Connecticut NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fourth of July Fireworks, Pardes & Events in CT- June 30, 2008 Fourth of July fireworks displays and Independence Day Parades and Events in Connecticut.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/fourth-of-july-fireworks-pardes-events-in-ct?fromrss... Home invasion crime among new laws- June 30, 2008 Almost a year after a deadly break-in that ended with the deaths of three members of a Cheshire family, a new crime of "home invasion" becomes law on Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/home-invasion-crime-among-new-laws?fromrss=1 Beaches marred by runoff carrying filth into water- June 30, 2008 The summer season along Connecticut's shoreline and lakes is being marred by beach closings due to bacteria and contaminants.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/beaches-marred-by-runoff-carrying-filth-into-water?f... Deal To Sell Haven Healthcare Collapses- June 29, 2008 A deal to sell the bankrupt Haven Healthcare nursing-home chain has abruptly collapsed, leaving state officials scrambling to put together a backup plan to turn over the chain to two or three investment firms that would hire new operators to run the homes.Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Thursday that Formation Capital, which owns Genesis HealthCare, notified the state late Wednesday that it was pulling out of an $85 million deal to take over 14 of Haven's homes in Connecticut and 10 in.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/deal-to-sell-haven-healthcare-collapses?fromrss=1 Ex-Gov's aide Ellef released from prison to halfway house- June 28, 2008 Federal authorities say they have transferred Peter Ellef, a top aide to former Connecticut Gov.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/ex-govs-aide-ellef-released-from-prison-to-halfway-h... Morris to head absent fathers task force- June 28, 2008 HARTFORDAssociated PressHouse Speaker James Amann is establishing a task force to study the causes of fatherlessness.The panel, to be overseen by state Rep.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/morris-to-head-absent-fathers-task-force?fromrss=1 Man sought by Conn. police hits troopers' garage- June 27, 2008 A man being sought by police for questioning in a series of traffic accidents was arrested after crashing his truck in a state police garage in Connecticut.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/man-sought-by-conn-police-hits-troopers-garage?fromr... Coalition pushes for constitutional convention- June 27, 2008 A coalition of groups that want Connecticut to allow ballot initiatives like those in California is urging voters to approve a convention in the fall so the state constitution can be changed.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/coalition-pushes-for-constitutional-convention?fromr... The Hummmer's Fast Fade- June 27, 2008 The most recent issue of Ultimate Hummer features an article proclaiming that "Hummer hate is hot," going on to note with horror that a Hummer was vandalized and covered with environmental messages.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/the-hummmers-fast-fade?fromrss=1 Report: Mixed results for Conn.'s environment- June 25, 2008 A new report examining Connecticut's environmental health shows there were fewer bad air days in 2007 than in past years.http://www.topix.net/state/ct/2008/06/report-mixed-results-for-conn-s-environment?fromrss=... |