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The state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority today requested that tree-trimming efforts by the Connecticut Light & Power Co.

For every 10 New Haven middle-schoolers, nine say they want to go to college, but only five actually go, and only two get a degree.

Norma Francheschi, a longtime Fair Haven community leader, has noticed that litter for years.

On the third floor, the governor heard a wind sextet. In the basement, a clave rhythm.

The group, started by some avid bicyclists, is seeking volunteers to help with an ambitious project to close a 9-mile hole in the greenway that eventually will stretch about 80 miles, mostly along old railway and canal paths, from Long Island Sound to Northampton, Mass.

A New Haven Connecticut court is in the process of dismissing all remaining charges against Jeffrey Hamburg, saying that there was no evidence to support any further action by the court.

Renee Cartagena, 35, of Auburn Street in New Haven, was charged March 4 with fifth-degree larceny and second-degree forgery.

Between making his rounds at Ross/Woodward School, Darrell Barnes revved up his personal car, got on the highway, and drove 4.4 miles to the school board headquarters - all to deliver a piece of paper to ensure he gets paid.

State legislators are considering a bill that would prohibit insurers from withholding coverage on homes that don't have permanent storm shutters.

The gallery at Institute Library in New Haven is filled with sorrow these days. The artwork on the walls focuses on one horrible day, March 5, 2007, when a car bomb exploded on Al-Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad, killing 26 people and destroying many businesses.

Edward Anderson rose to "indict" the "raw deal" the city struck with a developer.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Sunday announced that a special election to fill a vacancy in the State House of Representatives serving the 94th Assembly District, which covers portions of Hamden and New Haven, will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

Jesse Litvak, a former managing director with Jefferies & Co. was found guilty by a federal jury of all counts- including securities fraud and making false statements.

While U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro stressed diplomacy, sanctions and the need for Europe's support in dealing with the Russian move into Crimea, many Ukrainian-Americans believe the time is now for a show of American military strength in Eastern Europe.

DeLauro, D-3, said she will ask the federal General Accounting Office to investigate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services on how it determined the remaining practitioners will be enough to serve patients and whether UHC gave the required notice to Greater New Haven clients.

Indian writer Pankaj Mishra is one of eight writers from seven countries winning a $150,000 Yale University prize each in recognition of their achievements and to support their ongoing work.

Get Inspired! See breathtaking slide presentations and hear from seasoned adventure travelers as they share incredible stories of the thrill of their adventures.

On Sunday, April 27, hundreds from the Greater New Haven area will gather for March for Babies at Lighthouse Point Park to benefit the March of Dimes .

Jim Wilson of Milford Photo hands a tripod to Alex Burdo, who received camera equipment from the Make-A-Wish Foundation Friday.

The Connecticut Health I-Team is offering unique, one-week workshops in journalism this July for high school students interested in refining their research and writing skills, while learning about the evolving field of journalism from award-winning writers and editors.