Christine Bailey Enjoyed cooking, gardening
WOLCOTT — Christine (Dingfelder) (Breen) Bailey, 98, passed away on Thursday at Waterbury Hospital. She was the wife of the late John Breen and Alfred Bailey. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on April 4,...
View ArticleAnthony V. Licnikas|Retired Waterbury fireman
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Anthony V. Licnikas, of Deerfield Beach, widow of Ellen Matusevice, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 10, 2012, at Boca Raton Hospital. He was 88 years old. Anthony was born in Waterbury,...
View ArticleLynn Montambault|Retired teacher
WATERTOWN — Lynn Montambault, 64, of Watertown, also of North Redington Beach, Fla., passed away Oct. 7, 2012, at Woodside Hospice House after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Edward J....
View ArticleCarter's to close Shelton operations, move work to Ga.
A clothing manufacturer plans to consolidate its operations in a move that's expected to bring about 200 jobs to Georgia. Carter's Inc. on Thursday announced the plans, which involve merging work now...
View ArticlePoint/counterpoint
"This is classic Obama. He really, really wants to be the president of national unity. He's always wanted to be the reconciliation candidate, and his instincts always in confrontations is to not go for...
View ArticleRepublican Party no longer interested in average Americans
As a veteran and former Eisenhower Republican, I am voting this year for the Obama-Biden presidential ticket; Chris Murphy, for U.S. Senate; Elizabeth Esty, for the 5th Congressional District seat;...
View ArticleVotes for wasteful spending define Rep. Nardello's tenure
For the first time since 1994, the voters of the 89th House District have a chance to elect a state representative who is strong, honest, fiscally responsible and tough on crime. Her name is Lezlye...
View ArticleAggressive foreign policy doesn't equal warmongering
For the most part, John F. Webster's Oct. 7 letter, "Romney's hawkishness a picture of hypocrisy," was fair comment, even if you disagree with it. However, it is patently unfair to claim that Israel...
View ArticleQuestionable competence
Last year, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the legislature created the Board of Regents for Higher Education. The board oversees the Connecticut State University System (Western, Central, Southern and...
View ArticleLong shadow of financial crisis haunts banks
NEW YORK -- The hot trend in banking now? Betting which one will be next to get sued. Major U.S. banks start reporting third-quarter earnings today. While some of the cold fear of the scandal-filled...
View ArticleSelect the right running shoe to protect your feet
When it comes to selecting a proper running shoe, the options can seem overwhelming and the terminology alone is enough to turn anyone off. "It can be a little bit intimidating when you're new to...
View ArticleBike trip raises awareness about depression
Growing up in Ohio, Larry Davis was told to deal with his sadness with self discipline and concealing his emotions. Living in Santa Cruz as an adult, he appeared on the surface to be happy and...
View ArticleQuadriplegic receives computer to help with everyday tasks
Shawnice Singletary was driving in Northeast Baltimore in May when someone pulled up next to her car at an intersection and fired a gun at her. Bullets slammed into her face and neck. At the Johns...
View ArticleAn upside down approach
Like most teachers, Cristi Derow and Jennifer Bradley have spent most of their careers giving classroom lectures to students who sat passively in their seats. The Lewisville, Texas, school district...
View ArticleReception Saturday opens Lakeville's 'Angular Extremes'
'Simple Lines' opens the fall season at Lakeville's White Gallery on Friday and will feature wearable art, 'Angular Extremes.' Following The White Gallery exhibition the show heads on to the famed OK...
View ArticleToday in History, Oct. 12
Today is Friday, Oct. 12, the 286th day of 2012. There are 80 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 12, 1962, the devastating Columbus Day Storm, also known as the “Big Blow,"...
View ArticleJobless claims fall to 339,000, fewest in 4 years
WASHINGTON -- The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid plummeted last week to seasonally adjusted 339,000, the lowest level in more than four years. The sharp drop, if sustained, could signal...
View ArticleFriday, Oct. 12, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 12, 2012: Is there such a thing as too much good? You will be able to answer that question this year. You often will feel overwhelmed. You might not know which way to go...
View ArticlePut the coffee back in your coffeecake
Adding coffee to coffeecake is a simple way to take something great and make it even better. Because if you think conventional coffeecakes pair well with your favorite cup of java, wait until you try a...
View ArticleNaugatuck school board member quits for job in district
NAUGATUCK -- Board of Education member Debra A. Brackett resigned Thursday to take a job in the school system as a family advocate for the Head Start program in the borough. She starts Monday and will...
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