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The new Beacon Press book "Snob Zones" shows how New England's "restrictive and prohibitive laws are working against the region's best interests for economic growth and stability." Photo: Contributed Photo Fairfield real estate journalist Lisa Prevost is the author of a new book "Snob Zones" about the way affluent communities throughout New England ... (more)

The state House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation that would ensure about 900 acres of prime farmland at the Southbury Training School would be used for agricultural purposes, no matter what becomes of the school in the future.

OUT alcoholic attorney Frank Galvin, "Newman was robbed by not winning the Oscar," director Sidney Lumet says on the disc's commentary.

Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding residents to be aware of forest fire dangers during the spring fire season.

Firefighters were again on the site of a 30-acre brush fire Saturday at 3 p.m., battling the third fire there since Wednesday.

Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding residents to be aware of forest fire dangers during the spring fire season.

There was a brush fire in progress at 6 p.m. Wednesday off Rocky Mountain Road. Firefighters from six area departments -- Washington, Southbury, Woodbury, Roxbury, Bridgewater and Brookfield -- were at the scene.

First-graders from Region 12 elementary schools last week visited Trowbridge Ltd.