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Connecticut Whale breaks the Syracuse Crunch The Connecticut Whale defeated the Syracuse Crunch, 3-1, Tuesday night at the XL Center in Hartford. Mats Zuccarello, Blake Parlett and Scott Tanski all scored for Connecticut, with defenseman Jeff Woywitka adding two assists. Goaltender Chad Johnson made 23 saves in winning his third straight start in the month of February. More Feb 7, 2012 - 10:46 PM |
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2012 Labatt Blue Bubble Hockey Tournament underway The American Hockey League and Labatt Blue have announced that the 2012 Labatt Blue Bubble Hockey Tournament of Champions presented by the AHL is now under way, and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers are one of 11 teams to participate in the tournament. More Feb 7, 2012 - 11:37 AM |
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AARP Foundation Awards $200,000 in grant funding to The WorkPlace Today, The WorkPlace announces receipt of a $200,000 grant to expand services provided through our Platform to Employment (P2E) program and address the specific needs of older, unemployed workers. With the addition of AARP Foundation funds, P2E will recruit and serve long-term unemployed workers who are over 50 years of age. More Feb 7, 2012 - 10:50 AM |
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Malloy proposes eliminating 25 state boards and commissions Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a proposal to eliminate 25 of the state’s 258 boards and commissions to which he can make appointments to reduce overlap and shrink the size of government. More Feb 7, 2012 - 10:09 AM |
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Community foundation awards almost half a million in Q1 grants The People’s United Community Foundation announced Monday that for the first quarter of 2012 it has awarded $448,500 in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the communities it serves in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont and New York. More Feb 7, 2012 - 9:25 AM |
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Malloy rolls out education reform package Governor Dannel P. Malloy joined Lieutenant Governor Wyman, Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor, Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra, and Hartford Superintendent Christina Kishimoto at SAND Elementary School in Hartford Monday to announce the Governor’s legislative proposals to address low-achieving schools and improve education statewide. More Feb 7, 2012 - 9:11 AM |
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DMV schedule for President's Day weekend Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers will close for the state holiday observing President Lincoln’s birthday on Friday, February 10, at 12:30 p.m. and most will reopen Tuesday, February 14, at 7:45 a.m. More Feb 7, 2012 - 9:05 AM |
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Wolski, Woywitka looking to make most of time with Whale Taking one step back in hopes of making two forward is a familiar refrain. Left wing Wojtek Wolski and defenseman Jeff Woywitka are hoping that theory works in their quests to get more ice time with the New York Rangers or another NHL team. Wolski and Woywitka accepted requests from the Rangers on Thursday for two-week conditioning assignments with the Connecticut Whale and then helped beat Albany and Hershey to end an 11-game winless streak (0-6-2-3) since the start of 2012 and gain a share of the Atlantic Division lead with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, whose 11-game point streak (10-0-0-1) ended with a 3-2 loss to Manchester on Saturday night. More Feb 7, 2012 - 8:59 AM |
WAC presents local Georgetown pianist
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Seals and seabirds star on Winter Creature Some of us may find the winter temperatures around Long Island Sound too cold for comfort, but seals who live in even chillier climes don’t agree. Every year harbor seals and gray seals come down from northern waters to winter in the Sound, where open waters guarantee food. Some have come from as far away as the Arctic Circle. More Feb 7, 2012 - 5:00 AM |
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Barnes appoints undersecretary for legal affairs OPM Secretary Benjamin Barnes today announced the appointment of Michael Sullivan as Undersecretary for Legal Affairs. He replaces Karen Buffkin, who is now Deputy Secretary. More Feb 6, 2012 - 4:58 PM |
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Foxwoods named Casino Operator of the Year Foxwoods Resort Casino is proud to announce it has been named Casino Operator of the Year in the highly-competitive 2012 International Gaming Awards (IGA). “Foxwoods is truly honored to receive recognition as Casino Operator of the Year by the International Gaming Awards,” President and CEO Scott Butera said. “Winning this award is a reflection of our commitment to provide guests with exemplary service and an outstanding gaming and entertainment experience.” More Feb 6, 2012 - 11:47 AM |
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Malloy: Public schools of choice must be a partner Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced a proposal to support and expand public schools of choice in Connecticut and strengthen their role in improving educational opportunities for students in need. More Feb 6, 2012 - 11:16 AM |
