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77-Year-Old To Graduate From UConn Law

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:37:16 GMT

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Donald Fenton wanted to go to law school when he left the Army in 1967, but life got in the way.

Sit In Big Trucks, Shred Paper At West Hartford Public Works Open House

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:53:19 GMT

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At the department of public works' second annual open house on Saturday, kids will have a chance to hang out in big trucks while adults take care of paper shredding and learn about hazardous waste disposal.

Westfarms' JC Penney Closed Thursday Due to Water Damage, Will Reopen Friday

DAN HAAR — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:06:00 GMT

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The JC Penney store at Westfarms Mall was closed all day Thursday and had to scramble to reopen Friday, as workers cleaned up damage from a broken water pipe.

At 85, Polio Survivor Joins Rotary To Help Fight Disease

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

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Polly Hincks was 85 years old when she decided to join the local Rotary Club.

Bishops 5K For Kids Scheduled For Saturday

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:54:00 GMT

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The 12 t h annual Bishop's 5K For Kids, which raises money for the Bishops' Fund for Children, is scheduled for Saturday, May 18.

Two Very Different Exhibits Of Religious Artistic Expression

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:54:21 GMT

'Windows Into Heaven' In New Haven; 'Angels In The Casa' In Hartford

Ever since mankind began creating art, spirituality oriented themes have been eternally the most popular. Two shows in Connecticut, a contemporary show open for just a few weeks and a show of ancient art open until next April, show different facets, and different eras, of celestial artistic inspiration.

Westmoor Park Seeks Camp Coordinator

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:04:00 GMT

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The town's Westmoor Park is looking for a coordinator for its farm and nature summer camp.

Conard Grad Nominated For Service To America Medal

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:04:47 GMT

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A Conard High School graduate is a finalist for a prestigious award given to federal employees for achievement in international affairs.

Moody's Affirms West Hartford's Aaa Rating

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:32:00 GMT

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The town has held on to its Aaa bond rating from Moody's Investors Services Inc., and the financial outlook for the municipality has been upgraded from negative to stable in a rating update issued Tuesday.

Photos By Philip Trager At Fairfield Museum

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Fairfield Resident's Portraits Of Wife Ina Play With Ideas Of Process

In his decades-long career, acclaimed photographer Phillip Trager usually created his photos as a visceral reaction. He didn't set out to shoot a particular building, instead stopping on his wanderings to shoot ones he saw and liked. He didn't know how he would shoot his models; he waited for them to do something visually irresistible. He didn't know when he would shoot dancers, he just let them dance in front of him and waited for just the right moment.

West Hartford Rapist Accepts Plea Deal, Faces 18 Years In Prison

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:59:00 GMT

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The man who attacked and raped a runner on Fern Street in West Hartford in October 2010 is scheduled to be sentenced next week to 18 years in prison for the crime.

READER SUBMITTED: Schedule Of Events For 'Wheel Fun Day' Released

Submitted by Bike West Hartford, Inc. — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:47:00 GMT

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West Hartford Police Quickly Find Missing 3-Year-Old Boy

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:34:00 GMT

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More than a dozen West Hartford police officers flooded the Auburn Road area after a 3-year-old was reported missing Tuesday morning.

Concert At Mandell JCC To Help Boy With Autism

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT

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A benefit concert to help fund treatment for a boy with autism will be held at the Mandell Jewish Community Center's Herbert Gilman Theater on Sunday, May 19.

English Language Learners Get Lesson In Healthy Food – And Improve Their English

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@gmail.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT

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The goal for Monday's lesson was to teach the third- through fifth-grade students about healthy eating, but their English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher was happy with some of the other benefits.

Hartford Police Arrest Man Found With Missing Girl

Staff Reports — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT

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Police arrested a Bloomfield man Sunday morning after they found him in a parked car with a 13-year-old girl who had been missing from West Hartford for two weeks.

West Hartford Residents Can Now Show Support For 'Trashing Cancer' With Pink Barrels

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:41:00 GMT

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Local residents now have the chance to show they support cancer charities in a unique way – by rolling a pink garbage pail, emblazoned with a "Let's Trash Cancer" logo, to the curb on pick-up day.

Busway Bridges Begin To Take Shape In New Britain

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT

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Motorists on the city's east side can expect minor delays and detours for the next two weeks as contractors begin the next phase of busway construction.

Hartford Police Arrest Man Found With Missing Girl

Staff Reports — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:28:08 GMT

Couple Overcome Giants, Patriots Rivalry

By M.A.C. LYNCH, Special To The Courant — Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

For years TiffanyRobin Jantzer pretended she was a bride at Savin Rock Beach in West Haven. "I was practicing at that gazebo since I was six," Tiffany says.

West Hartford Cites Shish; Says It's A Nightclub, Not A Restaurant

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:41:00 GMT

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Dissatisfied with the restaurant's response to a cease-and-desist order sent in November, the town zoning department last week cited Shish Restaurant and Lounge for noncompliance with its zoning codes.

Hartford Mayor's Shift On Flower Street Closure Upsets Business Owners, Residents

By JENNA CARLESSO and DON STACOM, jcarlesso@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:00 GMT

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Virginia Iacobucci said business declined at her coffeehouse when busway construction in December blocked cars from reaching it by using Flower Street.

READER SUBMITTED: NWC's Gillespie, Stites Are Named CIAC Scholar-Athletes

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Sarah Gillespie ’13, an outstanding track athlete, and Tyler Stites ’13, an accomplished swimmer and golfer, have been named Northwest Catholic's CIAC Scholar-Athletes for 2013.

Hartford Parking Authority Head To Lead West Hartford Community Services Department

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:54:58 GMT

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The head of the Hartford Parking Authority will replace Rob Rowlson as director of community services starting July 1, Town Manager Ronald Van Winkle announced on Wednesday.

Homework Study May Change Rules For West Hartford Teachers

By JULIE STAGIS, jstagis@courant.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:25:04 GMT

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Teachers in the district may soon have stricter guidelines when it comes to giving homework as a result of new policies being developed by the school board.