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How well do Americans know the Bill of Rights? How many people even know how many amendments to the U.S. Constitution make up the Bill of Rights? After the first two, things might get a little hazy.

WILTON
 
 By KARA O'CONNOR
 
 Hour Staff Writer
 
 
 Three distinguished scholars are offering Wiltonians a rare opportunity to learn about one of the most significant documents in their nation's history, says Owen Williams, a Wilton resident and former co-president of the Wilton Historical Society.

Downed power lines. Roads closed due to flooding or accidents. These are just a few of the emergencies Wiltonians will be alerted to if they subscribe to the town's Emergency E-mail Notification System.

Rachel Miller hates "It's A Wonderful Life." Too sappy. Too cheesy. But when her boyfriend begged her to see it with him - as a Christmas present - she relented.

The thousands of Connecticut residents who take to the roadways this holiday week, may find the Connecticut Department of Transportation's new interactive travel information a helpful tool in making their travel plans.

Here are some of the stories and features in this week's Wilton Bulletin, out today: Is $71 million enough to run the Wilton school district? The Board of Education debates a budget with a two percent increase.

Recently released national statistics by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that nearly one out of six Americans - about 50 million - have been infected or are infected with H1N1 influenza, which is commonly known as swine flu.

Here are some of the stories and features in this weeka TMs Wilton Bulletin, out today: After three years of construction, Route 7 is finally a four-lane road.

WILTONBy KARA O'CONNORHour Staff WriterLocal residents attending an Historic District and Property Commission public hearing Monday night made one thing clear: They want to be recognized as one historic neighborhood.

Talented neighbors on stage performing a favorite song, bringing inner joy to local fellow townspeople.

Sheldon-area residents are expected to voice their concerns today with the latest proposal to link Interstate 5 with Highway 50 with a highway that limits access to Sheldon homes and businesses.

Alina Ellis of Livermore, California holds Jojo the wire hair terrier at the earth dog competition on Saturday afternoon.

Prologue: Why I Went To "Love Won Out" Part 1: What's Love Got To Do With It? Part 2: Parents Struggle With "No Exceptions" Part 3: A Whole New Dialect Part 4: It Depends On How The Meaning of the Word "Change" Changes Part 5: A Candid Explanation For "Change" Part 6: The Science Of "Love Won Out" Part 7: The Politics Of "Love Won Out" Part 8: Hope ...

A party held by the Capital Crossroads Gay Rodeo Association in Wilton, California, is making headlines in Sacramento after a man who lives nearby the rented lot where it was held videotaped it and said he was upset that his children could possibly see what was going on.

A risque rodeo party for charity caused controversy in Wilton, Calif., over the weekend.

While modern-day vehicles roar by, homeless horseman Frank Jack Fletcher Turpen - named after an admiral commanding U.S. ships in World War II - rides Wednesday along Missouri Flat Road over Highway 50 in Placerville.

Maybe Frank Jack Fletcher Turpen, the homeless horseman, was simply born to ride an endless trail that is only his to determine.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department's south bureau is holding a meet-and-greet the public event next week for the Wilton community.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department's south bureau is holding a meet-and-greet the public event next week for the Wilton community.

The community of Ranch Murieta near Wilton, CA chime in on the possibility of a casino in Wilton. The Wilton Miwok Rancheria, fresh from winning federal tribal recognition, has tripped alarms among Sacramento County and Elk Grove officials about effects on local communities if the tribe eventually opens a casino.