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Beringians
It’s long been thought that Native Americans crossed a land bridge from Siberia into North America. But now researchers – both paleobotanists, geneticists, anthropologists and linguists – are thinking...
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Dwarf polar T-rex
Thanks to movies, we think we know what Tyrannosaurus Rex looked like. Certainly, “Jurassic Park” had it right, Right? Only now archeologists think they were much different – maybe even feathered....
View ArticleWestern wants input on pedestrian safety
The White Street Task Force will hold a session for public input at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 31, in Room 202 of the Student Center on the Western Connecticut State University Midtown campus, 181 White...
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Ridegfield student runner-up at state poetry event
Caroline Turner, a student at Ridgefield High School, was the runner up in the Poetry Out Loud competition Wednesday. She was among 29 school champions from around the state who competed in the 9th...
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Danbury’s Navy Petty Officer Thomas Frawley at work
Okinawa (March 12, 2014) Naval Aircrewmen 2nd Class Thomas Frawley, Danbury, Conn., is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25. In this picture he is seen removing chocks from an MH-60S Sea Hawk...
View ArticleRidgefield anti-blight ordinace goes to voters
Ridgefield’s proposed anti-blight ordinance will go before voters at a town meeting on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:30- p.m. at Town Hall, 400 Main Street. The ordinance would allow the town to take...
View ArticleBethel High wants hall of Fame nominees
Bethel High School’s Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations of outstanding contributors to BHS athletics for induction into its 2014 class. This annual event, which began in 2011, honors...
View ArticleFairfield Republican announces run for 28th State Senate seat
Retired GE Capital executive Nelson Gonzalez, a Republican, has announced that he will run for the 28th District State Senate seat to be vacated by long-time Republican lawmaker John McKinney who has...
View ArticleSecretary of State to visit Brookfield Democrats tonight
Connecticut Secretary of State Denise Merrill will be the special guest of the Democratic Town Committee in Brookfield tonight at 7 p.m. in Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road. All local Democrats are invited...
View ArticleCulinary school in New Milford gala on Saturday
The Community Culinary School of Northwest Connecticut will have its annual Bon Appetit Culinary Showcase on Saturday in Steele Hall at the Canterbury School, 101 Aspetuck Avenue. The event will...
View ArticleRunning to benefit fund that supports Sandy Hook victim families
Training to run 13.1 miles for a half-marathon is no easy feat by any stretch. What makes it attainable for some individuals is training to complete a race for a philanthropic cause they can connect...
View ArticleHousatonic Habitat fashion show March 28
Housatonic Habitat for Humanity will have a fundraising fashion show, “Building With Style,” on March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Danbury Fair mall. The fashion models will be 50 teens from...
View ArticleDanbury High cheerleaders’ win continues banner year for school
The Danbury High School cheerleading team was named this week as the 2014 Connecticut High School Coaches Association Team of the Year. The cheerleading team won the State Championship on March 8....
View ArticleDanbury schools holds Family University March 29
Danbury Public Schools will offer “Family University,” on March 29. It’s a full-day conference of interactive seminars to give parents tools to help their children succeed in school and in life while...
View ArticleInternet safety to be discussed in Ridgefield
The Ridgebury Congregational Church is sponsoring a session on internet safety on Sunday, March 30 at 3 p.m. at the church, which is located on Ridgebury Road. The expert on this topic is the Reverend...
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Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums to join celebration Saturday
The Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center presents food, fiddlin’ and fun this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Beginning at noon, on Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, corned beef...
View ArticleDanbury teen reported missing
DANBURY — Police have issued a silver alert for a missing 17-year-old boy from Danbury. Alex Arroyo was last seen wearing a blue hooded coat, dark blue jeans and black and white sneakers on Friday. He...
View ArticleNo charges in father shooting teen case
UPDATE 3:15 P.M. Prosecutors have determined that deadly force was necessary when New Fairfield resident Jeffrey Giuliano shot and killed his son in September, 2012 while under the impression that the...
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Have you had an experience involving divine intervention?
Longtime Connecticut resident Marie Serio has written a book called “Faith Comes By Hearing.” Though she recently moved to South Carolina, she wants to get the word out about her collection of...
View ArticleSelectmen to discuss Schlumberger property
The Ridgefield Board of Selectmen will meet in executive session Monday at noon at Town Hall, 400 Main Street to discuss the future of parts of the Schlumberger-Doll Research Center property. The town...
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