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Farmington Girl Uses Lemonade Stand To Raise Money For Children's Hospital
The Hartford CourantWith some lemonade, hard work and the hope of good weather on Memorial Day, a 12-year-old local girl is trying to raise $10,000 for Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Grace Bergin, a student at West Woods Upper Elementary School, began running her...Tags: West Hartford, Whole Foods Market, Memorial Day, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics
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Lawsuit Seeking $20 Million Filed Against Town Of East Hartford, Police
The Hartford CourantA $20 million lawsuit filed Tuesday against the town and members of the police department claims police conspired to falsely arrest a 12-year-old boy after he was assaulted by an officer at his home. The lawsuit stems from an incident that occurred on...Tags: Justice System, Trials, Criminal Laws, Laws, Criminals
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West Harford Author's Advice To Parents of Picky Eaters: Relax
Meal time can become an incredibly frustrating event when you are a parent of a picky eater. "If you put a vegetable in front of a kid a dozen times, eventually he will eat it!" say well-intentioned friends and relatives, but it can be difficult....
Tags: West Hartford, Meatballs, Breads, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut)
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Raising A Vegan Child Tricky But Doable With Guidance
Darlene Jones-Bey knew that she had to change her way of life. "I was really overweight. I was about 250 pounds," says this Ansonia mom. "I had very high cholesterol. I was at risk for cardiovascular disease, almost borderline diabetic." Inspired by...
Tags: Health Treatments, Dietary Supplements, Iron (dietary supplement), Overweight, Ansonia
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Families With Mental Illness, Disabilities Need Community
The Hartford CourantIn the week following the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I attended parent support forums at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center and another in West Hartford's Town Hall, both of which involved a panel of mental health...Tags: Adam Lanza, West Hartford, Psychiatry, Behavioral Conditions, Family
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Buckley Custodian Shaves His Head For A Good Cause
The Hartford CourantPatrick Carroll, a custodian at Buckley Elementary School, has always been known for his long "rock 'n' roll" hair style. But he's shaved his locks for a good cause. Carroll, who has worked at the school for 12 years, decided to offer his hair as a...Tags: Human Interest, Media Industry, Sandy Hook Elementary School
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Area Restaurants Look For Ways To Help In Sandy Hook Relief
1249 Winebar in Waterbury invites you to a fundraiser to benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center and the children and families affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy. Door proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Children's Medical...
Tags: Waterbury, Bars and Clubs, Rocky Hill, Human Interest, Hospitals and Clinics
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Moms' Mission: To Help Others
The Hartford CourantKari Monteforte and Lauren Andrews are on a mission to bring hope to those who may have lost it. The two Enfield residents work together as "2Moms on a Mission" to raise money for local charities and families in need. "We are here to give people...Tags: Social Services, Charity, Auction Service, Social Issues, Autism
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Trinity Study: High-Fat Diet Could Help Autism
A Trinity College study in Wednesday offers evidence that a strict diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates could reverse symptoms of autism. The study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE, looked at the behaviors of mice bred to have the...Tags: Epilepsy, Medical Research, Behavioral Conditions, Science and Technology, Autism
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READER SUBMITTED: BAPS Charities Hosts First Annual Children's Health And Safety Day
NewingtonA recent study showed that 33 percent of American youth are obese and live inactive and unhealthy lifestyles. This makes today's youth the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. With this issue in mind, BAPS Charities of...Tags: Waterbury, Social Services, Education, Colleges and Universities, Weight
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Police Seek Cause Of South Windsor Crash That Killed 2 As Friends, Classmates Mourn
The Hartford CourantAs two communities grappled with the loss of teenagers in a weekend car crash, police worked on Tuesday to figure out what caused a van carrying five teens to veer off a road and hit a tree in South Windsor over the weekend. No charges had been filed as...Tags: Students, Hospitals and Clinics, Vernon (Tolland, Connecticut), Transportation Accidents, South Windsor
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'Capes For Kids' Aims To Honor Newtown Students' Bravery
The Hartford CourantOn Friday, 13-year-old Allison Anderson could only think of her three young siblings while learning the news out of Newtown," according to her mother Camella Mollica. When the family was discussing the tragedy, Allison's 6-year-old brother, Frankie...Tags: Education, Schools, West Hartford, Students, Sandy Hook Elementary School
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