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Things to do to prepare for the snowstorm

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There is a good chance Connecticut could get slammed with the most significant snowstorm of winter on Friday.

As much as 20 inches could fall in the northeast corner of the state, forecasters say, with between 6 to 8 inches of a “wintry mix” expected along the shore. But a lot depends on what track the still-forming storm takes, with the possibility that it could deal the state a glancing blow as it aims for Cape and the Maine coast.

FEMA provides some tips on dealing with winter storms here.

We don’t want you to be unprepared for the storm, so we put together a list of things you could do to get ready. What did we miss? Post your suggestions in the comments below.

Rate the utility companies: Did UI and CL&P improve their storm response?

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After the region suffered massive power outages thanks to Hurricane Irene in 2011, the local power companies, Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating Corp. promised to do better in the future. Fast forward to October when Superstorm Sandy struck.

How did the utilities perform? Did they live up to the promises they made a year earlier?

Let us know in the comment section below.

Weird Bridgeport laws

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Bridgeport has its fair share of obscure local ordinaces — Did you know you can’t take a nap in the park? See what else is illegal. Click “show captions” to see the ordinances.

Two houses catch fire on Orchard Street

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From DoingItLocal.com:

BRIDGEPORT — Just before 3 a.m. Saturday, a city police officer on routine patrol spotted two houses on fire on Orchard Street.

Assistant Fire Chief Ismael Pomales told us they got ahead of the fire and did not let it get ahead of them. The fire appears to have started in the back left corner of a vacant house and to the occupied house next door.

The Red Cross was originally called to the scene but soon cancelled. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the blaze and fire officials have begun their investigation into the cause.

Police search for robbery suspect

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Bridgeport police are looking to identify this suspect responsible for a robbery at the Black Rock Dollar Store at 2075 Fairfield Avenue on Monday April 9, 2012 at approximately 11 p.m.

If you know the identity of the suspect, call police at 203-581-5201.

Police officer hurt in crash

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From DoingItLocal.com.: Just before 2:45 Sunday morning a call came in that a Bridgeport police officer was involved in a motor vehicle accident at State Street and Mountain Grove Street.  According to police, the officer was shaken up but should be alright, and was taken to the hospital.  The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to nearby hospital with unknown injuries. Police are investigating.

Special Report: The Battles of Dan Malloy

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A reporter’s yearlong access to the governor’s inner circle casts a light on the character of Gov. Malloy and how he dealt with his first year in office. See the stories here. Post you comments below.

Stratford police investigate hit and run

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A woman was seriously injured early Saturday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing Main Street near Mr. P’s Cafe. Police said the driver of the vehicle fled the scene.

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