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Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find
Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y is adding new tools to help customers order freshly prepared meals. The supermarket chain has launched in-store ordering kiosks at all 79 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Customers can also place orders online for pickup or delivery through a new partnership with Instacart. The kiosks allow shoppers to customize meals from Big Y's kitchen menu, including 'Wich Way sandwiches, wraps, bowls, pizza, fried seafood meals, and sushi. Customers can also order meals online for same-day pickup or schedule catering orders in a…

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Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money
Ex-Shelton IT Biz Owner Headed To Prison After Shutting Down Funeral Business, Taking Money A former Connecticut IT business owner who repeatedly shut down a funeral business’s computer network has received a nine-month federal prison sentence. Billie Conley Jr., 47, formerly of Shelton, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud on June 1, was sentenced to prison and three years of supervised release, Connecticut U.S. Attorney David X. Sullivan announced. According to prosecutors, Conley created a computer network for a funeral business, but built in a backdoor to manipulate the company's operations without the owner's knowledge. He continually caused problems that required the business to…
Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say
Fairfield Woman Stole $255K From House Of Worship Over 4 Years, Police Say A Connecticut woman faces a felony charge after police say she used a local house of worship’s money to pay personal bills, taking about $255,000 over four years. Diane Devlin, 42, of Fairfield, surrendered to authorities on Oct. 13 on a first-degree larceny charge. She posted $25,000 bond and is due in Bridgeport Superior Court on Wednesday, Fairfield police said.  The case began with a review of the organization’s finances, Fairfield Police Sgt. Jenna Wellington told Patch. Devlin had worked there as a financial administrator. Police did not identify the house of worship.  The…
Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love
Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love Nelson Batista loved Prince, the Yankees, and making people laugh. Now, his family is asking for help laying the Connecticut father to rest. Batista, 48, was shot near Park Avenue and Cottage Street in Bridgeport around 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, police said. Batista's loved ones said his love for family stood out. His relatives described the Bridgeport father, brother, cousin, and friend as someone who filled their lives with music and laughter. He was known for spontaneous dancing. “Whether he was cracking jokes, enjoying music, or simply spending time with loved ones, Nelson had a way of creat…
Norwalk Prowler Arrested After Peering Into Multiple Homes For Months: Police Norwalk Prowler Arrested After Peering Into Multiple Homes For Months: Police Norwalk Prowler Arrested After Peering Into Multiple Homes For Months: Police
Norwalk Prowler Arrested After Peering Into Multiple Homes For Months: Police A man accused of peering into Norwalk condos and roaming rear balconies faces a criminal charge after residents helped police identify him. Detectives arrested Frank Williams, 40, of Norwalk, on Monday, Oct. 19, following an investigation into seven suspicious activity calls to police at an 8 Oakwood Ave. condo complex since July 14. Residents reported an unfamiliar man walking along the complex’s rear balconies and looking inside homes, police said. Most incidents happened in the evening or overnight. In one encounter, a resident confronted the prowler, who then ran away. Officers re…

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Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…

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RFK's Mass Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dead At 42 RFK's Mass Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dead At 42 RFK's Mass Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dead At 42
RFK's Mass Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dead At 42 A member of one of America's most prominent political families has died at her Massachusetts home.  Kyle Francis Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, surrounded by family, on Sept. 21, according to her obituary on the Burke Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Kyle was one of 34 grandchildren of Sen. Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy. Her parents were Michael Kennedy and Victoria Denise Gifford. She is survived by her children, Conor and Declan, and her siblings. Her daughter Josephine died shortly after birth. Kyle is…

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Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them
Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz is going gluten-free with some of its popular crackers. The snack brand announced the launch of Ritz Gluten Free Original crackers in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new crackers are designed to have the same buttery flavor and flaky texture as traditional Ritz crackers. The gluten-free crackers will begin arriving at select retailers in October before expanding to stores nationwide in February 2027. An 8-ounce package will have a suggested retail price of $4.49. View this post on Instagram The new crackers are certified gluten-fr…

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Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them
Ritz Unveils Long-Requested Change To Popular Crackers: When To Try Them Ritz is going gluten-free with some of its popular crackers. The snack brand announced the launch of Ritz Gluten Free Original crackers in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new crackers are designed to have the same buttery flavor and flaky texture as traditional Ritz crackers. The gluten-free crackers will begin arriving at select retailers in October before expanding to stores nationwide in February 2027. An 8-ounce package will have a suggested retail price of $4.49. View this post on Instagram The new crackers are certified gluten-fr…

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Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO) Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO) Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (VIDEO)
Cruise Ship Rescues Fishermen After Escaping Burning Boat At Sea (Video) Four fishermen were rescued by a cruise ship in Europe after escaping from their burning boat in the North Sea, according to reports. The incident happened in the Skagerrak Strait between Norway and Denmark on Sunday, Oct. 18, CruiseMapper reported. The AIDAnova cruise ship received a distress call while traveling from Kiel, Germany, to Bergen, Norway, and diverted to help. The four fishermen had already abandoned their burning boat and escaped into a life raft when the AIDAnova arrived. The ship's crew launched a rescue boat and brought all four fishermen aboard uninjur…