Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
Saturday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 74, low: 69.
Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family-Owned Butcher Shop Opens In Stamford (patch.com) — Stamford residents have a new option for high-quality meats with the opening of Deenihan Prime Cuts inside New Wave Seafood on Camp Avenue, run by third-generation local Chris Deenihan. The family-operated butcher shop offers old-school, carcass-cut beef and a range of pork, poultry, lamb, and marinated items, with Deenihan emphasizing personal service, cooking guidance, and building neighborhood connections.
• Police warn of new method for car thieves across tri-state area (news12.com) — Stamford police are warning residents that car thieves are increasingly using electronic key programming devices to unlock and steal vehicles, even when owners think they're secure. Officers urge people to remove valuables, park inside when possible, and consider port locks, steering wheel locks, and GPS trackers to slow thieves and help recover stolen cars.
• Stamford woman gets 12 years in prison for selling drugs, gun on supervised release (stamfordadvocate.com) — A Stamford resident has been sentenced in federal court to more than 12 years in prison after selling crack cocaine, fentanyl and a stolen handgun while on supervised release. Investigators say they seized drugs and cash from her Stamford home and another connected residence. The case stems from undercover purchases made in 2025 following an earlier narcotics and firearm conviction.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
We Need Your Type! —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
E-Bikes Are a Hot Topic — and Safety Concerns Are Heating Up —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Here's What Diet Soda Does To Your Body: 7 Side Effects —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
This kitten has been in my backyard for a few days I am feeding and providing him water I want to get him somewhere safe can anyone help? I have a cat carrier I contacted Friends of Felines and Animal Control anyone local who can help trap him or can suggest what to do and get him… (Nextdoor Belltown)
I found 5 kittens and their mom. I have them safely inside for tonight. Looking for some advice on what to do next. Am I able to bring them to animal control in the morning? Or does… (Nextdoor Richmond Hill Ave)
Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Stamford Town Center - Full Time in Stamford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Darien
PLAINVILLE SCOOP: Birdcode to open new Plainville location this Friday, 08/21! (theconnecticutscoop.com)
Darien Custom Beauty Created by Award-Winning Builder Oliver Wilson Sells for $8.75M (cottagesgardens.com)
Greenwich
Abilis Reopens Renovated Abilis Gardens & Gifts with the support of the community and The First Bank of Greenwich (greenwichtime.com)
5 Custom Stonework Ideas for Greenwich, CT Homes (wordpress.com)
Norwalk
Norwalk Police Offer Reminders, Tips To Keep Pets Safe During Hot Weather (patch.com)
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