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Connecticut crime lab wins accreditation bid
The Connecticut crime lab where U.S. auditors identified multiple problems last year won its professional accreditation back Tuesday, a step hailed by the governor as a sign of a turnaround at a site that has struggled with a huge backlog of cases.
Malloy pushes tougher teacher training, incentives
Aspiring Connecticut teachers would face tougher requirements to enter and complete preparation programs, but could qualify for tuition reimbursement grants and loan forgiveness under certain conditions as part of a new education reform proposal unveiled Tuesday.
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Connecticut's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in...
Sanam Rastegar, 17, of Weston and Patrick Briscoe, 13, of Newtown today were named Connecticut's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
Connecticut, nation seeing spike in homeless vets...
Andy and Miriam Miranda don't fit the historical profile of homeless veterans. Former teachers with master's degrees who have a 6-year-old son, they have lost a house to foreclosure and were evicted from an apartment for falling behind on rent.
Correction
A Saturday article about Chico State University's provost resigning misidentified Deborah Summers. She is the director of the school of education at Chico State University.
Dieng, No. 24 Louisville top Connecticut 80-59
Louisville senior guard Chris Smith emphatically answered a question meant for teammate Chane Behanan. After a resounding 80-59 victory over Connecticut on Monday night, the Cardinals are in sync on the court and off it. "We just had more fun than they did," Smith declared. They outworked the Huskies, too.
Lamb off, Connecticut loses at No. 24 Louisville
Jeremy Lamb said he's embarrassed at his play. His Connecticut teammates don't have much to be proud of, either. Lamb finished with seven points as his shooting woes continued and Connecticut fell behind big in an 80-59 loss to No. 24 Louisville on Monday night. Lamb is 10 of 37 in his last three games and he was nowhere near his 17.6-point average against the surging Cardinals.
Connecticut signs Mims to 2-year deal
The Connecticut Sun has signed free agent Mistie Mims to a two-year contract.
Connecticut Vs. Louisville: Can Cardinals Continue...
The Louisville Cardinals are currently riding a four-game winning streak, but they'll put that on the line Monday night against the Connecticut Huskies . The last time the two teams met, by the way, was in last season's Big East tournament as Kemba Walker willed the Huskies to a victory in the finale. This year's match-up should be different, though, considering Walker is now in the NBA and the ...
6 Places to Skateboard Outdoors in Connecticut
Is your family planning a summer vacation in Connecticut? Don't worry. There are a number of outdoor skateparks scattered across the state. Here's a brief look at a six of them: 1. Calf Pasture Skatepark The Calf Pasture Skatepark is located on Calf Pasture Beach Road in...
Connecticut Signs Veteran Mistie Mims
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (February 6, 2012) - The Connecticut Sun announced today it has signed free agent Mistie Mims to a two-year contract. Terms were not disclosed.
Connecticut Legislature Convenes On Wednesday;...
The Connecticut General Assembly will convene on Wednesday for its 2012 session, and a major concern will be dealing with an unexpected budget deficit.
Online Poker Not Coming to Connecticut Anytime...
HARTFORD - Despite a recent U.S. Department of Justice opinion that appeared to allow states to roll the dice on Internet gambling, online poker will not be coming to Connecticut any time soon.
Connecticut Susan G. Komen Foundation Will Not...
NEW HAVEN - As public outcry over the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation's decision to cut off breast cancer funding to Planned Parenthood escalates, the Connecticut branch of Komen vowed not to pull its funding.

Connecticut man charged with bomb-making after police found fireworks-filled container
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A Fairfield man has been charged with bomb-making and possession of explosives after police found a shipping container filled with fireworks in vacant lot in Bridgeport. Police say 40-year-old Ronald Cascone was arrested after they found him Friday night with the container and a van that also contained...
Hope at the High End of the Market - In the...
Fairfield County's housing market had it easier than other counties during the first quarter of 2011, and continued to command the highest median price, $420,000.
Heavy rain, flood watch forecast until Wed.
Heavy rains expected to fall through Wednesday may cause flooding throughout the state, as the Fairfield County area still reels from a mid-month nor'easter that toppled trees and power lines.
Rough weather ahead in Southern New England
The heavy rains and high winds expected throughout the weekend in southern New England are hitting the area hard. Police in Darien, Conn., reported that more than 50 trees had fallen in town, taking down power lines and closing roads Saturday afternoon. Connecticut Light & Power and United Illuminating say about 80,000 customers are without power late Saturday.Residents of Fairfield's shoreline were being urged to evacuate because of potential flooding.
Fairfield holds off Loyola 65-60
Anthony Johnson had 14 points and Derek Needham scored 13 - including 10 in the last 3:58 - as Fairfield held off Loyola (Md.) 65-60 on Friday night. The Stags (11-4, 4-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) led 49-38 with 10:41 left, but the Greyhounds (8-7, 1-4) used a 15-5 run to pull within 54-53 with 5:02 remaining. Needham, a freshman who has been named MAAC Rookie of the Week five times, then scored all eight of Fairfield's points in an 8-2 run to make it 62-55.
Once upon a fairy tale in Danbury
Musicals at Richter, Fairfield County's longest-running outdoor theater, concluded its 11th Fairy Tale Theater season for children Saturday with the J.M Barrie classic "Peter Pan."The show was presented on the grounds of Wooster School on Miry Brook Road, Danbury.
Smriga named Conn. state's attorney for Fairfield
A 28-year veteran prosecutor has been chosen as the new state's attorney for the Judicial District of Fairfield.
Bethel falls in SWC baseball semifinals
BETHEL -- The Bethel High baseball team left its dream of a South-West Conference title on the diamond after Tuesday's loss to Notre Dame of Fairfield. At the end of seven damp, windy innings, the second-seeded Wildcats posted only two hits and fell to the third-seeded Lancers 4-1.
Bright future ahead for local girls basketball...
The quarterfinal round of the state basketball tournament was a popular stop for area girls teams this season.That's where three teams -- Danbury, Ridgefield and New Fairfield -- advanced, although that's as far as they got.Danbury, in a season which saw veteran coach Jackie DiNardo crack the 300-win plateau behind the talented tandem of Erin Boggan and Nicole Eanniello, reached the Class LL quarters before being stopped by a tough Lauralton Hall squad.
Literacy school in Danbury receives $25K
The Literacy Volunteers of America School in Danbury has received a $25,000 competitive grant from the Fairfield County Community Foundation. The grant will support teachers and tutors in the school's higher-level English and pre-college study program, which has served the local community for the past three years.
Man dies after driving into pond
A Fairfield man has died after apparently driving his car into a pond in Easton.
Alford pleas come a week after jury dismissed
A Fairfield man has been convicted of raping and trying to strangle a Fairfield woman in a case in which the jury was dismissed last week after a hangman's noose was found drawn on a blackboard in the deliberation room.
Medal Of Honor Recipient Dies
- A Fairfield man who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a 20-year-old lieutenant in World War II has died at the age of 83.
Medal of Honor recipient dies at Fairfield home
A Fairfield man who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism as a 20-year-old lieutenant in World War II has died at the age of 83.
Man faces charges after leaving scene of...
RIDGEFIELD -- A 21-year-old Fairfield man was charged with evading responsibility, drunken driving, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and traveling too fast for the conditions after he left the scene of a minor accident Friday night in Ridgefield.
Dispute ends over records in People's Bank trash...
A Fairfield man hauled to court when he claimed security lapses after finding bank documents in trash bins has ended the dispute by signing an agreement.
Taking bank trash, Fairfield man claims security...
A Fairfield man who claims security lapses after taking bank documents from trash bins is headed to court on civil charges that he violated a restraining order won by the bank.
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