CT State Police trooper shot, suspect killed

The Office of The Chief States Medical Examiner conducted a post mortem examination of the deceased male who is identified as 24-year-old Jonathan Alvarado (DOB 8/26/88) whose last known address is in Deep River, CT.

Press Release | CT State Police Spokesman LT. J. Paul Vance

On April 8, 2013, shortly before 3 p.m., the Old Saybrook Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Days Inn on Boston Post Road in their town.

Police were told there were two armed male suspects.

Old Saybrook Police Officers spotted a vehicle leaving the area which then engaged in a pursuit. State Police troopers were called for assistance.

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Is your child interested in agriculture, the environment?

The Science & Technology Program is available to high school students from East Hampton, Haddam, Chester, Clinton, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland, Rocky Hill, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. Photo copyright 2013 by Brenda Sullivan.

Press Release

The Middletown Agriculture Science and Technology Center hosts its annual free Open House on Thursday, April 11, with two sessions: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The Science & Technology Program is available to high school students from East Hampton, Haddam, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland, Rocky Hill, Old Saybrook and Westbrook.

The center is located at Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane in Middletown, CT.

There will be student displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities highlighting curriculum areas such as plant science, animal science, agricultural mechanics and environmental science.

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In East Hampton, Welcome home a local hero

You are invited to join a Welcome Home Veterans celebration beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13.

Press Release

You are invited to join a Welcome Home Veterans celebration beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 13.

Coming home after serving in Afghanistan is U.S. Marine Lance Corp. David Jensen.

We will also welcome U.S. Army Specialist Eric Haury.

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In East Hampton, Is it time to sharpen your driving skills?

On Friday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., AARP will present a safe-driving course geared for senior citizens at the East Hampton CT Senior Center.

Press Release

On Friday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., AARP will present a safe-driving course geared for senior citizens at the East Hampton Senior Center at 105 Main St. (next to the library).

If you are at least age 60, and driving, you can get some good tips on how to maintain safe driving abilities.

Participants will be rewarded with a certificate that may reduce their auto insurance.

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Community Resources invites you to a wine tasting

Forest City Wine & Spirits in Middletown, CT has arranged for 16 Connecticut-based distributors to provide tastings of more than 70 wines and beer. All wines and beer will be available to order at the event, with proceeds donated to MARC: Community Resources.

Press Release

Community Resources presents “Red, White & Blush: A Wine Tasting Event,” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Beckham Hall, at Wesleyan University.

Forest City Wine & Spirits in Middletown, CT has arranged for 16 Connecticut-based distributors to provide tastings of more than 70 wines and beer.

All wines and beer will be available to order at the event, with proceeds donated to MARC: Community Resources. (I.D. is required.)

Bon Appetit will provide light fare, including hot hors d’oeuvres.

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East Hampton EDC agenda includes electric-vehicle charging station

The East Hampton Economic Development Commission’s agenda for a special meeting/workshop on April 10 includes discussion about an electric-vehicle charging station.

The East Hampton Economic Development Commission  has scheduled a workshop/special meeting for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10 at East Hampton Town Hall, in the Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room.

The agenda includes:

Creation of Specialty Work Committees

• Business Retention

• Business Development

• Policy Review

• Quality of Life

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Challenges loom for Connecticut’s new gun law

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs new gun law on April 4, 2013 at the State Capitol in Hartford, CT. Photo by Christine Stuart | CTNewsJunkie.com

by Hugh McQuaid | CTnewsjunkie.com

Flanked by families of some of those murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT in December 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law the state’s new bipartisan, gun-violence prevention legislation at a ceremony Thursday afternoon (April 4) at the state Capitol.

The bill expands the number of firearms prohibited in Connecticut, bans the sale of ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 rounds, and imposes new eligibility requirements for purchases of all guns and ammunition. It also creates the first statewide gun offender registry.

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In East Hampton – where the wild things are

East Hampton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a hike beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 2013 at the Wopowog Wild Life Management Area and the former site of Camp Wopowog. The camp site is located on the East Hampton, CT banks of the Salmon River.

East Hampton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a hike beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 2013 at the Wopowog Wild Life Management Area and the former site of Camp Wopowog.

The camp site is located on the East Hampton banks of the Salmon River.

The hike is organized by the Chatham Historical Society as part of the “Explore East Hampton” monthly series.

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