Donald Stockman, Worked for Fairfield DPW

05/04/11 Donald J. Stockman, a Fairfield resident for nearly 60 years, died April 29 at the age of 74. Stockman was known for his ability to fix things. He had worked as a heavy machine operator and also...

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President Obama announces Osama bin Landen has been killed

05/02/11 President Barack Obama has announced that Osama bin Laden, founder of the terrorist organization Al Qaida and self-proclaimed mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks, has been killed by U.S. forces. His body has been buried at sea. Mr. Obama announced that U.S. forces took out Bin Laden following a fire fight in Pakistan. Bin Laden, who topped the FBI's 10 Most Wanted List, eluded ...

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For Easton family who lost son, first elation and then renewed grief

05/02/11 Eunice and Lee Hanson sit for a portrait prior to the start of the 2006 September 11 memorial service at Sherwood Island in Westport, Conn. The Hansons lost their son, Peter, his wife, Sue Kim, and their 2-year-old daughter, Christine, on 911 when terrorists flew the airliner they were on into one of the World Trade Center towers.

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Easton to receive funds from former waste system

05/01/11 The Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) recently approved the distribution of $354,253 to towns that comprised the former Bridgeport Project solid waste system. Under a formula approved by those towns based on the percentage of trash delivered, Easton will receive $2,586 from the most recent distribution of funds. The CRRA retained about $4.4 million in reserves after the Project ...

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Women create ISkream, a natural, sugar-free ice cream

04/29/11 iSkream co-founders Sandra Lee, left, and Susan Patrick, pose with their line of ice cream at Lee's home in Easton, Conn. on Wednesday April 27, 2011. The iSkream brand ice cream features Truvia, a natural sweetener made from the stevia plant.

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CHURCH EVENTS

04/29/11 CONCERT IN THE PARK by Iglesia Casa De Adulam, 2-7 p.m. today at the Rose Garden, Eighth Avenue and Union Boulevard, Bethlehem. Theme is "Breaking the Chains of Imprisonment and Addiction." Info: 610-570-2235.

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From publishing to painting, owner makes his mark

04/28/11 Steve Goetz, owner of CertaPro Painters of Fairfield, at a work site in Westport, Conn on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Photo: Cathy Zuraw / Connecticut Post

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Eastonite Meets State Legislator

04/27/11 Kevin Collins of Easton met with state Rep. John Shaban, a Republican who represents Easton, Weston and Redding, on "Academic Day" at the Capitol in Hartford. On Wednesday, students from...

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Unemployment rates in Northeast metro areas

04/27/11 The unemployment rate fell in 303 of the nation's 372 largest cities in March, the Labor Department said Wednesday. That's the largest number of metro areas to report a monthly drop since September, and adds to evidence that recent gains in hiring are widespread. Below are the unemployment rates for cities in the Northeast: Metro Area Unemployment Rates, Northeast Unemployment rates by state and ...

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SPORTS NOTEBOOK: April 20

04/19/11 Send your sports announcements and news to dwolcott@wickedlocal.com or ocm@wickedlocal.com or fax to 508-591-6601 or mail to Old Colony Memorial, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.

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WPSIR Features New Microsite on NYTimes.com

04/19/11 The Daily Easton: Local Community News from Easton, Connecticut, Online

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Stately Easton home ready for prime time

04/18/11 25 Abbey Rd in Easton, Conn. Photo: Contributed Photo / Connecticut Post Contributed 25 Abbey Rd in Easton, Conn. Photo: Contributed Photo / Connecticut Post Contributed

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3 candidates interviewed for Rehoboth town administrator position

04/17/11 The Board of Selectmen interviewed three finalists seeking the available Town Administrator position Friday night during a special session meeting at the Senior Center, 55 Bay State Rd.

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Congressional art contest open to Weston high schoolers

04/17/11 U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-4th) invites 4th District high school students to participate in the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide art competition and exhibition conducted by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Selected art work will be displayed in an exhibition in late May, and the winning entry will then hang on display in a corridor of the U.S. Capitol for one year ...

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Trout Fishing Hooks Weston

04/16/11 Trout fishing season opens Saturday at the Saugatuck Reservoir in Weston. John Nangle of Milford caught the biggest trout in his group.

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Trout Fishing Hooks Easton

04/16/11 Trout fishing season opens Saturday at the Saugatuck Reservoir in Weston. John Nangle of Milford catches the biggest trout in his group.

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Aquarion offers free fishing permits to the unemployed

04/13/11 For the third consecutive year, Aquarion Water Co. is issuing free fishing permits to three of its area reservoirs for people over age 18 who are out of work.

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Easton Home Features Old-World Loggia

04/12/11 48 Norton Road in Easton is for sale. The rear view of 48 Norton Road in Easton showing the arched loggia.

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SPORTS NOTEBOOK: April 13

04/12/11 Send your sports announcements and news to dwolcott@wickedlocal.com or ocm@wickedlocal.com or fax to 508-591-6601 or mail to Old Colony Memorial, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360.

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10th annual Burlington Free Press All-State Girls Hockey Team

04/07/11 The task is challenging, but based on first-hand observations, interviews with coaches and others, the Free Press sports department puts together a first, second and third team - plus an honorable-mention listing.

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