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Manchester Teacher Of The Year Announced At Bowers School

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:52:48 GMT

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Educators honored as teachers of the year at the town's schools lined up in front of students in the Bowers Elementary School gymnasium Tuesday morning, when interim Superintendent Richard Kisiel asked the kids which school was missing.

Manchester Sobriety Checkpoint Set For Friday Into Saturday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:28:00 GMT

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Police are to run a sobriety checkpoint on Friday night and early Saturday on West Middle Turnpike.

Strong Storm Causes Damage In Manchester

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:28:30 GMT

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A woman was standing on her screened porch Monday, watching a thunderstorm surge through town, when she heard a loud crack, the house shook and bricks tumbled down from the smashed chimney, Assistant Fire Chief David Billings said Tuesday.

Vandals Hit Manchester Welcome Sign For Third Time

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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A large sign off I-384 that welcomes people to town has been vandalized for the third time in about two weeks, a public works supervisor said Monday.

Manchester Auto Business Rises From Rubble

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:23:05 GMT

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Lou's Auto Sales & Upholstery, the Center Street business that was destroyed after heavy snowfall in January 2011, is being rebuilt.

Manchester School Board Hearing Postponed

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:46:50 GMT

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A hearing originally scheduled for Monday night on a school board member's comments about another board member was postponed.

Former Nurse 'A Very Giving Soul'

By MICHAEL WALSH, Special to the Courant — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:34:00 GMT

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Harriet Chace, who died at the age of 96 on May 21, was a nurse by profession, and by nature.

Manchester Historical Society To Host Meeting On Proposed Demolition Of Washington School

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:06:22 GMT

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The Manchester Historical Society has scheduled a public meeting on the proposed demolition of Washington Elementary School.

Connecticut Vietnam Vets To Be Honored Friday In D.C.

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:34:43 GMT

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Four Connecticut men are among 121 deceased Vietnam veterans to be honored Friday at the long black war memorial in Washington, D.C.

Fundraiser For Manchester Boxer, Olympic Hopeful

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:33:31 GMT

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Backers of champion boxer Mykquan "Mikey" Williams are raising money to send him to the U.S. Junior Olympic team qualifying tournament.

Suspect Accused Of Stealing In South Windsor Twice This Week

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:57:05 GMT

Two days after 22-year-old Fahad Khan was arrested at a sandwich shop for refusing to pay for his order, he was pulled over in a stolen car, police said.

Manchester School Board Moves Forward With New Fifth/Sixth Grade Academy

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:15:26 GMT

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The school board approved application for a state grant for a new fifth- and sixth-grade academy, and voters likely will see a spending question in November.

Illing Middle School 'Odyssey' Team Places 10th In National Finals

By MICHAEL WALSH, Special to the Courant — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:22:19 GMT

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The Odyssey of the Mind team, the resident problem-solvers at Illing Middle School, came home from the world finals competition with a 10th place finish.

Giant Silkworm Wins Manchester Sculpture Contest

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:21:00 GMT

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An oversized silkworm — symbol of Manchester's once thriving textile industry — is the winner of a sculpture contest hosted by the local arts commission.

Statement Of Manchester Board Of Education Member Ron Atwater

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:20:33 GMT

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This is the statement released by Manchester Board of Education member Ron Atwater Monday regarding accusations that another board member, Michael Crockett, had made "racially insensitive" remarks at public meetings:

Manchester School Board Member Apologizes For "Racially Insensitive" Remarks

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:20:00 GMT

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Board of education member Michael Crockett publicly apologized Monday night for making "racially insensitive" remarks about a fellow board member

East Hartford's Onyx Spirits To Release Aged Whiskey

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:44:40 GMT

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Think about whiskey aged in oaken barrels and what comes to mind? Scotland? Tennessee?

Manchester School District Names New Assistant Superintendent

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:18:01 GMT

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A state education consultant has been named assistant school superintendent.

New Microbrewery Planned On Hilliard Street In Manchester

By MICHAEL WALSH, Special to The Courant — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:40:00 GMT

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When Mike Boney left his sales job in August, he wasn't exactly sure what the future would bring.

Manchester Mayor's Portrait Unveiled

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:41:48 GMT

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Hans Weiss says he paints portraits of Manchester mayors because they are symbols of freedom.

Warrant: Man Had Girlfriend Killed Because She Was Pregnant

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:13:00 GMT

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Shamari Jenkins was pregnant and wanted to settle down, but her boyfriend had different plans, according to court documents released Friday.

Broad Street Work In Manchester To Be Completed Aug. 20

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:38:18 GMT

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The projected completion date of the Broad Street reconstruction project is now Aug. 20.

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Tonight In Manchester For Iraq War Vet

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:12:00 GMT

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A pasta dinner fundraiser to benefit Iraq War veteran Sandra Lee is set for tonight at the Army and Navy Club on Main Street.

Police Say Job Coach Repeatedly Abused Employee Who Had Intellectual Disability

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:35:00 GMT

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A former job coach for Goodwill has been charged with repeatedly sexually assaulting an employee who has intellectual disabilities at locations in Manchester, East Hartford and Bloomfield, police said.

Manchester School Board Member Walton Will Not Seek Re-Election

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:34:23 GMT

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Board of education member Sarah Walton said she will not seek re-election when her three-year term ends next year.