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Officer Shot Suspect From Behind, Wounded Man Says

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:29:10 GMT

A rookie police officer who shot an unarmed 21-year-old last week fired multiple times, at least twice from behind, the wounded man said.

Harbor Park Tunnel Project In Middletown Nearing Completion

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:52:32 GMT

A project to make the tunnel under Route 9 to Harbor Park handicapped-accessible is nearly complete, and the walkway is set to reopen within two weeks.

Jonah Center Hosting Canoe And Kayak Paddle Saturday In Middletown

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:23:54 GMT

The Jonah Center for Earth and Art is hosting a canoe and kayak paddle on Saturday, June 22.

Mattabassett District Board Approves Charter Change To Add Middletown; Three Member Towns Must Still Sign Off

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:07:49 GMT

The Mattabassett District board of directors on Monday night approved a charter revision that will allow Middletown to join the regional sewer authority.

Meeting Thursday On Noise From Middletown Police Firing Range

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:05:29 GMT

The police department will hold a public meeting for residents to comment on noise from the Dingwall Horan Joint Firearms Training Facility on Thursday at the Westfield Fire Department.

CT River Group Seeking Improvements To Middletown Riverbank Stabilization Project

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:46:46 GMT

The Connecticut River Watershed Council is pushing the city to include more trees in a riverbank stabilization project on River Road that will protect the public water supply.

Eager To Put U.S. Open Behind Him, Ryan Moore Says He's A Big Fan Of TPC

By PAUL DOYLE and TOM YANTZ, The Hartford Courant — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:42:00 GMT

— Looking out over TPC River Highlands, Ryan Moore said, "I've always liked it here. It reminds me of home."

New, Smaller Plan For Downtown Hartford Apartment Project

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:52:31 GMT

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The builder who owns the former Broadcast House site in downtown Hartford is scaling down plans for an apartment tower on the property.

Middletown Planning Department Creates Facebook Page For Riverfront Redevelopment Project

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:41:28 GMT

The city planning department has created a Facebook page as a way of communicating with residents on the progress of the Riverfront Redevelopment Commission.

Middletown School Board To Discuss Budget Cuts June 25

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:39:37 GMT

The board of education will meet on June 25 to consider budget cuts in response to the common council's budget allocation in May.

Middletown Board OKs Making Elementary School Day 15 Minutes Longer

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:04:46 GMT

— The board of education on Tuesday night approved a change in the 2013-14 school calendar that will lengthen the elementary school day by 15 minutes.

Beman Triangle Archaeology Project In Middletown Open To Public Saturday

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:33:00 GMT

On the edge of the Wesleyan University campus in the area of Cross Street, Vine Street and Knowles Avenue, there was once a planned African American community that had ties to the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement.

Missing Middletown Woman Located

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:16:15 GMT

Alison Kozikowski, a 25-year-old woman who went missing, has been found, police said.

Southern-Style Meets Soul At Us Restaurant

By LEEANNE GRIFFIN, Special To The Courant — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Rum-Centric Fusion Restaurant Joins Middletown's Main Street

As a Kentucky native and a first-time restaurant owner, Kendra O'Garro is relatively new to the Nutmeg State and newer still to the industry. But she knows her chess pie.

Lawyers Say Rape Victim's Lawsuit Should Disclose Her Name

By ALAINE GRIFFIN, agriffin@courant.com — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:32:00 GMT

Lawyers for a Wesleyan University fraternity argue in court papers filed this week that a Maryland woman accusing the school of failing to protect her from being raped at the frat house should not be granted anonymity in her federal lawsuit.

Hartford Man Who Shot Teen Violates Probation By Selling Drugs

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:53:53 GMT

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A Hartford man with a long criminal history as a juvenile and who served time in prison for a shooting pleaded guilty Tuesday to selling drugs.

North End Farmers Market In Middletown Opens 2013 Season Friday

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:35:25 GMT

— The North End Farmers Market starts the 2013 season on Friday, and will be held every Friday through the end of October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main and Liberty streets.

Former Chief Returning To Lead Middletown's South Fire District

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:19:13 GMT

The South Fire District has hired State Fire Marshal Robert J. Ross to become the next chief of the department -- again.

The Stone Arch Bridges Of Wadsworth Falls State Park

Peter Marteka — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:37:00 GMT

In Connecticut, the robin is the state bird, "Yankee Doodle" is the state song, the mountain laurel is the state flower and, of course, the sperm whale is the state mammal.

Middletown Police Promote Veteran Supervisor To Lieutenant

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:53:58 GMT

The police department held a promotion ceremony on June 7 for new Lt. Michael DeSena.

Middletown Therapeutic Riding Program Is Raising Money For Indoor Facility

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:43:00 GMT

The therapeutic riding center Manes and Motions is raising money to build an indoor riding arena that would allow the company to offer its programs year-round.

Church Hosts Young Cyclists On Cross-Country Bike & Build Ride

By CHLOE MILLER, cmmiller@courant.com — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:50:16 GMT

Faith Lutheran Church has long been an advocate of hunger prevention, and on Monday night Louise Mansueto, a member of the church council, was able to ensure that 30 cyclists did not go hungry after a long day of riding.

Southington Wins 1-0 Over Mercy, Earning Softball Class LL Title

By LORI RILEY, lriley@courant.com — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:38:00 GMT

Natalie Wadolowski sat in the DeLuca Field stands last year, a disappointed eighth-grader, watching as the Southington softball team lost in the Class LL final to Amity.

Middletown Teacher Sentenced To Prison For Sex With Student

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:27:11 GMT

A former Middletown High School special education teacher who pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison.

Pride Patrol Tackles Bullying In Middletown

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

For every bully there's a victim, and usually many more bystanders.