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VFW Memorial Day Planning meeting is Feb 6

by: Submitted Press Release February 3, 2012

The meeting is open to anyone interested in assisting with preparations for the Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parade. You do not need to be a Veteran to attend.

CL&P says victims of October storm outages to get $140 credit

by: Brian Lockhart | Connecticut Post February 3, 2012

Northeast Utilities – CL&P’s parent company – set aside $10 million for customers whose electricity had not been restored as of noon Nov. 5. When questions were raised about the appropriateness of the amount, the company upped it to $30 million.

Some DMV offices to close temporarily during computer system upgrade

by: Submitted Press Release February 2, 2012
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The computer modernization project, which is underway, is divided into three phases that are expected to be completed during the next two years.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary to meet Feb 8

by: Submitted Press Release February 1, 2012

Final plans for the Feb. 11″Valentine Dinner Dance” will be made.

In East Hampton – learn more about the town’s financial outlook

by: Submitted Press Release February 1, 2012

There also will be discussion of how the budget has been presented in the past and suggestions to improve both the presentation and the materials to better inform and get feedback from the public.

Volunteers sought for East Hampton High School building committee

by: Submitted Press Release February 1, 2012

A letter of interest and resumé should be sent by Friday, Feb. 10, 2012

UConn announces Deans List for fall semester

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor January 31, 2012

To make the Dean’s List, students must take at least 12 credits, finish the semester with a grade point average (GPA) that is among the top 25 percent of students enrolled in their school or college, and have no grade below a “C.”

Updated – Missing Portland woman found dead

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor January 31, 2012

Police say Oliver suffered from mental health issues.

CT OPM Secretary Barnes chides GOP for criticism of Gov. Malloy

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor January 29, 2012

“Gov. Malloy has repeatedly assured our citizens that he will manage to the bottom line – there will be no deficit, period. And the state will end the year in the black.” – OPM Secretary Ben Barnes

Help keep the lights on and hands warm at church

by: Submitted Press Release January 29, 2012

The First Church of Christ in East Haddam is selling Butter Braids and Cookie Dough from now until Feb. 19, 2012.