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ING U.S., Soon To Be Voya Financial, Announces First Ever Earnings

By MATTHEW STURDEVANT, msturdevant@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:21 GMT

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ING U.S. Inc., which soon will be rebranded as Voya Financial, offered its first earnings report since the company was separated from the Dutch-based ING Groep N.V.

Memorial Day Parade Monday

By STEVEN GOODE — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:56:00 GMT

The Windsor Memorial Day ceremonies and parade will be held Monday.

Which Do We Spend More On, Alcohol Or Pets?

By MARA LEE maralee@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:04:09 GMT

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"There are about 218 million pets in the United States, not counting several million fish."

Sage Park Named Top Middle School In The State

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:14:06 GMT

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Sage Park Middle School has been named the state's middle grade school of the year by the Connecticut Association of Schools.

Metro-North To Resume Full Service Wednesday, Partial Service Tuesday

By NICHOLAS RONDINONE and JENNY WILSON, nrondinone@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:56:56 GMT

— Traffic was heavy again Tuesday morning as commuters endured one more day without rail service from Bridgeport into New York.

Town Council Reduces School Board's Requested Increase by $500,000

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:14:00 GMT

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The town council Monday voted 5 to 4 to reduce the board of education's requested budget increase by $500,000 for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Manchester Schools Appoint Two New Principals

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH, leavenworth@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:01:12 GMT

New Leaders For Verplanck And Waddell Elementary Schools Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Manchester Facebook Page

The school district on Monday announced appointments of two new principals at Verplanck and Waddell elementary schools.

Windsor Sweeps At Journal Inquirer Invitational

By MATTHEW CONYERS, mconyers@courant.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:00 GMT

Windsor swept the boys and girls large school titles at the at the Randy Smith Journal Inquirer Invitational, Tolland swept the medium school titles and East Catholic swept the small school titles.

Education Budget Cuts On The Agenda Tonight At Windsor Council Meeting

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:00 GMT

School Spending Reductions Likely Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Windsor Facebook Page

The town council will meet tonight to reduce the $101.3 million budget proposal that was handily rejected by voters at referendum this week.

Democrats Seeking Potential Candidates

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:00 GMT

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The Windsor Democratic Town Committee is seeking registered democrats interested in running for town council, the board of education and constable in the November elections.

At JI Track Meet, Glastonbury Freshman Randy Neish Wins 800 Meters

By MATTHEW CONYERS, mconyers@courant.com — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:31:00 GMT

Moments after he had finished the 1,600 meters at the Randy Smith Journal Inquirer Invitational, Randy Neish contemplated pulling out of his next event — the 800 meters.

LETTER: Windsor Voters Not Angry, Just Focused

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:13:02 GMT

Regarding Windsor Mayor Donald Trinks and councilman Donald Jepsen's remarks stating that failure of the budget to pass was due to the dissatisfaction or anger of residents of the Poquonock and Rainbow sections of town [May 15, news, "Voters Shoot Down Budget"].

Soucy and Donovan Video Played At Trial

By DAVE ALTIMARI, daltimari@courant.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:21:00 GMT

Corruption Trial Of Robert Braddock Hears Tapes

For the first time during an 18-month federal investigation into his failed campaign for Congress, former House Speaker Chris Donovan was seen and heard in secret tapes played in court Thursday. He was bantering with the key witness in the case about roll-your-own tobacco legislation.

Shad Derby And Festival Saturday

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:23:11 GMT

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To John Jary, the Windsor Shad Derby Festival is a big part of what makes Windsor a great town and a great place to live.

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.

Gray's Priority As Regents President: Restore Trust, Integrity

By KATHLEEN MEGAN, kmegan@courant.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT

Board Plans To Appoint California Chancellor As Regents President Thursday

Gregory Gray says his top priority as the new president of the state's Board of Regents for Higher Education will be "to restore trust and integrity" in the position and in the regents system.

Windsor's SummerWind To Offer 'Hassle-Free' Friday Concerts

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:16:00 GMT

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The upcoming SS&C SummerWind Performing Art Center season will begin May 31 with a new feature called Fridays at 5, described as a casual, inexpensive end-of-the-work-week concert series.

On Tap: Home-Brewing Supplies, Advice At Local Hobby Shop

By MARA LEE maralee@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT

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Before Rich Loomis went to work for Brew and Wine Hobby, he was a massage therapist, a clerk at a package store and an assistant manager at Strawberries music store.

Windsor Voters Hand Budget Big Defeat

By STEVEN GOODE, sgoode@courant.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:35:00 GMT

After 1,798-1,164 Vote, Mayor Says School Spending Faces Significant Cuts Before Next Referendum Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Windsor Facebook Page

— Voters soundly defeated the town council's proposed budget, 1,798-1,164, on Tuesday.

Connecticut House Sales Slow In March But Prices Rise

By KENNETH R. GOSSELIN, kgosselin@courant.com — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:13:00 GMT

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Sales of single-family houses in Connecticut fell nearly 7 percent in March compared with the same month a year ago, the second consecutive month of year-over-year sale declines, a new report Tuesday shows.

Flaming Lips To Play Oakdale After Windsor Withdrew Approval

By NICK CAITO, Special to The Courant — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:00 GMT

After some back and forth, The Flaming Lips and Spiritualized are officially playing Connecticut on July 15, in one of the “can’t miss” concerts of the summer.

Spring Energy Assistance Program Begins

By STEVEN GOODE — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:07:00 GMT

Bloomfield-based Operation Fuel is running a limited spring program for households in severe crisis and in danger of having their electricity or gas service shut off.

Polls Open For Referendum

By STEVEN GOODE — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Polling places for the 2013 town budget referendum are open until 8 p.m.

Mobile Foodshare Moves To New Location

By STEVEN GOODE — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:55:00 GMT

Mobile Foodshare has moved to a temporary hom at 69 Mechanic St. in the commuter lot behind town hall.

41st Annual Shad Derby Coming This Weekend

By STEVEN GOODE — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:48:00 GMT

The 41st annual Shad Derby and Parade will be held May Saturday.