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Canton Residents Reminded To Renew Dog Licenses In June

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:30:23 GMT

Dogs whose licenses are renewed by June 29 will be entered into the town's annual "Top Dog" contest.

Another Suit Filed In Connection With Windsor Dollar Tree Plan

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 14:16:45 GMT

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A local couple has filed suit against town clerk Agnes Pier and the town council over the invalidation of signatures in a recent petition campaign that failed by nine votes.

Trucker Contests License Suspension In Crash That Killed 12-Year-Old Westport Girl

Thu, 31 May 2012 13:49:17 GMT

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A Maine tractor-trailer truck driver who was involved in a crash that took the life of a 12-year-old girl from Westport is contesting his three-year license suspension stemming from last year's wreck in Farmington.

Cargo Plane With Blocked Oil Line Lands At Bradley

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:13:42 GMT

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A FedEx cargo airplane had an emergency while arriving at Bradley International Airport Wednesday morning.

Elementary School Faces Lawsuit After Child Allegedly Beaten At Recess

Thu, 31 May 2012 13:06:53 GMT

The family of an 11-year-old girl who was allegedly beaten by classmates at recess has filed notice that it plans to sue the Sprague Elementary school in Waterbury.

New Park Proposed For Southington

By KEN BYRON, kbyron@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:02:29 GMT

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A committee charged with examing the town's recreational facilities has proposed that a new park be built in the north end of town.

Free Tour Of Manchester Historic Cemetery Is Monday

Thu, 31 May 2012 12:42:00 GMT

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A free walking tour of the historic East Cemetery is slated for Monday evening.

Rockfall Foundation Plans Celebration In Middletown June 7

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:41:25 GMT

The Rockfall Foundation will hold an open house on Thursday, June 7, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the deKoven House Community Center.

Avon Volunteer Fire Department To Hold Fundraiser

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:38:51 GMT

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Diners can enjoy Avon's newest pizza joint and support the Avon Volunteer Fire Department at a "Toss the Dough" event on Wednesday, June 6.

'Punkism' At EBK Gallery In West Hartford

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:34:00 GMT

Artist Tim Wengertsman Infuses Woodcuts With Punk-Rock Sensibility Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

The art world is full of isms: impressionism, expressionism, neorealism, surrealism. The new show of wood block prints at EBK Gallery aims to jump-start a new one: punkism.

Man Killed While Mowing Lawn

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:54:06 GMT

A 41-year-old man was killed Wednesday while mowing a lawn at 59 Mount Pleasant Road, police said.

Children's Book Author Coming To Glastonbury

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:13:00 GMT

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Ghosts, cats and the imagination of Kate Klise will visit the Welles-Turner Memorial Library on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Matt Bevin At Bell Factory Rubble: I Will Rebuild

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:29:00 GMT

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— From the moment he received that call Sunday morning, from the moment he knew everyone was safe but virtually all else was lost, Matt Bevin faced the same searing question about the bell factory that his ancestors founded nearly two centuries ago: Will he rebuild?

Firms Offer $10,000 Grants To Own Homes In Hartford

By JENNA CARLESSO, jcarlesso@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 05:25:29 GMT

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Owning her own home has been a goal for Tahara Chapman, a lifelong city resident.

Police Investigate Theft Of Hundreds Of Pounds Of Brass Bells From East Hampton Factory Destroyed By Fire

By ERIK HESSELBERG, Special to The Courant — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:45:00 GMT

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Police are investigating the theft of possibly hundreds of pounds of brass bells from the smoldering ruins of the Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Co., the landmark factory destroyed by fire Saturday night.

Sunken Garden Celebrates 20 Years Of Summers Filled With Poetry

By CAROLE GOLDBERG, Special to The Courant — Thu, 31 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Jam-Packed Weekend Kicks Off Annual Event Of Wednesday Evening Readings Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page

The Sunken Garden Poetry Festival is in full bloom this year.

DMV: A Learner's Permit By Appointment

Thu, 31 May 2012 03:42:09 GMT

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CHESHIRE — Aimee Lovington was among the first to get her driver learner's permit in less than an hour through a new appointment option at a state Department of Motor Vehicles testing center that opened Wednesday.

Trucker Cited For Violations, Shredded Tires

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:37:45 GMT

Officers staffing a "Click It or Ticket" check point on Route 5 Tuesday found a tractor trailer truck with a number of serious safety violations, including a shredded tire, police said.

Busway Public Relations Campaign Hits A Bumpy Patch In New Britain

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 02:07:00 GMT

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As contractors start amassing payloaders and bulldozers along the path of the busway to Hartford, some homeowners along the route were raising last-minute concerns Wednesday about worsened noise, traffic detours and flooding in their neighborhoods.

In Hartford, Milner School Parents Seek Answers From Jumoke Academy CEO

By VANESSA DE LA TORRE, vdelatorre@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:31:33 GMT

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Sandra Reardon brought her newborn son to Wednesday night's community meeting in the Milner cafeteria.

Webster Open House To Aid Home Buyers

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:37:25 GMT

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Webster Bank is throwing an open house, but it's not the kind you think.

Triple Murder Will Put Repeal Of State's Death Penalty Before The Supreme Court

By ALAINE GRIFFIN, agriffin@courant.com — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:31:16 GMT

Connecticut's death row inmates will look to the state's highest court to answer questions about whether their exclusion from the state's new death penalty repeal violates their rights.

Heart Transplant Patient's First Words: 'I Want To Make My Donor Proud'

By WILLIAM WEIR, bweir@courant.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Hours after surgeons gave him a new heart, Colby Salerno woke up and spoke to his parents and sisters, who surrounded his bed.

New Britain GOP Chief To Challenge In 6th District

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 22:23:06 GMT

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Republican Town Chairman Dwight Blint will run against Democratic Sen. Theresa Gerratana in November, GOP officials announced Wednesday.

Police: Dad Left 8-Month-Old In Car At Casino

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:43:04 GMT

A Waterbury man is facing charges after an 8-month-old child was left inside of car at Mohegan Sun for about seven hours, police said.