Durham News

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a home in Middletown early this morning.

Tests commissioned by a Durham man who is suing the Blue Trail firing range in Wallingford show high concentrations of lead from bullets on land near the Ulbrich Reservoir opposite the range, and elevated levels in the sediment at the water's edge.

Though Andrew Christian has come and gone as one of the most promising young designers on Bravo's new reality show The Fashion Show, EDGE had the opportunity to speak with him about his time on the show.

The patio of Kay Mooney's home in Durham, Connecticut, is furnished more like indoor rooms with weatherproof rugs and paintings.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Middlesex Coalition For Children on 2009-06-04.   Five legislators whose districts include towns in Middlesex County were recognized as "Children's Champions" by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance at a ceremony held at the Capitol, May 28, and attended by hundreds of parents and children's advocates.

A Middlefield chiropractor is bringing some new software to the state that he said could cure -- without medication -- those who suffer from allergies once and for all.

Submitted by Ona McLaughlin on 2009-06-01.   Ragna Tischler-Goddard will unravel the mysteries of tea at an open meeting of the Durham Garden Club Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m., at the Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Ave.

With apologies to Andy Williams. "It's the most wonderful time of the year. With hikes a happening And everyone telling you 'Take a nice hike!' It's the most wonderful time of the year." For me that wonderful time of year is National Trails Day the first Saturday in June - as hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts fan out across Connecticut to more than ...

Submitted by Barbara Nair on 2009-05-21.   Provided by Arts Center at Killingworth Top Left: Tommy, Prisma color pencil by Aleta Gudelski.

Kay Mooney and Mark Agnoli hired an interior decorator to help them create a comfortable yet stylish look for their Durham, Conn., home.

Everyone knows the well-worn expression: "Kill the messenger." There is a new one on the governmental block called "Kill a model agency." I refer to the national model agency initiated in Connecticut called the Office of the Child Advocate.

School Stuff Submitted by Laura Falt on 2009-05-04.   Patti Vassia Pictured left to right is Middletown Rotary President Ken Vaughan, Rotarian Frank Sumpter, Student of the Month- Jenna Langhans, Jenna's mom Susan Langhans, Jenna's Guidance Counselor Beth Galligan, and Coginchaug Regional High School Principal Dr.

Health Notes Submitted by Betsy White Booz on 2009-04-30.   Healthcare and your health insurance have never been particularly easy subjects to understand.

Connecticut dairy farmers said they're hoping to keep the milk flowing with help from lawmakers.

After revealing its willingness to pay for bridges to nowhere, Congress agreed this year to better inform taxpayers about earmarks - those often furtive efforts by members to slip vast sums into the federal budget for pet projects.

It's a pretty safe bet that among the small group of people who walked a couple of miles through the Sheriff's Meadow Middle Road sanctuary last Saturday, none was happier to be there than Adam Moore.

GRANITE TILES, not slabs, were used for the countertops, and the cabinets were purchased at Home Depot and installed by the homeowners' friends in this recently renovated kitchen in South Windsor.

Megan Hastings is nuzzled by a newborn calf that is about 2 days old as she brings fresh cow milk to feed the many cats that call the farm home.

The oil is sizzling at Coginchaug High School in Durham and the creative juices are flowing for members of the senior class who are involved in the Wise Independent Senior Experience -- WISE.

No. 5 Old Saybrook 46, No. 4 Coginchaug-Durham 40 HOCKEY COLLEGE MEN NESCAC Tournament Quarterfinals Conn College 1 COLLEGE WOMEN NESCAC Tournament Quarterfinals No.