Putnam NewsLocal news for Putnam, CT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Day Kimball Hospital announces recent births- May 29, 2008 The following births were recorded recently at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam: To David P. and Dorice A. Barrows of North Grosvenordale, a girl; to James P. and Aimee L. Veillette of Putnam, a girl; to James T. ...http://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/day-kimball-hospital-announces-recent-births?f... Numerous vacation vistas beckon- May 24, 2008 If the increasing cost of gasoline is putting a crimp in your summer travels, it doesn't have to.http://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/numerous-vacation-vistas-beckon?fromrss=1 Avon Company Brings Old Gas Pumps Up To Date- May 22, 2008 From Alaska to Vermont, thousands of independent gas station owners can't keep up with the price of gas.They know exactly what a gallon of gas or diesel should sell for, but it just won't register. Their old mechanical gas pumps, many of which date from the 1970s, can't display prices above $3.99 a gallon or record a total sale that's more than $99.99.With the regular price of gasoline in Connecticut averaging $4.05 a gallon Tuesday, that's a problem.But replacing one of the old mechanical...http://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/avon-company-brings-old-gas-pumps-up-to-date?f... Neighbors Pool Resources To Save On Oil- May 20, 2008 "If I can help a neighbor out and help him save money, I'll feel good at the end of the day. The other two guys I'm working with: Jim and Ron -- they've put a lot of effort into this, and together as a team -- that's been our theory" Several hundred residents of Prospect are hoping to save on home heating oil by joining a co-op. Members of the Prospect Oil Group are hoping that by purchasing in large volume, they can get a discount on oil. via WFSB-TV Hartfordhttp://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/neighbors-pool-resources-to-save-on-oil?fromrs... Teen gunman subdued by those he allegedly targeted in Brooklyn- May 15, 2008 "Some of the kids sometimes come and shoot baskets at our little court there, but since I've been here there haven't been really any incidents of fighting or arguments or anything" A teenager accused of firing an assault rifle at several people playing basketball appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge ruled he will face charges as an adult. via The Dayhttp://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/teen-gunman-subdued-by-those-he-allegedly-targ... Police Investigate Weekend Robbery In Putnam- May 14, 2008 Police are investigating a weekend robbery at a supermarket bank branch.At about 4 p.m. Saturday, police were called to the Putnam Bank at Price Chopper supermarket, 251 Kennedy Drive. A man who indicated he had a gun presented a note to a teller and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.The robber is described as white, 20-30 years old and about 6 feet tall. He was wearing a dark red or maroon sweatshirt, tan or light-colored pants and a green baseball cap with a red 'B' for...http://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/police-investigate-weekend-robbery-in-putnam?f... Connecticut prison inmate donations help police departments- May 12, 2008 Two eastern Connecticut police departments have received $3,000 donated by prison inmates to help investigate domestic abuse cases. via Hartford Couranthttp://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/connecticut-prison-inmate-donations-help-polic... Suspect robs bank in Putnam- May 12, 2008 Putnam _ Putnam police are looking for the public's help to track down a suspected bank robber. via WTNHhttp://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/suspect-robs-bank-in-putnam?fromrss=1 Twilight in the Country to help area hospice shine- May 9, 2008 "Most of us, at some point in our lives, have been or will be touched by the incredible work done by Day Kimball's HomeCare-based programs" Hospice, HomeCare and HomeMaker directors pose with committee members for the Twilight in the Country fund-raisers. From left: Susan Esons, executive director of Day Kimball HomeMakers; Carol Emmerthal, ... via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/twilight-in-the-country-to-help-area-hospice-s... Bradley Playhouse to stage 'Alice' for six May shows- May 1, 2008 "Alice in Wonderland...and through the looking glass." Director Nicole Panteleakos with Ardriana Mahoney, who is playing Alice in "Alice in Wonderland...and through the looking glass" at The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse. via Worcester Telegram & Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/putnam-ct/2008/05/bradley-playhouse-to-stage-alice-for-six-may-s... |