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A $38,513 Painted Pencil Box At Skinner’s Americana Sale   Skinner teaser For 6-13 BOSTON, MASS. — A small pencil box with exquisite painted decoration stole the show at Skinner’s Americana sale this past Sunday, ...

At 82, Builder With Local Ties Becomes An Icon In His Industry On May 21, Leonard Kohl was presented with the prestigious 2008 Icon of the Industry award from The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council. The award honors Mr K...

The Citizens’ Election Program On Tuesday this week, the nation’s political attention shifted quickly from the conclusion of the party primary season to the general election in November, and that is where it is likely to stay ...

Local Students, Teacher Honored By Weller Foundation FAIRFIELD — In recognition of their exemplary achievements, five Newtown High School senior students were recently presented with awards by The Weller Foundation, Incorporated during it...

Louis R. Ritzinger Block Island Harbor Master Louis R. Ritzinger died May 30 in the care of Hospice of the Florida Suncoast at Palms of Pasadena Hospital in St Petersburg, Fla. He was born November 18, 1928, in New Haven. Mr Ritzinger lea...

Commentary— Forget Rebates — Change The System By Bob Keener Tax rebate checks are going out to millions of taxpayers (and some people without enough income to pay taxes) to prop up our sagging economy and help folks who aren...

People Over 60 Should Get One-Time Shingles Shot ATLANTA (AP) — People 60 and older should get a one-time shingles shot that can help prevent the painful rash, US health officials are recommending. There is a 50-50 chance the shot will p...

Free Blood Pressure Screening The Ashlar of Newtown Nursing Department will sponsor a free blood pressure screening on Tuesday, June 17, from 10 am to noon, in the Lockwood Lodge Wellness Center at Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road. For further ...

Sandy Hook Village Farmers’ Market Opens Its 2008 Season By Andrew Gorosko Whether you wanted to savor the flavor of the sea in the form of some succulent littleneck clams, or bathe with a mild and soothing soap produced from goatâ€...

Nicholas J. Kopcik, Sr Owned NJK Heating And Cooling Nicholas J. Kopcik, Sr, 63, of Monroe, died June 1 in St Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport. Mr Kopcik was born on September 25, 1944, to Nicholas and Anna (Feltovich) Kopcik. ...