New Milford News

Greater Danbury has a long and proud tradition of bringing live music, arts and crafts, fresh produce and other attractions to downtown locations each summer.

GoodWorks Insurance, which operates under a business model that calls for donating 50 percent of profits to local charities, has opened in New Milford.

Andy Grossman at a glance: Journalist and business owner A Democrat Age 55 New Milford Economic Development Commission member Ran for Planning Commission in 2011 Holds a B.A. in American history and a master's degree in journalism Is married and has 12-year-old daughter www.grossmanfornewmilford.co m NEW MILFORD -- Town Democrats caucused Tuesday ... (more)

The state board that oversees treatment of the criminally insane is scheduled Friday to continue hearing testimony on whether David Messenger, who killed his wife in 1998, should be let into the community to serve the last 10 years of his sentence.

He's opened an expansive second location -- NeJaime Wine & Spirit -- in the Stop & Shop plaza on Danbury Road in New Milford.

Nick Hough, standing center and John Jednorowicz, right, find their own ways to deal with the brutal heat at Canterbury School's graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 29, 2012 in New Milford, Ct.

Early Memorial Day morning, a Putnam Road man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when police conducted a motor vehicle stop and determined through field sobriety tests he was intoxicated, police said.

A Bucks Road man was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence last week after a minor motor vehicle collision on Bank Street near Joe's Salon, police said.

Parades abounded over the long Memorial Day weekend, including the pageantry Monday in Kent and in the New Milford village of Gaylordsville.

The crypt in which Elvis Presley 's body was first laid to rest before being moved to the grounds of his Graceland mansion is set to be auctioned off in June along with other memorabilia from rock music and sports stars.

The reflection of the American flag is visible in a window above the New Milford Public Library's front portico as New Milford Veterans Committee members, from left to right, Jeff McBreairty, James Delancy and Dan Sullivan, offer a salute during the town's Memorial Day pre-parade ceremony.

A yellow Labrador named Nina was recovering on Monday after being attacked over the weekend by what her owners believe was a black bear.

Bears in Connecticut While bear sightings are common in the state's Northwest Corner, officials say bear attacks are not all that frequent.

One person was transported by ambulance with minor injuries after a two-car accident on Danbury Road Monday, local police said.

Thomas D'Amato's widow has filed a malpractice suit for the alleged wrongful death of her husband against Dr.

Syrian authorities on Sunday denied carrying out a massacre after opposition activists said at least 109 civilians were killed in the central town of Houla, among the worst carnage in the 14-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad . "Women, children and old men were shot dead.

Junior Dos Santos connects with a punch on Frank Mir during UFC 146 at the MGM Grand Garden event center.

State Rep. Clark Chapin put forward fellow Republican Cecilia Buck-Taylor's name at Wednesday's caucus to be the party's candidate for the state House 67th District seat that he is leaving.

Federal agents are serving search warrants at several dental offices across the state, including one at 446 South Main Street.

A fired New Milford police officer is seeking an additional hearing before the state Department of Labor to contest the denial of his unemployment compensation based on findings he extorted money from a teenager who took his wallet three years ago.