- Westport's John Fifield started CultureofRespect.org along with his wife, Sandi, to raise awareness and offer support for victims of campus sexual assault.
- Republican Tony Hwang of Fairfield was the victor in the hard-fought battle against Kim Fawcett to replace longtime state Sen. John McKinney in District 28.
- Police are investigating two fraudulent checks passed at a Hudson City Savings Bank in Fairfield.
- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was re-elected over his Republican opponent Tom Foley.
- State Sen. Toni Boucher was among the winners in elections for local, state and federal races.
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