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Stratford, Connecticut is located in Fairfield County. Zip codes in Stratford, CT include 06615, 06614, and 06497. The median home price in Stratford is $247,900 which is roughly $143/per square foot. More Stratford information.

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16 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

Council members call for 'Driveway-gate' hearing

The driveway entrance to the home of Manuel Moutinho on Main Street in Stratford, Conn.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

CBS News

Video: Mixed views in towns along Keystone pipeline path

Tens of thousands of Harley Davidson motorcycle owners trekked to Vatican City to mark the machine's 110th anniversary with a blessing from Pope Francis.

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The Darien Daily Voice

Westport Dedicates Playground For Sandy Hook Victim

WESTPORT, Conn. Eight days after workers broke ground at Long Lots School in Westport, a new playground in honor of Sandy Hook shooting victim Dylan Hockley was officially opened on Saturday.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Connecticut Post

Mark IV's reckless reputation

A truckload of large rocks is dumped on Mark IV Construction's property at 1234 Huntington Turnpike in Bridgeport on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.

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CBS News

Video: Sequester puts strain on firefighters

The sequester has mandated that $50 million be cut from the Forest Service. This has forced firefighters to be laid off, making this year's early start to fire season even tougher to fight.

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CBS Local

New Playground Honors Teacher Killed In Newtown Massacre

A new effort was launched Saturday to remember one of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn.

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Connecticut Post

Stratford busts teen on drug charges

Destin M. Simmons , 18, of Bridgeport was arrested on drug charges at the C-Town Plaza located at 308 Boston Ave. on Friday, police said.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Hartford Courant

First In Flight, Or Flight Of Fancy?

Gustave Whitehead was either the first person to fly a powered, heavier than air machine - besting the Wright brothers by more than two years - or a delusional dreamer whose bat-winged soap box never slipped gravity's bond.

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Milford Mirror

Armed robbery at Lordship Blvd. hotel in Stratford

An armed robbery occurred at 3:55 a.m. June 12 at Stratford Hotel located at 225 Lordship Blvd, according to Stratford police.

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ABC15.com

Newtown marks 6 months since shooting

A candlelight vigil was held in Stratford, Connecticut Saturday, December 15, 2012 for Victoria Soto, a teacher who was killed in a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Connecticut Post

Michael J. Daly: City purchasing department has answers, sort of

A pair of Bridgeport residents checks out the new City of Bridgeport-owned driveway recently completed to access the waterfront home of Mark IV Construction owner Manuel Moutinho, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

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Connecticut Post

Rain? Yes, but less than predicted

Tents, stages, tables and chairs are set up in preparation for this weekend's Irish Festival at Fairfield University in Fairfield on Thurdsday, June 14, 2012.

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Connecticut Post

Barnum Festival's got talent and the Wing Ding Parade

Barnum Sails the Sound from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Ferry. Saturday -- Wing Ding Parade and Final "Got Talent!" Show at Beardsley Zoo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, parade kicks off at 11 a.m. June 22 -- The Ringmaster's Ball from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Seaside Park.

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Milford Mirror

Milford tutor arrested in Stratford for inappropriate behavior

A tutor at Chapel Elementary School in Stratford, William Stewart, 39 of Milford, was arrested at his home on Monday, June 10, as a result of a warrant charging him with risk of injury to a minor and disorderly conduct, according to Stratford police.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Connecticut Post

Judge upholds Miron payouts

A judge on Wednesday slammed Mayor John Harkins ' attempt to recoup about $14,500 from payouts former Mayor James Miron made to two staff members upon leaving office.

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Connecticut Post

Armed man robs Stratford motel

Security camera footage shows a man dressed all in black enter the Stratford Hotel at 225 Lordship Boulevard shortly before 4 a.m. and point a long gun at the clerk, said Lt.

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Darien News-Review

Darien BOE names new finance director

The Darien Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Stephen Falcone announced the appointment of Michael Feeney as director of finance for the Darien Public Schools at Tuesday night's meeting.

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Connecticut Post

Malloy's OK would put Whitehead first

This undated picture provided by the Weisskopf Museum shows Aviation Pioneer Gustave Whitehead with daughter Rose in front of his "No.

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WTNH

Fight over who was first to fly

Legislation waiting for a decision by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says Gustave Whitehead, a German immigrant who lived in Bridgeport, flew the first plane in 1901.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Connecticut Post

Moutinho's driveway doubled on city bill

A new section of road recently constructed on Sikorsky Memorial Airport property, in Stratford, Conn., June 9th, 2013.

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