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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