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Dave Matthews Band drew a near-capacity crowd to open Memorial Day weekend at the the Comcast Theatre Friday, and kicked off its two-night stand with a healthy and infectious dose of free-flowing jam pop.
Groton School Board Names Randall Collins Interim Superintendent
A The Groton Board of Education voted Wednesday to name former Waterford Superintendent Randall Collins as interim superintendent in Groton.
Groton Based Sub Hit By Fire At Maine Shipyard
A fire on aboard a Groton , Conn.-based nuclear-powered submarine has injured four people at a Maine shipyard, officials there said.
UPDATED: Groton School Board Has List Of Potential Interim Superintendents
A The Groton Board of Education has decided to hire an interim superintendent as quickly as possible and is reviewing a list of potential candidates for the job.
Man Gets 10 Years In Jail For Seaman's Death
A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for killing a Navy sailor in a 2009 bar fight.
Kennedy clan, celebrities attend Mary Kennedy's funeral
Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who died in an apparent suicide earlier this week, was recalled Saturday as an "angel" who was ultimately overwhelmed by a lengthy fight with depression.
University of Hartford Grad Has A South Carolina Lawyer To Thank
Nicole Suissa of Brooklyn, N.Y., is photographed at the University of Hartford, where she is going to graduate Sunday.
Police To Step Up Seat Belt Enforcement
The Click-It-or-Ticket effort kicks off Monday on highways across the country. Connecticut state and local police have vowed to participate.
Taftville man killed in Bozrah car crash
A 36-year-old Taftville man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured Thursday afternoon in a one-car crash on Route 82 in the area of Noble Hill Road.
Police: Alleged Crack Cocaine Dealer, "Killa", Arrested In Glastonbury
Police made two arrests and seized 1.4 grams of crack cocaine in a sting operation aimed at a suspected crack cocaine dealer by the name of "Killa". Roller McFarland, 35, aka "Killa", of 54 Chestnut St., Hartford and Keonard Hall, 30, of 138 High Path Rd., Windsor , are charged with possession of cocaine, sale of cocaine, and possession of less ... (more)
Wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found dead at NY home
Mary Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, was found dead on Wednesday at her home in a New York City suburb, an officer at the Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office said.
Internal Trinity Report: "Preppy-Looking White Males" Assaulted Student
Trinity College security officers reported to the administration within hours of the March assault of a student on the edge of campus that a witness described the two male attackers as "preppy-looking white males'' accompanied by three females "believed to be of college age.'' In internal reports obtained by The Courant, a security supervisor also ... (more)
A firefighter pulled over by state police this week said he was surprised to learn the reason: he set off the trooper's radioactivity detector.
Former Bozrah first selectman considering run for 20th District state Senate seat
Keith Robbins, a former first selectman in Bozrah, said Thursday that he would announce next week whether he intends to run for the state Senate seat held by Andrea Stillman, D-Waterford. Robbins served eight years as first selectman of Bozrah, a town of 2,400, until he decided not to seek re-election in 2007.
Bristol Councilman: Don't Reward Police Misconduct
They couldn't block a disability pension for troubled Police Officer Marc Blazejowski, but council Republicans want to keep him from getting a ceremonial retirement badge.
SNY Gets UConn Women's Basketball Rights
UConn has selected SNY to be its women's basketball regional television broadcast partner for the next four seasons, pending finalization of an executed contract between the parties, according to a press release from the university.
W.I. Clark Hosts 16th Annual Paving Seminar in Conn.
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Dog Food Salmonella Recall Expanded
Diamond Pet Foods has expanded a recall of its dry dog food, taking precautionary steps after several of its brands were linked to an outbreak of a rare strain of salmonella poisoning that infected at least 14 people in nine states, including one in Connecticut.
Pictures: Outdoor Dining In Connecticut
Warm temps and sunny skies create perfect conditions for eating outside. Here are some of the best places for outdoor dining in Connecticut, and here's a list of patios that have opened early.
New England Commencement Speakers 2012
While students actively search for job opportunities and prepare to part with the schools they call home, colleges and universities in New England are preparing for commencement ceremonies both large and small.