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Condemned inmate on food strike over kosher diet

By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A Connecticut inmate awaiting execution for his role in the killings of a woman and her two daughters during a violent home invasion says he is...

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A whole lot of sass at Connecticut Fashion Week

On Oct. 25, Connecticut Fashion Week set down stakes in West Haven, Conn., putting the focus on Nutmeg  State designers, young and old. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN [portfolio_slideshow id=10803]

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Malloy budget chief sticking to no tax hike pledge

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget chief said Thursday it will be difficult but he plans to adhere to his boss’s campaign promise and...

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Malloy budget chief sticking to no tax hike pledge

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget chief said Thursday it will be difficult but he plans to adhere to his boss’s campaign promise and...

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Malloy budget chief sticking to no tax hike pledge

By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget chief said Thursday it will be difficult but he plans to adhere to his boss’s campaign promise and...

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4 benefits changes that may stem from overhaul tax

By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Many workers will soon find that their health insurance costs more and covers less next year, and that employers have taken a sharper interest in their well-being....

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4 benefits changes that may stem from overhaul tax

By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Many workers will soon find that their health insurance costs more and covers less next year, and that employers have taken a sharper interest in their well-being....

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4 benefits changes that may stem from overhaul tax

By TOM MURPHY AP Business Writer Many workers will soon find that their health insurance costs more and covers less next year, and that employers have taken a sharper interest in their well-being....

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With summer’s end, farmers extend season indoors

WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut’s traditional farmers markets are closing up shop after a successful summer season, but a select few are extending their seasons by moving indoors to provide fresh,...

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Food drive at your mailbox Nov. 22

The Bristol letter carriers will hold their fifth annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 22. Carriers will pick up food donations at your mailbox. All food donations will remain in the local Bristol...

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Thanksgiving closings in Plainville

The Municipal Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 27 and 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Senior Center will open Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch only and will be closed Friday. You...

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Miss Bristol, Miss Forestville pageant seeks contestants

The Miss Bristol, Miss Forestville, Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen and Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen 2015 pageant is looking for contestants interested in earning scholarship money, have a...

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States working to fix hobbled health care websites

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) _ The state that served as a template for President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act had so much trouble coordinating with the federal government that it...

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Labor, environmentalists oppose CL&P rate request

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A coalition of labor, religious and environmental groups is lobbying state regulators to reject Connecticut Light & Power’s request for a higher rate intended to upgrade...

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Labor, environmentalists oppose CL&P rate request

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A coalition of labor, religious and environmental groups is lobbying state regulators to reject Connecticut Light & Power’s request for a higher rate intended to upgrade...

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Labor, environmentalists oppose CL&P rate request

EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A coalition of labor, religious and environmental groups is lobbying state regulators to reject Connecticut Light & Power’s request for a higher rate intended to upgrade...

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Police target ATV riders without chasing them

By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Popping wheelies and running stop lights, ATV street riders who buzz through Connecticut cities in packs have long frustrated police, who are...

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Police target ATV riders without chasing them

By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Popping wheelies and running stop lights, ATV street riders who buzz through Connecticut cities in packs have long frustrated police, who are...

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Police target ATV riders without chasing them

By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Popping wheelies and running stop lights, ATV street riders who buzz through Connecticut cities in packs have long frustrated police, who are...

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The mayor’s office posted this alert from the water superintendent. “The Bristol Water Department has a Water Main Break near 276 Ivy Drive. Crews are on site and will need to shut the water off on Ivy...

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