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Attorney General Jepsen investigating Facebook fraud


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Published Feb. 15, 2011 at 11:03 p.m.

My State Rep in the House Assembly, Kim Rose (D-118), has brought to light an attempt by an internet scammer to fraudulently obtain funds by posing as her. Attorney General George Jepsen has said he'll look into the complaint. The CT Post has more:Attorney General George Jepsen has launched an investigation into a Facebook scam that temporarily created a fake account in the name state ...

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Happy Valentines Day from Knitty Gritty


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Published Feb. 14, 2011 at 11:10 p.m.

Yep. Knitty Gritty Committee is totally awesome. They brightened up the gazebo in Elizabeth Park with yarn roses. Go check it out before the birds take them to make nests! Pic from the Committee – check out their blog for more photos ...

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Pittsburgh Penguins in bus accident on way to Central Park practice


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Published Feb. 13, 2011 at 5:27 a.m.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' rough weekend in New York got a little bumpier when the team bus hit a car while heading to an outdoor practice ...

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Holiday Stroll - December 2nd


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Published Nov. 27, 2010 at 3:42 a.m.
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Let The Shopping Begin ... West Hartford Holiday Stroll ... 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM ... West Hartford Center ... and don't forget ... there are also many fine stores in Elmwood and in Bishop's Corner ... and on Park Road ...

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Another Chain Store Comes To Blue Back Square


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Published Aug. 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
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Remember when the Townspeople in West Hartford were being told that there would be an "arts cinema" in Blue Back Square - and not just another movie house? and they were also being told that there would be no big box chain stores? especially ones that might compete with smaller mom and pop operations to put them out of business ... First there was Barnes and Noble - helping to kill off Bookworm, and now this fall there will be a Toys R Us Express in Blue Back Square, which no doubt will take

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Celebrate! West Hartford


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Published June 11, 2010 at 11:44 p.m.
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June 12 and 13, 2010 ... West Hartford, Connecticut ... West Hartford's 24th annual celebration ... Free Admission - Rain or Shine ... Attracting well over 30,000 people each year, Celebrate! also provides festival attendees with a wide range of wholesome family activities – an award winning juried arts & crafts show, great food, entertainment, games, rides, a certified 5K road race – as the saying goes, "something for everyone" ... The event offers ... civic, service, sports, schools

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21 Arrested During Rally for Spectrum Workers


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Published June 2, 2010 at 3:18 p.m.

21 Arrested as Community Leaders Block Scabs to Support StrikeBy Steve Thornton(June 1) On the 48th day on strike at a Connecticut nursing home, twenty one community leaders, labor activists, clergy members and elected officials were arrested while blocking scab workers from entering and leaving the Park Place Health Center [ ... ] ...

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RadioActive: The Parkville Project


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Published May 18, 2010 at 1:49 a.m.

Helene Kvale of Bated Breath Theatre Company discusses their latest play, The Parkville Project.  The play takes place in Hartford’s Parkville neighborhood amidst the backdrop of an ICE raid and is based on interviews with Hartford residents.  It runs July 7- 18.Click here to download the MP3photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelli78/ ...

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Updated! Rally Saturday for 1199 Workers w/video


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Published April 23, 2010 at 10:17 p.m.

Calling Labor and Community Supporters:RALLY!FOR 1199 SPECTRUM STRIKERSSATURDAY, APRIL 2411:00 AM TO 12:00 NOONPARK PLACE HEALTH CENTER5 Greenwood Street, Hartford(off Park St.  Parking on Amity, Madison, Grace, and nearby streets)On the 10th day of the strike, join nursing home workers who are fighting unfair labor practices and the threat of permanent replacements.  The Spectrum Corporation [ ... ] ...

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Charter Oak Cultural Center hosts Prison Art Show


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Published April 23, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.

Hartford, CT–  The much anticipated art exhibit of the year will be held this year at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in downtown Hartford.  The 32nd annual show of artwork from Connecticut’s Prisons features 140 artists from 14 correctional facilities, and is open throughout the month of May at Charter Oak.This [ ... ] ...

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