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Police respond to Ridgefield shooting

Police responded to reports of several shots being fired in a home on Ridgebury Road tonight. A source said that several shots were fired but there were no fatalities.

Unusual condition seen before crash

The train's engineer told investigators that he observed something not right with the track as he approached the 95 overpass.
Badly injured woman sues Metro-North

Newtown schools get $1.3M grant

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $1.3 million grant to the Newtown school system to assist in recovery efforts following the Dec. 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated 1:02 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013

Highway bridge collapses in Washington

The collapse of a freeway bridge into the Skagit River derailed a key part of the Northwest's transportation system.
PHOTOS: Ranking deficient bridges by state

Ex-cop's death ruled suicide

Scott Smith, a former New Milford police officer who gained notoriety as the first cop in Connecticut to be tried for the murder of a suspect in the line of duty, died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Moore begins rebuilding

Residents of the Oklahoma town hit by a massive tornado attempted to pick up the pieces Thursday.

Parks, beaches ready for the holiday

Along the shore this weekend "sandy'' will revert to its benign, pre-storm meaning, with nearly all beaches and parks restored and ready for the unofficial start of summer.

Associated Press
Updated 4:59 pm, Friday, May 24, 2013

Scouts approve plan to accept gays

The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys into the organization.
Conn. Scout groups want gay adults allowed as leaders

Hatters reach FCIAC championship

Danbury baseball cools off Ludlowe to reach their second FCIAC title game in three years.
Ridgefield volleyball wins semifinal | More »

Realtor to appear on reality show

"My First Home" features realtors and buyers all over the East Coast searching for homes. One of those realtors is Danbury's own Kim Gifford .

Central's Trevardo Williams a Texan

Trevardo Williams (UConn) became the fourth Central football player ever drafted when Houston took him in the 4th round.
Three UConn players drafted in 3rd | Photos

Happening this weekend

Check out what fun things are going on around town this weekend.
Live music | Movies for Kids | Jazz | Add a listing

Sotheby's International Realty

A-Rod sells his mansion

The injured Yankee reportedly sold his Miami home for $30 million, which is significantly more than he paid for it.

Chris Graythen, Getty Images

Female race car drivers

Danica Patrick might be the most famous female drivers, but she isn't the only one.

Visions Of America, UIG Via Getty Images

Ranking deficient bridges

The recent bridge collapse in Washington won't be the last with America's poor infrastructure. Here's the most at-risk.

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New Sandy Hook principal hailed for "making tough situations better'

A veteran Bethel intermediate school principal newly hired as...
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Newtown school system gets $1.3M grant
Duck race set for Saturday in Newtown
Republican school board member in Newtown to resign
School budget woes a matter of taxes, choices
Newtown officials withhold death certificates
New England Patriots bring smiles to hundreds of youngsters in Newtown

Danbury boxer Rodriguez weighs in, gets set for Friday's fight

Danbury boxer Delvin Rodriguez and his opponent Freddy...
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SCC, SWC to merge hockey leagues next season
Brophy, Newtown girls win 9th straight SWC crown
Kevin Duffy: Ridgefield's Bubblewrap Brothers playing their roles for Denver lacrosse
Final Four lacrosse regional report

Hot neighborhoods in Southwest CT

Standing in her dad's driveway, Diane Curl, 63, looks at the...
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Real estate roundup
French Provincial-inspired home offers amenities throughout
Agent joins William Raveis office
Deals, hires in the area
On the market: Colonial provides glimpse into Fairfield's agrarian past

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The BlogJam
Flooding no longer an issue

SPB's High School Football

What if CT played football strictly by class size?

5/24/13 at 6:04 PM | Comments
Financial Mines

Bic honors real tough mudders Wounded Warriors

5/24/13 at 6:32 PM | Comments
Culture Cache

Out and about: Things to see and places to be this weekend

5/24/13 at 3:24 PM | Comments

I-5 bridge collapse, the day after

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A haven for teens who are arts-minded

Wouldn't it be amazing if there were a high school where the...
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Dancer/artist Polak evokes emotion
Town Crier hosts final show before move
A new art show rumbles and roars into Stamford
Artists, art lovers gathering for Westport block party
Parker play explores life with -- and without -- Shirley MacLaine

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Surgeons remove tiger's basketball-sized hairball

(AP) — It's not unusual for a cat to get a hairball, but a...
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Police search for little Bigfoot stolen in W. Pa.
Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'
Fugitive in LA attempted-murder case held in Colo.
Council members abstain from vote on abstaining
Indictment: 84-year-old NM woman trafficking drugs

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