CT State Police to host K-9 Olympics at UConn
Police dog teams will test their knowledge, ability, strength and stamina in the areas of obedience, obstacles, simulated apprehension and handler protection.
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Attention surprises 'Nine Lives' author
‘It’s crazy, it’s really bizarre.’ — E.O. Smith graduate Liz Braswell on the publicity generated by a new television series based on one of her book series
This weekend – Farmers Markets, Parades and more
Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, University of Connecticut’s Depot campus, will host a puppet show at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Developers see Haddam land swap as good for the region
In exchange for the forestland, 17 acres of state-owned property in Tylerville overlooking the Connecticut River would be provided. This parcel surrounds our Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station banquet and conference center on three sides and is itself nearly surrounded by fully developed commercial and industrial properties.
UPDATE: POSTPONED – Storrs church hosts fundraiser for man hit by drunk driver
Due to the winter weather, the Hope Lutheran Church, 62 Dog Lane, Storrs, has postponed its coffeehouse fund-raiser to help accident victim Chris Couillard and his family with their living expenses. It will be rescheduled at a later date.
Connecticut drops Educational Technology from teacher preparation
Concerned parents take note: the Connecticut State Department of Education has omitted Educational Technology as a requirement in its revised regulations for teacher preparation programs.
Let's go back to the K-8 school
Let’s convert the middle school back into a K-8 elementary school while we are at it. Middle schools are an inherently bad idea.
Changes to credit card rules you need to know
Your credit card company cannot charge you a fee higher than $25 unless: (1) One of your last six payments was [also] late, in which case the fee may be up to $35.
Program aimed at reducing HIV asks for your support June 1
WHRC’s overall mission is to promote the health and safety of the community we serve through empowering people who are struggling with drug use, as well as commercial sex workers and their families, by offering comprehensive harm reduction services.
Gov. Rell submits legislation to expand her authority to cut budget
“Called into special session to deal with a budget deficit estimated between $337 million and $550 million, the Democrats in the Legislature managed to trim state spending by a feeble $12.4 million,” Rell said.
