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Things to Know: December 28th

Column: The Connecticut bagels, wines, chocolates, pierogi and coffee we had in 2021 CT Post

2021: The year in Connecticut Sports CT Post

More than 100 restaurants that opened in CT in 2021 CT Post

The Connecticut restaurants that closed in 2021 CT Post

Derby, Shelton announce indefinite cancelation of their century-old Thanksgiving football game CT Post

Mexican ice pop shop Dave’s Gourmet Paletas plans new Shelton location CT Post

CT workers earn more heading into holidays — but extra pay matched by inflation, data shows NH Register

Trumbull to distribute nearly 5,000 tests to residents NH Register

Norwalk aquarium gives meerkat exhibit a makeover fit for a (lion) king NH Register

CT restaurants offering New Year’s Day brunch NH Register

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How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t A-Holes” With Author Melissa Wenner Moyer

Raising a child to be a decent member of society is tough for a parent, so author Melinda Wenner Moyer has pointers based on her book “How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t A-Holes” to share parenting tips to help raise a child who isn’t…well, an a-hole.

Things to Know: December 27th

Snow, sleet, freezing rain headed for parts of CT, weather service says CT Post

Connecticut’s new businesses of 2021 CT Post

Connecticut’s 10 biggest news stories of 2021 CT Post

Where to find COVID-19 tests in CT CT Post

Derby to receive $12 million for train station improvements CT Post

New Connecticut housing units projected to drop in 2021, data shows CT Post

Why supply of houses for sale in Connecticut is running low CT Post

Trumbull in 2021: An election, some development and a few heroes CT Post

Hip-hop to line dancing: 5 dance style classes in CT CT Post

CT Flower and Garden Show set for Feb. 24-27 CT Post

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A Real Life Grinch

Pranks are one thing, but if you steal THIS from a disabled Veteran at Christmas time, that’s all I need to know about you! Get the full story in the podcast!
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I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! Nearly six million dollars are spent during the holiday season on THIS

All week I have tickets to Daughtry at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday February 12, 2022.

Listen every day at 4pm to win. Here’s today’s question if you missed it…

Q: Nearly six million dollars are spent during the holiday season on THIS

A: Ugly Christmas sweaters.

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Teacher makes Hot Cocoa bet with students at recess… has to pay it off

This story is another great example of how awesome teachers can be.

A teacher at Washington D.C. made a bet with her students while playing basketball at recess that she now has to pay off.

Third grade teacher Ms. Katz at Holy Trinity School told the kids IF she made this crazy almost half court shot they would all have hot chocolate when they went back in. Shockingly…. She drained it! Here is the video:

A moment those kids will never forget 🥰

Third grade teacher Ms. Fitz promised her class hot chocolate if she made this shot ☕️

Way to go, Ms. Fitz!
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— CBC Sports (@cbcsports) December 23, 2021

The clip has now gone viral and apparently the school is overwhelmed by people reaching out to make donations and support the school. To which she responded:

“We gratefully accept donations of any amount and will use all of them for financial aid and scholarships. Please go to http://htsdc.org/give. The Annual Fund provides financial aid, and the Gavigan Program provides full scholarships.”

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you eat your Christmas tree?

I know, I know, seems like an insane question. But you’ll be surprised by the answer!

Here’s the thing… if you are really in to recycling, you actually can eat your Christmas tree. The needles provide vitamin C. And if your tree comes with pinecones, the pine nuts can be healthy too.

Some Christmas trees are donated to local zoos as food for the animals. Who knew?!

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Animals VS Christmas Trees

A viral video featuring a raccoon in a Christmas tree has been going around. Have you ever had an issue with an animal (domestic or not!) and a Christmas tree? You won’t believe what happened with a cuddly Koala bear! Get the full story in the podcast.

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! THIS was the largest selling Christmas toy in 1980, sold for $1.99, but now sells for nearly $10.

All week I have tickets to Daughtry at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday February 12, 2022.

Listen every day at 4pm to win.

Here’s today’s question if you missed it…

Q: THIS was the largest selling Christmas toy in 1980, sold for $1.99, but now sells for nearly $10.

A: The Rubik Cube

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Jail uses inmates to help dogs get adopted

This is really a feel good story on so many different levels.

About a year ago this one county jail in Utah started letting inmates spend time with unadoptable dogs. The goal was to have them train the dogs so they would be able to get into a home with a family. So far it’s been a huge success. They had 28 dogs go through the program, and every single one came out of it ready to be adopted!

A few of them even got adopted by inmates after they got released from jail too. What a great idea. Like any story that involved good deeds there were even a few time that the prison guards used their own money to help with the adoption fees. See… giving and positivity is contagious! Love this story.

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