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Angelina Jolie has revealed she had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer , and says she hopes her story will inspire other women fighting the life-threatening disease.

On Saturday, May 4, the Connecticut Chapter of CPCU's made a donation to the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation during Fidelco's annual open house at their headquarters in Bloomfield .

As Connecticut enters wedding season, many stops along the Connecticut Art Trail have a busy few months ahead.

The Middlesex Community College Foundation, Inc., hosted its annual Scholarship Reception and presented awards to 49 students, at a May 10 ceremony on campus.

AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2013 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors an outstanding Connecticut volunteer who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

Mayor Daniel Drew, local veterans and area business leaders will model fashions by Stackpole Moore Tryon and Tuesdays of Hartford.

The Riverfront Redevelopment Commission will hire a consultant to aid in gathering public input for a future overhaul of Connecticut River frontage along River Road.

It was a beautiful spring morning on Sunday, May 5, when nearly 200 people gathered to walk in the First Annual Mary's Place Memory Walk on the Windsor Town Green.

Connecticut Coast Soccer has named the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation as the exclusive charitable beneficiary of CCS's 2013 Nike Labor Day Classic Tournament.

Connecticut Sun Media Day And Open Practice The Connecticut Sun's Misty Mims, Ashley Walker and Natasha Lacy laugh at a photo they had a coach take for them during media day and practice at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

The Middlesex YMCA will take over a preschool program cut by Middlesex Community College earlier this year because of budget constraints.

Students on a service trip were stunned to find many villagers have never heard their own culture's music.

Authorities disrupted a terror plot and possibly saved lives when they raided a home in western Minnesota last week and recovered several guns including an assault rifle and explosive devices, the FBI said on Monday.

One in three American adults has high blood pressure or hypertension.The month of May marks National High Blood Pressure Awareness month, a time to shed some light on the risks of the condition and how to identify if you are in the danger zone.

The Fourth Annual M.J. Petretto Foundation Golf Classic will take place June 10 at the Clinton Country Club in Clinton, to benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut as well as other local charities.

North Haven 's Chief Elected Official, Michael J. Freda was recently appointed by the Governor's office to be a member of the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council .

Dan Battistini warming up before performing at Welte Hall, CCSU in November. Battistini plays Tenor Sax in "Wizards and Warriors". The Plainville Wind Ensemble is bringing the music of the "Hobbit," "Halo," "Harry Potter," "Star Wars" and much more to Norton Park, South Washington Street, Plainville, on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Come dressed as your ... (more)

A stretch limousine traveling across a bridge in the San Francisco area caught fire, killing five passengers and injuring four others, police said on Sunday.

New Britain EMS recently learned it will be recognized with the 2013 Governor's Annual EMS Organization Award foir a Career Service at an EMS Awards Ceremony scheduled for May 20 at the State Capitol.

Energy Systems Sales and Training LLC , a 'green resource center' located at 179 Freight Street in Waterbury , has hired their first employee Cornel Sampson Jr.