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Stamford voters to choose between lawmaker and ex-MLB pro- STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — Voters in Stamford, Connecticut’s fastest-growing city, are choosing Tuesday between a sitting state legislator and a former Major League Baseball manager for mayor of a community that has seen a major influx of newcomers during...

Wallingford teen’s wish granted by foundation- WALLINGFORD — A local teen was all smiles when his wish was granted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.Josh Lecours exclaimed “wow” and “cool” while meeting firefighters from the East Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department and opening gifts on Saturday...

Ecuadorian owner of Italian restaurant in Meriden has passion for his business - MERIDEN — Jaime Chabla has been asked many times about being the Ecuadorian owner of an Italian restaurant in the United States, but his passion for his business is bigger than the differences in the cultures.Chabla moved to the United States in 1992...

Family’s love of swimming lives on with fund- Swimming was instrumental to the Manning and Sisson families of Bristol and Plainville, so when they decided to establish a fund at Main Street Community Foundation to honor the memory of Mary M. Sisson along with her parents, Dennis and Anna May...

Southington Town Council rejects state law making accessory rentals easier-  SOUTHINGTON – Town leaders voted Monday night to opt out of a state law that would have allowed accessory apartments in residential areas.All nine Town Council members voted against opting in despite concerns by Democrats that the proposal wasn’t...

Cyclocross bike race set for Sunday in Cheshire Park- CHESHIRE — A specialized type of bicycle racing, known for iconic sights of cyclists dismounting and carrying their bikes over obstacles and up hills, will be taking place at Cheshire Park on Sunday.“It almost feels like you are in a different world...

Meet the Candidates: Jason Stone- I am Durham native and graduated from CRHS in 2005. My wife Alycia and I have a young son who will be entering RSD13 schools soon, and we are committed to Durham for the long haul. I have been an active member of the fire department since graduation....

Connecticut employers add jobs for ninth consecutive month- HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s unemployment rate continued to drop in September as state employers added back jobs for the ninth consecutive month. The state Department of Labor reported Thursday that unemployment was 6.8% in September, down...

Meriden’s Cardona, Benigni among honorees at Latino education gala - SOUTHINGTON — Honorees at the Connecticut Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents gala emphasized the importance of education within Latino communities while enjoying a formal night out at the Aqua Turf. Community officials and family...

Rainy summer may extend fall foliage display, experts say- With October more than halfway over, the leaves are just beginning to change from green to shades of red, yellow and orange. The peak of this year’s fall foliage should be toward the beginning of next month. The peak used to be closer to Columbus Day,...