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Accident victim known for extending a helping hand

A Ridgefield teen, who died Friday morning from injuries incurred in a car accident, was always willing to extend a helping hand, friends said Saturday.

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Related Topix: Ridgefield, CT

Fri Nov 27, 2009

News Times

Students learn to self-censor on Facebook

Bethel High School senior Pete Gallagher has maintained a Facebook page for a couple of years, mainly to communicate with friends and send photos.

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Related Topix: Social Software, Bethel, CT, Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro

Wed Nov 25, 2009

News Times

Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble in good form at WestConn

The music department at Western Connecticut State University usually concentrates on either the classical or jazz programs offered there.

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Related Topix: Classical, Ottorino Respighi, Respighi

Mon Nov 23, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

WestConn speaker 'scared to die for a crime I did not commit'

Juan Roberto Melendez didn't understand what was going when police officers put him in handcuffs.

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Related Topix: Prison, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Government, Connecticut, Connecticut Government, Death Penalty

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Hartford Courant

Canton: Jerrod Cattey Trio Launches the 2009-2010 Music Series at Canton Public Library

Jerrod Cattey Trio Launches the 2009-2010 Music Series at Canton Public Library At The Library Submitted by Jane Hoben, Canton Public Library, on 2009-11-20.   Canton Public Library opens its 2009-2010 Music Series with the appearance of the Jerrod Cattey Trio on Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. The program coincides with the 10th Anniversary ...

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Related Topix: Canton, CT, Vince Guaraldi, Jazz, Barkhamsted, CT

Fri Nov 20, 2009

News Times

Global warming made clear at WestConn

Here are the indisputable facts, according to Berrien Moore III . "The Industrial Revolution happened,'' he said in a Science at Night speech at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury this week.

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Related Topix: Global Warming, Activism, Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro

News Times

Invasive species

The Eurasian watermilfoil shouldn't be in Candlewood Lake, or anywhere within thousands of miles.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Wed Nov 18, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Happy 107th, Mary Edgett

Mary Edgett isn't shy about her age. At 107, and after a long career as a beloved city teacher, she's got every reason to be appreciative of what five score and seven years of life have brought her.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, Newtown, CT, Brookfield, CT

Mon Nov 16, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Former death-row inmate to speak at WestConn

Juan Melendez was 33 years old when he was charged with murdering and robbing Delbert Baker in Florida.

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Related Topix: Prison, Death Penalty, Connecticut

Sat Nov 14, 2009

News Times

Morganti endows WestConn scholarship

Nada Takla received her teaching certification from Western Connecticut State University and now teaches at Rogers Park Middle School in the city.

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Related Topix: Danbury Metro, Danbury, CT, New Haven Metro

Thu Nov 12, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

WestConn salutes veterans with music, new center

Some stood for "Anchors Aweigh," some for the "Marines' Hymn." Still others waited until they heard the rousing music accompanying "The Air Force Song." "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun." Veterans who remembered the battles of Normandy and Iwo Jima and 20-year-olds yet to see action stood when the wind ensemble of ...

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Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, Brookfield, CT, US Navy, Danbury, CT

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Boston.com

Biographical details on M. Jodi Rell

EDUCATION: Studied at Old Dominion University and Western Connecticut State University; no degree.

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Related Topix: M. Jodi Rell, US Governors, Old Dominion University, Connecticut, Connecticut Government

Sun Nov 08, 2009

News Times

Pianist Xiayin Wang to perform for Danbury Concert Association

Pianist Xiayin Wang will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ives Concert Hall on the midtown campus of Western Connecticut State University, 181 White St., Danbury.

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Related Topix: Danbury Metro, Danbury, CT, New Haven Metro

Fri Nov 06, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

WestConn student plans initiative

Western Connecticut State University student Derek Roy fell in love with the city of Danbury when he arrived as a freshman four years ago.

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Related Topix: Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro, Goshen, CT

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HatCityBLOG EXCLUSIVE: Person behind SEEC complaint against Derek Roy sets the record straight

Today, I had a chance to interview Western Connecticut State University Student Sara Watrerfall, who individual asked the State Elections Enforcement Commission to look into the activities of the Derek Roy campaign.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

WestConn takes on violence against women

Thirty two of all college students report some form of dating violence or abuse with previous partners.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Danbury Metro, Danbury, CT, US News

Hat City Blog

Roy campaign being investigated for possible campaign violations

The election might be over but former 5th ward Common Council dormitory student/candidate Derrick Roy's troubles seem to be increasing by the day.

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Related Topix: Danbury, CT, Education Etc.

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Stamford Times

Talkin' 'bout the weather with Dr. Mel

Talkin' 'bout the weather with Dr. Mel By A.J. O'CONNELL Hour Staff Writer "Dr. Mel" Goldstein might be one of the few people who actually appreciates the ever-changing weather in Connecticut.

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Related Topix: Blizzard, Connecticut, Meteorology, Science, Weather, Norwalk, CT

Mon Nov 02, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Danbury schools courted by cell tower

Cell phone towers on the grounds of city schools could provide welcome monthly income to supplement tighter and tighter budgets, but officials said they're just beginning to consider the idea and will weigh safety as much as revenue.

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Related Topix: Danbury, CT, Danbury Metro, New Haven Metro, Kent, CT

Sun Nov 01, 2009

NewsTimesLive.com

Author coming to Danbury to talk about daughter's mental illness

In his book, "Hurry Down Sunshine," author Michael Greenberg begins with his 15-year-old daughter Sally's sudden crack-up on the streets of Greenwich Village and then chronicles her journey with mental illness, and its impact on her and her family Greenberg decided to write the book eight years after his daughter's first breakdown.

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Related Topix: Danbury Metro, Danbury, CT, New Haven Metro

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