Gary Marcus, 62, was a longtime tradesman

06/23/11 Gary Wayne Marcus, 62, of New Milford, died Saturday at Danbury Hospital . He was the husband of 41 years to Michele Lenore (Morsillo) Marcus. Mr. Marcus was born Dec. 7, 1948, in Brooklyn, N.Y., son of the late David and Frances (Abraham) Marcus.

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DUFFY: First installment of top 25 area athletes in class of 2011

06/21/11 New Fairfield's 35, Billy Kimmel sets up for a pass while Abbott Tech's, 13, Mike Shannon blocks during the basketball game at Abbott Tech in Danbury, CT, Thursday, March 11, 2010.

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Hazel C. Samodel, 83

06/21/11 Hazel C. Samodel, 83, of Norwalk, died June 16, at Norwalk Hospital surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Norwalk, she was the daughter of Louis M. Gunzy and Rosalyn Mewherter, who predeceased her and she was the loving wife for more than 58 years to John N. Samodel.

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Myra Curtis Wahlberg

06/21/11 Myra Curtis Wahlberg, wife of the late Daniel A. Wahlberg, died Sunday, June 12, in Wareham, Mass. She was 97. Born in St. Joseph's Newfoundland, she came to the United States in 1918 to live with her aunt, Nora O'Rourke Dutilly , who later adopted her.

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Area legislators honored for their work for children

06/20/11 DANBURY --The CT Early Childhood Alliance recognized state representatives Dan Carter, R-Bethel; Robert Godfrey, D-Danbury; and Chris Lyddy, D-Newtown, for making children's issues a priority at the state Capitol. In all, seven senators and 22 representatives were honored June 6.

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Anthony Cortese, 67, had a son in Warren

06/20/11 Mr. Cortese was born May 2, 1941, in Queens, N.Y., son of the late Frank and Mary (Grasso) Cortese. He attended New York schools and in 1958 moved with his family to Danbury, where he graduated from Danbury High School in 1961.

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George Guillaume parlayed electronics skills into 36-year career

06/13/11 Whether on the high seas, the open plains or in industry, George Guillaume of Jefferson Hills was capable and comfortable in his element.

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Michelle Branch to Release Brand-New Single, "Loud Music," to iTunes on June 14th

06/13/11 BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - 06/13/11) - Multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Michelle Branch will return with her first full-length solo album in eight years with West Coast Time, which will be released by Reprise Records in September. The first single, "Loud Music," already shipped to Hot AC Radio, will be available on iTunes June 14th. Having already experienced success in a variety of ...

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Bethel man charged with DUI

06/07/11 BETHEL -- Police said they charged a 21-year-old town man with drunken driving on Grassy Plain Street early Friday. Thinh Nguyen, of Plumtrees Road, was also cited for failure to obey a red light as a result of the 1:08 a.m. incident, police said.

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2011 MLB Draft Results: Red Sox Get a Steal with RHP Matt Barnes at No. 19

06/06/11 2011 MLB Draft Results See Boston Take Stud Starter Matt Barnes The Red Sox stayed close to home with the 19th pick in the draft, selecting UConn RHP Matt Barnes, a native of Bethel, CT. The 2011 Big East Pitcher of the year grew up an avid Yankee fan and counts Joba Chamberlain as his favorite player. That will probably change once he signs his first pro contract with the Sox. READ MORE: MLB ...

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Red Sox Take University of Connecticut Right-Hander Matt Barnes in First Round of MLB Draft

06/06/11 The Red Sox selected University of Connecticut right-hander Matt Barnes with the 19th pick in the MLB First-Year Player Draft on Monday. Seven picks later, the organization took a guy Barnes may throw to one day in high school catcher Blake Swihart, who has verbally committed to the University of Texas and represents a signing risk. Barnes, a native of Bethel, CT, was the Big East Pitcher of the ...

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Local Sports & Recreation

06/02/11 ?WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CAMP: Run by WestConn coaches and players. Dec. 20-22 at the O'Neill Center . Ideal for middle school and high school players. Campers will use the WestConn team meeting rooms, weight room and sports medicine facility.

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Cannondale Bikes Celebrates 40th Anniversarry in Philly

06/02/11 On Sunday, June 5, 2011 the Liquigas-Cannondale Pro-Cycling team will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cannondale by racing the Philadelphia International Championship in a limited-edition black version of the 2011 team kit.

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EcoBlu Products Announces Affiliate Applicator in Greenwich, Connecticut

06/01/11 VISTA, Calif. , June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EcoBlu Products, Inc., (OTCBB: ECOB.ob - News ) announced today that the company has finalized a Non Binding MOU Agreement with Interstate + Lakeland Lumber Corp., a well established lumber company located in the Tri State NY Metropolitan area. ? Under the terms of the agreement Interstate & Lakeland Lumber Corp. will produce ECOB Red Shield?? ...

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Be on the lookout for moose

06/01/11 Recent moose sitings near the Merrit Parkway and Interstate 84 prompted the state Department of Environmental Protection to warm drivers to use extra caution in these areas.On Monday, DEP

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Conn. officials warn drivers about moose

06/01/11 Connecticut officials are warning motorists to use extra caution on the Merritt Parkway and Interstate 84 in the western part of the state after several moose sightings.

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Conn. Officials Warn Drivers About Moose Along The Merritt Parkway, I-84

06/01/11 Dennis Schain at the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection says drivers are being warned on the heels of sightings in the western half of the state.

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Connecticut drivers beware: Moose on the loose

06/01/11 The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has a warning for motorists: beware of moose.

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Use caution: Moose have been sighted near state roadways

06/01/11 In the wake of recent moose sightings in the vicinity of roadways, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) urges drivers to use extra caution. DEP wildlife and law enforcement officials said motorists on the Merrit Parkway and Interstate 84 should be extra vigilant, as moose have been reported in these areas. On Monday, May 30, DEP responded to a moose sighting at Porter ...

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Local Sports and Recreation

05/21/11 Danbury Industrial Golf League Week 4 A Division Quish Insurance 7.5 Video House 4.5; Tilson construction 8.5 Danbury Bar Assoc. 3.5; Atlantic Restaurant 6.5 Hamar Laser 5.5 Low net:Quish Insurance 30.0; Tilson construction 28.5; Video House 26.5; Atlantic restaurant 22.5; Hamar Laser 20.5; Danbury Bar Assoc. 16.0.College coaches Ron Carrizzo and Doug Goodrich, head coaches for the Danbury ...

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