Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Danbury. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains are on sale with a one-way trip from New Haven to Boston priced at $321 on Aug. 29 and a New Haven to Washington D.C. trip starting at $168 in early September, with stops at Stamford and New Haven’s Union Station. The trains will carry 27% more seats and reach speeds of 160 mph—features that will improve service on the Northeast Corridor. The Ridgefield Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Reporters visited Hoo Doo Brown Barbeque in Ridgefield on August 19th to inspect the smoker and see how its owner traveled across the U.S. to pick up top barbecue techniques—bringing Connecticut-style flavor to his dishes. News 12 Connecticut
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Open House at 3 Crestwood Drive
3-5 p.m. — 3 Crestwood Drive — $433,500 — Explore this charming home featuring updated living spaces and a lovely backyard retreat.
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39th Annual Neil Wagner Golf Tournament
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Richter Park Golf Course — $195 — Tee off for a great cause at the annual alumni golf tournament and enjoy food, fun, and networking.
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