06/30/10 Broadcaster, Quinnipiac Mentor Died Of Poisoning

Bridgeport News - June 30, 2010

Broadcaster, Quinnipiac Mentor Died Of Poisoning (The Hartford Courant)

Michael Collins , a longtime broadcast editor at The Associated Press and a mentor to many radio journalists, died at his Connecticut home June 17, police said Monday.

State Launches Fireworks Sting (nbcconnecticut)

Fireworks are a part of just about every Fourth of July celebration, but the state is cracking down on who is being allowed to buy them.

Man convicted of sexually assaulting girl -- 20 years after molesting her mom (ctpost)

Ernest Penny is a sexual predator. On Friday a Superior Court jury said so, convicting the 64-year-old city man after two hours of deliberation of molesting a 4-year-old girl at her babysitter's home.

Condition of wrong-way motorcycle driver improves (ctpost)

A Monroe man badly injured after his Harley-Davidson smashed into a car early Saturday morning was listed in stable condition Tuesday at St.

Cops: Ex-teller stole $5,100 from account (ctpost)

A former teller at a local bank was arrested after police said he stole more than $5,000 from a customer's account.

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Albino deer sighting a rare find (ctpost)

Photo taken by Joe Novella of an albino deer spotted near Redding Road in Westport CT on Monday June, 28, 2010.

Ceiling collapse shows tornado damage still a danger (ctpost)

The scene outside an apartment building at 503-519 East Main St., in Bridgeport, Conn.

Bethel, Bridgeport celebrate P.T. Barnum's July 5 birthday (Connecticut Post)

Back in the 1800s, P.T. Barnum was known for putting on shows that featured unusual and often freakish acts.

Summer programs aim to educate kids at Beadsley Zoo (Connecticut Post)

The Beardsley Zoo will host several programs for kids this summer. Photo: Contributed Photo / Connecticut Post Contributed Swinging monkeys, slithering snakes and roaring tigers -- these are just a few of the stars of Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo 's new programs for kids, beginning this week at the Bridgeport wildlife park.

Out on DVD: Robert Downey as Sherlock Holmes: dynamic. Guy Ritchie as director: dud (Examiner)

Bridgeport Movie Examiner rates this: Robert Downey, Jr. & Jude Law give interesting & unexpected turns in this film.

6 Hospitalized After Suburban, Ambulance Collide (NBC Connecticut)

Six people were taken to local hospitals after a Chevy Suburban and an ambulance collided in Bridgeport on Tuesday just before noon.

McLain Ward And Vocas Win The $25,000 Fairfield Grand Prix To Benefit The EQUUS Foundation (Chronicle of the Horse)

Vocas owned by Louisburg Farm and and ridden by McLain Ward, winner of the $25,000 Fairfield Grand Prix and the Callari Cup presented by Wells Fargo Advisors.

The Fairfield County Morning News with John LaBarca (Stamford News)

The Fairfield County Morning News with John LaBarca - Jun. 29 2010, 6:30am-6:50am Top local stories every 15 minutes + " And an -- grows out -- a 101 don't doubt.

Thunderstorms Possible Today and Tuesday (NBC Connecticut)

Over the last 30 hours, a tropical air mass has spread over the state, bring humid heat that will feel like 98 degrees, so take it slowly and hydrate as much as possible if you have to be out in the elements.

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06/26/10 Bysiewicz: At Least 44 State and Federal Primaries on Connecticut Ballot in 2010 - A Few Are Bridgeport Natives

From a Press Release:

Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz today officially notified town clerks across Connecticut that at least 44 primaries will be held on August 10th, 2010. Primaries ware taking place for Republican and Democratic voters for statewide offices such as Governor, U.S. Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Secretary of the State, as well as Congressional seats, General Assembly, and Judge of Probate. Some communities will also have primaries for Registrar of Voters. When arriving at the polls, Republicans will be able to cast ballots in 21 primaries, while Democrats can vote in 23 primaries. A list of all primaries on the ballot for August 10, 2010 can be found below, which does not include local primaries for offices such as Registrar of Voters or General Assembly districts within one town.

“Now that the petitioning process is complete, I want to make sure voters and local elections officials are fully aware of all the primaries taking place on August 10th,” said Secretary Bysiewicz. “Across the state, numerous primaries will be held on both sides of the aisle. Critical issues such as the economy, the environment and our state budget need to be addressed, so I am urging voters to show up at their polling places and cast ballots in the August 10th primaries to choose the general election candidates for November. Our nearly 900,000 unaffiliated voters in Connecticut should also know that they too can have their voices heard in the primaries by enrolling with the Democratic or Republican party.”

Secretary Bysiewicz is reminding Connecticut citizens that the deadline to register to vote by mail in August 5, 2010. Voting age citizens and 17 year-olds who will turn 18 by the general election can also register in-person at town offices until Monday, August 9that 12:00 p.m. Unaffiliated voters face those same deadlines if they wish to enroll with a party in order to vote in the primaries. Polls will be open on Primary Day August 10th from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Office	Party	Candidate
Governor	Republican	*Tom Foley
		Michael Fedele
		Oz Griebel
	Democratic	*Dan Malloy
		Ned Lamont
Lieutenant	Republican	*Mark D. Boughton
Governor		Lisa Wilson-Foley
	Democratic	*Nancy Wyman
		Mary Messina Glassman
United States Senator	Republican	*Linda E. McMahon
		Peter David Schiff
		Rob Simmons
Representative in Congress – 1	Republican	*Ann Brickley
		Mark Zydanowicz
Representative in Congress – 2	Republican	*Daria Novak
		Doug Dubitsky
		Janet Peckinpaugh
Representative in Congress – 4	Republican	*Dan Debicella
		Rob Merkle
		Rick Torres
Representative in Congress – 5	Republican	*Sam S.F. Caligiuri
		Justin Bernier
		Mark Greenberg
State Senate – 1	Democratic	*John W. Fonfara
		Ed Vargas
State Senate – 20	Republican	Vacancy
		Daniel Docker
State Senate – 22	Republican	*Elaine Hammers
		David R. Pia
State Senate – 24	Democratic	*Alice M. Hutchinson
		Paul Rotello
Assembly District – 1	Democratic	*Matthew Ritter
		Kenneth P. Green
Assembly District – 15	Democratic	*David Baram
		Leo Canty
		James Michel
Assembly District – 19	Democratic	*Brian Becker
		Terry Schmitt
Assembly District – 32	Republican	*Christie Carpino
		Carl Chudzik
Assembly District – 35	Republican	*David L. Denvir
		John Samperi
	Democratic	*James Crawford
		Denise Evarts
Assembly District – 45	Republican	*Helmut J. Reinholtz
		Michael Zelasky
Assembly District – 51	Democratic	*Daniel S. Rovero
		Brian Lynch
Assembly District – 60	Democratic	*Milo ‘Rusty’ Peck
		Peggy Sayers
Assembly District – 80	Democratic	*Robert C. Sampson
		Alan M. Giacomi
Assembly District – 96	Democratic	*Roland J. Lemar
		Debra Hauser
		John J. Morrison
Assembly District – 104	Republican	*Mary E. Porter
		Brad Waslenko
Secretary of the State	Democratic	*Denise Merrill
		Gerry Garcia
Comptroller	Democratic	*Kevin Lembo
		Michael J. Jarjura
Attorney General	Republican	*Martha Dean
		Ross Garber
Probate District Region- 4	Democratic	*Brian Griffin
		Marianne Lassman Fisher
Probate District North Central-11	Democratic	*Mark J. Maniscallo
		Susan L. Warner
Probate District Greater Manchester – 13	Democratic	*Michael Darby
		Elaine N. Camposeo
		Paul L. Rubin
Probate District Region – 14	Democratic	*Kenneth Barber
		Stephen E. Kinsella
Probate District Cheshire – Southington 18	Republican	*Peter C. Bowman
		Matt Jalowiec
Probate District Region – 22	Republican	*Domenick N. Calabrese
		Thomas M. Sutnik
Probate District Northeast – 26	Republican	*Stephen J. Adams
		Mary Ann Champney
	Democratic	*Leah Schad
		Kathleen J. Murphy
Probate District Plainfield – Killingly – 27	Republican	*Neil Dupont
		Carol Anne Rowe
	Democratic	*David A. Griffiths
		Kathleen Sendley Barry
Probate District Windham – Colchester 28	Democratic	*John J. McGrath, Jr.
		Jodi Thomas
Probate District Norwich – 29	Democratic	*Kathryn D. Guinan
		George Kennedy
Probate District Saybrook – 33	Democratic	*Terrance D. Lomme
		Raymond J. Rigat
Probate District Housatonic – 44	Republican	*William P. DeFeo
		Marty Landgrebe
Probate District Northern Fairfield – 45	Republican	No Party Endorsement
		Joseph A. Egan, Jr.
		Daniel W. O’Grady
		Moira B. Rodgers
Probate District Darien – New Canaan – 52	Republican	No Party Endorsement
		Michael P. Murray
		William P. Osterndorf
		John J. Ryan