Waterbury proposes $200 fine for not restraining dogs
WATERBURY -- Residents want the city to put the owners of aggressive dogs on a short leash, but leave the dogs, even the pit bulls, alone. That was what most of the dozen people who showed up at a...
View ArticleCommerce secretary crashes car; officials say he suffered seizure
SAN GABRIEL, Calif. — Medical records could determine whether U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson will be charged in two weekend fender-benders that led to his hospitalization after police found him...
View ArticleHigh fuel prices mean thin profits for world's airlines
BEIJING —The global aviation trade group nearly doubled its forecast of European airlines' losses this year to $1.1 billion and said Monday the worldwide industry will scrape by with wafer thin profit...
View ArticleMrs. Petra Osorio Funeral service Wednesday
WATERBURY — Mrs. Petra Osorio, 81, of Easton Avenue, widow of Hector Torres, passed away June 8, 2012, at Waterbury Hospital. Mrs. Osorio was born Aug. 1, 1930, in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Funeral service...
View ArticleSouthbury's Foley makes most of his NCAA tournament time
Southbury's Kevin Foley played a huge role in the Wheaton College baseball team's NCAA Tournament success this season. The freshman out of Pomperaug High had an outstanding Division III College World...
View ArticleVatican 'regrets' letter on bank chief's health
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican said Monday it regrets the publication of a letter from a psychotherapist detailing the mental health of the Vatican's recently ousted bank chief, as yet another Holy See...
View Article5 big concerts
Thousands of tweens skipped into Mexico City's main plaza on Monday to see Justin Bieber perform in a show that was expected to draw 200,000 people. Here are some other big concerts according to...
View ArticleMubarak's health deteriorating in prison
CAIRO — Hosni Mubarak's health worsened Monday, with doctors twice having to use a defibrillator on the imprisoned former leader, adding to the tumult in Egypt before this weekend's runoff election...
View ArticleKent fills vacant selectman post
KENT -- The Board of Selectmen has filled the vacant selectman spot with one of Kent's native sons. Michael Van Valkenburg has agreed to serve as the new selectman through November 2013. The selectmen...
View ArticleU.S. accuses Syria of new, deadly tactics
BEIRUT — The United States accused the Syrian government of using "new horrific tactics" Monday, as U.N. observers reported Syrian helicopters were firing on rebellious areas and concerns mounted that...
View ArticleSummer art classes for kids at Mattatuck Museum
Waterbury's Mattatuck Museum is offering summer art classes to fit a child's ability level and age. “Art Tells A Story,” for ages 4 to 6, will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays from June 26 to July...
View ArticleTuesday, June 12, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, June 12, 2012: This year you add even more enthusiasm to your normally upbeat thinking process. Others will challenge you more frequently, especially someone close to you....
View ArticleTaurasi and Moore linked by more than birthday
Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore will forever be linked by more than just the birthday they share. he former UConn stars were born seven years apart on June 11 and share an intense competitive spirit that...
View ArticleScavone takes new job at Berlin
One of the most well-known sports administrators in the area is making another move. Former Woodland athletic director and Naugatuck Valley League president Dan Scavone was appointed recently as...
View ArticleDaigneault: For U.S. Open champ, it's hard to say no
CROMWELL -- Keegan Bradley's caddie, a guy who goes by "Pepsi," is the most likely suspect. Webb Simpson figures it was him who slipped bananas into Simpson's shoes prior to the start of Sunday's final...
View ArticleFor defending Travelers champion, distractions all come out in the wash
CROMWELL — For Fredrik Jacobson the perks for being defending champion in the Travelers Championship fail to cover some of the basics. The distractions that come with being the defending champ are not...
View ArticlePalladino: Wilby soccer coach graduates to next level
WATERBURY -- From the moment he arrived, things started to change. When Gianni Perugini accepted the boys soccer coaching job at Wilby High, a vibrant energy soon became apparent at the school and in...
View ArticleTorrington's Whitley to coach Taft football
WATERTOWN — Tyler Whitley is returning to his second home. Whitley, a 2004 Taft School graduate and three-sport varsity captain, will succeed Taft head football coach Panos Voulgaris. Voulgaris has...
View ArticleTravelers field packed with big-time winners
CROMWELL — The Travelers Championship opens today at the Tournament Players Club at River Highlands, and a quick look at the pairings is striking. There are feature groups up and down the card. The...
View ArticleFriday's tee times
Second-round tee times Starting times for the the second round of the Travelers Championship on Friday. No. 1 6:50 Charlie Wi, Blake Adams, GrahDeLaet 7:01 Steve Flesch, Patrick Sheehan, David Mathis...
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