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1. Westbrook: Westbrook Schools Receive HEARTSafe Workplace Designation

   13 hrs ago | Hartford Courant

   School Stuff Submitted by Patricia Charles, Westbrook Schools , on 2009-11-23.   The Connecticut Department of Public Health , in collaboration with the American Heart Association, announces that the Westbrook school system has been designated a HEARTSafe Workplace.

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2. Portland: Wesleyan Students To Give Talk On Brownstone Quarries Of Portland

   13 hrs ago | Hartford Courant

   At The Library Submitted by Suzanne Elliot, Russell Library/Wesleyan, on 2009-11-23.   Wesleyan students will talk about Portland's brownstone quarries on Tuesday, Dec.

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   Related Topix: Middletown, CT, East Hampton, CT

3. Old Saybrook: Author Glenn Sunshine To Discuss His Book

   Saturday Nov 21 | Hartford Courant

   Religious Life Submitted by Lynne Skinner, Amazing Grace Bible Book Store, on 2009-11-20.   On Saturday, December 5th, from noon to 4 p.m., Amazing Grace Bible Book and Gift Store in Old Saybrook is honored to host Christian author Dr.

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4. East Hampton: Boy Scout Bottle Drive Set For Dec, 5

   Saturday Nov 21 | Hartford Courant

   Submitted by Annette Kowalczyk, BSA Troop 57, on 2009-11-20.   Boy Scout Troop 57 will conduct a bottle drive on Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of American Distilling & Manufacturing Company, Inc., 31 East High Street , next to Island Coffee Traders.

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5. Portland Community Fund plans for the hoilday season

   Friday Nov 20 | Lansing State Journal

   The Portland Community Fund is asking for your assistance and support in making our Christmas Giving Program a success.

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6. Portland: Local Dance Ensemble's Nutcracker Performance To Benefit The Portland Food Bank

   Friday Nov 20 | Hartford Courant

   Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Encore Dance Studio on 2009-11-20.   The Communtiy Dance Ensemble at Encore Dance Studio in Portland will give a benefit performance of The Nutcracker on Dec.

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7. Should we bury I-84 in Hartford?: Rick Green | CT Confidential

   Friday Nov 20 | The Hartford Courant

   ... ugly downside of living here, like probate court, I believed. I know they tore highways down in San Francisco and Portland, but this is Connecticut, where dumb ideas are enshrined and honored. Then I opened my eyes and considered the opportunity. ...

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8. Middletown: Wadsworth Mansion Holiday Bazaar

   Wednesday Nov 18 | Hartford Courant

   Wadsworth Mansion Holiday Bazaar At The Museum Submitted by Wadsworth Mansion on 2009-11-18.   The Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate is hosting its first annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown.

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   Related Topix: Middletown, CT, Home Gardening, Home

9. Middletown/Shoreline: Oddfellows Playhouse Plans 35th Anniversary Benefit

   Tuesday Nov 17 | Hartford Courant

   ... history, its 35th birthday, with a gala celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, June 17, at St. Clement's Castle in Portland. This benefit for Oddfellows will feature the presentation of Oddfellows' 1st Distinguished Alumni Award, great food, live ...

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10. Cromwell: "Wintertide" Choral Concert At Cromwell Belden Public Library

    Tuesday Nov 17 | Hartford Courant

    At The Library Submitted by Terry Crescimanno, Cromwell Belden Public Library, on 2009-11-17.   The Choral Club of Hartford, directed by Frederick North II, will be in concert at the Cromwell Belden Public Library, 39 West St., Cromwell, on Thursday, Dec.

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11. Middletown: Middlesex Health Care Center Honors Its Veterans

    Monday Nov 16 | Hartford Courant

    Submitted by Jennifer Fusco , Middlesex Health Care Center , on 2009-11-16.   Cloe Poissan Roland Morin, resident at Middlesex who served in the Army from 1953-1955, Philip Cacciola and Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano raised the American Flag during a dedication ceremony at Middlesex Health Care Center.

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12. Visitors Get A Sense Of History Here

    Sunday Nov 15 | Hartford Courant

    There's a place in Rocky Hill's Quarry Park where visitors can scramble up a gravely pile of traprock ridge and view not only the surrounding hillsides of Portland and Glastonbury, but also Hartford in the distance.

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13. New England Chamber Choir's Conductor Sets High Musical Standards

    Monday Nov 16 | The Hartford Courant

    It has been 35 years since Richard Wm. Donohue's musical journey with the New England Chamber Choir began.

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    Related Topix: Cromwell, CT, Hebron, CT, Hartford, CT, Rocky Hill, CT

14. Middletown: Mercy Junior Organizes Service Fair w/Photo

    Friday Nov 13 | Hartford Courant

    School Stuff Submitted by Jennifer C. Kensel on 2009-11-13.   Mercy Junior Mayrose Gravelec-Pannone meets with representatives from Connecticut Mission of Mercy Josephine Bicknell and Darlene Menard at the Mercy High School Service Fair.

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15. Westbrook: High Tech Changes Thanks To Westbrook Foundation

    Friday Nov 13 | Hartford Courant

    School Stuff Submitted by Patricia Charles on 2009-11-13.   Gone are the days of dusty blackboards and clapping erasers! Chalk and dry erase boards are being replaced by interactive whiteboards, a touch-sensitive display board that is connected to a computer and digital projector.

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16. Chester: Chester To Host Winter Holiday Farmers Market Complete With Special Events

    Thursday Nov 12 | Hartford Courant

    Biz Buzz Submitted by Michelle Paulson, River Tavern Restaurant, on 2009-11-12.   Beginning November 22, "Fresh & Local" continues for five Sundays in Chester Center from 12-4 p.m with a holiday winter farmers market.

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17. Westbrook: Westbrook High School Obtains New Table Saw w/Photo

    Thursday Nov 12 | Hartford Courant

    School Stuff Submitted by Westbrook Schools on 2009-11-12.   Provided by Westbrook Schools Westbrook High School students Michael Cormier, Harlan Toussaint, Andrew MacMillan, Arianna Cote use the school's newly acquireed super safe table saw.

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18. Pizza in Portland, Connecticut

    Thursday Nov 12 | Associated Content

    For a small town, Portland, Connecticut has some great pizza places. While I do not live there, I have family who does and I'm well acquainted with its pizza restaurants.

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19. Hartford Police Officer, Shot Twice, Is Recovering

    Thursday Nov 12 | Hartford Courant

    A Hartford police officer who was shot twice early Wednesday in Hartford's North End has been released from St.

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20. Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network

    Wednesday Nov 11 | WPKT-FM Hartford

    ... old will grow to love this tradition as well & become a WNPR member when she is an adult some day. " -Melissa in Portland, CT CMS: Alchemy, Magic, Myth or Science? For ages, humans have sought the Midas touch. Yet the ability to turn basic metals to ...

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