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Jan 10 2026EDUCATION

Ridgefield Schools: Balancing the Books Mid-Year

Ridgefield's schools are keeping a close eye on their money. They've checked in halfway through the year and things seem okay. But there are some worries, like special education costs and health benefits. Special education is a big deal. It's costing more than expected. The district is spending ext

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May 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Hidden Hand in His Business Empire

Donald Trump's business empire is a complex web of companies and trusts. Many people think he stepped back from his businesses when he became president. But, a recent filing with British regulators tells a different story. The filing shows that Trump still has significant control over his busines

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Mar 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mobile Ads Are Coming to Discord

Discord, the popular chat app among gamers, is set to introduce ads on its mobile version. This change is part of a bigger plan to expand its advertising reach. The new ads, called Video Quests, will let users watch videos to earn rewards like avatar decorations and in-game items. This feature has a

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Newtown's Big Spend: Millions for School Fixes

Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure

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