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Results 1 - 20 of 2,283 in Stratford, CT

  1. State grant to raze Long Beach cottages -WHAT?Read the original story

    21 min ago | Topix

    The Trust for Public Land has received a $50,000 state grant to help fund the removal of 41 abandoned cottages on Long Beach West.In a press release, Gov. M. Jodi Rell said the demolition will help restore critical habitat areas, provide additional beach access to the public... John Kovach-Stratford Star

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  2. Mayor revises 'Open Door' schedule Read the original story

    31 min ago | Topix

    ...Mayor James R. Miron has announced a revised “Open Door” schedule.Beginning this week 7/21/08, “Open Door” hours will be held in the Mayor’s Office... John Kovach-Stratford Star

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  3. Passionate factions debate Long Beach WestRead the original story

    47 min ago | Topix

    ...While supporters pointed to the advantages of receiving $10 million and having the federal government protect the land and wildlife, opponents said until the it is paid for in about five years the town is still liable for the property, and must provide police, fire and EMS protection...By Richard Weizel-CT POST

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  4. Scattered outages reported by UIRead the original story

    18 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

    ... because of last night's storms. In Bridgeport, about 53 customers are without power along North Avenue. In Stratford, 41 customers are in the dark near the intersection of Fairfax and Bern drives in the town's north end. Another 9 customers are ...

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    Related Topix: Bridgeport, CT, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, Milford, CT

  5. Churches, NAACP team to register voters

    22 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

    ... assembled a team of 100 volunteers who will focus on the traditionally black churches of both Bridgeport and Stratford, most of which are already IMA members. "I take voter registration very seriously," Stallworth said. "I registered to vote as soon ... 11 comments

    Related Topix: African-American, Bridgeport, CT, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election

  6. Corporate Green Investments Don't Pay Off for ShareholdersRead the original story

    Yesterday | Professor Bainbridge on Wine

    ... a hybrid car, you'll make it easier for polar bears to get around." Kids on field trips to the Garbage Museum in Stratford, Conn., are sent home with instructions to recycle cans, bottles, newspaper and junk mail. The museum hosted 388 schools ...

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    Related Topix: Global Warming, Family, Kids

  7. Film studio's proposal needs board's OKRead the original story

    Yesterday | Connecticut Post

    ... April Hollywood East/Area 51 was chosen to redevelop the 78-acre former Army engine plant site on Main Street in Stratford. However, that project became engulfed in controversy when some of the partners filed suit to oust Allen Christopher as ... 6 comments

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  8. Most lost electricity restoredRead the original story

    Wednesday | Connecticut Post

    ... 800 - who lost power were in Trumbull, he said. Other towns and cities hit by outages include Bridgeport, Milford, Stratford and West Haven. He expects all outages to be repaired by 5 p.m. POST YOUR COMMENTS:

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  9. Storm KOs electricity to thousandsRead the original story

    Wednesday | Connecticut Post

    ... additional 15 Trumbull customers already had lost power due to another wire down at Nichols and Second avenues in Stratford. In Stratford, 1,201 customers are off line because of the same Nichols Avenue outage, which was caused by a lightning strike ...

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    Related Topix: Bridgeport, CT, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, Trumbull, CT, Milford, CT

  10. Sikorsky Aerospace Services' HSI Supplies Robertson Fuel Tanks to Colombian Air ForceRead the original story

    Wednesday | Aircraft Maintenance Technology

    ... for commercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers globally. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Air Force, Tempe, AZ, Manufacturing, Industrial Machines, Security, United Technologies Corporation, Aerospace-Defense

  11. Helicopter Support sells fuel tanks to ColombiaRead the original story

    Wednesday | Rocky Mountains News

    ... pter Support provides services to commercial and military aircraft operations around the world. Sikorsky, based in Stratford, Conn., is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

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    Related Topix: Aerospace-Defense, US Military, US Air Force, Trumbull, CT

  12. Sikorsky Aerospace Services HSI Supplies Robertson Fuel Tanks to Colombian Air ForceRead the original story

    Wednesday | Rotor.com

    ... for commercial rotary, military rotary and fixed wing customers globally. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacture, and service. The company's long commitment to safety and innovation is ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, Trumbull, CT, US Air Force, Manufacturing, Industrial Machines, Security, United Technologies Corporation, Aerospace-Defense

  13. Stinging jellyfish move into SoundRead the original story

    Wednesday | New Haven Register

    ... Long Island Sound, and she's heard reports about jellyfish masses in various spots along the shoreline, including Stratford and Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. This has been a generally mild weather year, allowing more jellyfish to survive ...

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  14. Stinging jellyfish move into Long Island SoundRead the original story

    Wednesday | Hartford Courant

    ... Long Island Sound, and she's heard reports about jellyfish masses in various spots along the shoreline, including Stratford and Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. This has been a generally mild weather year, allowing more jellyfish to survive ...

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  15. Team USA survives Tincher, AkronRead the original story

    Wednesday | Connecticut Post

    ... Racers on Tuesday night before an overflow crowd of more than 6,000 fans. Team USA defeated the Brakettes 9-0 at Stratford, Conn., on Sunday. Kelly Kretschman, a former Brakette, snapped a 2-2 tie by driving in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning ...

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    Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Olympic Summer Games, Crystl Bustos, Alicia Hollowell, Summer Sports, Jessica Mendoza

  16. Reporter feels sting of 1st jellyfish encounter

    Wednesday | Connecticut Post

    Having escaped my stifling house Sunday afternoon, I sought relief at Short Beach in Stratford, where I walked till I was neck-deep in water. 1 comment

  17. Jellyfish masses seen along shorelineRead the original story

    Wednesday | Connecticut Post

    ... and she's heard anecdotal tales this year about jellyfish masses in various spots along the shoreline, including Stratford and Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. "It's a big jellyfish year," she said. "There are a lot of them out there." ... 10 comments

    Related Topix: Madison, CT, Fairfield, CT, Milford, CT

  18. EarthTalk: Plug-in hybrids are comingRead the original story

    Wednesday | Ithaca Journal

    ... soon? I've been hearing they are on the horizon, but I wonder if that means in one year or 10. - Bill A., Stratford, Conn. Gasoline-electric hybrids now, like Toyota's popular Prius, don't need to plug in - you just fill their tanks with gasoline ...

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  19. Milford dismayed by 27 expulsionsRead the original story

    Tuesday | New Haven Register

    ... threat in to the school; a West Shore seventh-grader, for threatening a student with a knife while attending a Stratford school; and eighth-graders at West Shore, one for inappropriately touching a girl, another for threatening a teacher by e-mail. ...

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  20. U.S. national team on a roll - roanoke.comRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Roanoke Times

    ... grueling tour. Last Friday, for example, the team played in Springfield, Mo. Two days later, there was a game in Stratford, Conn. On Tuesday, the team played in Akron. "You wake up, you don't really know where you're at," Mendoza said. While getting ...

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