Local News - Middlesex County - CTnow

Hartford Experiment Along For Ride As SpaceX's 'Dragon' Makes History

By VANESSA DE LA TORRE, vdelatorre@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:37:00 EDT

Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Hartford Facebook Page

Friday turned out to be a joyous "berth"-day for commercial space flight and the Hartford school team with a science experiment aboard SpaceX's Dragon.

Connecticut Sisters Resurrect Block Island Landmark

Rick Green — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:30:02 EDT

Surf Hotel, Shuttered Since 2007, To Reopen July Fourth Weekend Follow CT Lifestyle & Entertainment News On The Courant's Features Buzz Facebook Page Get Business Mobile Text Alerts

The green rocking chairs will be back on the front porch.

Candidates For 32nd District House Seat Endorsed By Their Parties

By KATHERINE OGDEN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:13:05 EDT

Portland school board Chairman Christopher Phelps will challenge incumbent Christie Carpino, R-Cromwell, for the 32nd General Assembly District in the Nov. 6 election.

Tynan Park Dog Park Plan Scrapped, Middletown Seeking Other Sites

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Plans for a dog park at Tynan Memorial Park have been dropped, but a council member seeking to establish a park said he will seek other possible locations.

Middletown Looking Into Moving Military Museum To Veterans Park

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:16:34 EDT

City officials are considering moving the outbuildings on the Eckersley Hall property to Veterans Park as a permanent location for the Greater Middletown Military Museum.

Middlesex Community College Opens Renovated Art Gallery In Middletown

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 08:20:36 EDT

The Pegasus Gallery at Middlesex Community College, featuring artwork by students, faculty and professionals, was recently renovated and is open to the public.

East Hampton's Proposed Budget Is Cut By Another $325,000

By ERIK HESSELBERG, Special to The Courant — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:49 EDT

The board of finance has slashed an additional $325,000 from the proposed 2012-13 budget after residents rejected a proposed $38.7 million spending plan at a budget referendum May 8.

Former Portland Official Pleads No Contest In Florida Case

By KATHERINE OGDEN, Special to The Courant — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:09:19 EDT

Former First Selectman Edward L. Kalinowski is facing up to 20 years in prison in Florida after agreeing not to contest three felony charges that prosecutors there say stem from his effort in September to solicit a minor for sex.

Crowmell's Memorial Day Parade Set For May 30

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:07:41 EDT

When it comes to Memorial Day, Cromwell sticks with tradition.

Dock And Dine In Old Saybrook Won't Open In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

By SHAWN R. BEALS, sbeals@courant.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:55:34 EDT

Some shoreline visitors will be disappointed to discover that a popular restaurant won't be open in time for Memorial Day weekend.