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General Assembly convenes against dismal economic backdrop

Rep. Michelle L. Cook, D-Torrington, shows off her new seat in the General Assembly to her father Gene "Gus" Loness during the opening day of the legislative session Wednesday at the state Capitol in Hartford. ....

HARTFORD — Rookie lawmakers and long-serving veterans are bracing for rough slogging in General Assembly.

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Massa's death a mystery|Waterbury school numb over loss of popular teacher
WATERBURY — On an island 1,200 miles from his classroom, Tim Massa's death remains a mystery.

They ' love' new city plan|Torrington residents favor downtown plan for housing, shops
TORRINGTON — Residents and business owners gave a warm reception Tuesday to a sweeping vision for the city's future that some say could spark a renaissance of arts, culture and commerce and bring new life to downtown.

Aldermen OK fire deal|Waterbury contract 1 of 3 approved despite financial fears
WATERBURY — The Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday to adopt three new labor union deals, giving the city its first negotiated work contracts since the state oversight board ceded financial control to the city.

Palladino: A hoops feast in the city
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The Copper will be boiling over tonight and Friday evening.

A pair of Naugatuck Valley League Copper Division showdowns are set in the Naugatuck Valley League, and assuming that a passing cloud doesn’t scare the bejabbers out of us and force a postponement, area basketball fans will enjoy a hoop feast over the next two evenings.
Giants' Jacobs back at practice and ready to go

New York Giants leading rusher Brandon Jacobs returned to practice on Wednesday and pronounced himself ready to go for the NFC semifinal against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jacobs missed the regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings because of season-long problems with his left knee. He hurt it early in the season and aggravated it against the Eagles in a loss on Dec. 7.
Girls notebook: Wolcott Tech earns respect
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Is there a better feel-good story these days than coach Mark Eucalitto’s Wolcott Tech girls basketball team?

 For so long the doormat of the Berkshire League and often the butt of many jokes after losing 265 straight varsity games over 19 years, the Wildcats have posted a pair of wins this season over Gilbert and Nonnewaug that only bode well for the much maligned program.

Don't get used to cheap oil; analysts see hikes coming
HOUSTON — All that money you're saving these days at the gas pump? You might want to put it in the bank.

Apple cuts copy protection and prices on iTunes
SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. is cutting the price of some songs in its market-leading iTunes online store to as little as 69 cents and plans to make every track available without copy protection.

Pending home sales plunge to record low in November
WASHINGTON  - Pending U.S. home sales in November fell to the lowest level in the seven-year history of the National Association of Realtors' index, as the plummeting stock market and faltering economy gave more buyers cold feet, the association said Tuesday.

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Naugatuck school's winning project sheds light on hunger
A "Stuff a Bus" campaign by Central Avenue School in Naugatuck was recently selected as the winner in a month-long student service learning program, "Thought for Food."
Stop! Thief! That's my bike!
My bike was stolen outside Stop & Shop the other day.
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Not all the food news was bad
Raw tomatoes linked to a salmonella outbreak. A tainted milk scandal in China spanning five continents.

 

Guide To

Dining
Check out this week's featured restaurant, a list of recently profiled spots, and a directory of places to eat in Western Connecticut.
Movies
What's playing? Find the latest film reviews, DVD releases and movie capsules here.
Music
Our Connecticut Music column brings you the latest in area bands, concerts, performances and releases. Looking for open-mic nights? You'll find them here too.
Theater
What's playing at the Palace and the Warner? From Broadway to community theaters, you'll find reviews, previews and backstage gossip here.

Law's unlikely defenders

Could it be that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is a racist who is trying to sell Barack Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder? It certainly looks that way. Federal investigators caught Sen. Reid twisting Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arm to try to stop him from naming Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. or Rep. Danny Davis, both of whom are black, as Mr. Obama's successor. Sen. Reid made it clear he would prefer Tammy Duckworth, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs director, or Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. His Madigan advocacy is fascinating because besides being the daughter of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the king of pay-to-play politics in Illinois, she was the one who tried unsuccessfully to get Gov. Blagojevich declared politically insane to strip him of his lawful right to pick Mr. Obama's successor. In retrospect, her effort comes off as an attempt to grease her own senatorial skids.

Tyrants vs. taxpayers

"The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress." — Frederick Douglass.

Obama begins to see the light

In early 2008, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson assured the nation the cornerstone of the feds' $168 billion economic-stimulus plan (the $600 tax rebates) would generate "500,000 to 600,000 additional jobs this year." A wealth of data now proves the rebates were wholly unstimulating. About 2 million Americans have lost their jobs since the checks went out in May, and unemployment is at a 15-year high.

Cash 5
Wednesday, 1/7/09: 10, 22, 23, 30, 35.
Classic Lotto
Tuesday, 1/6/09: 02, 04, 12, 18, 22, 34.
Mid Day 3
Wednesday, 1/7/09: 7, 3, 0.
Mid Day 4
Wednesday, 1/7/09: 9, 4, 0, 7.
Play 3
Wednesday, 1/7/09: 4, 5, 2.
Play 4
Wednesday, 1/7/09: 0, 3, 3, 5.
Powerball
Saturday, 1/3/09: 38, 22, 55, 24, 17, Power Ball: 24, Power Play: 3.


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BOOK TALK
Event Date: January 8th, 2009 Event Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

AFTERNOON AT THE OPERA
Event Date: January 8th, 2009 Event Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

STORIES AND CRAFTS
Event Date: January 8th, 2009 Event Time: 1:30pm - TBA

LECTURE: HISTORY OF THE WASHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Event Date: January 8th, 2009 Event Time: 6:30pm - TBA

STORYTIME
Event Date: January 9th, 2009 Event Time: 10:30am - TBA

HOUSATONIC CAMERA CLUB EXHIBIT
Event Date: January 9th, 2009 Event Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MINDSNAP MUSIC, TRANSCEND TATTOO, & ROYAL BLUNTS PRESENTS...
Event Date: January 9th, 2009 Event Time: 7:00pm - TBA

MOMIX
Event Date: January 9th, 2009 Event Time: 8:00pm - TBA

SINGLES DANCE PARTY
Event Date: January 9th, 2009 Event Time: 8:00pm - 12:30am

MOUNTAIN DEW VERTICAL CHALLENGE
Date: January 10th, 2009 -
Time: TBA - TBA
The "Dew Crew" returns to Ski Sundown for the Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge! One of the largest events of the season, the Vertical Challenge offers skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities the chance to sign up for a free fun race on Gunbarrel with Race Awards and Victory Party to follow. Participants receive tons of great prizes courtesy of Mountain Dew and other sponsors and can qualify for the regional Vertical Challenge. There's more than just racing, however! You'll find a festive atmosphere, great giveaways, lots of music and, above all, fun for the entire family!

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