Roundup: Tigers suffer third straight loss

06/30/11 Norwich - Jordan Tripp hit a three-run home run as the Vermont Lake Monsters handed the Connecticut Tigers their third straight loss Thursday 6-3 in a New York-Penn League game played before 1,517

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Essex church celebrating 200th anniversary

06/26/11 BARBARA DOUGLAS The Middletown Press ESSEX, Conn. As the First Baptist Church in Essex strides from one centennial to the next, Pastor Michael Crane hopes his congregation will also key up and look toward the future with an eye toward keeping the American Baptist tradition alive. This month, the church celebrates its 200th anniversary in Essex, a milestone that Crane says impels him to look ...

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Engagements & Weddings

06/26/11 Terry and Karen Ober of Tolland have announced the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Maye Ober, to Jeremiah Gilmour.

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After 38 years, Principal moves on

06/25/11 Since Northeast Academy Elementary School officially opened in January 2008, Principal Carolyn Doutre has been motivating students to perform on the Connecticut Mastery Tests by hosting assemblies dre

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PAW grants help pets, strays

06/24/11 The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is helping birds of a feather rehabilitate together and offering pets medical treatment and food.The foundation's so-called P.A.W. grants this year

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Hanover man charged in last year's dog attack

06/24/11 The Hanover man whose pit bulls attacked a boy last summer has been charged with five criminal counts, including aggravated assault and physical tampering of evidence.

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Local Calendar

06/18/11 BASEBALL/SOFTBALLNew London Babe Ruth Monthly Meeting - Monday, June 27, 7 p.m., New London Elks. Contact: Anna (860) 443-7553.All-American Summer Softball Camp - June 27-30, 9 a.m.-noon, Veterans

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Defense spending bill good news for CT, senators say

06/17/11 U.S. Sens. Joseph Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal said today that the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2012 strongly supports military systems made in Connecticut.The Senate Armed

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Kepple's kindness and skills helpful

06/16/11 I am writing on behalf of Nick Kepple who I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing for many years and who will make a terrific regional probate judge. Nick is an exceptionally hard...

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Anglers asked to help protect Long Island Sound

06/15/11 Using stickers, key chains, posters and face-to-face conversations, Connecticut Sea Grant hopes to convince boaters and fishermen that their everyday actions on the water can make a big difference when it comes to invasive species in Long Island Sound.

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Spera to head Marine Science Magnet High

06/15/11 Groton - Nicholas Spera has been named director of the Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut, LEARN, the regional educational services agency, announced...

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Antipas will devote full time to probate seat

06/15/11 On June 21, voters will have the opportunity to select their party's nominees to fill the position of probate judge for the newly constituted Southeastern Connecticut Regional District, consisting...

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Outreach critical, leadership grads learn

06/15/11 The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut finished grooming another 21 business people for leadership Wednesday with two graduation speakers urging them to grow their public commitments.

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Alex Norris helps Schooners win 1st of season

06/15/11 The Mystic Schooners of the New England Collegiate Baseball League won their home opener at Washington Park with a 4-1 victory over North Adams on Wednesday.

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Prepare for Bridge Inspection Closures

06/14/11 Motorists in Connecticut will be experiencing slowdowns this week as the Department of Transportation inspects bridges. Inspections on the Merritt Parkway will run 9 a.m. through 3 p.m.

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Local anglers asked to help protect Sound from invasive species

06/14/11 With stickers, key chains, posters and face-to-face conversations, Connecticut Sea Grant hopes to convince boaters and fishermen that their everyday actions on the water can make a big difference

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Local calendar

06/10/11 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Niantic American Legion Baseball - Interested players contact head coach Tony Scarpa, (860) 514-8372.Tri-County Baseball School - July 11-15 from 9 a.m. through noon

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Pfizer to invest $100 million in R&D in Boston area

06/09/11 In the midst of a research-and-development makeover that will lead to 1,100 job losses here, Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday it is increasing its commitment to the Boston area in an attempt to speed up the delivery of critical new medicines.

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Fitch's Turgeon repeats as Gatorade Softball Player of the Year

06/09/11 Fitch High School senior Brianna Turgeon has been named a repeat winner of the Connecticut Gatorade High School Player of the Year award it was announced today.

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Strong, damaging thunderstorms on the way

06/09/11 The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of southern New England, including Hillsborough County, until 8 p.m. The storm could produce damaging winds and large hail, as well as lightning and torrential rain, according to the warning, which expires at 5 p.m. The NWS also issued a severe thunderstorn watch through 8 p.m. for Cheshire and Hillsborough counties ...

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