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Officials react to state grant cuts

Despite the prospect of reduced state aid, area town officials said Gov. M. Jodi Rell's proposed budget was actually a positive for local municipalities when considering the economy.

Local woman receives good news from Haiti

For nine long days and even longer nights, Ethel Pocius waited for a call from her daughter Jeanne Pocius, who was staying in Haiti at the time of the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.

Now is the time to apply for Census 2010 jobs

Wages range from $12 to $21 an hour, according to the Census 2010 Jobs Web site.

Police probe Columbia burglary

He said witnesses to the crime reported seeing an older model Ford Ranger that was tan in color with a wide green strip along the side.

No style points, but it’s a win

by Mike Sypher | Sports Editor February 8, 2010 - Local News

George Blaney walked into the interview area following Saturday night’s Big East Conference men’s basketball game between his University of Connecticut Huskies and visiting DePaul at Gampel Pavilion and presented a little nugget from his past.
“My father was a judge,” said Blaney, the associate head coach of the Huskies who was subbing for the sixth [...]

Volunteers pack hope and love in kits for Haiti

by HTNP.com Staff February 8, 2010 - Local News

On a day of Super Bowl party gastrointestinal overindulgence, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church members helped others Sunday at their own “Super Bowl of Caring.”
Haiti was the main beneficiary of the church’s annual event on Super Bowl Sunday, when hygiene kits were created for those in need in the earthquake-devastated country.
“This is for those people who [...]

Once On This Island, Junior

by submitted press release February 7, 2010 - Areawide, Local News

EastConn’s Capitol Theater Arts Academy presents the family musical “Once On This Island, Junior” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Capitol Theater, 896 Main St., Willimantic. Regular tickets are $10, while tickets for children under 12 and seniors are $8. Call the Capitol Theater Box Office at (860) 465-5636 to reserve tickets. The box office [...]

Eastern Square Dance

by submitted press release February 6, 2010 - Local News

A square dance is slated at 8 p.m. at Yeomans Hall, Columbia. Caller Joe LoPresti. Cost is $5, children under 12 free. Contact: (860) 228-3004.

Man injured in SUV-truck crash

by Caitlin M. Dineen | Staff Writer February 5, 2010 - Areawide, Local News

A critically injured Willimantic man remains in the intensive care unit this morning after his vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer unit on Route 6 Thursday.
According to state police from Troop K in Colchester, Gary Mish, 62, of 42 Oxbow Drive, was traveling eastbound on Route 6 when he suddenly crossed into the westbound lane of [...]

Voter ID plan questioned by town

by Mike Savino | Staff Writer February 4, 2010 - Local News

Selectmen Tuesday expressed reservations about a request from two residents to identify voters at town meetings.
They suggested the two men take their issue to the next town meeting themselves.
Residents Ron Cowles and Bill Jesterby met with selectmen for the third straight month requesting the town create a procedure to identify eligible voters at town meetings.
Jesterby [...]