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Spat over 'terrorists' halts Conn. 9/11 memorial
An effort to honor a Sept. 11 victim in Connecticut has been halted by the unexpected conflict arising from the victim's father insisting that his son's memorial say he was murdered by "Muslim terrorists."Town officials in Kent say it would be inappropriate to single out a religious group on a project on town property that's paid for with ...
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Chimp-Attack Victim Seeks to Sue State of Connecticut
The family of a Connecticut woman mauled and blinded by a chimpanzee sought Wednesday to sue the state for $150 million, saying officials failed to prevent the attack.
Survivor of Conn. family slayings calls for probe
As the lone survivor of a deadly 2007 Connecticut home invasion called for an investigation into why prison officials let a writer interview one of the defendants for a book, the state attorney general said Friday a probe has already begun.
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Connecticut Man Sentenced on Ammunition, Firearms Charges
Bristol Man Arrested in Trumbull Receives 70-Month Sentence for Illegally Possessing Gun, Ammunition Nora R. Dannehy, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL O'BRIEN, 29, formerly of Armand Road, Bristol, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 70 months of ...
Domestic Violence: Connecticut Legislature Creates Task Force To Give Matter Full Attention
A string of domestic violence deaths and assaults.An economy that's heaping stress on families.Budgets cuts and staffing shortages that are straining court and shelter services for victims.Amediaspotlight. These factors have led to a sharper focus on domestic and dating violence among high school, college, police and court officials --but the issue ...
Conn. anti-war candidate weighs run for governor
While Ned Lamont's entry into Connecticut's governor's race has created a stir, some question whether the businessman can generate the same enthusiasm he did in 2006 when he challenged Sen.
Where to Buy Christmas Trees in the New Haven, Connecticut Area
Looking to buy or cut-your-own Christmas tree in the New Haven, Connecticut area? There are several places in the area that allow people to choose and cut down their own Christmas trees or pick out a pre-cut Christmas tree.
State senators want Connecticut in, Mid-Hudson out, of MTA payroll tax
POUGHKEEPSIE A number of Mid-Hudson Valley State senators, all Republicans, Wednesday announced plans to introduce legislation to remove the MTA payroll tax on the four northern counties in the Metro-North region Rockland, Putnam, Orange and Dutchess.
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Connecticut Car Dealer Sentenced for Drug Dealing
Nora R. Dannehy, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ, also known as "Tito," 50, of New Haven, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for selling cocaine and crack cocaine.
Manchester: "Connecticut At War" Conference
"Connecticut At War" Conference On Campus Submitted by Endia DeCordova-Murphy on 2009-11-04.   The Association for the Study of Connecticut History , Manchester Community College , the Connecticut Militia Heritage Committee, and the Connecticut State Library will present "Connecticut at War" on Friday, Nov.
Conn. voters choose city and town leaders
Republican officials claimed victory in Tuesday's municipal elections in Connecticut, picking up seats in Stamford and Norwich while holding onto some in Democratic-heavy towns.
Manchester: Connecticut Concert Ballet Returns "The Nutcracker" To Manchester
Submitted by Connecticut Concert Ballet on 2009-11-02.   Magical holiday dreams really do come true! A giant Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, valiant toy soldiers, twirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and visions of sugarplums.
30+ Fun & Fabulous Things to do in Connecticut November 2009
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Former UConn player back to prison
Former University of Connecticut basketball player Robert Dulin has been sent back to prison after violating probation in his teen sex conviction.
Conn. Governor Rell Seeks More Flu Medication
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell is urging federal health officials to release a second round of anti-viral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile as cases of swine flu mount.
Census Bureau survey reveals much about Connecticut
It probably doesn't come as a shock to learn that the average Fairfield County resident is white, relatively wealthy and well-educated. But it might come as a surprise to learn that the typical county resident doesn't carpool -- not very responsible, as it takes the average commuter 28.3 minutes to get to work.
Man to be arraigned in hunter shooting
A Connecticut man who shot a fellow hunter by accident while killing a pheasant is set to be arraigned before a state judge.
Halloween events in Connecticut
The month of October is always jam-packed with Halloween activities, from hay rides to haunted houses and from parties to pumpkin-picking. In fact, this month has been so full of spooky events, you might have worried that there wouldn't be any thing left for Hallo-weekend. Fear not.
Middlesex Community College to host 5K Oct. 31: Running Around in Connecticut
Middlesex Community College is hosting its sixth annual Scholarship 5K Run/Walk Oct.
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