Think you or a loved one were targeted by a scam?  You are not alone. Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for free support. Con artists are always perfecting their scams, getting more sophisticated, learning new tricks and adapting to technology to steal your money. Knowledge gives you power over scams. The…

Do You Know Someone Who Really Needs a New Central Air System?

Do You Know Someone Who Really Needs a New Central Air System?

TRI-CITY AND TRANE WANT TO HELP! Here at Tri City, we truly value the connections we build within our local community. Along with the support of Trane, we are looking to help out a family in need and are looking for YOUR help nominating who you believe deserves a new Air Conditioning System FOR FREE.…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

This week’s pet of the week is Loretta! Her photo is attached within this email.  Loretta is a five-year-old spayed female. Loretta is described by staff as friendly and sweet.  ~ I can live in any size home, including apartments. ~ I am calm but have my moments of energy and need to get exercise…

Melissa in the Morning: Behind the Scenes

The Bridgeport Police Department is furthering their initiative surrounding recruitment by hosting physical agility exam demonstrations. The demonstration is being used as a tool to encourage and help prospective candidates successfully pass the physical agility course; a requirement needed to become a Bridgeport Police Officer. We spoke with Police Chief Roderick Porter. ((00:00)) Earlier this…

The Lisa Wexler Show – What Sign Is Your Dog?

The Lisa Wexler Show – What Sign Is Your Dog?

Canine Herbalist, Rita Hogan, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about holistic canine herbalism and how astrology can influence your dog’s personality. Image Credit: Dzhulbee / iStock / Getty Images Plus

We know that it’s extremely difficult to find volunteers. As a local charity or organization, you are constantly struggling to fill jobs by sending out newsletters or posting on Facebook pages or, worse, always asking friends of friends. We have your solution. Use our giant signal to solve this problem. Fill out the form below…

Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week

Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week

We start the week looking at the teacher workforce here in Connecticut. Fran Rabinowitz, the executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a report card on teacher recruitment and retainment in the state. Plus, she gave us a picture of a teacher’s job in today’s world impacting people staying in…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Governor Ned Lamont

The Lisa Wexler Show – Governor Ned Lamont

Governor Ned Lamont joins Lisa Wexler to catch-up about balancing the budget, affordable and workforce housing, tax policy for retired residents, CT’s light pollution & banning rodenticide proposals. Image Credit: sframephoto / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Stomach Bug Spreading

Melissa in the Morning: Stomach Bug Spreading

The CDC is warning the public about a drug-resistent stomach bug called Shigella. What is it? How common is it? How do you contract it? And if drugs don’t work, how do you cure it? Dr. Browne answers all our questions.Plus, he touched on an FBI theory that covid spread from a lab in China.…

Think you or a loved one were targeted by a scam? You are not alone. Contact the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 877-908-3360 for free support. Their time in service to protect our country is over and now crooks are trying to steal what they earned. Sadly, one out of every three American veterans have experienced…