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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Danbury man charged after 90 mph chase

A 21-year-old Danbury man who had disabled his electronic monitoring device was arrested late Tuesday after a 90 mph chase on the Taconic Parkway, according to New York State Police.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-after-90-mph-chase-4699386.php

Darien players contribute to CT Angels U14 Fairfield County Softball Championship

... Bethel over the weekend. The team of 14 girls, most from Darien, won all three of its seeding games against Newtown, Danbury and Bethel to secure the top seed going into Sunday's elimination round. The Angels defeated Newtown 4-0 in their semifinal ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-players-contribute-to-CT-Angels-U14-4699272.php

Whole Foods Market's CEO Discusses F3Q 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

... four stores this quarter, expanding into three new markets. We are able to enter markets as diverse as suburban Danbury, Connecticut to urban Detroit, Michigan by tailoring our store size, product selection and pricing strategy to the particular ...



via Danbury Newswire http://seekingalpha.com/article/1591702-whole-foods-markets-ceo-discusses-f3q-2013-results-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed

Connecticut native to sign 'We Don't Die' in Danbury

... and was joined by Indy car champ Bobby Rahal. Champlain will be doing a signing Aug. 24 at the Barnes & Noble in Danbury. Photo: Contributed Photo Sandra Champlain will sign copies of her book "We Don't Die" at the Danbury Barnes & Noble on Aug. 24 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Connecticut-native-to-sign-We-Don-t-Die-in-4699201.php

McAllister seeks to oppose Boughton

... obtain enough signatures, which then have to be certified by the registrars' office. McAllister said the people of Danbury have Boughton and Council President Joseph Cavo to thank for his last-minute candidacy because of comments they made when it ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/McAllister-seeks-to-oppose-Boughton-4699155.php

More home visits to help Danbury families

A new grant for the city means that 30 families in Danbury with children up to 5 years of age will receive home visits to help them with parenting, child development or health issues.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/More-home-visits-to-help-Danbury-families-4699039.php

What would a Big Mac cost if McDonald's doubled pay?

... got his first job for $2 an hour and all the free fish he could eat at a fast food joint called Arthur Treacher's in Danbury, Conn, which sounds all very up-by-your-own-bootstraps American until you adjust for inflation, as Mother Jones points out . ...



via Danbury Newswire http://blog.timesunion.com/hottopic/what-would-a-big-mac-cost-if-mcdonalds-doubled-pay/5622/

Hot Topics

... got his first job for $2 an hour and all the free fish he could eat at a fast food joint called Arthur Treacher's in Danbury, Conn, which sounds all very up-by-your-own-bootstraps American until you adjust for inflation, as Mother Jones points out . ...



via Danbury Newswire http://blog.beaumontenterprise.com/hottopics/2013/07/31/what-would-a-big-mac-cost-if-mcdonalds-doubled-pay/

Fox News' Neil Cavuto: Workers should be grateful for whatever jobs they can find

... is as soon as I turned 16 and heard a fast food chain called Arthur Treacher's was opening a store in my town of Danbury, Connecticut, I stood in a line for a position - any position. I got the job, and soon rocketed to relief manager, then weekend ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/31/fox-news-neil-cavuto-workers-should-be-grateful-for-whatever-jobs-they-can-find/

Mary Bussey Lalley, 92, Formerly Of Westport

... in Westport. She enjoyed her later years living at Meadow Ridge in Redding. She is survived by her son Ned Lalley of Danbury, daughters Kathy Lalley and husband Peter Connor of Tucson, Jean Sprague and husband Nick of Bishop, CA and grandchildren ...



via Danbury Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/mary-bussey-lalley-92-formerly-westport

Construction begins on new Danbury (Conn.) magnet school

School and city officials broke ground on an $18.5 million construction project at the new STEM Middle School site on School Ridge Road in Danbury Tuesday.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.districtadministration.com/news/construction-begins-new-danbury-conn-magnet-school

Exeter 11s win states, head to N.E. regional

... two regional appearances, finishing third as 9-year-olds and fourth last season. Both years the regional was won by Danbury, Conn., which is once again in the field. "Danbury was the 10-year-old champ and went on to the nationals and fared pretty ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130730-SPORTS-307300315

Fox News' Neil Cavuto Doesn't Know How Inflation Works

... is as soon as I turned 16 and heard a fast food chain called Arthur Treacher's was opening a store in my town of Danbury, Connecticut, I stood in a line for a position - any position. I got the job, and soon rocketed to relief manager, then weekend ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.motherjones.com/mojo/2013/07/neil-cavuto-doesnt-know-how-minimum-wage-works

Head of School Eric Ruoss Announces Final Year at Tatnall

... president of the Delaware Association of Independent Schools and a member of the boards of the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut; the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; and the Wolfeboro Summer School in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130731005806/en

Head of School Eric Ruoss Announces Final Year at Tatnall

... president of the Delaware Association of Independent Schools and a member of the boards of the Wooster School in Danbury, Connecticut; the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; and the Wolfeboro Summer School in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130731005806&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

WestConn Music Scholarship Will Honor Newtown Victim

In memory of Ana Grace Mrquez-Greene, a 6-year-old victim of the December shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will award a four-year scholarship to an incoming freshman this fall and continue to support music students every year thereafter.



via Danbury Newswire http://wilton.dailyvoice.com/schools/westconn-music-scholarship-will-honor-newtown-victim

Wise, compassionate solutions needed to address public drunkenness, vagrancy

... homelessness, vagrancy and public drunkenness, which stand as worrisome obstacles to drawing people to the downtown. Danbury is not alone in facing this challenge, and it would behoove Mayor Mark Boughton and other officials to do extensive research ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Wise-compassionate-solutions-needed-to-address-4696117.php

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Naugy Dogs eye third straight title

The Naugatuck Dogs are at it again. The hunt for their third consecutive AABC Stan Musial state title begins tonight as Matt Zahornsky will take the mound for Naugy as it opens pool play with a 7 p.m. match-up with the Housatonic Baseball League's fourth-place Danbury Grizzlies at Rogers Park in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.mycitizensnews.com/sports/2013/07/naugy-dogs-eye-third-straight-title/

Customer, neighboring police help catch diner thief

... and with the help of two civilians, in connection with an incident Friday afternoon at Windmill Diner. According to Danbury police, at around 12:28 p.m. officers responded to a larceny complaint from the Mill Plain Road diner. Police say a white ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Customer-helps-police-nab-alleged-diner-thief-4695574.php

Customer, neighboring police help catch diner thief

... and with the help of two civilians, in connection with an incident Friday afternoon at Windmill Diner. According to Danbury police, at around 12:28 p.m. officers responded to a larceny complaint from the Mill Plain Road diner. Police say a white ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Customer-neighboring-police-help-catch-diner-4695574.php

Danbury Fields Forever at Ives

Musicians perform at last year's Beatles festival, Danbury Fields Forever, at Ives Concert Park in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-Fields-Forever-at-Ives-4695874.php

Change of Command for Civil Air Patrol's Connecticut Wing

Jul. 30, 2013 - DANBURY, Conn. -- Connecticut Wing, Civil Air Patrol, welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony held July 28 at Danbury Municipal Airport.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prlog.org/12184063-change-of-command-for-civil-air-patrols-connecticut-wing.html

Aliceville prison becoming landing spot for female inmates from Northeast

... of Prisons plans to start shipping women out of the only prison for female convicts in the Northeast, located in Danbury, Conn., to a newly-built facility in Aliceville, Ala. According to a column at Slate.com , the prison at Danbury will now have ...



via Danbury Newswire http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/07/aliceville_prison_becoming_lan.html

9/11 survivor creates Tails of Courage

Tails of Courage, a dog rescue and adoption program started by local immigration attorney Kristan Exner, has a new home on Pembroke Road in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Out-of-the-ashes-4694244.php

Danbury man charged in more church thefts

While his take was far less than the $2 million that the Depression-era gangster was credited with stealing, police said Andy Duran , of Danbury, burglarizes churches for the same reason.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-in-church-thefts-4694177.php

Monday, July 29, 2013

Danbury man charged after stabbing

A Danbury man was arrested after he stabbed a man in the face on Osborne Street early Monday morning, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-after-stabbing-4694249.php

Emerald ash borer found in Sherman

The discovery will lead to a quarantine of firewood in Fairfield County, with no ash logs, ash materials, ash nursery The News-Times of Danbury reports that Sherman's first selectman, Clay Cope, says he's been informed of the ash borer's presence and that Sherman will cooperate to stop the spread of the insect.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/emerald-ash-borer-found-in-fairfield-county-town

Danbury man charged in more church thefts

And while his take has been considerably less than the $2 million that the Depression-era gangster was credited with stealing, Andy Duran of Danbury allegedly burglarizes churches for the same reason.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-in-more-church-thefts-4694177.php

Danbury man charged ater stabbing

A Danbury man was arrested after he stabbed a man in the face on Osborne Street early Monday morning, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-ater-stabbing-4694249.php

Fonfara Slams Nepotism; Eyes Lottery For Summer Jobs Instead

... of Economic and Community Development recruited a number of candidates at "job fairs" at three colleges, in Danbury , New London and Fairfield. But Fonfara said more effort is needed to inform and attract young people from cities who do not have the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc-summer-jobs-lottery-0730-20130729,0,6422504.story

City woman is Latina Citizen of Year

... to six friends asking for help to set Latino students on a path to higher education. Since then more than 400 Danbury area students have received $800,000 in awards from the Latino Scholarship Fund that Velazquez and her husband, Peter Kalman , ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/City-woman-named-2013-Latina-Citizen-4694187.php

9/11 survivor creates Tails of Courage

Tails of Courage, a national dog rescue organization founded out of the ashes of the World Trade Center attacks, has found a permanent headquarters in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/9-11-survivor-creates-Tails-of-Courage-4694244.php

CLICROI Hispanic Online Advertising Certified State of Connecticut...

... in the State of Connecticut and I appreciate what the State does to support entrepreneurs." CLICROI is located in Danbury, CT. President Nelson Merchan is a member of The Advertisement Club, 212 New York's Interactive Advertising Club, The Danbury ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.hispanicmarket.net/hispanic_business/hispanic_business/clicroi_hispanic_online_advertising_certified_state_of_connecticut_hispanic_owned_small_minority_business_enterprise/

Lobster dinner to aid Habitat

Lobster dinners must be ordered in advance for a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser on Aug. 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The meals will be available for pickup or to eat at Maplewood at Danbury, 22 Hospital Ave .



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Lobster-dinner-to-aid-Habitat-4693824.php

Italian festival set for this weekend

Liz Shannon helps customers at the concession stand during the annual Italian Festival at the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge 160 in Danbury on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Italian-festival-in-city-this-weekend-4694104.php

DHS Class of 1983 to reunite

The main event will be Aug. 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. in the ballroom of La Fortuna Restaurant, Route 6, Stony Hill, on the Danbury and Bethel town line.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/DHS-Class-of-1983-to-reunite-4693823.php

The Woman Behind 'Orange Is The New Black'

... to the day she walked through the prison gates, nearly six years passed. On the day she showed up at prison in Danbury, Conn., she was terrified. "As I went through the processing - you know process as they literally strip you down, take everything ...



via Danbury Newswire http://nhpr.org/post/woman-behind-orange-new-black

Police: Five charged in assault

... five suspects with the others present. One who had been punched in the face and whose face was swollen was taken to Danbury Hospital . The other victim had a bump on his head but did not go to the hospital, Krupinsky said. Police charged each of the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Police-Five-charged-in-assault-4693780.php

DIA and NORD to Hold 2013 U.S. Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan...

... 200 member organizations representing people with specific rare diseases. NORD has offices in Washington, D.C.; Danbury, Conn.; and Boston. Learn more about NORD at http://www.rarediseases.org . Follow NORD on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.prweb.com/releases/DIA/NORD/prweb10956254.htm

Jobs Will Be Created As Connecticut Spends $1 Billion On Roads, Bridges

... among other things. One of the projects will be reconstruction at Interstate 84 Exits 5 and 6 and Route 37 in Danbury. "With this funding, we are investing in jobs for Connecticut residents, strengthening and updating our aging roadways and bridges, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/jobs-will-be-created-connecticut-spends-1-billion-roads-bridges

M1135 Stryker NBC Reconnaissance Vehicles for Iraq

... Michigan; Karcher Futuretech of Schwailheim, Germany; DRS Technologies of Florence, Kentucky; Smiths Detection of Danbury, Connecticut; and Federal Resources of Stevensville, Maryland. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.defencetalk.com/m1135-stryker-nbc-reconnaissance-vehicles-for-iraq-48598/

Special 72 hour deal for Horror Happenings readers who love music

... to our readers, especially those who enjoyed the recent Horror Top 10 List from former Beatles drummer Pete Best. "DANBURY FIELDS FOREVER," a day-long Music, Arts & Food festival invades Ives Concert Park, 43 Lake Avenue Ext. in Danbury, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/special-72-hour-deal-for-horror-happenings-readers-who-love-music?cid=rss

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Sioux riders to come to area

... of the tribe participating in the Unity Ride -- a trip of healing and education -- will visit and ride in Newtown, Danbury, and with luck Washington, Conn., in early August. The Rev. John Nelson , of Woodstock, N.Y., who is acting as a liaison for ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sioux-riders-to-come-to-area-4692228.php

Art Cummings: Voters, democracy lose in six area towns

... at the top of the ticket to see who will run the city or town for the next two years (or four years in Greater Danbury towns like Ridgefield, Bridgewater and Roxbury) are what democracy is all about. They give incumbents the chance to run on their ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Art-Cummings-Voters-democracy-lose-in-six-area-4689599.php

Head Start gets new home in Danbury

Three-year-old Quinn Watson created large blotches of color on paper in her classroom at the just-completed Danbury Head Start Center on Foster Avenue.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.telegram.com/article/20130728/NEWS/307289919/1052

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Powering up: Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has disarmed his political opposition in the city, charted a tough-line course on illegal immigration and taken advantage of one of the state's healthiest economies to become a virtually invincible political force in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Powering-up-Danbury-Mayor-Mark-Boughton-4691348.php

Powering up: Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton

Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has disarmed his political opposition in the city, charted a tough-line course on illegal immigration and taken advantage of one of the state's healthiest economies to become a virtually invincible political force in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Powering-up-Danbury-Mayor-Mark-Boughton-4691288.php

Bridgeport needle exchange faces layoffs

... and "researching ways" to keep the service in place. Roberta Stewart , executive director of AIDS Project Greater Danbury, which also exchanges needles, said she had been unaware of any problems in Bridgeport. She said a lapse in service will have ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Bridgeport-needle-exchange-faces-layoffs-4691204.php

Reader Submitted: Latino Scholarship Founder Honored As Latina Citizen Of The Year

... in 1995 because of their concerns about the poor academic achievement of Latino students in the region, including Danbury , Bethel , Brookfield , New Fairfield , New Milford , Newtown , Redding and Ridgefield . Since then, the fund has provided ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/community/rocky-hill/hcrs-77924-statewide-20130727,0,3284851.story

Korean War veterans honored, remembered

Danbury Korean War veteran Joe LaBarbera, who served from 1951 to 1952, places flowers for fallen soldiers during the Korean War Memorial Ceremony at Rogers Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Korean-War-veterans-honored-remembered-4691081.php

Sioux riders to come to area

... of the tribe participating in the Unity Ride -- a trip of healing and education -- will visit and ride in Newtown, Danbury, and with luck Washington, Conn., in early August. The Rev. John Nelson , of Woodstock, N.Y., who is acting as a liaison for ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Sioux-riders-to-come-to-area-4690999.php

Microtel Inn

Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Bethel/Danbury hotel is near the Danbury Fair Mall and area business parks such as Frances J. Clark, Commerce Park and Berkshier Corporate Park.



via Danbury Newswire http://bookings.mapquest.com/hotel/?rs_hid=2752905&rs_cid=

Lauryn Hill Talks Lessons Learned Writes Fans From Prison

... ite naturally she would respond, talking about the "purpose and lessons in everything." She is serving her time in a Danbury, Conn prison and wants her fans to know she is doing well although it has been quite an adjustment.



via Danbury Newswire http://oldschool945.com/396251/lauryn-hill-talks-lessons-learned-writes-fans-from-prison/

Head Start gets new home in Danbury - Boston.com

Three-year-old Quinn Watson created large blotches of color on paper in her classroom at the just-completed Danbury Head Start Center on Fostr Avenue.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/07/27/head-start-gets-new-home-danbury/HVDdihLpdMdZE3MEf2zALN/story.html?rss_id=Most+Popular

Jr Legion captures Zone 5 title

... 17 allowed runs in just 11 of the 22 games played. Jason Bradley threw a complete-game four-hitter in a 3-1 win over Danbury last Friday. Kyle Plasky, Josh Aviles and Kyle Pyshna scored for Post 17 with Aviles, Bradley and Kevin Mariano driving in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.mycitizensnews.com/sports/2013/07/jr-legion-captures-zone-5-title/

Trinity Catholic Grad Awaits Call To Play Baseball For Greece

... the word 'Hellas' on the front of my jersey." Tsingerliotis, who played for the men's soccer team at WestConn in Danbury, was selected for the 2012 Greek national team after a successful tryout in Athens. He had a batting average of more than .300 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/sports/westconn-grad-awaits-call-play-baseball-greece

Head Start gets new home in Danbury

Three-year-old Quinn Watson created large blotches of color on paper in her classroom at the just-completed Danbury Head Start Center on Fostr Avenue.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/07/27/3520661/head-start-gets-new-home-in-danbury.html

Westerners lose in 12th, fall further out of playoff contention

Time is growing short on the Danbury Westerners' playoff hopes this summer, and they wasted an opportunity to gain some ground on Friday night.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-lose-in-12th-fall-further-out-of-4690253.php

Friday, July 26, 2013

Two charged in brutal home invasion

A 23-year-old Danbury man has been arrested and charged with criminal attempt to murder in connection with a brutal home invasion earlier this month that left a victim in critical condition, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Two-charged-in-brutal-home-invasion-4690177.php

Greenwich personal shopper buys your produce

... London, first shifted his interest to produce and farmers' markets when he opened his own, on the grounds of the Danbury Fair mall, several years ago. Based on the firsthand experience he gained and relationships he developed with local vendors, Lee ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Greenwich-personal-shopper-buys-your-produce-4690138.php

Exeter 12s play for Ripken New England championship

... the way to Maryland and, we all want to go to Maryland really bad." After knocking out New Bedford, 4-1, Monday, and Danbury, Conn., 7-5, on Tuesday, Exeter avenged its one regional loss, beating Cranston, R.I., 8-6, on Wednesday. Against Cranston, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130726-SPORTS-307260316

If you have any concerns about female federal prisoners...

... Bureau of Prisons plans to start shipping women out of its only prison for women in the Northeast, located in Danbury, Conn. - 70 miles from New York City, and in easy reach of visitors for the many prisoners who come from there. Danbury (where ...



via Danbury Newswire http://sentencing.typepad.com/sentencing_law_and_policy/2013/07/if-you-have-any-concerns-about-female-federal-prisoners.html

Korean War

... War Memorial in Rogers Park, with six veterans getting a "Welcome Home" medal. Samuel Jacobellis, 82, of Danbury, who won a Bronze Star with Valor for his service in the War , notices people today are more appreciative of what the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.rssmicro.com/rss.web?q=Korean+War

Thursday, July 25, 2013

PMC Engineering turns 50

Maria Evansco, 57, of New Milford, a machinist with PMC Engineering in Danbury, Conn., works on parts for pressure sensors, Thursday, July 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/PMC-Engineering-turns-50-4687924.php

Westerners swept in doubleheader

... that the summer of 2013 won't be extended beyond next Friday's regular-season finale. There was hope in Game 2, when Danbury rallied to tie late. But the trouble with these Westerners, like their president, is that they never really got out of the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-swept-in-doubleheader-4687923.php

PMC Engineering turns 50

Maria Evansco, 57, of New Milford, a machinist with PMC Engineering in Danbury, Conn., works on parts for pressure sensors, Thursday, July 18, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/PMC-Engineering-turns-50-4687924.php

60 years later, remembering end of Korean War

... Conn. on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Photo: Tyler Sizemore A photo of Tony Vornozo, left, Dick Hosson, center, both of Danbury and Bernie Rotunda during their service in the Korean war, shown in a photo album at Rotunda's home in Bethel, Conn. on ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/60-years-later-remembering-end-of-Korean-War-4687482.php

How Going To A Women's College Helped A Yuppie 'Fit In' At A Federal Prison

... yuppie who inspired the series. Kerman, like her Netflix counterpart, went to the minimum-security prison in Danbury, Conn. But in the Netflix series, inmates starve her and pee in her cell; one inmate calls her "Dandelion" and aggressively tries to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.businessinsider.com/piper-kerman-on-going-to-smith-2013-7?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29

Highway chase ends in Waterbury

A Plainville man faces multiple charges after a chase that began Thursday morning on Interstate 84 in Danbury ended with a crash in Waterbury, state police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Highway-chase-ends-in-Waterbury-4687400.php

UConn Lands Research Partner For Energy Innovation Center

... annual research budget of $2.5 billion. One of the organization's centers is a research partner and joint owner of Danbury -based FuelCell Energy 's German subsidiary. UConn President Susan Herbst said that the university's energy innovation center ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/business/hc-uconn-fraunhofer-energy-20130725,0,1482156.story

Art EXHIBITS

The Danbury Museum & Historical Society is exhibiting "Hometown Heroes: An Historic Tribute to the Danbury Police & Fire Departments ," at the museum, 43 Main St., now through Nov. 9. In addition to vintage photographs, there are uniforms, artifacts, equipment and more commemorating the history and service of Danbury's finest and bravest.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Art-EXHIBITS-4686680.php

Harder Time

This August, the Federal Bureau of Prisons plans to start shipping women out of its only prison for women in the Northeast, located in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2013/07/women_in_federal_prison_are_being_shipped_from_danbury_to_aliceville.html

Newtown approves use of grant money for new school

... Connecticut to begin work on replacing the school where 26 people were shot to death in December. The News Times of Danbury reports an overflow crowd of about 200 people attended Wednesday night's town meeting, which is required when local officials ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.districtadministration.com/news/newtown-approves-use-grant-money-new-school

Dominick W. Telesco, 101, Lifelong Stamford Resident

... in Stamford, serving as president, the business grew and two other locations were established in Brookfield and Danbury. He retired after 40 years in business. He became a member of the Knights of Columbus in 1937. He joined The Stamford Rotary Club ...



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/dominick-w-telesco-101-lifelong-stamford-resident

Newtown OKs use of grant money for new school

... Connecticut to begin work on replacing the school where 26 people were shot to death in December. The News Times of Danbury reports an overflow crowd of about 200 people attended Wednesday night's town meeting, which is required when local officials ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.theday.com/article/20130725/NWS12/130729851/-1/NWS

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Trending: Which breeds are tops

Danbury has a lot of dogs: Big ones -- such as Missy Roberts , an 18-month-old German shepherd who is one of 79 German shepherds in town; small ones -- like Lily, a 6-month-old rare blue chihuahua, who is one of 70 chihuahuas in town -- and everything in between.



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Cultural Alliance of Western CT looks for this year's Business Supports the Arts leaders

... of Western Connecticut will hold its annual signature breakfast on Thursday, October 17th at the Crowne Plaza Danbury, to recognize extraordinary business leaders and volunteers who have made an impact in our communities through their vital giving ...



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Lauryn Hill to serve three month sentence on tax evasion

... months in a federal prison for tax evasion. Hill, 38, was sentenced on July 8 and is currently serving her decree in Danbury, Conn. YBF.com and other media sources reported Hill paid most of her enormous debt (over $900,000) at the last minute, but ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/lauryn-hill-to-serve-three-month-sentence-on-tax-evasion?cid=rss

Northeast Extermination Company Now Featured on Merchant Circle...

... handle" says Vayda. The exterminators and wildlife control experts at Eliminate'Em Pest Control offer services in Danbury Connecticut, Stamford Connecticut, Fairfield Connecticut, Farmington Connecticut, Simsbury Connecticut, Torrington Connecticut, ...



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Industrial building sells for $7M in Mansfield

... partners bought a 25,000-square-foot retail plaza in Warwick, R.I.; a 215,000-square-foot Class A office park in Danbury, Conn.; a 210,000-square-foot building in Killingly, Conn.; and the 27,500-square-foot former Borders Bookstore in Braintree. ...



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McKinney run a welcome one

... businessman Tom Foley , the Republican candidate in 2010, would seem to be a strong candidate for another run. And Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton , who ran as Foley's lieutenant governor last time around, would be a viable candidate, as well. They ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/McKinney-run-a-welcome-one-4685070.php

McKinney Becomes First Republican To Announce Bid For Governor

... who was the party's 2010 Republican nominee. Also contemplating a bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy : Danbury's popular Republican mayor, Mark Boughton. "I'm in 100 percent," McKinney, the Republican leader in the state Senate, said in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/politics/hc--john-mckinney-governor-0724-20130723,0,14897.story

Rodriguez on Miguel Cotto: It's Now or Never For Me

... fighters. So for this fight, I've got to tell you I'm motivated more than ever.' Rodriguez (28-6-3, 16 KOs), of Danbury, Conn., has stopped George Tahdooahnippah (31-1-1, 23 KOs, 1 NC) and Freddy Hernandez (30-5, 20 KOs, 1 NC) in his two fight since ...



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CLICROI Hispanic Online Advertising Certified State of Connecticut...

... in the State of Connecticut and I appreciate what the State does to support entrepreneurs." CLICROI is located in Danbury, CT. President Nelson Merchan is a member of The Advertisement Club, 212 New York's Interactive Advertising Club, The Danbury ...



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Lauryn Hill says she is 'making the best of' her time in prison

... a three-month sentence for tax evasion. Hill began her sentence at the beginning of July in a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut. Inmates at the minimum security prison live in open, barrack-style dormitories and are expected to work jobs such ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nme.com/news/lauryn-hill/71603

Five-run eighth inning dooms Westerners in loss to Keene

Danbury's Jonathan Testani slides safely into home as Keene catcher Tommy Monnot attempts to tag him out during the Danbury Westerners NECBL baseball game against the Keene Swamp Bats at Rogers Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Five-run-eighth-inning-dooms-Westerners-in-loss-4682891.php

Danbury man charged in hit-and-run

Police charged an 82-year-old Danbury man with evading responsibility after he struck a pedestrian on Ninth Avenue and left the scene Tuesday afternoon.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-in-hit-and-run-4682766.php

Danbury man charged in burglary

A 24-year-old Danbury man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a woman came home to find him burglarizing her apartment on Main Street, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-in-burglary-4682763.php

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

New Milford 12s reach Cal Ripken regional championship game

... Max Cotier had three hits, including two doubles and three RBIs. Curtis Krizan added three hits and three RBIs. Danbury lost 7-5 to Exeter, N.H. in a losers' bracket game. Exeter will face Cranston Wednesday for the right to face New Milford in the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/New-Milford-12s-reach-Cal-Ripken-regional-4682645.php

DIA and NORD to Hold 2013 U.S. Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan...

... 200 member organizations representing people with specific rare diseases. NORD has offices in Washington, D.C.; Danbury, Conn.; and Boston. Learn more about NORD at http://www.rarediseases.org . Follow NORD on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and ...



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Danbury grapples with morning drunks

Maurie Samaha has changed the opening time of his store, Danbury Wine & Liquor, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-grapples-with-morning-drunks-4682460.php

Boughton unopposed for fall election

... run next year, the mayor said he has yet to make a decision about that race and he remains committed to the city of Danbury. "Nothing has really changed from yesterday to today," he said Tuesday. "My plan is to run a vigorous mayoral campaign." ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Boughton-unopposed-for-fall-election-4682485.php

Ridgefield recycling center to go single-stream

... bins where people can toss the recyclables from their home. Winters Bros. will eventually haul the gathering junk to Danbury, then to its recycling center in Shelton. Jake Muller , the town's assistant engineer, said the town will make about $74,400 ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Ridgefield-recycling-center-to-go-single-stream-4682259.php

Lauryn Hill 'doing well' in prison

The former Fugees star began her three-month sentence for tax evasion in Danbury, Conn., earlier this month and she recently spoke out on her prison experience thus far and to thank her fans for their support.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/lauryn_hill_speaks_out_from_prison.html

Lauryn Hill Making The Most Of Her Time In Prison

... the most of her time in prison. She is serving a three-month sentence for tax evasion. She started this month in Danbury, Connecticut. Inmates live in open, barrack-style dormitories and have to work jobs like maintenance, food catering and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.411mania.com/music/news/291657

Alert issued for missing Danbury teen

The Danbury Police Department is looking for assistance in locating a missing runaway.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Alert-issued-for-missing-Danbury-teen-4682025.php

Connecticut Ballet Summer Dance Caravan in Danbury

A pas de deux from "Swan Lake" will be one of the Connecticut Ballet duets at a free performance in Ives Concert Park in Danbury on Friday, July 26. Photo: Contributed Photo In the era of "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance," however, things have gotten a little bit easier for Brett Raphael , artistic director of the ... (more)



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'Orange Is the New Black' Withdrawal? 13 Things You Can Do

... but the series is based on the real-life Piper Kerman's experience of spending 15 months in a women's prison in Danbury, Conn. You can find out more about the real Piper in her interview this past week on ABC News' "This Week." Through step one ...



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Lauryn Hill, O.J. and tales from the cells

WHAT'S HAPPENING MYRON If you were wondering how Lauryn Hill is holding up, I guess there is Internet access in the part of the Danbury, Conn.



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Monday, July 22, 2013

Abandoned octagonal house gives city headaches

Shawn Stillman, UNIT coordinator of neighborhood assistance, talks about the octagonal house, which has been abandoned for a little over a year, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Abandoned-octagonal-house-gives-city-headaches-4680164.php

Lauryn Hill Says She's Adjusting to Prison Life

... reportedly received a lot of mail since beginning her stint at the low-security Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. She ended her brief note by acknowledging the support she's felt recently. "Thank you for the letters of ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.spin.com/articles/lauryn-hill-thanks-fans-open-letter-written-prison/

Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy sends two students to USA National Fencing Championships

... Linscott's road to the nationals was far more direct than Doeleman's. At a regional qualifying event in April in Danbury, Conn., Linscott was declared the winner to guarantee his spot in Ohio. Doeleman was a tale of rags to riches. In Danbury, the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/07/pioneer_valley_fencing_academy_sends_two_students_to_usa_national_fencing_championships.html

Thumbs up, thumbs down

... send to men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thumbs up to the dedication of the Veterans Walk of Honor, a Danbury war memorial honoring veterans of all wars and military branches. The walkway consists of 255 bricks that were purchased and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Thumbs-up-thumbs-down-4680094.php

Center for compassion gains approval

Months before the Dalai Lama arrived at Western Connecticut State University in October 2012, its leaders resolved the university would not forget his message of compassion and tolerance once the Nobel Peace Prize laureate moved on.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Center-for-compassion-gains-approval-4680098.php

Two charged with DUI in Danbury

James Kirkwood , 25, of Redding was also cited for failure to drive in the proper lane and failure to obey a traffic signal as he was seen allegedly driving erratically on Federal Road about 7:16 p.m. on Sunday Neangrith Chan , 53, of Danbury was charged with drunken driving and failure to drive a reasonable distance apart after an accident on ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Two-charged-with-DUI-in-Danbury-4680020.php

Redding Man Charged With Driving While Intoxicated

Late Saturday night, officers arrested 53-year-old Neangrith Chan of Danbury after an accident on Garamella Boulevard, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/two-charged-danbury-driving-while-intoxicated

Lauryn Hill Thanks Fans For Support in New Letter From Prison

... written to her, thanking them "for their words of encouragement and support." She should be out of federal prison in Danbury, Conn., where she resides in open dormitory-style living quarters and does manual labor, by October.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2013/07/lauryn-hill-thanks-fans-for-support-in-new-letter-from-prison/

Fisher fires final-round 66 to win Danbury Amateur

Patrick Hallisey tees off during day two of the Danbury Amateur Golf Championship at Richter Park Golf Club in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Fisher-fires-final-round-66-to-win-Danbury-Amateur-4678420.php

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Head Start's new home thrives as city schools on the move

Head Start lead teacher Carmen Prybylski works with children from left, Quinn Watson, 3, Sofia Coway, 2, and Kayla Lamour, 3, Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at the new Head Start building on Foster Street in Danbury, Conn.



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Accidental shot kills New Fairfield man

... owned the weapon and it was legally registered, Vance said. Pannell was employed by Diamond Electrical Supply in Danbury. A man who identified himself as Pannell's grandfather said the family did not want to comment on his death. A young New ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Accidental-shot-kills-New-Fairfield-man-4678137.php

[News] Lauryn Hill Provides An Update On Her Prison Experience

... read, acknowledged, and appreciated. With love back, MLH." Lauryn Hill began her prison sentence on July 8 in Danbury, Connecticut . She is serving her sentence at a minimum-security facility. Inmates there often live in open, dormitory-style ...



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Lauryn Hill Thanks Fans in Personal Message

It's been roughly two weeks into singer/songwriter Lauryn Hill's three month prison sentence for tax evasion at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, and she has already received an outpouring of fan support.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.essence.com/2013/07/21/lauryn-hill-thanks-fans-personal-message

Barack Obama's Social Security Number Proves That He's A Connecticutist

... made. Also, it's been noted by Snopes that the zip code of Honolulu is just one digit different from the zip code of Danbury, Connecticut, so that the Connecticut-centric Social Security number assigned to Barack Obama could just be the result of a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://irregulartimes.com/2013/07/21/barack-obamas-social-security-number-proves-that-hes-a-connecticutist/

Art Cummings: Story of Election '13: Who's not running

... as the leader of that quaint small town. In a year with an unusual amount of turnover among top leaders in Greater Danbury, no fewer than five incumbent first selectmen have announced they will not seek re-election to that post. That group has a ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Art-Cummings-Story-of-Election-13-Who-s-not-4675262.php

City eyes phosphorus removal grant

... the lake, which is the second largest in the state. "We have studies going back many years that show phosphorus from Danbury's treatment plant has a major impact on the lake and algae blooms," he said. "It's the best news I've had in a long time," ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/City-eyes-phosphorus-removal-grant-4677303.php

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Westerners swept in twinbill, skid hits six games

The Danbury Westerners have lost six straight games for the second times this summer and are falling further behind in the New England Collegiate Baseball League 's Western Division playoff chase.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Westerners-swept-in-twinbill-skid-hits-six-games-4677297.php

Danbury's Thomsen shares first-round lead at Danbury Amateur

Rima Antos reacts to her shot on the 12th hole in the 2013 Danbury Amateur Golf Championship, at Richter Park Golf Course, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-s-Thomsen-shares-first-round-lead-at-4677217.php

Lauryn Hill sends message from prison

... and appreciated. With Love back, MLH' Lauryn Hill is serving her time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, described as a 'minimum security type facility' where inmates live in 'barracks type' housing. Tanzanian by blood. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/lauryn-hill-sends-message-from-prison?cid=rss

Security is first and foremost for Vibes organizers

... Conn. on Monday, July 15, 2013. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Fans listen to moe. perform at Ives Concert Park in Danbury, Conn. on June 1, 2013. The concert was the first of the season at Ives Concert Park. Gov't Mule, a Southern rock jam band, will ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Security-is-first-and-foremost-for-Vibes-4677067.php

Lauryn Hill sends a postcard from prison with warmest regards

... she is "making the best of" her circumstances. Hill is serving her time at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, where inmates live in "barracks type" housing. "I have known since very young to look for the purpose and lesson ...



via Danbury Newswire http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/79776170.html

Lauryn Hill Pens Letter From Prison: 'It Has Taken Some Adjustment'

Lauryn Hill is in the middle of her three-month jail sentence for tax evasion . The 38-year-old Fugees singer reported to the minimum security Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut on July 8. Since entering the facility, Hill has received several letters of support.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.vibe.com/article/lauryn-hill-pens-letter-prison-it-has-taken-some-adjustment

xxxshine in transit study

... stopping at the Central Greenwich Train Station. Photo: Bob Luckey Commuters leave the Metro-North train at the Danbury stop in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, July 12, 2013. Regional Plan Association released a study showing only half the towns with ...



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10 years of teaching diversity

... Leopold at the Association of Religious Communities International Peace Camp at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Danbury, Conn. on Friday, July 19, 2013. The camp, which promotes peace and understanding between religions through various ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/10-years-of-teaching-diversity-4676718.php

Scammers bedevil pastors with fake Facebook pages

... leads the 30,000-member Calvary Chapel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Frank Santora of Faith Ministries, a megachurch in Danbury, Conn.; as well as a pastor in South Africa who died 16 years ago. There's no official estimate of how many people have ...



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Red-hot Swamp Bats sweep twinbill from Westerners

The Danbury Westerners are still very much in contention for a playoff berth in the New England Collegiate Baseball League , although they certainly didn't help their cause on Friday.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Red-hot-Swamp-Bats-sweep-twinbill-from-Westerners-4676225.php

City man charged in church break-in

A Danbury man who said he was still repaying the money he stole from St. Peter Church last month was arrested after he tried to break into the donation box at another Catholic church Thursday morning, according to police.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/City-man-charged-in-church-break-in-4675236.php

Friday, July 19, 2013

City man charged in church break-in

A Danbury man who said he was still repaying the money he stole from St. Peter Church last month was arrested after he tried to break into the donation box at another Catholic church Thursday morning, according to police.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/City-man-charged-in-church-break-in-4675880.php

Expect to share roads with cyclists

A traffic alert has been issued for roads in Danbury and New Fairfield by the organizers of the CT Challenge 9th annual bike ride July 26 and 27. In New Fairfield, cyclists will be traveling on Route 37, Warwick Road, Ball Pond Road, Route 39, Ball Pond East, Gillotti Road and Milltown Road.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Expect-to-share-roads-with-cyclists-4675647.php

Bethel to tackle water system improvements

... the cost of creating new well fields behind the town police station. Knickerbocker said he will reach out again to Danbury officials in an effort to resolve a long-standing issue of building a storage tank on Bethel-owned property that lies within ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Bethel-to-tackle-water-system-improvements-4675698.php

Industrial building sells for $7M in Mansfield

... partners bought a 25,000-square-foot retail plaza in Warwick, R.I.; a 215,000-square-foot Class A office park in Danbury, Conn.; a 210,000-square-foot building in Killingly, Conn.; and the 27,500-square-foot former Borders Bookstore in Braintree. ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130719/SCBULLETIN/307290326

Danbury man charged in church break-in

A Danbury man who said he was still repaying the money he stole from St. Peter's Church last month was arrested after he tried to break into the donation box at another Catholic church Thursday morning, according to police.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-in-church-break-in-4675236.php

Two concerts at Ives this weekend

There are two concerts this weekend at Ives Concert Park on the Western Connecticut State University westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Two-concerts-at-Ives-this-weekend-4675338.php

'Olde Tyme' carnival lights up New Fairfield

... Amusement, music from local bands and food cooked by club members. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Sumaya Cruz, left, 13, of Danbury, and Corrina McCarthy, 13, of New Fairfield, get hit while riding the bumper cars at the New Fairfield Lions Club Olde Tyme ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Olde-Tyme-carnival-lights-up-New-Fairfield-4675559.php

Post 17 falls short of playoffs

Post 17's John Dean delivers a pitch against Danbury Sunday afternoon at Rotary Field in Naugatuck.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.mycitizensnews.com/sports/2013/07/post-17-falls-short-of-playoffs/

Militia are ready to open season in Bridgeport

... Kevin Oberg (New Milford High, Nichols College ) will continue to rely heavily on All-Star receiver Ryan Mack (Danbury) and running back Lionel Assie (Ansonia) is the NEFL's reigning offensive MVP. The returning defensive end duo of Chansler Davis ( ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Militia-are-ready-to-open-season-in-Bridgeport-4673856.php

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Emergency rooms seeing impact of heat wave

... 2013. Photo: Ned Gerard Deaven Smith, 9, takes a running leap into the pool in his backyard on Mill Ridge Road in Danbury, Conn. Wednesday, July 18, 2013. Photo: Carol Kaliff Construction crews have been working seven days a week in near-record ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Emergency-rooms-seeing-impact-of-heat-wave-4673507.php

Danbury best bets: What to do around town this weekend

... 21. (Photo by Raffi Kirdi/Getty Images) Photo: Contributed Photo Entertainment and adventures await in and around Danbury. Here are some of the best bets for the weekend and week ahead. While working with Elton John on her 2009 album "Give Up The ...



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Boughton could run unopposed for seventh term

Mayor Mark Boughton might not have a challenger this fall as he seeks to become the longest-serving mayor in the city's history.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Boughton-could-run-unopposed-for-seventh-term-4673306.php

Summerland tour in Danbury

... to take over the government. On Friday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m., the Summerland tour will stop at Ives Concert Park in Danbury. The tour was started last year by Art Alexakis, frontman for the alternative rock outfit Everclear . In addition to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Summerland-tour-in-Danbury-4673006.php

Handicapping the 2013-2014 Governors Races: The Tossups

... midterm election. In the GOP primary, Foley has an early edge over state Senate Minority Leader John McKinney and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, a lieutenant governor candidate in 2010. Still, some Republicans worry that Foley is vulnerable to being ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-tossups.html

Jenny McCarthy through the years

... high school sports blogger Sean Patrick Bowley. Find out what's going on in your town. When it comes to the Greater Danbury area, we're all over it. Wondering what should you see this weekend and what should you wait to come out on DVD? Find out ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/gallery/Jenny-McCarthy-through-the-years-66347.php

Danbury Fields Forever Music Festival Returns For More Beatle Mania

DANBURY, Conn. The annual Danbury Fields Forever Beatles Music Festival will be donating all its net proceeds to help restore the Dickinson Memorial Park's wetlands and playground in Newtown.



via Danbury Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/events/danbury-fields-forever-music-festival-returns-more-beatle-mania

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Norwalk's Jacob Henny advances to Met Junior Championship semifinals

... the Norwalk native won the 66th MGA/Met Life Public Links Championship last week at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury. Now the recent St. Luke's School graduate is one day and two victories away from adding another honor to his rapidly growing ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Norwalk-s-Jacob-Henny-advances-to-Met-Junior-4671548.php

Negotiations on hospital jobs begin

Negotiations are underway to save as many as 25 of the 65 jobs being lost at Danbury and New Milford hospital s.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Negotiations-on-hospital-jobs-begin-4671094.php

Couple drowns on their honeymoon

Bruce Kevin Loev and Ruth Rowe, of Danbury, Conn., died unexpectedly on Wednesday July 10, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Couple-drowns-on-their-honeymoon-4670161.php

Couple on their honeymoon drown

Bruce Kevin Loev and Ruth Rowe, of Danbury, Conn., died unexpectedly on Wednesday July 10, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Couple-drowns-on-their-honeymoon-4670161.php

Bethel water sale spurs opponents

... around the neck of Democrats for years to come. eileenf@newstimes.com; 203-731-3333 ___ (c)2013 The News-Times (Danbury, Conn.) Visit The News-Times (Danbury, Conn.) at www.newstimes.com Distributed by MCT Information Services A service of ...



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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Heath rejects deal; two jurors picked

... listens to court proceedings Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Tuesday is the first day of jury selection for the case in the Danbury, Conn. Superior Court. John Heath, 70, confers with his attorney, Frank O'Reilly at the start of court proceedings Tuesday, ...



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Aquarion cites efficiencies of scale

... Aquarion, New England's largest privately owned water utility. In a meeting with The News-Times's editorial board in Danbury Tuesday, company officials reiterated what they have said in the past -- that because of efficiencies of scale, it makes ...



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Foster bests Salito in CT Senior Open

... hole, where Courville, the 2009 champ, two-putted for birdie and the win. Five-time PGA Tour winner Ken Green of Danbury shot a 144 (74-70). Green, whose right leg was amputated below the knee after a RV accident in 2009, is also committed to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Foster-bests-Salito-in-CT-Senior-Open-4669029.php

The Screw-Ups play Heirloom

The Screw-Ups, a native Newtown band, will perform at Heirloom Arts Theatre in Danbury, on Wednesday, July 24. Left to right are Julian Wahlberg on guitar and vocals, saxophone player Nico Bonvini, Dave Manville on drums, and Kyle Kearney on bass.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/The-Screw-Ups-play-Heirloom-4668971.php

Suspect in two robberies arrested

Danbury police have arrested a man in connection with two robberies at knifepoint that happened within a day of each other in May. Alvin Williams , 47, of Locust Avenue, was charged on a Superior Court warrant with two counts of first-degree robbery, said police spokesman Lt.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Suspect-in-two-robberies-arrested-4668602.php

First juror seated after Heath rejects plea deal

... listens to court proceedings Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Tuesday is the first day of jury selection for the case in the Danbury, Conn. Superior Court. John Heath, 70, confers with his attorney, Frank O'Reilly at the start of court proceedings Tuesday, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/First-juror-seated-after-Heath-rejects-plea-deal-4668178.php

'9 to 5: The Musical' in Danbury

... learn that there's nothing they cannot do -- even in a man's world. Richter Arts Center, 100 Aunt Hack Road, Danbury. Thursday, July 18-Saturday, July 20. $23 adults; $18 seniors; $15 students, children. 203-748-6873, www.musicalsatrichter.org, ...



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Country Club of Darien's Duvall among 14 to qualify for Connecticut Open

... but, as with snowflakes or a zebra's stripes, two are scarcely dotted, squiggled or inscribed the same. On Monday, Danbury resident Howie Busse -- a four-time club champion at Richter Park Golf Course -- made a different sort of statement with his ...



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U.S. News Ranks Norwalk, Danbury Hospitals Among Best In Connecticut

Norwalk and Danbury hospitals were ranked among the top ten hospitals in Connecticut and recognized for several specialty services in a new study in U.S. News & World Report.



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Man accused of burying wife under floorboards rejects plea deal

... listens to court proceedings Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Tuesday is the first day of jury selection for the case in the Danbury, Conn. Superior Court. Photo: Carol Kaliff John Heath, 70, confers with his attorney, Frank O'Reilly at the start of court ...



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Beatles Music Festival specifies benefitting charity

Surrounding the most unfortunate event that transpired in Newtown, Connecticut, the question, while harboring compassion and concern, was what might be an effective way for the "Danbury Fields Forever" Music Festival to provide a contribution in connecting with the community and its victims.



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Praxair Starts up New Air Separation Plant in Korea

DANBURY, Conn. & HWASUNG, Korea-- --Praxair Korea, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. , announced the start-up of its second state-of-the-art air separation plant at the Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. semiconductor facility in Hwasung, Korea.



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Praxair Starts Up New Air Separation Plant in Korea

DANBURY, Conn., and HWASUNG, Korea, July 16, 2013 - Praxair Korea, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. , announced the start-up of its second state-of-the-art air separation plant at the Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. semiconductor facility in Hwasung, Korea.



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Praxair Starts up New Air Separation Plant in Korea

DANBURY, Conn. & HWASUNG, Korea-- --Praxair Korea, a subsidiary of Praxair, Inc. , announced the start-up of its second state-of-the-art air separation plant at the Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. semiconductor facility in Hwasung, Korea.



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Lauryn Hill starts three-month prison sentence

Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to begin her three-month prison sentence, People reports.



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Soccer adopts new CIAC rule to bump schools up

Good news, Old Lyme High School and fellow Class S girls' soccer teams - you don't have to deal with Immaculate of Danbury this fall.



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Monday, July 15, 2013

Danbury's Howie Busse reaches Connecticut Open in Richter Park qualifier

... but, as with snowflakes or a zebra's stripes, two are scarcely dotted, squiggled or inscribed the same. On Monday, Danbury resident Howie Busse -- a four-time club champion at Richter Park Golf Course -- made a different sort of statement with his ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Danbury-s-Howie-Busse-reaches-Connecticut-Open-in-4667124.php

Church fire probe inconclusive

Jeff Evans, of JP Maguire Property Damage Clean Up & Reconstruction, carries the rescued tabernacle after Saturday's fire at St. Nicholas Byzantine Church in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Church-fire-probe-inconclusive-4666973.php

The Born Learning Trail opens

Sean Dean, 2, and his dad, John, of Bethel, enjoy the new Born Learning Trail at Rogers Park playground and spray park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/The-Born-Learning-Trail-opens-4666993.php

Sentencing delayed for drug dealer

... Photo: Michael Loccisano / Getty Images, ST The sentencing has been delayed for the final defendant of a large-scale Danbury-area drug ring because he was on probation at the time of the new charges. Kevin Lubic , one of four men arrested on federal ...



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Heat wave bakes Danbury area

Francisco Rosario of Bridgeport wipes his brow as he works in the extreme heat installing temporary fencing for The Gathering of the Vibes music festival at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/We-re-having-a-heat-wave-4666943.php

Deming music scholarships awarded

One award went to Nsangi Kariamu, a graduate of Danbury High School and a junior at New York University who is majoring in music education and piano.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Deming-music-scholarships-awarded-4666496.php

Defending McCarthy Junior champ Henny wins MGA Public Links at Richter Park

Richter Park's Howie Busse, right, putts at the MGA Public Links Golf Championship at Richter Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/sports/article/Defending-McCarthy-Junior-champ-Henny-wins-MGA-4661793.php

St. Luke's golfer Henny captures Public Links Championship

Richter Park's Howie Busse, right, putts at the MGA Public Links Golf Championship at Richter Park in Danbury, Conn.



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Mylan launches new product

... The two capsule strengths had U.S. sales of approximately $553.6 million for the year ending March 31, according to Danbury, Conn.-based consultant...



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Veterans Walk of Honor dedicated in Danbury, Conn.

... that include military emblems, unit designations and the medals awarded. But according to Lee Teicholz, a retired Danbury police officer who came up with the idea for the Veterans Walkway of Honor, untold stories are behind each of the 255 bricks - ...



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Mylan launches new product

... The two capsule strengths had U.S. sales of approximately $553.6 million for the year ending March 31, according to Danbury, Conn.-based consultant IMS Health Inc. Mylan has 174 applications pending FDA approval, representing $83.2 billion in annual ...



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Danbury Woman Works Full-Time While Pursuing College Dream

Danbury's Elizabeth Noyce, with the help of the University of Bridgeport, has devised a plan to work full-time while still attending college.



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Ross Solar Group Announces Strategic Alliance with Climate Partners

... Climate Partners have announced a partnership to offer CT homeowners turnkey energy solutions. Ross Solar Group of Danbury, CT today announced their strategic alliance with Climate Partners of Milford, CT to provide Integrated Energy and Comfort ...



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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Veterans Walk of Honor dedicated in Danbury

The Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums of Danbury open the Veterans Walkway of Honor dedication ceremony at the Danbury War Memorial, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Veterans-Walk-of-Honor-dedicated-in-Danbury-4665034.php

Danbury man charged after disturbance

A Danbury man arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance Friday night at a downtown bar faces additional charges after a records check turned up an arrest warrant for another crime, police said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-man-charged-after-disturbance-4664930.php

Veterans Walkway of Honor dedication

The Celtic Cross Pipes and Drums of Danbury open the Veterans Walkway of Honor dedication ceremony at the Danbury War Memorial, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/slideshow/Veterans-Walkway-of-Honor-dedication-66293.php

Obituary: Reverend Edwin J. Coyne, son of the late Warren and Mary Oa Neill Coyne

... a Chaplain at the then Fairfield Hills Hospital and a Teacher on the first faculty of Immaculate High School in Danbury, CT. From there he volunteered to work in the Diocesan Spanish Apostolate. He went to language School at the Catholic University ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.milfordmirror.com/7778/obituary-reverend-edwin-j-coyne-son-of-the-late-warren-and-mary-oneill-coyne/

Columbia pitcher Zack Tax devours innings, literature in second summer with Westerners

Danbury pitcher Zachary Tax pitches during the Saratoga Brigade's 2-0 win over the Danbury Westerners in the NECBL baseball game at Rogers Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Columbia-pitcher-Zack-Tax-devours-innings-4664695.php

Reach out and help those in need

More than half of Danbury's schoolchildren are eligible for the free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program offered in the city over the course of the summer.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Reach-out-and-help-those-in-need-4662415.php

Paving Work Tops Weston-Easton-Redding's Week In News

... Derby administrator Dru Walters starts the job later this summer. a-a Ann's Place Cancer Support Services in Danbury also welcomed a new leader; Redding resident Dorothy D. Adams took over as president this week. a-a State Rep. John Shaban held a ...



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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Combating summer learning loss

... of the letters in the alphabet, during the OWL Club. It is part of the Sunsational Summer Enrichment Program by the Danbury Public Schools and is meant to prevent summer learning loss by students. The program takes place at Rogers Middle School, in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Schools-try-to-combat-summer-learning-loss-4663856.php

Schools try to combat summer learning loss

... of the letters in the alphabet, during the OWL Club. It is part of the Sunsational Summer Enrichment Program by the Danbury Public Schools and is meant to prevent summer learning loss by students. The program takes place at Rogers Middle School, in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Schools-try-to-combat-summer-learning-loss-4663856.php

Longtime barber was a talented, humble man

... a master at the craft of sculpting hair." He began his career in 1963 at the Pershing Barber Shop on West Street in Danbury, which he took over a couple of years later. He spent more than four decades cutting hair in Danbury at a number of shops, ...



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Brookfield barber will be missed

... a master at the craft of sculpting hair." He began his career in 1963 at the Pershing Barber Shop on West Street in Danbury, which he took over a couple of years later. He spent more than four decades cutting hair in Danbury at a number of shops, ...



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Friday, July 12, 2013

United Way Announces Grand Opening of Born Learning Trail in Danbury

United Way of Western Connecticut is excited to announce the opening of a new Born Learning Trail located at Rogers Park Playground and Spray Park in Danbury, CT.



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Departure is an ending and a beginning

The Rev. Dr. Ann Coffman, pastor of Central Christian Church in Danbury and member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Religious Communities.



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Candlewood islands ill-used

Larry Marsicano, executive director of the Candlewood Lake Authority, steps onto City Island, in Danbury, Conn., one of about 20 islands on Candlewood Lake, Thursday, July 11, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Candlewood-islands-ill-used-4662576.php

MTC's 'Legally Blonde' Opens Tonight

... Brown and the MGM film, the play is directed by MTC co-founder Jim Schilling and choreographed by Marty Bongfeldt of Danbury. It will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets, $20 adult and $15 student, can be purchased at ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.westportnow.com/index.php?/v2_5/44343/

Tantor Celebrates Orange Is the New Black

... on Smith College graduate Piper Kerman's compelling and often hilarious memoir of her fifteen months spent in a Danbury, Connecticut, federal prison on charges of drug smuggling brought ten years after she delivered a suitcase full of drug money. ...



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Posts 194-25 show no quit

... leader Waterbury to the limit in a tough 6-5 loss. Posts 194-25 followed up that effort with a doubleheader loss to Danbury by margins of 4-3 and 2-1, with Danbury in the middle of a six-team battle for one of the last state tournament spots in the ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.mycitizensnews.com/sports/2013/07/posts-194-25-show-no-quit/

OP-ED | Foley Leads Republican Field In Race For Gov's Office

... for governor. Along with Foley, two names are consistently being floated: Senate Minority Leader John McKinney and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who each face their own challenges. The reporting on the race also exhibits a certain tentativeness and ...



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Ossining Concert Series Continues Friday

Rock singer/songwriter Pete Herger will play his original music and more at Louis Engel Waterfront Park as part of the Ossining Waterfront Series Friday at 7:30 p.m. A native of Danbury, Conn., Herger is currently in the process of finishing his debut album and has released three singles on iTunes.



via Danbury Newswire http://ossining.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/ossining-concert-series-continues-friday

July 11 rec golf roundup: McHugh finishes fourth

Tom McHugh, a 2011 Monroe-Woodbury graduate, shot consecutive rounds of 1-over-par 73 to finish in fourth place at the Metropolitan Golf Association Public Links championship at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury, Conn.



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Defending McCarthy Junior champ Henny wins MGA Public Links at Richter Park

Jacob Henny eyes up a putt during the MGA Public Links Golf Championship at Richter Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/Defending-McCarthy-Junior-champ-Henny-wins-MGA-4661032.php

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Defending McCarthy Junior champ Henny wins MGA Public Links at Richter Park

Richter Park's Howie Busse, right, putts at the MGA Public Links Golf Championship at Richter Park in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Defending-McCarthy-Junior-champ-Henny-wins-MGA-4661032.php

Filosa at home in her nursing home

Barbara Filosa, the founder of Filosa Convalescent Home and Hancock Hall in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Filosa-at-home-in-her-nursing-home-4661040.php

Best Bets: What to do around Danbury this weekend

Summer fest: Look for Bethel to be bustling Saturday and Sunday as the town celebrates Summer Fest with a Battle of the Bands, a Kids Arena and Bethel Sings Out.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Best-Bets-What-to-do-around-Danbury-this-weekend-4660511.php

Lauryn Hill Starts Jail Sentence

Recording artist Lauryn Hill checked into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., Monday morning, officials said.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/7/8/lauryn_hill_starts_jail_sentence.htm

Layoffs announced at Danbury, New Milford hospitals

... March 23, 2013 as the result of a decision issued by the state Department of Public Health. Photo: Norm Cummings DANBURY -- Officials with Western Connecticut Health Network announced Thursday that at least 116 positions will be eliminated as a ...



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Biodel Inc. Announces Completion of Dosing in Phase 2 Clinical Trial...

... With Type 1 Diabetes Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! DANBURY, Conn., July 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biodel Inc. (Nasdaq:BIOD) today announced that all scheduled follow-up visits have been ...



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Danbury Green rockin' this weekend

CityCenter Danbury is hosting a series of free concerts on the green, with bands performing every Friday and Saturday, all summer long.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-green-rockin-this-weekend-4659587.php

Post 17 battling for playoff spot

... third. That leaves a six-team logjam for the final two playoff spots as Ridgefield, Monroe, Oxford, New Fairfield, Danbury and Naugatuck all have eight wins. Post 17 controls its own destiny as it gets to face off against Ridgefield, Oxford and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.mycitizensnews.com/sports/2013/07/post-17-battling-for-playoff-spot/

Archaeologist Tells Newington Audience Of Recovery Of Noted Indians Remains

... the unmarked grave of Albert Afraid of Hawk, a 20-year-old Lakota Sioux Indian who died of food poisoning in 1900 in Danbury while on tour with the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Then, exhume any remains and return them to his descendents for ...



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Danbury green rockin' this weekend

CityCenter Danbury is hosting a series of free concerts on the green, with bands performing every Friday and Saturday, all summer long.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Danbury-green-rockin-this-weekend-4659587.php

Trending: How We Get (Cross)fit

... 77 in Connecticut - and 18 in southwestern Connecticut, including five in Stamford, one in Greenwich, two in Danbury and one in Fairfield, among others. Iron Resolve, opened in March by Felipe Polanco and Mike Nguyen , is an extension of the ...



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Reader Submitted: Multimedia Sculpture Exhibit "Mama" To Open July 27 At Hartford Artspace Gallery

... has been a maternity nurse for over 11 years and currently works at The Connecticut Childbirth and Women's Center in Danbury . Her own experience as a mother coupled with caring for women through their childbearing experience is what inspired the ...



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Man Shot In Danbury

Police were called at 1:17 a.m. to 28 Federal Road for a report of shots fired, according to a release from Danbury police.



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Randy Travis suffers a stroke in the hospital

... that she did so at her wedding to Chad Kroeger. Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to begin her three-month prison sentence, People reports. Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in ...



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Danbury garage fire investigated

... at the two-car garage, which sits next to a home at 12 Hager St. The home was vacant and unoccupied, Meehan said. DANBURY -- The cause of a fire that destroyed a detached garage Wednesday night remained under investigation, fire officials said ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-garage-fire-investigated-4659241.php

CityCenter Danbury's Weekend Concerts on the Green continue

... entertainment every weekend on the Green, including A Night at the Grand Ol' Opry, Afrikan Drumming, and the Danbury Drum Corps. For additional information, visit www.citycenterdanbury.com or call 203-792-1711 (A full performance schedule is ...



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Celebrities married to non-celebrities

... high school sports blogger Sean Patrick Bowley. Find out what's going on in your town. When it comes to the Greater Danbury area, we're all over it. Wondering what should you see this weekend and what should you wait to come out on DVD? Find out ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/life/celebrities/gallery/Celebrities-married-to-non-celebrities-46022.php

Redding Woman Takes Over Top Post At Ann's Place In Danbury

Dorothy D. Adams of Redding has taken over as president and CEO of Ann's Place Cancer Support Services after the retirement of Wilda Morgan Hayes, the Danbury-based center announced.



via Danbury Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/new-leadership-installed-anns-place-danbury

'Orange Is the New Black' review: Orange is the new 'blah'

... is the New Black." WHAT IT'S ABOUT In February 2004, Piper Kerman entered the Federal Correctional Facility in Danbury, Conn., to serve a 15-month sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering. Her book, "Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a ...



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Fairfield County Politicians Touted For Top Twitter Use

... A few politicians in Fairfield County stand out for their clever Tweets. U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, and Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, a Republican, are cited in a recent Top 15 list from Business Insider on "Politicians Who Are Killing It ...



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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Danbury contractor charged with scamming immigrant workers

A Danbury contractor with a history of defrauding immigrant laborers has been charged with failing to pay wages to four men who worked for his company in 2011 and 2012.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/policereports/article/Danbury-contractor-charged-with-scamming-4658183.php

Study to examine overhaul of city government

An independent consultant will spend the coming months looking at ways to overhaul the city's government with a focus on efficiencies and cost savings.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Study-to-examine-overhaul-of-city-government-4657923.php

'Earnest or What's In a Name?' hits the stage

Carey Van Hollen, 29, left, of Danbury and Ian Maitland, 20, of New Fairfield, chat with Leonard Diamond on the set of " Earnest, or What's In a Name?" Monday, June 24, 2013.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Earnest-or-What-s-In-a-Name-hits-the-stage-4657902.php

A.P. Construction Completes 20 Private Clubs in Last 10 Years

... at Old Westbury Golf & Country Club located on Long Island, NY, various renovations at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury, CT, the new addition and renovation at Riverside Yacht Club, in Greenwich, CT, and the new pool and pool house at Woodway ...



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Woodway Country Club renovation project completed

... the clubhouse at Old Westbury Golf & Country Club on Long Island , various renovations at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury and the new addition and renovation at Riverside Yacht Club in Greenwich. A.P. Construction has managed numerous private club ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Woodway-Country-Club-renovation-project-completed-4656766.php

Singer Lauryn Hill Begins Prison Sentence for Tax Evasion

Singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill began serving her three-month sentence for tax evasion at a minimum-security federal correctional institution in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/Singer-Lauryn-Hill-Begins-Prison-Sentence-Tax-Evasion-67375-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS

Founders favored secular government

... or demonic possession. Our third president, Thomas Jefferson, explained in a Jan. 1, 1802, letter to Baptists of Danbury, Conn., that the First Amendment "builds a wall between church and state," and also counseled others to "question with boldness ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/editorials/2013/07/10/1-founders-favored-secular-government.html

More

... or they're eating her out of house and home. Regardless, she's actually serving her sentence here in Connecticut in Danbury at the women's prison there which is minimum security and they live in dorm style rooms. Kind of like college but you have to ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.star999.com/homepage/2013/07/10/daily-dish-lauryn-hill-goes-to-danbury-jail-and-more

Lauryn Hill checks into prison to serve 3 month sentence for tax evasion

The 38-year-old songstress reportedly booked into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut at around 11:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, according to Jailed: Fugees frontwoman Lauryn Hill has checked into prison in Connecticut to serve her three month sentence for tax evasion Prisoners live in 'barrack-style housing' and Hill will ... (more)



via Danbury Newswire http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2358382/Lauryn-Hill-checks-prison-serve-3-month-sentence-tax-evasion.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Star Wars' George Lucas marries in star-studded celebration

Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to begin her three-month prison sentence, People reports.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/22725935/star-wars-george-lucas-marries-in-star-studded-celebration

Cruz control: Pitcher-turned-shortstop powers Westerners to third straight win

Cruz, a senior-to-be at Georgia Tech , has been transformed from an infielder to a pitcher during his career as a Yellow Jacket, but so far this summer with the Danbury Westerners, he has been a steady shortstop and an offensive catalyst.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/sports/article/Cruz-control-Pitcher-turned-shortstop-powers-4656159.php

Danbury's downtown and Mill Plain Road corridor can both be destinations

The arrival of the Mill Plain Road section of Danbury as a restaurant mecca could be viewed as bad news for the downtown, which is counting on the Ives Street restaurant district becoming a big-time calling card for a revitalized city center.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Danbury-s-downtown-and-Mill-Plain-Road-corridor-4655302.php

Lauryn Hill begins 3-month prison sentence for tax case

... former Fugees singer, five-time Grammy winner and mother of six reported to a minimum security federal facility in Danbury, Connecticut on Monday, July 8, the Associated Press reported. A week earlier, Hill posted a lengthy rant about the IRS and ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Lauryn-Hill-begins-3-month-prison-sentence-for-tax-case/9165749&rss=rss-wabc-ent_story-9165749

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Lauryn Hill reports to prison

... artist was sentenced to three months in federal prison, which she'll serve at a low security female facility in Danbury, Connecticut. Hill has sold millions of albums -- 16, to be exact -- but when she appeared before a judge in May, she said that ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.channel3000.com/entertainment/Lauryn-Hill-reports-to-prison/-/1628/20884104/-/upjb9l/-/index.html

Ron Isley Treated Like A King During Prison Stint

... n life will give singer/rapper Lauryn Hill a little boost - she checked into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut on Monday (08Jul13) to begin a three-month sentence for the same crime.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.contactmusic.com/story/ron-isley-treated-like-a-king-during-prison-stint_3753084

How Bad Is The Jail Lauryn Hill Went To?

... sentence for tax evasion yesterday, but she did so in a national institution: the Federal Correction Facility in Danbury, Connecticut. In its time, the 62-year-old complex has graduated more famous Americans than some colleges -- from Leona Helmsley ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/09/lauryn-hill-in-jail_n_3568122.html?utm_hp_ref=tv&ir=TV

Award nominations now being accepted

The Women's Business Council of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its third annual Heart of Women Award, which recognizes women who have made a lasting contribution and positively impacted the lives of others.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Award-nominations-now-being-accepted-4655931.php

Ron Isley treated like a king during prison stint

... n life will give singer/rapper Lauryn Hill a little boost - she checked into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut on Monday (08Jul13) to begin a three-month sentence for the same crime.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.starpulse.com/news/Dave_Simpson/2013/07/09/ron_isley_treated_like_a_king_during_p?ref_src=news_rss

Time's right for '9 to 5' Danbury staging

July 10--Rather than serve up a trusty classic show, Musicals at Richter in Danbury is presenting the recent, underrated Broadway musical "9 to 5," with music and lyrics by country great Dolly Parton.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2013/7/9/time_s_right_for_9_to.htm

Danbury ER almost fully operational

A "plumbing issue" on Sunday shut down portions of the emergency department at Danbury Hospital, in Danbury, Conn.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Danbury-ER-almost-fully-operational-4655295.php

Councilman, mayor spar over trash deal

... deal for the city, especially considering that the company doesn't have to legally enter into any agreements with Danbury. "The company has been a really good partners with the city and this is a way to get a little something for the city for ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Councilman-mayor-spar-over-trash-deal-4655691.php

ComNet Hardened Video Encoder/Decoder

Communication Networks of Danbury, Conn., introduces the CNVETX1video encoder/decoder designed for those applications where temperature extremes, vibration, shock, voltage transients and humidity with condensation are present.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.securitysales.com/channel/system-integration/products/2013/07/comnet-hardened-video-encoder-decoder.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SSI-All+%28Security+Sales+%26+Integration+Magazine++-+All%29

Lauryn Hill reports to prision

The singer and rapper checked in at 11:15 a.m. to the Federal Correctional Institute in Danbury, Connecticut, where she will spend the next three months.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.al.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2013/07/lauryn_hill_reports_to_prision.html

Lauryn Hill starts three-month prison sentence

Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to begin her three-month prison sentence, People reports.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/22791937/lauryn-hill-starts-three-month-prison-sentence

Tango Festival features workshops, dances, Milford show

Connecticut Tango Festival founder Cem Duruoz and partner Dale Ellison will perform and instruct during the sixth annual event in Milford, Norwalk and Danbury.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Tango-Festival-features-workshops-dances-4655360.php

See Avril Lavigne's black wedding gown

... that she did so at her wedding to Chad Kroeger. Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to begin her three-month prison sentence, People reports. Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/22795540/see-avril-lavignes-black-wedding-gown

Lauryn Hill starts three-month prison sentence

... that she did so at her wedding to Chad Kroeger. Lauryn Hill reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Conn., to begin her three-month prison sentence, People reports. Mathew Knowles, the father of Beyonce and Solange Knowles, ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.cw15kxvo.com/story/22791937/lauryn-hill-starts-three-month-prison-sentence

Top 5 Celebrities Jailed for Tax Evasion

After failing to pay taxes on $1.8 million dollars, she has reportedly turned herself in to a minimum security prison in Danbury, Connecticut where she will serve a three-month sentence.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.loop21.com/entertainment/celebrities-jailed-tax-evasion-1

Time's right for '9 to 5' Danbury staging

The Musicals at Richter production of "9 to 5" in Danbury features Lauren Nicole Sherwood, George Alberts, Juliette Garrison Koch and Melinda Zupaniotis.



via Danbury Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Time-s-right-for-9-to-5-Danbury-staging-4655027.php

Lauryn Hill Starts Prison Sentence for Taxes

... including a formal extradition request to any of these countries should Snowden appear within their jurisdiction DANBURY, Conn. (AP) - Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill began serving a three-month prison sentence in Connecticut on Monday for failing ...



via Danbury Newswire http://www.afro.com/sections/arts_entertainment/story.htm?storyid=79072

Museum Hop With The Help Of The North Castle Library

... the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn., the Railway Museum in Danbury, Conn. or the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, Conn. Reservations for the passes are available to adult card holders in good ...



via Danbury Newswire http://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/museum-hop-help-north-castle-library

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