Cheshire News

With both killers in the Cheshire home invasion facing death row, legislation may now come forward that would abolish the death penalty in Connecticut for future crimes.

Three Quinnipiac University faculty members will take part in the Scholarship Across the Disciplines panel discussion, "Sports and Society," from 3-4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.

Here are some ideas for celebrating Valentine's Day in Cheshire without spending too much! YellowFin's Seafood Grille .

Residents who earn $50,000 or less are qualified to get free tax preparation help from volunteers with the Internal Revenue Service.

Find out what two Councilors expect will be the center of attention over the next few months.

According to theU.S. Department of Justice, in 2010, more than 7 percent of households in the United States or 8.6 million, had at least one member 12-years-old or older who experienced one or more types of identity theft.

Feb. 7 Mobilia, Inc. of 301 Buddington Road, Lot 30 in Groton, sold 301 Buddington Road, Lot 35 for $72,000 to Alfred Irving on Feb.

A Cheshire resident entered a plea of "not guilty" at Meriden Superior Court on Tuesday, after being charged with kidnapping and sexual assault.

Hartford, Conn. - Raising the minimum wage, red light cameras and repealing the death penalty are just some of the hot button issues Connecticut lawmakers will debate in the new legislative session.

An evening of festivities was enjoyed recently at Grace Baptist Church in Cheshire to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon.

Education reforms, Sunday alcohol sales, storm response, death penalty abolishment and a higher minimum wage are a few of the major legislative proposals expected to emerge once the General Assembly convenes this week for its shorter, even-year session.

For nearly two decades, Mike Meehan has carved chocolate-colored rock from the fossil-rich brownstone cliffs here along the Connecticut River , drawing the interest of schoolchildren, rock hounds and geologists.

Here are this week's top 10 video rentals in Cheshire as compiled by Redbox.com available at Stop & Shop grocery.

After opening her campaign headquarters on South Main Street recently, 5th District Congressional candidate Elizabeth Esty of Cheshire has now added a key staff member to her election team.

A Friendly and full of energy, Mark F. Proffitt is eager to get to know the students, teachers and parents of Farm Hill Elementary School .

Greg Florio's budget request for $1.8 million in new spending. The recommendation will now be passed on to Town Manager Michael Milone and, eventually, the Cheshire Town Council.

Cheshire: "Good to see some positive economic news for a change!"A There's also some good news in Cheshire.

The 2010 real estate listing for 2267 Shippan Ave. Stamford is still on the Internet.

Police said a local man who impersonated a police officer when he was confronted by an elderly woman in her home in the Northville section of town in September was arrested on a warrant Tuesday.

Businesses in Cheshire with fewer than 50 employees may be eligible for a number of loans or grants through the State Department of Economic and Community Development.