Sunday, August 7, 2011

EMT Course Registration Available At Tunxis

Registration is now open for emergency medical technician classes at Tunxis Community College.

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Five Awesome Things To Do Today

As you try to make it through the rest of the week, here are some things to do to ease the pain of the fact that it's somehow already August.

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Will the Hydropower Industry Exceed $60 Billion by 2012?

FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 5, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Global Information, Inc. presents a new market research report, "The Hydropower Market 2011-2021" by Visiongain .

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Carved Birds At New Britain Museum of American Art, Aug. 5-Sept. 25

Between his first and second marriages, J. Kemler Appell lived alone, and grew to appreciate the companionship of the birds who gathered around a backyard feeder outside his kitchen window.

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Farmington: Gov. Malloy, Sen. Bye & Rep. Wadsworth Announce State...

Government Announcements Submitted by David Bednarz, Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, on 2011-07-28.   Gov.

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Ala. gambling trial: Charges on senators stand

The judge in Alabama's gambling corruption trial tossed out a bribery charge Monday against VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor, but kept the bulk of the government's case, including all charges against four present and former state senators, for ...

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Teach For New Orleans

Connecticut natives Amanda Carlozzi and Kate Herndon are working to end educational inequity as Teach For America corps members in New Orleans.

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Paige Marut

She is interested in photography, singing and psychology. She's looking to attend the University of Connecticut in a few years, majoring in psychology.

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Farmington: Local Firm Raises $500 For Livestrong

Biz Buzz Submitted by Marissa Haynes, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC, on 2011-07-28.   Local wealth management firm, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC recently ran the ERRACE 5k in support of cancer research, specifically the Livestrong Foundation.

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Saturday, August 6, 2011

New England Air Museum Uses Partnerships To Bring New Visitors

One rainy afternoon in July, loyal fans and first-time visitors alike came to explore the cavernous hangars of the New England Air Museum - a welcome sight for the museum, which has implemented a number of strategies this summer to draw in visitors both old and new.

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Child Care Centers Could Close if Union Agreement Not Ratified

Parents, teachers and staff rallied today at Middlesex Community College's child care center after learning yesterday the Child Care and Preschool Centers there, in Manchester and at Tunxis Community College in Farmington could close if the revised state union agreement is not ratified.

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Introducing Patch Deals in Farmington

Patch is pleased to launch a great new product called Patch Deals in Farmington.

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Bill to allow online gambling sites in California pits tribe against tribe

State legislation would allow some groups to cash in on Web gaming

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Three arrested on gambling charges

Eagle Staff Report Three people were arrested on gambling promotion charges and cash and illegal eight-liner devices were confiscated earlier this week as a result of an undercover operation by Brenham police. Investigators with the Brenham depart ...

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Farmington: Local Firm Raises $500 For Livestrong

Biz Buzz Submitted by Marissa Haynes, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC, on 2011-07-28.   Local wealth management firm, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC recently ran the ERRACE 5k in support of cancer research, specifically the Livestrong Foundation.

Read more about the topic

New England Air Museum Uses Partnerships To Bring New Visitors

One rainy afternoon in July, loyal fans and first-time visitors alike came to explore the cavernous hangars of the New England Air Museum - a welcome sight for the museum, which has implemented a number of strategies this summer to draw in visitors both old and new.

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Teach For New Orleans

Connecticut natives Amanda Carlozzi and Kate Herndon are working to end educational inequity as Teach For America corps members in New Orleans.

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EMT Course Registration Available At Tunxis

Registration is now open for emergency medical technician classes at Tunxis Community College.

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Bill to allow online gambling sites in California pits tribe against tribe

State legislation would allow some groups to cash in on Web gaming

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Farmington: Local Firm Raises $500 For Livestrong

Biz Buzz Submitted by Marissa Haynes, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC, on 2011-07-28.   Local wealth management firm, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC recently ran the ERRACE 5k in support of cancer research, specifically the Livestrong Foundation.

Visit this site for more information

West District Schoolhouse Open for Tours July 31

Though the West District Schoolhouse has been closed for repairs most of this summer, locals will have a chance to visit and learn about the town's educational beginnings Sunday, July 31 from 1-2:30 p.m. The schoolhouse, which dates back to the 1700s and is on the State Register of Historic Places, was one of the town's first schoolhouses.

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Friday, August 5, 2011

Five Awesome Things To Do Today

As you try to make it through the rest of the week, here are some things to do to ease the pain of the fact that it's somehow already August.

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Sunken Garden Poetry Combines Music and Poetry

The July 20th performance of the Sunken Garden Poetry Series at the Hillside Museum in Farmington was an exciting combination of blues music with Eric Bibb singer and guitar player and poet Smith.

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Turning Page: Recalling Allure Of The Borders Zone

I sometimes forget the names of co-workers but I vividly recall my first visit to the newly opened Borders in Farmington in 1994.

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Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

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Farmington Valley: Windsor Federal Savings Provides Space For Granby Library Friends

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Kelly Kearney, Windsor Federal Savings, on 2011-07-28.   What do you do with an old bank building, when you've built a new one across the street? You let your "friends" use it, of course! In this case, the "friends" would be Friends of Granby Public Library , and the use would be sorting books for their annual ...

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Farmington: Gov. Malloy, Sen. Bye & Rep. Wadsworth Announce State...

Government Announcements Submitted by David Bednarz, Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, on 2011-07-28.   Gov.

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Gambling trial near end as defense calls 1 witness

The federal gambling corruption trial of an Alabama casino owner and eight others is nearing its end after defense attorneys made the surprise decision to rest their cases after calling just one witness.

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Farmington: EMT Course Registration At Tunxis

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-07-25.   Registration has begun at Tunxis Community College for Emergency Medical Technician Training, Advanced EMT and EMT Re-Certification courses offered in collaboration with Bristol Hospital this August and September.

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Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

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Colonial Campers Learn About Life In The Past

Round and round the Stanley Whitman House's lush gardens the children tromped, alternately dipping long candle wicks into containers of blue-green wax and cold water until an actual, albeit lumpy, candle took shape.

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Farmington: Gov. Malloy, Sen. Bye & Rep. Wadsworth Announce State...

Government Announcements Submitted by David Bednarz, Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, on 2011-07-28.   Gov.

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Farmington Valley: Soroptimist International Provides "Welcome Kits" To Prudence Crandall Center

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tracy Scala, Soroptimist International of Farmington Valley, CT, on 2011-07-28.   Soroptimist International of Farmington Valley, CT - a group of women including business professionals - was awarded a $2,500 grant from its federation Soroptimist International of the Americas in support of a project for ...

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Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Farmington Valley: Windsor Federal Savings Provides Space For Granby Library Friends

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Kelly Kearney, Windsor Federal Savings, on 2011-07-28.   What do you do with an old bank building, when you've built a new one across the street? You let your "friends" use it, of course! In this case, the "friends" would be Friends of Granby Public Library , and the use would be sorting books for their annual ...

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Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

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Paige Marut

She is interested in photography, singing and psychology. She's looking to attend the University of Connecticut in a few years, majoring in psychology.

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Sunken Garden Poetry Combines Music and Poetry

The July 20th performance of the Sunken Garden Poetry Series at the Hillside Museum in Farmington was an exciting combination of blues music with Eric Bibb singer and guitar player and poet Smith.

Read more

Carved Birds At New Britain Museum of American Art, Aug. 5-Sept. 25

Between his first and second marriages, J. Kemler Appell lived alone, and grew to appreciate the companionship of the birds who gathered around a backyard feeder outside his kitchen window.

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Introducing Patch Deals in Farmington

Patch is pleased to launch a great new product called Patch Deals in Farmington.

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Introducing Patch Deals in Farmington

Patch is pleased to launch a great new product called Patch Deals in Farmington.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Closing arguments begin in gambling corruption trial

MONTGOMERY | A prosecutor in Alabama?s gambling corruption trial told jurors Wednesday that the defendants offered money for votes to pass pro-gambling legislation because electronic bingo machines were making millions of dollars and they didn?t wa...

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Farmington: EMT Course Registration At Tunxis

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-07-25.   Registration has begun at Tunxis Community College for Emergency Medical Technician Training, Advanced EMT and EMT Re-Certification courses offered in collaboration with Bristol Hospital this August and September.

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Carved Birds At New Britain Museum of American Art, Aug. 5-Sept. 25

Between his first and second marriages, J. Kemler Appell lived alone, and grew to appreciate the companionship of the birds who gathered around a backyard feeder outside his kitchen window.

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Closing arguments set in Alabama gambling trial

Attorneys in Alabama's gambling corruption trial begin their closing arguments Wednesday, with defense lawyers contending that prosecutors have failed to back up their claims that state government officials were caught up in a bribery scheme "astonishi...

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Gambling on a secure transplant program

Leo Corbet served in the Arizona legislature for 20 years. He was President of the Senate and the 1982 Republican gubernatorial candidate. (He lost to Bruce Babbitt.) In all his years in politics Corbet was never once described as a ?bleeding heart.

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Ala. gambling trial: Charges on senators stand

The judge in Alabama's gambling corruption trial tossed out a bribery charge Monday against VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor, but kept the bulk of the government's case, including all charges against four present and former state senators, for ...

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Carved Birds At New Britain Museum of American Art, Aug. 5-Sept. 25

Between his first and second marriages, J. Kemler Appell lived alone, and grew to appreciate the companionship of the birds who gathered around a backyard feeder outside his kitchen window.

Read more about the topic

Ala. gambling trial: Charges on senators stand

The judge in Alabama's gambling corruption trial tossed out a bribery charge Monday against VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor, but kept the bulk of the government's case, including all charges against four present and former state senators, for ...

Read more about the topic

Witness: Donation not linked to Ala. gambling bill

A federal judge denied requests Thursday to throw out charges against Alabama casino owner Milton McGregor and eight other defendants on trial for what prosecutors say was a scheme to buy and sell votes in the Legislature on gambling legislation.

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EMT Course Registration Available At Tunxis

Registration is now open for emergency medical technician classes at Tunxis Community College.

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Gambling trial near end as defense calls 1 witness

The federal gambling corruption trial of an Alabama casino owner and eight others is nearing its end after defense attorneys made the surprise decision to rest their cases after calling just one witness.

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Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

Read more

Farmington Valley: Windsor Federal Savings Provides Space For Granby Library Friends

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Kelly Kearney, Windsor Federal Savings, on 2011-07-28.   What do you do with an old bank building, when you've built a new one across the street? You let your "friends" use it, of course! In this case, the "friends" would be Friends of Granby Public Library , and the use would be sorting books for their annual ...

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Farmington: Farmington Summer Suzuki String Academy

School Stuff Submitted by Janet Fantozzi, Farmington Suzuki String Camp , on 2011-07-25.   Janet Fantozzi Carl Shugart, string teacher at Irving Robbins Middle School in Farmington and director of the Farmington summer String Academy Camp, rehearses with the top orchestra Virtuosi of the 186 string students that attended this year's 13th annual ...

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Ala. gambling trial: Charges on senators stand

The judge in Alabama's gambling corruption trial tossed out a bribery charge Monday against VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor, but kept the bulk of the government's case, including all charges against four present and former state senators, for ...

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Farmington: Local Firm Raises $500 For Livestrong

Biz Buzz Submitted by Marissa Haynes, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC, on 2011-07-28.   Local wealth management firm, Wealth Management Group of NA, LLC recently ran the ERRACE 5k in support of cancer research, specifically the Livestrong Foundation.

Read more about the topic

Farmington Valley: Soroptimist International Provides "Welcome Kits" To Prudence Crandall Center

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tracy Scala, Soroptimist International of Farmington Valley, CT, on 2011-07-28.   Soroptimist International of Farmington Valley, CT - a group of women including business professionals - was awarded a $2,500 grant from its federation Soroptimist International of the Americas in support of a project for ...

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Farmington: EMT Course Registration At Tunxis

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-07-25.   Registration has begun at Tunxis Community College for Emergency Medical Technician Training, Advanced EMT and EMT Re-Certification courses offered in collaboration with Bristol Hospital this August and September.

Visit this site for more information

Colonial Campers Learn About Life In The Past

Round and round the Stanley Whitman House's lush gardens the children tromped, alternately dipping long candle wicks into containers of blue-green wax and cold water until an actual, albeit lumpy, candle took shape.

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Gambling trial near end as defense calls 1 witness

The federal gambling corruption trial of an Alabama casino owner and eight others is nearing its end after defense attorneys made the surprise decision to rest their cases after calling just one witness.

Visit this site for more information

Witness: Donation not linked to Ala. gambling bill

A federal judge denied requests Thursday to throw out charges against Alabama casino owner Milton McGregor and eight other defendants on trial for what prosecutors say was a scheme to buy and sell votes in the Legislature on gambling legislation.

Read more about the topic

Farmington Valley: Windsor Federal Savings Provides Space For Granby Library Friends

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Kelly Kearney, Windsor Federal Savings, on 2011-07-28.   What do you do with an old bank building, when you've built a new one across the street? You let your "friends" use it, of course! In this case, the "friends" would be Friends of Granby Public Library , and the use would be sorting books for their annual ...

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Farmington: Gov. Malloy, Sen. Bye & Rep. Wadsworth Announce State...

Government Announcements Submitted by David Bednarz, Office of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, on 2011-07-28.   Gov.

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Farmington: The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute At Saint...

Health Notes Submitted by The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital , The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital , on 2011-07-28.   The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will hold its 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Thursday, ...

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Farmington Valley: Windsor Federal Savings Provides Space For Granby Library Friends

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Kelly Kearney, Windsor Federal Savings, on 2011-07-28.   What do you do with an old bank building, when you've built a new one across the street? You let your "friends" use it, of course! In this case, the "friends" would be Friends of Granby Public Library , and the use would be sorting books for their annual ...

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Colonial Campers Learn About Life In The Past

Round and round the Stanley Whitman House's lush gardens the children tromped, alternately dipping long candle wicks into containers of blue-green wax and cold water until an actual, albeit lumpy, candle took shape.

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7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Farmington: Porter's Golfer Wins 2011 New England Women's Junior Amateur Championship

People Submitted by Miss Porter's School on 2011-07-26.   Chris Noll Miss Porter's School student June Conti '13 competed in the 55th Annual New England Women's Golf Association Championship, held July 18 through 20 at the Shuttle Meadow Country Club in Kensington, Conn.

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7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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West District Schoolhouse Open for Tours July 31

Though the West District Schoolhouse has been closed for repairs most of this summer, locals will have a chance to visit and learn about the town's educational beginnings Sunday, July 31 from 1-2:30 p.m. The schoolhouse, which dates back to the 1700s and is on the State Register of Historic Places, was one of the town's first schoolhouses.

Visit this site for more information

Witness: Donation not linked to Ala. gambling bill

A federal judge denied requests Thursday to throw out charges against Alabama casino owner Milton McGregor and eight other defendants on trial for what prosecutors say was a scheme to buy and sell votes in the Legislature on gambling legislation.

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Farmington: The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute At Saint...

Health Notes Submitted by The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital , The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital , on 2011-07-28.   The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will hold its 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Thursday, ...

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Farmington: The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute At Saint...

Health Notes Submitted by The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital , The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital , on 2011-07-28.   The Curtis D. Robinson Men's Health Institute at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center will hold its 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Thursday, ...

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Many crossing the border for a fill-up

Nicholas Tosca of Farmington buys gasoline Thursday at the 7Eleven on Route 1 in Westerly while on his way to Narragansett, R.I., for the day.

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History of professional boxing

Professional boxing match between Luis Ramon Campas and Amin Asikainen In 1891, the National Sporting Club (N.S.C.), a private club in London, began to promote professional glove fights at its own premises, and created nine of its own rules to augment the Queensberry Rules. These rules specified more accurately the role of the officials, and [...]

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Turning Page: Recalling Allure Of The Borders Zone

I sometimes forget the names of co-workers but I vividly recall my first visit to the newly opened Borders in Farmington in 1994.

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Farmington: Casual Friday Donations Nabs $1776 For Food Pantries

Biz Buzz Submitted by Anthony Berry, KBE Building Corporation, on 2011-07-27.   KBE Building Corporation raised nearly $1800 in support of the fight against hunger in the state of Connecticut.

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Turning Page: Recalling Allure Of The Borders Zone

I sometimes forget the names of co-workers but I vividly recall my first visit to the newly opened Borders in Farmington in 1994.

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Gambling trial near end as defense calls 1 witness

The federal gambling corruption trial of an Alabama casino owner and eight others is nearing its end after defense attorneys made the surprise decision to rest their cases after calling just one witness.

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STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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Farmington: EMT Course Registration At Tunxis

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-07-25.   Registration has begun at Tunxis Community College for Emergency Medical Technician Training, Advanced EMT and EMT Re-Certification courses offered in collaboration with Bristol Hospital this August and September.

Read more about the topic

New England Air Museum Uses Partnerships To Bring New Visitors

One rainy afternoon in July, loyal fans and first-time visitors alike came to explore the cavernous hangars of the New England Air Museum - a welcome sight for the museum, which has implemented a number of strategies this summer to draw in visitors both old and new.

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Farmington: Farmington Summer Suzuki String Academy

School Stuff Submitted by Janet Fantozzi, Farmington Suzuki String Camp , on 2011-07-25.   Janet Fantozzi Carl Shugart, string teacher at Irving Robbins Middle School in Farmington and director of the Farmington summer String Academy Camp, rehearses with the top orchestra Virtuosi of the 186 string students that attended this year's 13th annual ...

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Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

Read more

Farmington Valley: Windsor Federal Savings Provides Space For Granby Library Friends

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Kelly Kearney, Windsor Federal Savings, on 2011-07-28.   What do you do with an old bank building, when you've built a new one across the street? You let your "friends" use it, of course! In this case, the "friends" would be Friends of Granby Public Library , and the use would be sorting books for their annual ...

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Jazz Dance Boot Camp, Bookworm Adventures and More

Jazz Dance Boot Camp at Playhouse Calling all dancers: Want to get back in shape for fall dance programs? West Hartford's Playhouse on Park hosts a Jazz Dance Boot Camp, which runs Aug.

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7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Meet Five Bloggers Posting on Patch

Patch encourages local voices to use our blogging platform to express varying viewpoints and stories on an array of topics and themes.

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Gambling on a secure transplant program

Leo Corbet served in the Arizona legislature for 20 years. He was President of the Senate and the 1982 Republican gubernatorial candidate. (He lost to Bruce Babbitt.) In all his years in politics Corbet was never once described as a ?bleeding heart.

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Farmington: EMT Course Registration At Tunxis

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-07-25.   Registration has begun at Tunxis Community College for Emergency Medical Technician Training, Advanced EMT and EMT Re-Certification courses offered in collaboration with Bristol Hospital this August and September.

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Farmington: Floyd From Farmington to Hershey Track and Field Finals

Local Sports Submitted by Brenden Floyd on 2011-07-25.   Teyah Floyd from Farmington will be competing in the 34th Hershey Track and Field North American Final on August 6th in Hershey Pennsylvania.

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West District Schoolhouse Open for Tours July 31

Though the West District Schoolhouse has been closed for repairs most of this summer, locals will have a chance to visit and learn about the town's educational beginnings Sunday, July 31 from 1-2:30 p.m. The schoolhouse, which dates back to the 1700s and is on the State Register of Historic Places, was one of the town's first schoolhouses.

Read more

Friday, July 29, 2011

Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

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Layoff Notices Top 3,000 As SEBAC Waits To Vote On Deal

As the state employee unions wait to vote on a new deal, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday that he has now issued more than 3,000 layoff notices in more than 30 departments and agencies.

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Will Parents Miss Borders?

No one likes to see a big business go under at any time, but especially not during a down economic time like this country is in right now.A The loss of jobs that will result from the closing of Border'sA 300 plus stores isA extremely sad.A I grew up withA Borders.A When I was a student at CCSU, I used to go down to Borders in Farmington a lot.A I ...

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Hopeful and United, Farmington Dems Pick Slate

United and hopeful, Farmington Democrats met Tuesday to nominate a slate of candidates for the fall municipal elections.

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Meet Five Bloggers Posting on Patch

Patch encourages local voices to use our blogging platform to express varying viewpoints and stories on an array of topics and themes.

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Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

Read more about the topic

Denton disputes gambling trial testimony

By Robert Palmer, Staff Writer Former state Sen. Bobby Denton has been mentioned recently in testimony in the ongoing gambling corruption trial involving casino operators and state officials, and he said some of what was presented is misleading.

Read more about the topic

STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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The history of air conditioning

As a heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, people are trying to stay cool.

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West District Schoolhouse Open for Tours July 31

Though the West District Schoolhouse has been closed for repairs most of this summer, locals will have a chance to visit and learn about the town's educational beginnings Sunday, July 31 from 1-2:30 p.m. The schoolhouse, which dates back to the 1700s and is on the State Register of Historic Places, was one of the town's first schoolhouses.

Read more about the topic

Jazz Dance Boot Camp, Bookworm Adventures and More

Jazz Dance Boot Camp at Playhouse Calling all dancers: Want to get back in shape for fall dance programs? West Hartford's Playhouse on Park hosts a Jazz Dance Boot Camp, which runs Aug.

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Red Cross Puts Out Urgent Appeal for Blood Donations

Only a few minutes of your time spent giving blood can help save the life of another individual in need.

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Farmington: EMT Course Registration At Tunxis

On Campus Submitted by Kerry Ann Kowar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-07-25.   Registration has begun at Tunxis Community College for Emergency Medical Technician Training, Advanced EMT and EMT Re-Certification courses offered in collaboration with Bristol Hospital this August and September.

Read more

The history of air conditioning

As a heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, people are trying to stay cool.

Read more about the topic

Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

More info

The history of air conditioning

As a heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, people are trying to stay cool.

More info

Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Arts Program Works to Tear Down Racial Isolation, Build Up Kids

In a hallway at Farmington High School, two girls chat together, slumped on the floor among a mass of kids - restless, giggling, yelling.

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The history of air conditioning

As a heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, people are trying to stay cool.

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The history of air conditioning

As a heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, people are trying to stay cool.

More info

The history of air conditioning

As a heat wave continues to grip the East Coast, people are trying to stay cool.

Visit this site for more information

Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

More info

Meet Five Bloggers Posting on Patch

Patch encourages local voices to use our blogging platform to express varying viewpoints and stories on an array of topics and themes.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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Attorney General has advice for shoppers of the soon to be defunct Borders Group

Attorney General George Jepsen is advising consumers that Borders Group, which had a store in Danbury, will begin going-out-of-business sales in its remaining stores in Connecticut on Friday and conclude them on or before Sept.

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Borders Liquidation Sales Begin

Liquidation sales begin at Borders bookstores across the country on Friday and the chain plans to accept gift cards throughout the sales.

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STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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Gambling Addiction | Online gamers home

Today, legalized gambling has become one of their rapid growing industries in America. The ever growing popularity of this game has made most people related to this industry make a lot of money. ...

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Farmington: The Main Street Singers Welcomes New Staff, Expands Program To Include Grades 1-8

Submitted by The Main Street Singers, Nancy Eaton, Administrative Director, on 2011-06-23.   The board of directors of The Main Street Singers, a community of children's voices founded in 2003 and in residence at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain, Conn., is pleased to announce the appointment of its new interim senior and interim junior ...

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OUR VIEWThank You, Mr. Carrier, For The Cool

Where would we be without his formula? July 21, 2011 One hundred years ago, a man who had struggled with math as a child presented a landmark paper, "Rational Psychrometric Formulae," to his fellow mechanical engineers.

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UConn stem cell researchers win $5.7M in grants

Ten scientists from the University of Connecticut are sharing more than $5.7 million for embryonic stem cell research.

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Internet Is Playing a Part in Spread of Problem Gambling

THURSDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Problem gambling will become more widespread because of the increasing availability, especially online, of gambling opportunities, said experts who called for more research to improve understanding and treatment of ...

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Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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OUR VIEWThank You, Mr. Carrier, For The Cool

Where would we be without his formula? July 21, 2011 One hundred years ago, a man who had struggled with math as a child presented a landmark paper, "Rational Psychrometric Formulae," to his fellow mechanical engineers.

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Hopeful and United, Farmington Dems Pick Slate

United and hopeful, Farmington Democrats met Tuesday to nominate a slate of candidates for the fall municipal elections.

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New section of Farmington River Trail to open Thursday

CANTON - For those who have noticed a new structure at the intersection of routes 44 and 177 near Best Cleaners, wonder no longer.

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Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

New Britain Burglar Agrees To Testify Against Co-Defendants

HARTFORD A New Britain man who participated in a string of burglaries in Avon , Farmington , West Hartford , New Britain and other towns agreed Tuesday in Superior Court in Hartford to cooperate with police and prosecutors and to testify against the two men with whom he conspired.

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7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Borders Liquidation Sales Begin

Liquidation sales begin at Borders bookstores across the country on Friday and the chain plans to accept gift cards throughout the sales.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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OUR VIEWThank You, Mr. Carrier, For The Cool

Where would we be without his formula? July 21, 2011 One hundred years ago, a man who had struggled with math as a child presented a landmark paper, "Rational Psychrometric Formulae," to his fellow mechanical engineers.

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Lululemon Store Opens Aug. 5 in West Hartford

Lululemon Athletica, which sells men's and women's athletic apparel, will open Aug.

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Attorney General has advice for shoppers of the soon to be defunct Borders Group

Attorney General George Jepsen is advising consumers that Borders Group, which had a store in Danbury, will begin going-out-of-business sales in its remaining stores in Connecticut on Friday and conclude them on or before Sept.

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New Britain Burglar Agrees To Testify Against Co-Defendants

HARTFORD A New Britain man who participated in a string of burglaries in Avon , Farmington , West Hartford , New Britain and other towns agreed Tuesday in Superior Court in Hartford to cooperate with police and prosecutors and to testify against the two men with whom he conspired.

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7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Gambling Addiction | Online gamers home

Today, legalized gambling has become one of their rapid growing industries in America. The ever growing popularity of this game has made most people related to this industry make a lot of money. ...

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Wesleyan Researcher Wins Stem Cell Grant

A Weseleyan University researcher has won a $750,000 grant to continue stem cell work that could someday lead to important treatments for transplant patients.

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Losing Borders

It seemed like business as usual at the Borders store in Meriden's Westfield Shopping Mall Monday night.

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Farmington: "Ready, Set, Cook!" Raises $6,000 For Gifts Of Love

Submitted by Sandrine Sebag, Regan Communications Group, on 2011-06-24.   Regan Communications Group PHOTO: : Erik Bush, Fleming's wine director; Michael Lee, Chef de Cuisine, Max's Oyster Bar; Matt Cormier, general manager, The Meat House; Van Hurd, executive sous chef, Jordan Caterer; David Pianka, owner/chef, Papacelle; Maura Fitzegerald, ...

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Roped off gambling machines

What's with the rumor that Pat Dye conspired with some casino guy to have a bunch of machines pay off 10K, then used some planted people to cash in.

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Farmington: The Main Street Singers Welcomes New Staff, Expands Program To Include Grades 1-8

Submitted by The Main Street Singers, Nancy Eaton, Administrative Director, on 2011-06-23.   The board of directors of The Main Street Singers, a community of children's voices founded in 2003 and in residence at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain, Conn., is pleased to announce the appointment of its new interim senior and interim junior ...

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Farmington: "Ready, Set, Cook!" Raises $6,000 For Gifts Of Love

Submitted by Sandrine Sebag, Regan Communications Group, on 2011-06-24.   Regan Communications Group PHOTO: : Erik Bush, Fleming's wine director; Michael Lee, Chef de Cuisine, Max's Oyster Bar; Matt Cormier, general manager, The Meat House; Van Hurd, executive sous chef, Jordan Caterer; David Pianka, owner/chef, Papacelle; Maura Fitzegerald, ...

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Lululemon Store Opens Aug. 5 in West Hartford

Lululemon Athletica, which sells men's and women's athletic apparel, will open Aug.

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Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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'Shrek' for Free in Canton, Colonial Camp and More

Book Talk at Noah Webster Back in the 19th century, horses were the engines of choice.

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Customers Will Miss Borders for More Than Just Books

Before too long, the Farmington Borders will be closed and quiet, ending an era in which it opened each day at 10 a.m. and buzzed with activity.

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Roped off gambling machines

What's with the rumor that Pat Dye conspired with some casino guy to have a bunch of machines pay off 10K, then used some planted people to cash in.

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Borders Liquidation Sales Begin

Liquidation sales begin at Borders bookstores across the country on Friday and the chain plans to accept gift cards throughout the sales.

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Sunday, July 24, 2011

JAMS Job Scheduler Being Showcased at 2011 Symitar Educational Conference

MVP Systems Software, Inc., the leader in enterprise batch job scheduling and workload automation software, announced that it will be demonstrating JAMS Job Scheduler at the 2011 Symitar Educational Conference in San Diego.

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Borders: The final chapter - Liquidation to begin Friday

The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based bookseller announced that they will submit a liquidation plan to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan on Thursday.

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Borders Liquidation Sales Begin

Liquidation sales begin at Borders bookstores across the country on Friday and the chain plans to accept gift cards throughout the sales.

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Wesleyan Researcher Wins Stem Cell Grant

A Weseleyan University researcher has won a $750,000 grant to continue stem cell work that could someday lead to important treatments for transplant patients.

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Five Patents Tied to Avon

"Channel forming device with penetration limiter ," according to Google Patent, filed Jan.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Wesleyan Researcher Wins Stem Cell Grant

A Weseleyan University researcher has won a $750,000 grant to continue stem cell work that could someday lead to important treatments for transplant patients.

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Losing Borders

It seemed like business as usual at the Borders store in Meriden's Westfield Shopping Mall Monday night.

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Ellington: Ellington Ob/Gyn Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Adds APRN To Women's Health Caring Team

Biz Buzz Submitted by Drew Crandall, Keep In Touch, on 2011-07-19.   Dr. Lenora S. Williams recently announced that Janet Fischer, A.P.R.N., has joined Ellington OB/GYN Associates, 105 West Road .

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Borders Liquidation Sales Begin

Liquidation sales begin at Borders bookstores across the country on Friday and the chain plans to accept gift cards throughout the sales.

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Borders Closing All Stores in Connecticut

The story of Borders bookstore has come to the end, as the company announced Monday it's closing all of its stores after it couldn't find a buyer to get it out of bankruptcy.

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Farmington: Tunxis CC Foundation And Advisory Board Names New Members And Representatives

On Campus Submitted by Melissa Lamar, Tunxis Community College, on 2011-06-24.   Tunxis Community College Foundation and Advisory Board, Inc.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Customers Will Miss Borders for More Than Just Books

Before too long, the Farmington Borders will be closed and quiet, ending an era in which it opened each day at 10 a.m. and buzzed with activity.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

Read more about the topic

7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Attorney General has advice for shoppers of the soon to be defunct Borders Group

Attorney General George Jepsen is advising consumers that Borders Group, which had a store in Danbury, will begin going-out-of-business sales in its remaining stores in Connecticut on Friday and conclude them on or before Sept.

Visit this site for more information

Customers Will Miss Borders for More Than Just Books

Before too long, the Farmington Borders will be closed and quiet, ending an era in which it opened each day at 10 a.m. and buzzed with activity.

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Union Leaders Change Bylaws; Action Could Lead To New Vote On Concessions

State employee union leaders voted Monday to change their bylaws in a last-ditch effort to save thousands of their members' jobs.

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New Britain Burglar Agrees To Testify Against Co-Defendants

HARTFORD A New Britain man who participated in a string of burglaries in Avon , Farmington , West Hartford , New Britain and other towns agreed Tuesday in Superior Court in Hartford to cooperate with police and prosecutors and to testify against the two men with whom he conspired.

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'Shrek' for Free in Canton, Colonial Camp and More

Book Talk at Noah Webster Back in the 19th century, horses were the engines of choice.

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Ellington: Ellington Ob/Gyn Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Adds APRN To Women's Health Caring Team

Biz Buzz Submitted by Drew Crandall, Keep In Touch, on 2011-07-19.   Dr. Lenora S. Williams recently announced that Janet Fischer, A.P.R.N., has joined Ellington OB/GYN Associates, 105 West Road .

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Pictures of the Greg Warren Memorial Field House

The Greg Warren Memorial Field House adjacent to the Farmington High School athletic fields is almost complete.

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OUR VIEWThank You, Mr. Carrier, For The Cool

Where would we be without his formula? July 21, 2011 One hundred years ago, a man who had struggled with math as a child presented a landmark paper, "Rational Psychrometric Formulae," to his fellow mechanical engineers.

Read more about the topic

Friday, July 22, 2011

Customers Will Miss Borders for More Than Just Books

Before too long, the Farmington Borders will be closed and quiet, ending an era in which it opened each day at 10 a.m. and buzzed with activity.

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Internet Is Playing a Part in Spread of Problem Gambling

THURSDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Problem gambling will become more widespread because of the increasing availability, especially online, of gambling opportunities, said experts who called for more research to improve understanding and treatment of ...

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Union Leaders Change Bylaws; Action Could Lead To New Vote On Concessions

State employee union leaders voted Monday to change their bylaws in a last-ditch effort to save thousands of their members' jobs.

Read more about the topic

7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Memories Remain for Students Selected for All-National Honor Ensembles

For the four students from Farmington High School selected for the 2011 All-National Honor Ensembles, their recent trip to Washington, D.C. is a memory that will remain with themA forever.

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Wesleyan Researcher Wins Stem Cell Grant

A Weseleyan University researcher has won a $750,000 grant to continue stem cell work that could someday lead to important treatments for transplant patients.

Read more

Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

Read more about the topic

STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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Memories Remain for Students Selected for All-National Honor Ensembles

For the four students from Farmington High School selected for the 2011 All-National Honor Ensembles, their recent trip to Washington, D.C. is a memory that will remain with themA forever.

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Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Ellington: Ellington Ob/Gyn Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Adds APRN To Women's Health Caring Team

Biz Buzz Submitted by Drew Crandall, Keep In Touch, on 2011-07-19.   Dr. Lenora S. Williams recently announced that Janet Fischer, A.P.R.N., has joined Ellington OB/GYN Associates, 105 West Road .

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Attorney General has advice for shoppers of the soon to be defunct Borders Group

Attorney General George Jepsen is advising consumers that Borders Group, which had a store in Danbury, will begin going-out-of-business sales in its remaining stores in Connecticut on Friday and conclude them on or before Sept.

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Higher Education Bubble Update: Frigid North Dakota Is a Hot Draw...

As a high school senior from Connecticut, Diva Malinowski took a coast-to-coast tour of 10 public universities, bearing acceptance letters from each.

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Gambling Addiction | Online gamers home

Today, legalized gambling has become one of their rapid growing industries in America. The ever growing popularity of this game has made most people related to this industry make a lot of money. ...

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July 15, 2011: Masters of Puppets

2. On any given day, there is a list of "holidays" in the United States, some popular and others more obscure.

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Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

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Borders Closing All Stores in Connecticut

The story of Borders bookstore has come to the end, as the company announced Monday it's closing all of its stores after it couldn't find a buyer to get it out of bankruptcy.

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Borders: The final chapter - Liquidation to begin Friday

The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based bookseller announced that they will submit a liquidation plan to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan on Thursday.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Multicultural Program Brings Students Together

The classroom may have been a bit humid, and the students fidgety, but when steel drummer Kelvin Griffith called out a firm "1, 2, 3," the music flowed.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Five Patents Tied to Avon

"Channel forming device with penetration limiter ," according to Google Patent, filed Jan.

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West Harrison Charged with 2 DUIs in Connecticut

Brian Porch, 36, of 115 Columbus Avenue, West Harrison, NY, was arrested twice by Farmington, CT police over the weekend for charges of driving under the influence.

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Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Borders Closing All Stores in Connecticut

The story of Borders bookstore has come to the end, as the company announced Monday it's closing all of its stores after it couldn't find a buyer to get it out of bankruptcy.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New Britain Burglar Agrees To Testify Against Co-Defendants

HARTFORD A New Britain man who participated in a string of burglaries in Avon , Farmington , West Hartford , New Britain and other towns agreed Tuesday in Superior Court in Hartford to cooperate with police and prosecutors and to testify against the two men with whom he conspired.

Visit this site for more information

Memories Remain for Students Selected for All-National Honor Ensembles

For the four students from Farmington High School selected for the 2011 All-National Honor Ensembles, their recent trip to Washington, D.C. is a memory that will remain with themA forever.

Read more

Borders Closing All Stores in Connecticut

The story of Borders bookstore has come to the end, as the company announced Monday it's closing all of its stores after it couldn't find a buyer to get it out of bankruptcy.

More info

Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

More info

Losing Borders

It seemed like business as usual at the Borders store in Meriden's Westfield Shopping Mall Monday night.

More info

Roped off gambling machines

What's with the rumor that Pat Dye conspired with some casino guy to have a bunch of machines pay off 10K, then used some planted people to cash in.

Read more about the topic

Memories Remain for Students Selected for All-National Honor Ensembles

For the four students from Farmington High School selected for the 2011 All-National Honor Ensembles, their recent trip to Washington, D.C. is a memory that will remain with themA forever.

Visit this site for more information

7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

Read more

Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

Read more

Customers Will Miss Borders for More Than Just Books

Before too long, the Farmington Borders will be closed and quiet, ending an era in which it opened each day at 10 a.m. and buzzed with activity.

Read more about the topic

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Larceny Added to 2008 Felony Charges Against Farmington Native

Kyle Hennig, 29, of 73 Byron Drive, Avon, was arrested July 12 and charged with sixth-degree larceny during an appearance in Hartford court, where he was held on $2,500 surety bond.

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New Principal Named For John Paterson Elementary School

Debra Grainsky, an assistant principal in Avon , has been named the new principal at John Paterson Elementary School.

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Author Tom Craughwell in West Hartford, Simsbury Community Band and More

Author Tom Craughwell at Noah Webster Library Author Tom Craughwell discusses his most recent book, The Greatest Brigade: How the Irish Brigade Cleared the Way to Victory in the American Civil War, on July 21 at the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford.

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Potter Fans Reflect On Growing Up With Harry

Ten years ago Brett Carroll was an 8-year-old wearing his tiny Harry Potter Halloween costume and critiquing the first "Harry Potter" movie for the newspaper.

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Potter Fans Reflect On Growing Up With Harry

Ten years ago Brett Carroll was an 8-year-old wearing his tiny Harry Potter Halloween costume and critiquing the first "Harry Potter" movie for the newspaper.

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Farmington-based Ovation Benefits Buys Avon Benefits Brokerage: Connecticut Insurance

Farmington-based Ovation Benefits, a health-benefits brokerage, said Monday it has acquired a brokerage in Avon, Benefit Consulting Group.

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Potter Fans Reflect On Growing Up With Harry

Ten years ago Brett Carroll was an 8-year-old wearing his tiny Harry Potter Halloween costume and critiquing the first "Harry Potter" movie for the newspaper.

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

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Lloyd Fisher wins Connecticut Sr. Open, Courville 2nd

Lloyd Fisher of Grand Rapids, Mich., shot a 5-under 137 to win the 29th Connecticut Senior Open at Shennecosett CC in Groton.

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Author Tom Craughwell in West Hartford, Simsbury Community Band and More

Author Tom Craughwell at Noah Webster Library Author Tom Craughwell discusses his most recent book, The Greatest Brigade: How the Irish Brigade Cleared the Way to Victory in the American Civil War, on July 21 at the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford.

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Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

Visit this site for more information

New Principal Named For John Paterson Elementary School

Debra Grainsky, an assistant principal in Avon , has been named the new principal at John Paterson Elementary School.

Read more

7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Higher Education Bubble Update: Frigid North Dakota Is a Hot Draw...

As a high school senior from Connecticut, Diva Malinowski took a coast-to-coast tour of 10 public universities, bearing acceptance letters from each.

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Mudge To Resign School Board Seat

Republican board of education member Diane Mudge is resigning from the board because she is moving to Farmington with her family, according to a statement from the GOP town committee.

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New Town Union Agreement Includes Change in Pension Structure

The Town Council approved a new agreement Tuesday that will restructure pension benefits, increase health insurance premiums and create a new wage scale, all for new hires with its largest union.

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UConn Health Center To Be Resuscitated

Questions linger weeks after legislators approved a massive plan to remake theA University of Connecticut Health Center .A In the last days of the 2011 legislative session lawmakers approved Bioscience Connecticut, an $854 million plan to expand UConn's medical and dental schools, construct a new 100-bed in-patient tower on the Farmington campus' ...

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Gambling arrest made at business

PLAINVILLE ? A local business owner was charged early Monday with gambling after an officer checking out a suspicious vehicle discovered an illegal card game about to start.

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Zoo Animals Tonight on Nutmeg TV

Tuesday night, July 12 from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.A on Nutmeg TV will be the last broadcast of "Animals of the Bronx & Beardsley Zoo," Farmington photographer Carol Lowbeer's video of over 55 zoo animals.A Children and adults alike will enjoy photos of lions, tigers, elephants, sea lions and more.

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CAPT Scores Show Success, Raise Questions

With the release of 2011 CAPT and CMT scores comes some predictable good news - Farmington beat out all but a handful of the state's school districts.

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July 15, 2011: Masters of Puppets

2. On any given day, there is a list of "holidays" in the United States, some popular and others more obscure.

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July 15, 2011: Masters of Puppets

2. On any given day, there is a list of "holidays" in the United States, some popular and others more obscure.

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Memories Remain for Students Selected for All-National Honor Ensembles

For the four students from Farmington High School selected for the 2011 All-National Honor Ensembles, their recent trip to Washington, D.C. is a memory that will remain with themA forever.

Visit this site for more information

CAPT Scores Show Success, Raise Questions

With the release of 2011 CAPT and CMT scores comes some predictable good news - Farmington beat out all but a handful of the state's school districts.

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Zoo Animals Tonight on Nutmeg TV

Tuesday night, July 12 from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.A on Nutmeg TV will be the last broadcast of "Animals of the Bronx & Beardsley Zoo," Farmington photographer Carol Lowbeer's video of over 55 zoo animals.A Children and adults alike will enjoy photos of lions, tigers, elephants, sea lions and more.

Read more about the topic

Internet Is Playing a Part in Spread of Problem Gambling

THURSDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Problem gambling will become more widespread because of the increasing availability, especially online, of gambling opportunities, said experts who called for more research to improve understanding and treatment of ...

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Life Of Promise Ended In A Crosswalk, Run Down By A UConn Bus

Gifted University of Connecticut student Dave Plamondon was proof that even the dreariest politician is right to claim the young will secure our future.

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New Town Union Agreement Includes Change in Pension Structure

The Town Council approved a new agreement Tuesday that will restructure pension benefits, increase health insurance premiums and create a new wage scale, all for new hires with its largest union.

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Malloy's Budget Balancing Plan Calls for the Elimination of More Than 6,500 State Workers

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy released a revised proposal to balance Connecticut's $1.6 billion deficit Thursday by eliminating 6,560 state positions through layoffs, retirements, unfilled vacancies, and the cancelation of part-time and per diem positions.

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New Principal Named For John Paterson Elementary School

Debra Grainsky, an assistant principal in Avon , has been named the new principal at John Paterson Elementary School.

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Internet Is Playing a Part in Spread of Problem Gambling

THURSDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Problem gambling will become more widespread because of the increasing availability, especially online, of gambling opportunities, said experts who called for more research to improve understanding and treatment of ...

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STATE HOUSE NEWS: Gambling bill?s odds hinge on high level talks

As the state approaches the mid-summer, one-year anniversary of the collapse of expanded gambling talks, the idea continues to enjoy support at the highest levels of state government but remains stuck in a holding pattern with no apparent resolution of...

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Author Tom Craughwell in West Hartford, Simsbury Community Band and More

Author Tom Craughwell at Noah Webster Library Author Tom Craughwell discusses his most recent book, The Greatest Brigade: How the Irish Brigade Cleared the Way to Victory in the American Civil War, on July 21 at the Noah Webster Library in West Hartford.

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Mudge To Resign School Board Seat

Republican board of education member Diane Mudge is resigning from the board because she is moving to Farmington with her family, according to a statement from the GOP town committee.

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Court upholds video gambling, but suburbs aren?t so sure

An Illinois Supreme Court ruling Monday keeps controversial video gambling machines in play as a way to pay for billions of dollars in construction projects, but many suburbs have already declared the idea a loser.

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Friday, July 15, 2011

UConn Health Center To Be Resuscitated

Questions linger weeks after legislators approved a massive plan to remake theA University of Connecticut Health Center .A In the last days of the 2011 legislative session lawmakers approved Bioscience Connecticut, an $854 million plan to expand UConn's medical and dental schools, construct a new 100-bed in-patient tower on the Farmington campus' ...

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7 companies vying to conduct gambling study for state of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE ? On a June day when state lawmakers were 48 hours away from approving Twin River?s bid for a November 2012 casino referendum, consultants across the nation were bidding for a chance to provide Governor Chafee with a wide-ranging study o...

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Joey's Pizza Pie Prepares to Open in West Hartford

Joey's Pizza Pie may be the new little brother of a trio of restaurants in a growing chain, but it would be a mistake to say that it's simply a scaled-back version of Joey Garlic's of Farmington and Newington.

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Editorial: Gambling raids a good bet for Knox

The Knox County Sheriff's Office has been cracking down on gambling operations this summer, seizing thousands of dollars in cash and numerous gambling machines while building cases against perhaps dozens of suspects.

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Life Of Promise Ended In A Crosswalk, Run Down By A UConn Bus

Gifted University of Connecticut student Dave Plamondon was proof that even the dreariest politician is right to claim the young will secure our future.

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Larceny Added to 2008 Felony Charges Against Farmington Native

Kyle Hennig, 29, of 73 Byron Drive, Avon, was arrested July 12 and charged with sixth-degree larceny during an appearance in Hartford court, where he was held on $2,500 surety bond.

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Five Bloggers Sharing Their Local Voices

Judy Rosenfield , an Avon speech pathologist and Farmington resident, was one of the first people to blog on Avon Patch.

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Malloy's Budget Balancing Plan Calls for the Elimination of More Than 6,500 State Workers

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy released a revised proposal to balance Connecticut's $1.6 billion deficit Thursday by eliminating 6,560 state positions through layoffs, retirements, unfilled vacancies, and the cancelation of part-time and per diem positions.

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Roped off gambling machines

What's with the rumor that Pat Dye conspired with some casino guy to have a bunch of machines pay off 10K, then used some planted people to cash in.

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Greater Hartford: Greater Hartford Teens Celebrated

Greater Hartford Teens Celebrated Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Paula Burris, Greater Hartford chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., on 2011-07-13.   Shana Sureck Smiles of Success!! Danielle Deavens, Ashlee Burris, Kiera Givens, Aziah Searight, Taylor Jett, Tashmia Bryant, Aaron Roberts, Jerald Gooden, Derrick Seldon, Eric Fray, Kayla ...

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UConn Health Center To Be Resuscitated

Questions linger weeks after legislators approved a massive plan to remake theA University of Connecticut Health Center .A In the last days of the 2011 legislative session lawmakers approved Bioscience Connecticut, an $854 million plan to expand UConn's medical and dental schools, construct a new 100-bed in-patient tower on the Farmington campus' ...

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Farmington's Top Dogs

The town has spoken, declaring Reno, Chester and Madison Farmington's top dogs. Pictures of the three were displayed at Town Hall, where visitors voted for their favorite Farmington dogs.

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Greater Hartford: Greater Hartford Teens Celebrated

Greater Hartford Teens Celebrated Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Paula Burris, Greater Hartford chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., on 2011-07-13.   Shana Sureck Smiles of Success!! Danielle Deavens, Ashlee Burris, Kiera Givens, Aziah Searight, Taylor Jett, Tashmia Bryant, Aaron Roberts, Jerald Gooden, Derrick Seldon, Eric Fray, Kayla ...

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Farmington Valley: Todd's Ride 2011

Submitted by Rebecca Sears, Granby Friends, on 2011-07-07.   On April 22, 2011, Todd Kittelsen of Granby was killed in a tragic accident.

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Lloyd Fisher wins Connecticut Sr. Open, Courville 2nd

Lloyd Fisher of Grand Rapids, Mich., shot a 5-under 137 to win the 29th Connecticut Senior Open at Shennecosett CC in Groton.

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