Nelson Oliveira

1 week ago | middletownpress.com | Nelson Oliveira

In a desperate attempt to find a missing Stamford man, defense attorneys say New York detectives made several crucial mistakes that have further compromised the complex case. Newly unsealed court filings accuse the New York Police Department of ignoring the rights of two men charged in connection with the November murder of Stamford’s Joseph Comunale.

3 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Nelson Oliveira

It's happening again. Another decades-old, locally owned New Canaan business is about to close. After 41 years in town, the Silk Purse consignment shop, 118 Main St., is shutting down Sept. 30. "We're heartbroken," longtime customer Claudia Parks said. "It's the end of an era."Article continues below this adThe news comes days after the closing of the 24-year-old Littlejohn's children's clothing store at 120 Elm St. on Aug. 14.

3 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Liz Skalka |Nelson Oliveira

STAMFORD — A 17-year-old pleaded guilty Tuesday to fatally stabbing a man in 2015 outside the Bedford Street McDonald’s. Marquest Hall, who was tried as an adult, pleaded guilty in state Superior Court in Stamford to first-degree manslaughter and will be sentenced to 20 years in prison, his attorney Ryan O’Neill said. Article continues below this adHall was originally charged with murder and faced up to 60 years in jail if he was convicted at trial.

3 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Nelson Oliveira

STAMFORD — The Connecticut Association for Adult and Continuing Education has recognized a student in the Stamford Public Schools’ adult education program and a teacher in the district’s English Language Learners program. Student Juan Lopez has been named a Learner of the Year and teacher Susan Benthall has been named an Educator of the Year. Article continues below this adThe Learner of the Year awards are presented to five outstanding students across the state.

4 weeks ago | middletownpress.com | Nelson Oliveira

STAMFORD — As many area residents have tried to stay inside air-conditioned rooms during the recent heatwave, Dave Fine has been running around a swimming pool under bright, sunny skies. Fine paused for just a second last week as he pointed to a specific section of the 100-foot pool and recalled his first visit to the Newfield Swim and Tennis Club more than 35 years ago. Article continues below this ad“I learned how to swim in that corner over there,” he said, while catching his breath.