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Tips To Save Money During Tax-Free Shopping Week WALLINGFORD — Connecticut consumers shopping for back-to-school supplies can take advantage of the state’s tax-free week, which runs from Sunday, August 19, through Saturday, A...

Occupation: I’m a third grade teacher at Wilbur Cross Elementary School in Bridgeport. I’ve been there for ten years. Family: I have three boys. Nicholas is 25, Alex is 22, and Chad just turned 18. And my girlfriend, M...

*** More than 1,450 residents oppose the jail in a town survey conducted by Rep Mae Schmidle. A new report estimates the state will spend $33.4 million to construct the jail. An anti-jail rally at Fairfield Hills Hospital and march in Hartford are sc...

Similar to groups that have popped up across the country (You Know You Grew Up In [insert town name here] If…), members talk about things they remember while growing up or living in Newtown, prompting others to share their own memories. â&#x8...

Auditions For Connecticut Master Chorale The Connecticut Master Chorale, under the direction of Tina Johns Heidrich, announces auditions for its 2012-2013 concert season. Auditions are by appointment. To inquire about specific opening and schedule an...

An Overwhelming Response To the Editor: Thank you to our Newtown friends for your overwhelming response to our recent request for donations to the Faith Food Pantry. Once again, you have confirmed our belief that we are neighbors helping neighbors. W...

Kiely Drake Drake, a rising seventh grader, participated in the Murphy Basketball Camp at Newtown Youth Academy this summer. Favorite part: “Learning new things with your teammates.” Toughest aspect: “Tryin...

New Job Expansion Tax Credit (JET) Program Launched  STAMFORD — The state of Connecticut recently launched a new program where Connecticut businesses can be eligible for tax credits of $500 per month for each new full-time job created or...

Grad Student Brings Music To Life Onscreen By Kendra Bobowick “We have to tell this story now. ” This is “definitely personal, it ’s burning. We need to do this story, and professionally, ...

Renegades Finally Stopped The Newtown Renegades were eliminated from the Cal Ripken 9U New England Regional Tournament with a 10-4 semifinal round loss to Seacoast, NH, in Hebron on August 8. Strong pitching and solid defense from New Hampshire held ...