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Invasive Weed Clogs Lake Despite Efforts to Control It

Ever since the 1980s people who spend time on Candlewood Lake have had to contend with an invasive plant that clogs up the water.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Brandon von Koschembahr Dies in Car Accident at 19

Brandon von Koschembahr, a descendant of Brooklyn Heights residents, died November 25 of injuries suffered in a Connecticut car accident, the Ridgefield Press reported.

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Related Topix: 60 Minutes, Entertainment, Television

Mon Dec 07, 2009

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Wealthy candidates Tom Foley, Ned Lamont boost interest in Connecticut governor's race

They're both entrepreneurial Greenwich businessmen. They're both politically connected, though neither has held statewide elective office.

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Related Topix: Connecticut, Connecticut Government, US News, M. Jodi Rell, US Governors, New Haven Metro

Sun Dec 06, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Downtown Danbury has always been diverse

For much of its history, downtown Danbury has been home to a diverse group of ethnicities.

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Related Topix: Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro, Norwalk, CT, Stamford Metro

Thu Dec 03, 2009

Hartford Courant

Graduation Rates Miss Real Stories

Statistics used to determine the graduation rates from Connecticut's state universities not only fail to reveal the whole truth, but can be quite misleading.

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Related Topix: Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, New Haven Metro, Opinion

Tue Dec 01, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Santa arrives in downtown Danbury

Wide-eyed and excited children waited for their chance to meet Santa Claus during the city's annual tree lighting ceremony Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Theater, Arts

Mon Nov 30, 2009

The Newtown Bee

Newtown Choral Society Welcomes Back Its Former Director For Winter Concert

Mary Andreotta directs the Newtown Choral Society in this 2006 photo. Ms Andreotta returns after a one-year sabbatical for her tenth season directing the local singing group.

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Related Topix: Newtown, CT

Sat Nov 28, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Accident victim known for extending a helping hand

A Ridgefield teen, who died Friday morning from injuries incurred in a car accident, was always willing to extend a helping hand, friends said Saturday.

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Related Topix: Ridgefield, CT

Fri Nov 27, 2009

News Times

Students learn to self-censor on Facebook

Bethel High School senior Pete Gallagher has maintained a Facebook page for a couple of years, mainly to communicate with friends and send photos.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Bethel, CT, Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro

Wed Nov 25, 2009

News Times

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble in good form at WestConn

The music department at Western Connecticut State University usually concentrates on either the classical or jazz programs offered there.

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Related Topix: Classical, Ottorino Respighi, Respighi

Mon Nov 23, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

WestConn speaker 'scared to die for a crime I did not commit'

Juan Roberto Melendez didn't understand what was going when police officers put him in handcuffs.

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Related Topix: Prison, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government, Connecticut, Connecticut Government, Death Penalty

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Hartford Courant

Canton: Jerrod Cattey Trio Launches the 2009-2010 Music Series at Canton Public Library

Jerrod Cattey Trio Launches the 2009-2010 Music Series at Canton Public Library At The Library Submitted by Jane Hoben, Canton Public Library, on 2009-11-20.   Canton Public Library opens its 2009-2010 Music Series with the appearance of the Jerrod Cattey Trio on Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. The program coincides with the 10th Anniversary ...

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Related Topix: Canton, CT, Vince Guaraldi, Jazz, Barkhamsted, CT

Fri Nov 20, 2009

News Times

Global warming made clear at WestConn

Here are the indisputable facts, according to Berrien Moore III . "The Industrial Revolution happened,'' he said in a Science at Night speech at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury this week.

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Related Topix: Global Warming, Activism, Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro

News Times

Invasive species

The Eurasian watermilfoil shouldn't be in Candlewood Lake, or anywhere within thousands of miles.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Wed Nov 18, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Happy 107th, Mary Edgett

Mary Edgett isn't shy about her age. At 107, and after a long career as a beloved city teacher, she's got every reason to be appreciative of what five score and seven years of life have brought her.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, Newtown, CT, Brookfield, CT

Mon Nov 16, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Former death-row inmate to speak at WestConn

Juan Melendez was 33 years old when he was charged with murdering and robbing Delbert Baker in Florida.

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Related Topix: Prison, Death Penalty, Connecticut

Sat Nov 14, 2009

News Times

Morganti endows WestConn scholarship

Nada Takla received her teaching certification from Western Connecticut State University and now teaches at Rogers Park Middle School in the city.

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Related Topix: Danbury Metro, Danbury, CT, New Haven Metro

Thu Nov 12, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

WestConn salutes veterans with music, new center

Some stood for "Anchors Aweigh," some for the "Marines' Hymn." Still others waited until they heard the rousing music accompanying "The Air Force Song." "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun." Veterans who remembered the battles of Normandy and Iwo Jima and 20-year-olds yet to see action stood when the wind ensemble of ...

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, Brookfield, CT, US Navy, Danbury, CT

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Boston.com

Biographical details on M. Jodi Rell

EDUCATION: Studied at Old Dominion University and Western Connecticut State University; no degree.

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Related Topix: M. Jodi Rell, US Governors, Old Dominion University, Connecticut, Connecticut Government

Sun Nov 08, 2009

News Times

Pianist Xiayin Wang to perform for Danbury Concert Association

Pianist Xiayin Wang will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ives Concert Hall on the midtown campus of Western Connecticut State University, 181 White St., Danbury.

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Related Topix: Danbury Metro, Danbury, CT, New Haven Metro

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