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It's Country Fair Time in Connecticut

Megan Cook and friends scream as they drop on a ride at the Big E in 2008. (Michael McAndrews / Hartford Courant)

This Weekend: It's Fair Time

We're coming into country fair season in New England. It's about our agricultural past (and present); about bizarre food experiments (the Craz-E burger); and entertainment.  Read more...

 

Fairfield Wins Little League World Series Opener, 3-1

Fairfield American used the strong starting pitching of Nick Nardone to open play at the Little League World Series on Friday with a 3-1 win over the Northwest team, Auburn, Wash.  Read more...

Pictures: Art Bra Fashion Show In Haddam

Art Bra Fashion Show For A Good Cause In Haddam
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Picutres of KISS at Mohegan Sun Arena

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New Britain Scrambles To Hire Teachers

Motorcycles, Beer And Boat Up For Bid At Connecticut Surplus Auction

Pratt To Lay Off 129 In Cheshire

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UConn Clinic Tends To Migrant Workers' Health

Lemonade Sale Today To Benefit Elderly Robbery Victim

Hartford Police Investigate Drive-By Shooting

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Hartford Discontinues Special Education Program

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Connecticut Attorney General Investigating Rite Aid Prescription Price Increases

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Fairfield Wins Little League World Series Opener, 3-1

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It's Country Fair Time in Connecticut

It's Country Fair Time in Connecticut

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Trying anew for historic peace, Israel, Palestinians to hold face-to-face talks in Washington

Trying anew for historic peace, Israel, Palestinians to hold face-to-face talks in Washington

3 weeks on run, fugitive 'Bonnie and Clyde' nabbed in Ariz. forest without fight

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    Jeff Jacobs

    Jeff Jacobs

    Fairfield Little League, Clemens Indictment Provide Very Different Outlooks On State Of Sports - August 20, 2010 - They threw open the doors at the Pequot Library in Fairfield on Friday and, darn, if they didn't invite the joy of baseball inside....

    Peter Marteka

    Peter Marteka

    Knowlton Hill Preserve, A Peaceful And Serene Place - August 20, 2010 - There is a silver maple in the middle of a hayfield on top of a glacial drumlin with several stone memorial benches under the tree's...

    Java: MaryEllen Fillo

    Java: MaryEllen Fillo

    'Bra Art' a hit at Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Patients - August 20, 2010 - It was all about stylish boobs outfitted in bras guaranteed to make a fashion statement and prompt a smile.