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Conn. casino bartenders, others vote to unionize
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:30:18 -0400
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (AP) -- Bartenders, beverage servers, and other workers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino voted Saturday in favor of having union representation.

An End To Road Fix In Sight
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:17:52 -0400
AVON — Workers in the construction trades are used to rising early, but lately Todd Kennedy has taken that to extremes. Kennedy, a gable-builder from Coventry, who does most of his work in the F...

Bartenders, beverage servers at Connecticut casino vote in favor of union representation
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:25:19 -0400
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. - Bartenders, beverage servers, and other workers at the Foxwoods Resort Casino voted Saturday in favor of having union representation. The National Labor Relations Board, which ...

Kids in need get some free style
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:33 -0400
By ZACHARY S. GRABKOCorrespondent NEW BRITAIN — The Hair Cuttery’s Share a Haircut Program lives by its motto: “Every child, no matter what their economic situation is, deserves a b...

Church offers help for kids going back to school
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:32 -0400
By Lisette VelasquezStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — Calvary Christian Center on West Main Street reached out to the community Saturday with a Back-to-School Neighborhood Party that helped provide st...

Special Olympics swimmer brings home silver medal
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:30 -0400
By Lisette VelasquezStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — Alicia Rostkowski, a local swimmer won a silver medal at the 2010 Special Olympics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Alicia Rostkowski, 27, ca...

Non-invasive therapy helps patients with lymphedema
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:29 -0400
Special to the New Britain HeraldNEW BRITAIN — Edith Perakos’ right arm looked as if it belonged to someone else.Swollen at least twice its normal size, “it probably weighed about fi...

Local author tells the story of Germany’s WWI ace
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:28 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — Local author Peter Kilduff was having lunch in April 2009 with his British book editor, John Davies, in the restaurant of the J.P. Morgan Library in N...

Homicide suspect surrenders after SWAT members surround his New Haven house
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:32 -0400
Darius Jackson NEW HAVEN — A homicide suspect surrendered to police late Friday after SWAT members surrounded his house and pulled an armed vehicle up to the front porch.Darius Jackson, 18, ca...

Driver arrested in fatal hit-run of 4-year-old
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:31 -0400
DANBURY — Police say a local man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident that killed a 4-year-old city boy who was getting a treat from an ice cream truck.Walter Oliva was ch...

Firefighters across the state taking in donations for food banks
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:30 -0400
HARTFORD (AP) — Firefighters across Connecticut are taking in donations to help replenish the state's two main food banks.Fire stations in 12 communities are serving as collection centers for Sa...

Burgers and fries tossed into pool
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:17:29 -0400
DALE CITY, Va. (AP) — The hamburger patties, French fries and pretzels tossed into the pool were bad enough. But did a vandal really have to smear mozzarella cheese on the water slide?Officials ...

Yale Rabbi officiates at Chelsea Clinton's wedding
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:19:32 -0400
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — Chelsea Clinton has married her longtime boyfriend in an interfaith ceremony that according to the New York Times was conducted by Rabbi James Ponet, a Jewish chaplain at Yale ...

New board head masters zoning issues
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:02:54 -0400
"I love right from wrong and I like laws," Newman said, who said state and municipal laws and regulations dictate what zoning commissioners must do.

BBB’s credibility slips from former A+ rating
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:02:53 -0400
As a former small business owner and a consumer, John Henley of Colchester believes that the Better Business Bureau should be our first line of defense against unscrupulous and negligent businesses.

Farmington superintendent passes on love of teaching
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:02:52 -0400
By LISA BACKUSStaff writer FARMINGTON — There’s a framed crayon drawing with a child’s essay Farmington Superintendent of Schools Kathleen C. Greider keeps in her office.The drawing...

Local author tells the story of Germany’s WWI ace
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:02:51 -0400
NEW BRITAIN — Local author Peter Kilduff was having lunch in April 2009 with his British book editor, John Davies, in the restaurant of the J.P. Morgan Library in New York City. Davies asked if ...

Hartford Officer Faces Gun Charge In Domestic Incident
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:21:39 -0400
ENFIELD — — A Hartford police officer who was arrested early Saturday after a fight in his home had surprised a "guest" of his girlfriend, the officer's attorney said.Christopher White fac...

Pencil Hunt signals an end to Camp TotalRec
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:21:05 -0400
Chris Richie | Staff Campers race to collect pencils during the 2nd annual Pencil Hunt of Camp TotalRec in New Britain’s AW Stanley Park Friday.

Summer camp brings out city’s kids
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:21:04 -0400
By LISETTE VELASQUEZStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — A summer camp dependent on volunteers gives children in the city’s housing developments an enriched and fun filled opportunity of learning.S...

Rotary Club asks to help fill town’s food pantry
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:21:03 -0400
By LISETTE VELASQUEZStaff Writer BERLIN — The Kensington-Berlin Sunrise Rotary Club is asking for local support to help families in need as food resources often deplete during the summer season and...

Night Out to celebrate community policing
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:21:00 -0400
By LISA BACKUSStaff writer NEW BRITAIN — Residents will be able to celebrate crime prevention in the city Tuesday evening at the 27th Annual National Night Out sponsoring by local police and th...

NB man charged with bank robbery
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:59 -0400
By LISA BACKUSStaff writer NEWINGTON — Police arrested a New Britain man Wednesday in connection with a 2009 TD Banknorth robbery.Gilbert Deleon, of 75 North St., New Britain, is accused of han...

Stolen puppy returned to Humane Society
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:58 -0400
By MAHNOOR ALICorrespondent NEWINGTON — A puppy stolen from the Connecticut Humane Society was dropped off at an animal hospital anonymously Wednesday, exactly a week after being taken.Sherlock...

Hospital for Special care gets $20 million
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:57 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — Webster Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of Webster Financial Corp. announced Wednesday it is providing $20 million in financing for Hospital for Special Care...

Two rabid bats found in area
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:55 -0400
By LISETTE VELASQUEZStaff Writer BERLIN — No need to go batty, but Central Connecticut Health District officials want residents to be on alert after two rabid bats were found in the area.Within...

Kids book it to library’s summer programs
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:53 -0400
By Mahnoor AliCorrespondent NEW BRITAIN — Summertime could mean going camping, going to the pool or going to the public library at 20 High St. Besides the wide variety of books, there are a lot...

Wolcott man pleads not guilty in wife’s killing
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:50 -0400
WATERBURY (AP) — A Wolcott man has pleaded not guilty plea to a murder charge in connection with the stabbing and beating death of his wife, while newly released court documents say he had a his...

Professional honor hits the classroom
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:20:49 -0400
By SCOTT WHIPPLEStaff writer BERLIN — The first clue David Bosso had Friday that something might be different was when his wife showed up in his social studies classroom, aiming a camera at him...

Boys & Girls Club gets $1M funding
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:58 -0400
By Jackie MajerusStaff Writer BRISTOL — The Bristol Boys and Girls Club’s quest for funding for a new facility downtown got a big boost Friday from Congressman John Larson, who successful...

Ray Dunaway to host Croc Club dinner
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:55 -0400
By Jackie MajerusStaff Writer BRISTOL — Longtime Hartford radio host Ray Dunaway will emcee the Crocodile Club this year, giving the revived political dinner at Lake Compounce a boost with his ...

Start planning for Apple Harvest Fest
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:54 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — This year, the Apple Harvest Festival will be bigger and better than ever.This year’s theme is “Lights, Camera, Apples.” Participants...

Women accused of stealing from elderly woman in their care
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:53 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — Police have arrested one woman on larceny, forgery and conspiracy charges and have a warrant out for what they say is her alleged female accomplice.Pol...

Transfer station extends hours again for cleanup
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:52 -0400
BRISTOL — The city Public Works Department is again extending the hours of the transfer station to assist residents with their storm cleanup needs.Mayor Art Ward has said the city will continue ...

North Main St. businesses recover from tornado
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:48 -0400
By Gabriel SistareCorrespondent BRISTOL — Businesses on North Main St. continue to recover from damages caused by the tornado July 21.Polonia Market has reopened after repairs and is looking fo...

Iwo Jima survivors holding ceremony
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:47 -0400
NEWINGTON — The year 2010 marks the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.To commemorate, the Iwo Jima Survivors Association will be holding the Candlelight Ceremony of Reme...

Southington votes to move ahead on middle schools
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:47 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — The Ad Hoc Facilities Subcommittee voted Tuesday to move forward on a proposal to renovate the two middle schools.Fred Cox, director of operations for ...

Plainville summer program mixes math and art
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:46 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer PLAINVILLE — Emma Roberts was four years old when she entered kindergarten last fall. With a birthday in December, just days before the cutoff date, she was the youn...

Plymouth house hit by tree can be saved
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:45 -0400
By Susan CoricaStaff Writer PLYMOUTH — When the tornado hit town last week, it looked like a giant oak tree might have taken out the house at 226 North St. permanently.But in the case of &ldquo...

YMCA changes name, logo
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:45 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — For the first time in 43 years, the YMCA is changing its logo and brand strategy, but it will still offer the same programs in the same buildings.&ldqu...

Aviation panel discusses plans for Robertson Airport runway
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:44 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer PLAINVILLE — More land, a longer runway and new hangars are among the potential improvements that could be made at Robertson Airport in the future.The town’s a...

Murphy’s ‘American Jobs matter Act’ clears committee
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:43 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, said Thursday the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has approved his legislation. Murphy’s bill, the American ...

Bernier signs ‘No Cap-and-Trade’ pledge
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:43 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer BRISTOL — Justin Bernier, Republican candidate for Congress in the 5th District signed a pledge Thursday opposing the “Cap-and-Trade” energy tax if elec...

Adding up the damage
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:42 -0400
By Steve CollinsStaff Writer BRISTOL — City officials are scrambling to figure out how much last week’s tornado cost the community.“We’re putting everything together,” M...

Dozens of homeless found in early-morning survey
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:41 -0400
By Jackie MajerusStaff Writer BRISTOL — A summer count of the city’s homeless Wednesday tallied 31 people sleeping in cars, parks and on the streets of the city in one night.Marge Rivera,...

Two gynecologists join staff at Bristol Hospital
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:37 -0400
BRISTOL — Obstetrics and gynecology specialists Kamakshi Vemareddy and Candice Shea have joined the medical staff at Bristol Hospital.Dr. Vemareddy earned her medical degree from Osmania Medical...

Charity auto show set for Saturday
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:37 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer PLAINVILLE — The GE Trotter “Reach the Beach” Relay team is hosting a charity auto show Saturday. The show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 41 Wood...

Rep. Wright has perfect attendance for 2010 session
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:36 -0400
BRISTOL — State Rep. Christopher Wright, D-Bristol, reports he did not miss a vote taken in the state House of Representative during this year’s session.According to the Clerk of the House...

Feds arrest 20 in $2 million cocaine bust
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:35 -0400
By Lisa BackusStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — City Special Services Unit officers working with federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested 20 area people, mostly from New Britain and Har...

Board wary of hiking fees
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:34 -0400
By Susan CoricaStaff Writer PLYMOUTH — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were reluctant to consider raising building permit fees, as suggested by the Board of Finance recently.Khara...

Petit scholarship winner knows impact of MS
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:33 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — When a person is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, the effect on the family can be devastating.Victoria Leon and her family have had to struggle with ...

Search continues for Green Lady headstone
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:32 -0400
Palmiter died in 1800 at age 30. The headstone is from the 1970s and replaces her original headstone, the report says..Police are asking that anyone who noticed any vehicles in the area between 7:30 p...

support candidates who back death penalty
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:31 -0400
Dr. William Petit addresses the 5K runners at the July 18 GE 5K Rob Heyl Petit Family Foundation Road Race. Tuesday, Petit urged voters to support lawmakers who favor the death penalty after a heari...

Absence becomes point of contention at Dems’ debate
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:28 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer When Democratic candidate for governor, Dan Malloy, took the Garde Arts Center stage in New London Tuesday, he found himself without Ned Lamont, his opponent in the Aug. ...

Kiddie porn arrest was race against time
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:26 -0400
By LISA BACKUSStaff writer BRISTOL — A newly unsealed warrant for former ESPN football analyst Jeremy Green indicates Bristol and Missouri police entered into a race against time to find out the id...

Plainville asks for reports of storm damage
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:22 -0400
PLAINVILLE — The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is looking for information from local residents and businesses regarding any damage received during in the July 21 storm...

Vanity Rites brings ink to the mainstream
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:01:22 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — Jo Rapasarda got her first tattoo at age 17. The small heart with vines around it is on her left shoulder blade.“Since I was a little girl I&rsqu...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:57:28 -0400
GROTON, Conn. — Another attack submarine has joined the Navy. The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine ...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:01:02 -0400
The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut.The 377-foot, 7,800-ton Missouri was b...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:59:43 -0400
GROTON, Conn.—Another attack submarine has joined the Navy. The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine Bas...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:56:27 -0400
Another attack submarine has joined the Navy. The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Conn...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:48:34 -0400
The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut.

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:26:26 -0400
GROTON, Conn. ? Another attack submarine has joined the Navy. The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submar...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:25:55 -0400
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GROTON, Conn. -- Another attack submarine has joined the Navy. The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at t...

Attack sub Missouri commissioned in Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:19:24 -0400
GROTON, Conn. -- Another attack submarine has joined the Navy.The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base N...

Attack Sub Missouri Commissioned In Connecticut
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:58:41 -0400
The USS Missouri, the seventh Virginia-class sub, entered the fleet Saturday after a commissioning ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut. The 377-foot, 7,800-ton Missouri w...

Informant says WikiLeaks suspect had civilian help
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:36:07 -0400
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- An Army private charged with leaking classified material to the whistleblower website WikiLeaks had civilian help, a key figure in the case said Saturday.

Crowds on VIP alert hours before Chelsea Clinton's wedding
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:31:21 -0400
Roger Clinton, left, brother of former President Bill Clinton, and son Tyler walk on the grounds of the Delamater Inn in Rhinebeck, N.Y., on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Chelsea Clinton and fiance Marc Me...

New England sizzled in July, but shy of records
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:23:25 -0400
BOSTON (AP) — It's certainly been hot in New England this summer, but how hot?The National Weather Service says there were 10 days in which temperatures hit 90 degrees or higher in Boston in Jul...

Giant hailstone breaks U.S. records
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:23:24 -0400
VIVIAN, S.D. (AP) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a giant hailstone that fell in central South Dakota has broken U.S. records, even though the man who found it says it...

Enrollment is rising at Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:29:35 -0400
By JESSIE SAWYER WINSTED — Enrollment numbers are up at Northwestern Community College so far, and may change pending the start of the school year, said Grantley Adams, director of marketing an...

Pair charged with identity theft
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:24:33 -0400
EAST HAMPTON — A motherand her son are scheduled to appear in court Monday to face a laundry list of offenses, including identity theft, after they allegedly used stolen cards to fund an orgy of...

Terrorist’s Shelton house on auction block
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:24:32 -0400
SHELTON — The abandoned former home of terrorist Faisal Shahzad goes on the auction block today.Shahzad, 30, a native of Pakistan who most recently had lived in Bridgeport, pleaded guilty in Jun...

Man charged with abducting his own child facing a year for probation violation
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:24:31 -0400
By RONALD DeROSA BANTAM — A Winsted man who sparked an AMBER alert when he allegedly abudcted his own child in June could get one year in prison for violating his probation.Darrin O’Brien...

Study Says Sports Fields Made Of Ground-Up Rubber Pose No Hazard
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:28:58 -0400
HARTFORD — — Outdoorsports fields made with ground-up rubber pose no special environmental hazards to athletes, a study released Friday shows.So-called crumb rubber infill, mostly composed...

Highs In The 80s Today, Late Showers Possible
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:28:54 -0400
This summer,we have reached the 90-degree mark 21 times, and we're only halfway through the season. This makes July 2010 the warmest on record,with the temperatures averaging 77.6. Friday was ...

Wallingford Man In Neck Brace Who Robbed Guilford Bank Caught
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:28:51 -0400
Bank of America branch Friday morning. Around 11:30 a.m., Jason Prescott, of 48 Valley St., Wallingford, entered the Bank of America at 916 Boston Post Road wearing a pink button-down shirt, sungla...

New Haven Store Clerk Says No To Robber
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:28:45 -0400
The New Haven Police department is asking for help dentifying the suspect who attempted a robbery at the Dunkin Donuts at 930 Chapel St. New Haven Friday. Anyone with information can call 203-946-6296...

pistol in a car
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:49 -0400
Ian W. Steele, 36, of 104 Chestnut St., was charged Thursday with first degree reckless endangerment, carrying a pistol without a permit, second degree breach of piece and carrying a weapon in a motor...

Women accused of stealing from elderly woman in their care
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:38 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — Police have arrested one woman on larceny, forgery and conspiracy charges and have a warrant out for what they say is her alleged female accomplice.Pol...

Murphy’s ‘American Jobs matter Act’ clears committee
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:33 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, said Thursday the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has approved his legislation. Murphy’s bill, the American ...

Police find sex offender on the run since March
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:32 -0400
By LISA BACKUSStaff writer NEW BRITAIN — U.S. marshals and New York police are crediting city Special Services Unit officers with finding a “sexual predator” Wednesday who has been ...

Plainville summer program mixes math and art
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:25 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer PLAINVILLE — Emma Roberts was four years old when she entered kindergarten last fall. With a birthday in December, just days before the cutoff date, she was the youn...

Bernier signs ‘No Cap-and-Trade’ pledge
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:20 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer BRISTOL — Justin Bernier, Republican candidate for Congress in the 5th District signed a pledge Thursday opposing the “Cap-and-Trade” energy tax if elec...

Adding up the damage
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:19 -0400
By Steve CollinsStaff Writer BRISTOL — City officials are scrambling to figure out how much last week’s tornado cost the community.“We’re putting everything together,” M...

Dozens of homeless found in early-morning survey
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:17 -0400
By Jackie MajerusStaff Writer BRISTOL — A summer count of the city’s homeless Wednesday tallied 31 people sleeping in cars, parks and on the streets of the city in one night.Marge Rivera,...

Rep. Wright has perfect attendance for 2010 session
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:10 -0400
BRISTOL — State Rep. Christopher Wright, D-Bristol, reports he did not miss a vote taken in the state House of Representative during this year’s session.According to the Clerk of the House...

Feds arrest 20 in $2 million cocaine bust
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:09 -0400
By Lisa BackusStaff Writer NEW BRITAIN — City Special Services Unit officers working with federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested 20 area people, mostly from New Britain and Har...

Board wary of hiking fees
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:07 -0400
By Susan CoricaStaff Writer PLYMOUTH — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission were reluctant to consider raising building permit fees, as suggested by the Board of Finance recently.Khara...

Search continues for Green Lady headstone
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:06 -0400
Palmiter died in 1800 at age 30. The headstone is from the 1970s and replaces her original headstone, the report says..Police are asking that anyone who noticed any vehicles in the area between 7:30 p...

Absence becomes point of contention at Dems’ debate
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:12:01 -0400
By Scott WhippleStaff Writer When Democratic candidate for governor, Dan Malloy, took the Garde Arts Center stage in New London Tuesday, he found himself without Ned Lamont, his opponent in the Aug. ...

Kiddie porn arrest was race against time
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:11:59 -0400
By LISA BACKUSStaff writer BRISTOL — A newly unsealed warrant for former ESPN football analyst Jeremy Green indicates Bristol and Missouri police entered into a race against time to find out the id...

Plainville asks for reports of storm damage
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:11:57 -0400
PLAINVILLE — The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is looking for information from local residents and businesses regarding any damage received during in the July 21 storm...

Vanity Rites brings ink to the mainstream
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:11:56 -0400
By Diane ChurchStaff Writer SOUTHINGTON — Jo Rapasarda got her first tattoo at age 17. The small heart with vines around it is on her left shoulder blade.“Since I was a little girl I&rsqu...

Funerals held for two Bridgeport firefighters
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:40:08 -0400
Firefighters from around the area pay their respects to Bridgeport firefighter Lt. Steven Velasquez on Friday. Funerals were held in Bridgeport for city firefighters Steven Velasquez and Michel Baik, ...

Massachusetts legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:40:06 -0400
- Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday on a bill to legalize the most sweeping expansion of gambling in the state in four decades - drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick ...

Lawmakers scramble at end of session
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:40:04 -0400
- Lawmakers in the House and Senate on Friday reached a compromise on an economic development bill that includes a state sales tax holiday in August and finalized an agreement on overhauling the state...

First responder fitness challenge
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:07:36 GMT

It was a maximum effort workout for the maximum benefit at a Milford gym for the families of fallen firefighters Steven Velasquez and Michel Baik.


Gathering of the Vibes at Seaside Park
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:38:08 GMT

It's been a beautiful weekend for music, as thousands of people packed Seaside Park in Bridgeport for the annual Gathering of the Vibes.


CT man arrested after 10-hour standoff
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:52:38 GMT

A New Canaan man was taken into custody after a 10-hour overnight standoff with police at his home.


Shahzdad's former Shelton home auctioned
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:26:51 GMT

The Shelton home once owned by the former Connecticut man accused of trying to explode a car bomb in Times Square will be auctioned off.


Firefighters taking food bank donations
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:48:07 GMT

Firefighters across Connecticut are taking in donations to help replenish the state's two main food banks for today's "Day of Caring & Compassion."


Hundreds walk & swim for cancer
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:56:40 GMT

Swimmers and walkers flocked the the Farifield University RecPlex for the 23rd annual St. Vincent's Swim Across the Sound Aquathon and Walk-a-thon Friday.


Police search for hit-and-run driver
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:45:49 GMT

State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a hit-and-run driver who fled the scene of a crash in Shelton on Thursday.


Man tied to various burglaries/robberies
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:12:53 GMT

Police say a bank robbery suspect in Newtown is tied to several other robberies.


Firefighters flock to Bridgeport
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:26:13 GMT

Firefighters from all over the state came to the Park City to pay their last respects to two of their own who died in the line of duty.


Man arrested in fatal hit and run
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:10:01 GMT

Police say they have arrested the driver of a tan Subaru for striking and killing a four-year old boy and then taking off.


Thousands bid farewell to 2 heroes
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:01:57 GMT

It was a day of tributes and tears in Bridgeport Friday as funeral services were held for two firefighters killed in the line of duty.


Thousands from out-of-state say goodbye
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:41:12 GMT

The showing of support from firefighters who didn't even know these two men, has surprised many. It has been a sea of uniforms lining up all day to pay tribute.


CT Humane Society names new top dog
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:59 GMT

There is a new top dog at the embattled Connecticut Humane Society.


Man makes terrorist threats to police
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:41:33 GMT

A Westport man's comments landed him in trouble with the law.


Crash on Route 8 in Shelton
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:38:28 GMT

One lane of Route 8 Southbound was closed Thursday afternoon for a crash, the Connecticut Department of Transportation reported.


Shahzad's home to be sold at auction
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:21:41 GMT

The house of the accused Times Square attempted bomber will be sold at auction in a foreclosure sale on Saturday.


Good vibrations at Seaside Park
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:53:18 GMT

Rain or shine the show goes on at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, where thousands of people are expected to get together for the 15th annual Gathering of the Vibes.


Calling hours held for fallen heroes
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:24:27 GMT

Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects over the next two days and say goodbye to two fallen Bridgeport firefighters.


Kids beautify Bridgeport neighborhood
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:26:28 GMT

A group of 100 Bridgeport children are spending part of their summer beautifying their neighborhood. Aided by a group of volunteers, they’re working hard to transform their part of the city.


Bridgeport's illegal apartment problem
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:16:27 GMT

Bridgeport's mayor implores landlords to allow fire inspectors into their rental properties to help prevent another tragic fatal fire.


Woman stole veteran's benefits
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:10:03 GMT

Federal prosecutors say a Connecticut woman has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 in disability payments that were supposed to go to a wounded military veteran.


Four car crash in Danbury
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:50:50 GMT

Three people were taken to the hospital for treatment after a multi-car crash in Danbury Wednesday.


Trial set in jewelry store killings
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:28:52 GMT

A Connecticut judge says a man charged in the killings of two people during a Fairfield jewelry store robbery in 2005 will go on trial next January in a potential death penalty case.


Suspect wanted in assault of teen girl
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:56:49 GMT

Police are searching for the suspect in an attempted abduction and sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Stamford.


CT Gov. visits Bridgeport Fire's 7-11
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:12:15 GMT

Governor Jodi Rell made a trip Tuesday to talk face to face with firefighters in Bridgeport Fire's 7-11 to let them know that these days they are very much on her mind.


Hit and run driver sought in Fairfield
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:20:12 GMT

Police are asking for the public's help to track down a hit and run driver that struck a pedestrian in Fairfield.


Firefighters died in illegal apartment
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:08:32 GMT

Public records show that Bridgeport officials never approved plans for an apartment where two city firefighters died while responding to a blaze last Saturday.


Removing PCBs from Housatonic River
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:23:36 GMT

Once a dumping ground for chemicals, a stretch of the Housatonic River that winds near this Berkshires hamlet is being scoured in a lengthy, expensive cleanup


Services for fallen Conn. firefighters
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:05:49 GMT

A community is mourning the deaths of two Bridgeport firefighters. They died fighting a house fire over the weekend. Lt. Steven Velazquez and FF Michel Baik will be laid to rest on Friday.


Firefighter died of smoke inhalation
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:22:26 GMT

The medical examiner says a Bridgeport firefighter died of smoke inhalation while battling a house fire on Saturday. Further study is needed on a second firefighter who died.


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