Causeway marina to be evicted
The Causeway Marina _ also known as the Cottonwood Cove Marina – on Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield is being evicted. FirstLight Power Resources, the hydroelectric utility that which owns the lake,...
View ArticleDanbury man arrested for allegedly assaulting a child
City resident Geraldo DaSilva, 27, was arrested by local police Wednesday and is facing a number of charges including assault for allegedly injuring a child in his care. Police said a local daycare...
View ArticlePublic interest key in budget debate
As town and school leaders in all of our area communities struggle to figure out the right funding formula to run their operations, they need to hear from their constitutents about their priorities. At...
View ArticleNewtown EDC director
Newtown Director of Economic and Community Development Elizabeth Stocker has been elected president of the state Economic Development Association for a second term. Stocker is the town’s go-to person...
View ArticleBrookfield first selectman to give town address
Brookfield First Selectman Bill Tinsley will give his first formal State of the Town Address at the Municipal Center on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and he’s inviting everybody. After the address,...
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Danbury Whalers ask fans to show their support in battle with city
An ongoing battle between city officials and the Danbury Whalers over a near $100,000 debt for police and fire protection is heating up. The team has asked its thousands of fans to attend the City...
View ArticleTwice-deported man arrested in Danbury
DANBURY – Police on Thursday arrested a twice-deported illegal immigrant as a fugitive from justice. Cristyan Espinal-Martinez, who was using the alias Yhoony Espinal, is being held on $250,000 bond...
View ArticleWaterbury men charged in Brookfield robbery
BROOKFIELD — Two Waterbury men were arrested after a strong-arm robbery at a Dunkin Donuts shop on Federal Road Wednesday night, police said. Dion Bernier, 21, was wearing a ski mask when he ran into...
View ArticleRidgefield Tax Collector extends hours
The Ridgefield Tax Collector’s office will be open Saturday. Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Monday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow town residents to pay their property taxes and...
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We are all somewhat Neanderthalish
When the first studies of Neanderthal and human DNA started, scientist doubted modern humans, or their forebears had much in common with our extinct Neanderthal cousins. But increasingly, it seems we...
View ArticleFormer Danbury cop charged with assault
UPDATE — State police issued a press release on the arrest of former Danbury police officer Christopher Belair this afternoon detailing how the investigation into his alleged assault of an undocumented...
View ArticleFree throw competition for youth tomorrow in Bethel
All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2014 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held at St. Mary School...
View ArticleRidgefield selectmen hold budget sessions
The Ridgefield Board of Selectmen have scheduled four budget meetings next week to prepare the town’s 2014-15 budget. The selectmen will meet Monday, Feb. 3; Tuesday, Feb. 4; and Thursday. Feb. 6....
View ArticlePrograms to help Danbury seniors offered
Two new programs are available for senior citizens in Danbury. See if one or both might be helpful for you or someone you know. Friendly Visitor Program: Do you know someone who might like a weekly...
View ArticleRobins at Huntington State Park in Redding
Our thanks to reader William J. Foster who wrote and told us he spotted a flock of more than 20 robins at Huntington State Park in Redding on January 30. He was good enough to share these photos. The...
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Darwin Day
Darwin Day – the birthday of Charles Darwin – is Feb. 12. It’s a good day to marvel at the world. As scientists point out over and over, the life sciences – biology, botany, zoology and all the...
View ArticleWestern hosts NCAA president Feb. 6
National Collegiate Athletic Association President Dr. Mark A. Emmert will deliver the President’s Lecture Series address, “The Collegiate Model for the 21st Century,” at 7:30 p.m. in Ives Concert Hall...
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Thunder, Broncos’ equine mascot, will be on hand at Super Bowl
Thunder, the much loved mascot of the Denver Broncos, will be onsite for the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Thunder, a purebred Arabian who has held...
View ArticleKids encouraged to Dream Big! Plus, they can win $$$ for college
State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier has announced the launch of the sixth annual CHET Dream Big! Competition, aimed at getting kindergarten through fifth grade students across the state to think about...
View ArticleRock and roll worlf in art on exhibit at Western
The Western Connecticut State University Department of Art will present a group exhibition, “It’s only Rock & Roll: A Behind the Scenes Look at the Artists Who Capture its Spirit and Culture.” It...
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