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Middletown Eye: Russell Library Book Sale Starts Today

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Connecticut Local Politics: Quote of the Day

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:36:14 -0500

Justin Bernier, one of the GOP candidates running for Congress in the 5th Congressional District speaking to Goshen RTC:

“I am still running for Congress. I am not running for governor. I am not running for Senate.”

I’m so glad he clarified, because it’s been getting mighty confusing around here what [...]

Middletown Eye: Middletown B-Boy Documentary Wins Award

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:54:00 -0500

From the Jesse Thompkins III FoundationNot only is there a surprisingly vibrant break-dancing scene in the blue-collar town of Middletown, Conn., but the rivalry and religious tension between the two crews makes for a compelling dance-filled documentary.That’s why Brooklyn resident Bridget Palardy, who made the short film Middletown B-Boys, won [...]

My Left Nutmeg: Mystery Man switches to Governor's Race

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:18:47 -0500

As expected Tom Foley has switched to the Governor's race, dropping his U.S. Senate bid. If early reviews are any indication a new stealth candidate has emerged.

Ken Dixon at CT News:

In one of the more bizarre political announcements the Blogster has covered, [...]

Bristol Blog: Larson's Youth Council meeting Saturday

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:32:00 -0500

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Press release from U.S. Rep. John Larson, the 1st District congressman who represents Bristol:

Congressman Larson and his Youth Advisory Cabinet to Participate in Public Hearing Hosted by the CT General Assembly’s Task Force on Children in the Recession

Hearing Begins Saturday at 10:00AM at Legislative Office Building, [...]

woodstocktruth.com: The Future Is Naugatuck

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:24:00 -0500

Want an early glimpse at your town’s spring budget brawl? Listen to what’s happening in Naugatuck.

Due to a number of staggeringly stupid decisions by its elected overseers and “professional educators,” the borough’s school district is running a deficit of over $2 million in the current fiscal year. That’s nearly 4 [...]

FatMixx: Synesthesia

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:31:22 -0500

Synesthesia came up in sort of a wacky conversation on Twitter. I linked to a clip from Heroes showing their take on Synesthesia. This clip, however, is a neat little 8 minute doc on Synesthesia.

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Connecticut Bob: Paper trail

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:47:00 -0500

Roadside attractions have been a part of America's landscape ever since automobiles became popular and affordable. And the very best roadside attractions, in my opinion, are those that you come upon unexpectedly. They're the best because you have absolutely no expectations, and therefore you can't be disappointed if the plaster [...]

yourCT.com: Even The Supremes Questioning Hot Dog Stands

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:44:24 -0500

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There’s a certain satisfaction reading about the latest deliberations by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS.) The case, as detailed by Dahlia Lithwick of Slate, concerns the ownership of land that is essentially created. Florida, like most coastal states, is faced with rampant beach erosion. So the Florida [...]

ctnewsjunkie.com: 'Unfunded' Mandates A Hot Button Issue

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:28:58 -0500

In what was sometimes a heated discussion, municipal and state officials tried to tackle the issue of unfunded state mandates during a two-hour meeting Thursday. But after municipal leaders spoke about all the cuts they already had made and brainstormed ways the state could offer [...]