack's Bait &amp; Tackle – City Island</li>
 <li>Miller Place Bait &amp; Tackle – Mount Sinai</li>
 <li>Tyalure Tackle – Rye</li>
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Throughout the tournament weekend, WICC, 99.1 PLR, STAR 99.9, and WEBE108 will provide hourly leaderboard updates and tournament results.
For registration, tournament rules, weigh station information, and live updates, visit <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.bluefishtournament.com</a>, follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a>, or Instagram @bluefishtournament.
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