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Teachers Rock, Jurassic Park, Gangsters: America’s Most Evil
Dirk Langeveld is filling in for Elissa Bass while she is on vacation. She will resume this column on Aug. 28. Teachers Rock, 8 p.m., CBS A musical tribute to U.S. educators with performers such as...
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Art and Fashion Unite in the Fight Against Breast Cancer (Video)
When Killingsworth resident Jill Granucci took the runway on Thursday evening, sporting the “Royal Boobies” bra designed by Joan Aceto, the audience of nearly 500 people broke out with a combination...
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Criminal Investigation Into Missing East Hampton Woman Enters Fourth Week
When East Hampton resident Jini Barnum was reported missing on July 28, it was her boyfriend Anthony Garofalo who called 911. Now Garofalo is incarcerated at Hartford Correctional Center, after...
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‘Bourne Legacy’ Fails to Live Up to Predecessors
The latest installment in the hugely successful Bourne franchise stars Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye from “The Avengers”) as Aaron Cross, who like Jason Bourne (played by Matt Damon in the ‘The Bourne...
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Middletown PD Hosting Fill-A-Cruiser for Food Pantry
Middletown Police officers will be hosting a Fill-A-Cruiser non-perishable food drive to help the local food pantry this weekend at two city supermarkets. The Amazing Grace Food Pantry recently put...
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Poll: Should Lance Armstrong Be Stripped of Tour de France Titles?
Although Lance Armstrong's lawyer said Friday the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency can't strip him of his record seven Tour de France titles, the agency has banned the man widely regarded as the greatest...
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PD: Man Who Threatened to Shoot Ex Charged With Violating Protective Order
A 33-year-old Chester man violated a protective order after Middletown Police say he allegedly showed up outside his ex-girlfriend's home to "reconcile" with a friend. On Aug. 22 at 5:04 p.m., police...
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ESPN Sports Expert on TV's Role in the Game
After 25 years as a production executive at ESPN, Cheshire’s Dennis Deninger is now a teacher – and author. His new book, “Sports on Television: The How and Why Behind What You See,” is available as a...
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City Native 1 of 6 CCSU Football Team Captains
Middletown High School alumnus Lorenzo Baker has been named one of the six captains of the Central Connecticut State football team, according to Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. He...
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NFL Football Exhibition, Celebrity Ghost Stories, Redneck Island
Dirk Langeveld is filling in for Elissa Bass while she is on vacation. She will resume this column on Aug. 28. NFL Football Exhibition: Texans vs. Saints, 8 p.m., CBS Football is back, but it’s not...
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Campaign Notebook: Chris Murphy as Ferris Bueller?
Senate Chris Murphy faces criticism for his attendance record at committee meetings by his opponent. An independent investigation by Hearst Connecticut Newspapers backs up the claim that Murphy missed...
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Middletown Primary Turnout Was Mixed Compared to State
More Republicans than Democrats came out to vote Aug. 14 in Connecticut’s statewide primaries — that number was echoed in Middletown, but slightly different for voters in each of the city's two House...
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Vernon's Hotspot for Travelers: Rein's Deli
So the great crime mystery detective Jesse Stone was traveling between Boston and New York on Interstate-84 in the Robert B. Parker novel "High Profile."It's Chapter 22.One occupant of the car asks...
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Middletown Arrests: Aug. 17-23
Middletown Police report the following incidents: OPERATE UNREGISTERED VEHICLE, FAILURE TO DISPLAY PLATES, INSURANCE COVERAGE FAILS MINIMUM, NON-STUDENT POSSESSING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA NEAR SCHOOL — On...
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215-Year-Old USS Constitution Sails Again!
Connecticut residents should take note that "Old Ironsides" was back on the high seas again this week. By far the oldest active naval ship in the world, the Constitution took sail this week for 17...
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With Espresso Book Machine, R.J. Julia About To Become Faster Than Amazon
An Espresso Book Machine was being installed at R. J. Julia on Tuesday. There will be a test run later this week and, if all goes well, a wide range of great books will soon be available, instantly....
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Vintage Milk Bottle, Cap Recall City's Agriculture Past
Every Friday, the North End Farmers Market includes a farm-fresh and rbst-free (bovine growth hormone) milk purveyor — Shadow Valley Farm of Somers. With plain and chocolate milk in refillable glass...
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Sunday Night Football, The Newsroom, Showtime Episodes
Dirk Langeveld is filling in for Elissa Bass while she is on vacation. She will resume this column on Aug. 28. Sunday Night Football Exhibition: Panthers at Jets, 8 p.m., NBC Wait, now NBC gets to...
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Can Your Local Library Save on Back to School Costs?
If you're looking to save a little dough when sending the kids back to school this year, you might want to look inside your local library. September is the 25th anniversary of Library Card Sign-up...
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1939 Cape Cod-Style House Open Sunday for Viewing
The following home is on the market and available for viewing this weekend by Prudential Connecticut for interested buyers: 1523 BARBARA ROAD — Open Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. $139,900. This...
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