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You may have noticed…

by: admin June 3, 2010
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Due to problems getting connected to the Internet, I have been unable to post new stories here for a couple of days.

A note to our readers…

by: admin November 19, 2009
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I want to apologize for the lag in postings these last few days. I am sorry to say that I have been ill with the flu – possibly the H1N1 flu. However, I have asked for some help and expect to be posting news again, beginning this evening. Thank you for continuing to support this [...]

Commentary: Are UConn gridders ready for prime time players?

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports November 6, 2009
Quarterback Zack Frazer (10), shown here faking out the Rutgers defense, replaced Cody Endres who was injured in the first quarter against the Scarlet Knights. Frazer, regaining his starting role, will lead UConn against Cincinnati. Photo © by Vito J. Leo for HTNP.com

This is the first time a Big East team gets a national spotlight in regular season play since 2005, when Pittsburgh played Notre Dame.

Connecticut to receive $3 billion in stimulus funds

by: admin July 13, 2009
Gov. M. Jodi Rell. Courtesy photo.

Connecticut has received approval of its share ($541 million) from the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund to foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders though a strong K-12 educational system.

A budget we can afford

by: admin June 1, 2009
Gov. M. Jodi Rell

“The bloat of bureaucracy is no more affordable now than when I first spoke of it in February.” – Gov. Rell

An unwelcome import: measles

by: admin April 17, 2009
Babies are more likely to suffer complications from measles.

Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children overlook the fact that measles is still common in many countries and kills an estimated 540 children each day.

FairTax holds answers to many of the country's economic ills

by: admin April 17, 2009
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The FairTax eliminates a multitude of payroll and extravagant taxes and replaces it with a 23% consumption tax.

LIFE STAR needs rescuing

by: admin April 2, 2009
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LIFE STAR – a “critical care air medical transport service” – is the only critical care helicopter in Connecticut.

Ban on trapping threatens safety of dams

by: Tom Logan | Vice President, spokesman CTNWCO March 26, 2009
A beaver and a gnawed tree that will be used to build a beaver dam

According to Dan Marks, a Civil Engineer and a consultant of the Association of State Dam Safety Officials, burrowing animals like muskrats and beavers are the two most common wildlife species to cause structural damage.

How to reach the editor…

by: admin March 15, 2009

While we continue to upgrade this site and work out bugs, you can contact the editor at brensullivan@yahoo.com with news items and questions.  Your patience with this transition to a brand new Web site is appreciated.  Also, if you were a registered reader on the old site, you will need to reregister on this new [...]