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Politics Submitted by David Bednarz, CT General Assembly, on 2009-11-19.   State Representative Beth Bye has been named one of the state's "Top Green Legislators" by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for her support and advocacy of environmental initiatives in 2009.

Local Sports Submitted by Sonya Adams on 2009-11-20.   Kingswood-Oxford School's girls' varsity soccer team capped a 7-4-4 regular season with a No.

The Journal Inquirer says it has brought suit against the Hartford Courant, seeking financial damages for news stories the Courant acknowledged plagiarizing from its suburban competitor this summer.

Submitted by Julia Giolitto, West Hartford Toastmasters, on 2009-11-17.   Michael Aron, resident of West Hartford, took first place in the Toastmasters District 53 Humorous Speech Contest.

The Senate leadership hasn't swayed Sen. Joe Lieberman to call off his threat to filibuster the health care bill.

Local Sports Submitted by Sonya Adams on 2009-11-17.   EB Taylor K-O senior Justin Murray of West Hartford won the Division III New England Prep School Track Association Cross-Country Championships Nov.

A can of spray paint in a man's back pocket led to his arrest today. An officer noticed the can as the man, David Mello, walked on Albany Avenue about 1:45 a.m. Police said they learned that Mello, 20, of Ridgewood Road, was responsible for recent vandalism on both public and private property all over the south end of West Hartford and in ...

Police are investigating an incident during which a motorist reportedly tried to lure two students into his car.

Submitted by Flo Woodiel, west hartford citizens for peace and justice, on 2009-11-10.   West Hartford Citizens for Peace and Justice presents a forum titled "A Just, Durable and Equitable Peace in Israel /Palestine?" with guest speaker Ambassador Warren Clark on Wednesday, Dec.

When they began house-hunting in February, Laurel Clark wanted a nice kitchen, and her partner, Carolyn Arber, wanted a short, flat driveway.

Local Sports Submitted by Bob Molta on 2009-11-12.   Eastern Connecticut State University's Little East Conference playoff champion men's and women's soccer teams have dominated the balloting for major award-winners and all-conference selections.

Joseph Visconti, the sole town council incumbent not re-elected Nov. 3, said that he's finished seeking local elective office.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Jessica Borden, Hadassah, on 2009-11-11.   Laughter is the order of the afternoon as the 5 Chapters in the Greater Hartford Region of Hadassah present Political Satirist, Jewish Comedian, and NPR Commentator Aaron Freeman at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov.

Submitted by Sonya Adams on 2009-11-10.   Emmy Award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker Dennis Watlington visited with Kingswood-Oxford School students Tuesday, Nov.

A local woman on probation for assaulting her daughters has been arrested again for assaulting the girls, police said.

Town residents may bring electronic devices and paperwork to West Hartford 's town yard on Saturday for recycling and shredding.

Detectives are investigating an overnight burglary at Harstans Jewelers, 450 South Main St.

The most contentious race for school board in recent years proved anticlimactic Tuesday night as Democrats decisively swept the top three spots, with Republican incumbent Lib Brassil Spinella taking the fourth available board seat, according to unofficial results.

Kingswood-Oxford Hosts Robot Rally School Stuff Submitted by Sonya Adams, Kingswood-Oxford School , on 2009-11-09.   Kingswood-Oxford School welcomed robotics teams from 11 area schools for its second annual Robot Rally Saturday, Nov.

Submitted by Judy Oulundsen, Hall High School, on 2009-11-06.   Since the beginning of the year students and teachers having been planning for "Together We Can," a wide range of activities designed to ignite school spirit, build community, and provide an opportunity for the Hall community to give back to the greater West Hartford community.