07/11/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed (Updated Two Times)

Rock 'n' Roll, Locally Grownposted on July 12, 2009 08:48:21 am... Eyes," its debut album for Wind-Up, on July 14; they will also play at the Gathering of the Vibes festival in Bridgeport on July 25. "They plucked us from obscurity and I'm grateful," Mr. O'Toole said of Wind-Up. "I think it's going to take a hot ...

Goalie Koskinen has size on his sideposted on July 12, 2009 08:08:00 am... He's a candidate, along with veteran Scott Munroe and returning second-year goalie Nathan Lawson, to play for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. "I want to be here next season," Koskinen said. "We'll see. Things are going well so far." Koskinen proved ...

Are religious rituals linked to recent grisly findings?posted on July 12, 2009 08:07:23 amRed candles illuminated the path to a frightening scene in a Madison Avenue basement near Bridgeport's Columbus School.

Job-training program a victim of budget battleposted on July 12, 2009 08:07:11 am... programs during the battle over a new state budget. For Sade Sims, of the Marina Village neighborhood in Bridgeport, a July 1 shut-off of state funding for Job First Employment Services meant the first $147 paycheck -- for two weeks of initial ...

Man Drowns In Cromwellposted on July 12, 2009 07:51:01 amA 50-year-old man who fell into the Connecticut River Saturday afternoon died a short time later at Middlesex Hospital.

Bridgeport firefighter warned of possible disciplineposted on July 12, 2009 05:16:30 amThe city firefighter ticketed last month for reckless driving has a history of public disturbances and erratic behavior, according to police and court records in three area towns. your ad here Resource guide

Embezzling ex-lawyer charged with failing to pay back clientsposted on July 12, 2009 12:13:03 am... who now lives in Hopkinton, Mass., was released on a promise to appear in court pending arraignment July 16 in Bridgeport Superior Court. Kennedy, who was chairman of the Bridgeport Board of Education in the 1970s, pleaded guilty in January 1997 to ...

Milford OTB approved for TV simulcastsposted on July 11, 2009 09:09:47 pm... to generate revenue here in Milford, as opposed to letting the revenue go to other OTB communities," such as Bridgeport and New Haven. Manning, along with Justin Rosen, D-2, and Robert Nunno, D-5, voted against the proposal. Don Barberino, marketing ...

The Final Score with Matt Levineposted on January 20, 2009 04:00:00 pm... because try to make a tank and -- let -- Friday night and you know when you're kinda. Go to cover gauged and Bridgeport when you -- it can't hurt." " Lucky -- correctly there at odds. Still the case where can strong." " During attention since pretty ...

Green Star joins home-energy programposted on July 11, 2009 07:16:16 pm... The Home Energy Solutions program has been available since May to customers of the United Illuminating Co. in the Bridgeport and New Haven areas. For $75, a Building Performance Institute specialist will perform a complete in-house energy ...

York tops Bridgeportposted on July 11, 2009 02:12:03 pmJosh Johnson's two-run home run was all the offense Tim Harikkala needed to lead the York Revolution over the Bridgeport 2-1 in the second half season opener for both teams.

Brookfield, Ridgefield chosen for federal loans to improve water linesposted on July 11, 2009 01:55:32 pm... will not increase to fund it," Marconi said. The town has already hired Anthony Julian Railroad Construction of Bridgeport as the contractor for the project. Brookfield, which applied for $2,271,000, will receive $1,283,051. The town will use the ...

Access to our most precious resource must be treasuredposted on July 11, 2009 12:09:15 pm... us got to spend our workdays strolling along some of the most beautiful beaches and parks in the northeast, from Bridgeport's own Seaside Park down to Greenwich Point (Tod's Point to those who've been around there for a while, and ground zero for ...

Coal calling on the Soundposted on July 11, 2009 10:05:51 amTaking advantage of the calm waters of Long Island Sound off Bridgeport's coast, three ships anchored and transferred coal Thursday for distribution throughout the region.

Collins seeing the world of orchestral music from both sides nowposted on July 11, 2009 07:22:02 amTrumbull musician Stephen H. Collins has a rather uncommon perspective of the concert hall -- from "front of the house, back of the house and from the stage." Not only is he a percussionist with several orchestras throughout the state, including the Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Collins is the newly appointed executive director of the venerable ...

Vacation time or not, kids workingposted on July 11, 2009 07:21:21 am... I didn't really have to go out and find a real job until I graduated from college, when I was hired by the Bridgeport Telegram, the now-defunct sister paper to the Connecticut Post. So I had a job waiting for me after graduation. In a twist to the ...

Looking back after 37 yearsposted on July 11, 2009 07:17:41 am... instance, Al Green crooning "Let's Stay Together" while I painted the kitchen ceiling of a spacious eight-room Bridgeport flat on North Avenue, 250 bucks a month, everything included except the phone and, as a bonus, a baby-grand piano left by the ...

Mass. man pleads guilty in death of Greenwich real estate developerposted on July 11, 2009 07:17:18 am... Greenwich police detectives were on hand during the hearing. It is not clear whether Carlos Trujillo, 48, of Bridgeport will now face more serious charges. He is currently charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The shake-up may delay his trial, ...

Changing lives one piece of art at a timeposted on July 11, 2009 06:27:41 amMarcus Robinson believes airbrushing saved his life. The Bridgeport resident, employee at Norwalk Economic Opportunity Now, and owner of Airbrush Images, had been hit hard financially and emotionally back in 2004.

Peter Katis Operates Recording Studio Out Of His Victorian Mansion In Bridgeportposted on July 11, 2009 05:51:41 am... in New York when Dave Schneider, his friend and leader of the the Zambonis, suggested a place near his house in Bridgeport. "I didn't like having to travel to Greenwich to record, so I figured I'd try to bring the studio closer to me," Schneider ...

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Mount Aery's Bennett delivers invocation before Congressposted on July 10, 2009 08:32:04 pm... introduced to the House by Himes, who described Mount Aery as "a beacon for a very troubled city." He said that Bridgeport is "one of the poorest cities in Connecticut and, in fact, one of the poorest in the nation." He went on to praise Bennett for ...

State official says cemetery skulls are humanposted on July 10, 2009 08:00:42 pmTwo human skulls stuffed with paper have been turned over to authorities after a grieving family discovered the remains at a Bridgeport cemetery.

Derry drifter was a grifter, feds chargeposted on July 10, 2009 07:20:00 pm... on sexual assault charges in Claremont, and a Derry drifter wanted for fraud in Colorado. Ruben Burgos, 28, of Bridgeport, Conn., was arrested June 5, and will face three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault in Claremont, officials report. ...

Don't Forget About Freight Trainsposted on July 10, 2009 06:43:54 pmOn the issue of rail use, we must consider freight as well as commuters [Page 1, July 6, "The Rail Priority"]. Removing trucks from our highways would decrease auto commuting time and improve safety.

Real News Takes A Back Seatposted on July 10, 2009 06:43:38 pmThis strange summer, with its freakish weather and equally freakish obsession on just one story is starting to seem eerily like the summer of 2001.

Barnum Financial Group and the Foundation for Life Host 'Bikes for...posted on July 10, 2009 06:39:13 pm... the Foundation for Life will place bikes and helmets around the New Britain Rock Cats infield on July 12 and the Bridgeport Bluefish infield on August 22. The children selected will be from various federally funded organizations throughout the state ...

Jury mulls death penaltyposted on July 10, 2009 06:34:00 pmBridgeport - A Connecticut jury is to begin deliberating Friday on whether a Trumbull man should get the death penalty for killing his former lover, her 9-year-old daughter and his former roommate in Bridgeport three years ago.

City aide gets port authority role as wellposted on July 10, 2009 05:42:08 pmThe city's chief administrative officer is now serving double duty as director of the Bridgeport Port Authority.

Puerto Rican parade, fest set for Sundayposted on July 10, 2009 05:41:51 pm... Miss and Mr. Puerto Rico, Nyana Richards and Christian Cancel; and Miss Teen Puerto Rico, Yaina Castillo. All are Bridgeport residents. Adults honored at this year's parade include: Dr. Philip Guzman, president and CEO of the Child Guidance Center ...

Marshals round up fugitives in regionposted on July 10, 2009 02:38:35 pm... sexual assaults, failure to register as a sexual offender, sale of narcotics and repeat criminal offenders. The Bridgeport office of the U.S. Marshal Service was active in Bridgeport, Norwalk and Waterbury. During the operation, the marshals worked ...

HUD: Homelessness steady, but up among familiesposted on July 10, 2009 02:25:38 pm... to fund homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing projects in 400 communities throughout the country, including Bridgeport and New Haven. During a conference call Thursday afternoon, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan discussed findings from HUD's annual ...

Strategies to Help Low-Wage Workers Advance: Implementation and...posted on July 10, 2009 01:56:14 pm... demonstration and is evaluating it using a random assignment research design. Low-wage workers in three sites a ' Bridgeport, Connecticut; Dayton, Ohio; and San Diego, California a ' were assigned at random to the WASC program or a control group. ...

India's Infosys says quarterly profit up 1.6 pct, but warns of steep revenue dropposted on July 10, 2009 01:39:52 pmIndian outsourcing bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd. reported a slight rise in quarterly profit in dollar terms but warned of a steep drop in revenue as its global clients struggle to cope with the economic slowdown.

Blumenthal: Cablevision, MSNBC Agreement Is Anti-Competitiveposted on July 10, 2009 12:43:44 pm... competitors, like AT&T's U-verse, from carrying MSNBC in Cablevision's service areas, which include the Norwalk, Bridgeport and Torrington areas. The partnership could also violate a federal law that prohibits cable companies from coercing program ...

Business Peopleposted on July 10, 2009 11:28:39 amMost recently, Leahy was a branch manager with Webster Bank in its Norwalk office and before that was with Chase Bank for 16 years, including at its downtown Bridgeport office.

The Swell Season announces new albumposted on July 10, 2009 06:07:01 amThe pair--Frames frontman Glen Hansard and classically trained Czech vocalist/pianist Marketa Irglova--recorded the majority of the 12-track set last year at producer Peter Katis' Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, CT.

Indiana residents step up for cancer patients in SWIM Marathon Challengeposted on July 10, 2009 05:38:57 am... NY at 8:30am, starting the 25 kilometer journey across the Long Island Sound to Captain's Cove Marina in Bridgeport, CT. The solo swim field is closed with 17 solo swimmers, the most ever. Twenty-three teams of four to six swimmers have registered ...

Mount Aery's Bennett delivers invocation before Congressposted on July 10, 2009 03:41:25 am... introduced to the House by Himes, who described Mount Aery as "a beacon for a very troubled city." He said that Bridgeport is "one of he poorest cities in Connecticut and, in fact, one of the poorest in the nation." He went on to praise Bennett for ...

BTL:Honduras Coup: Reaction to President Zelaya's Social Justice Agendaposted on July 10, 2009 02:27:25 am... http Thursday, Jul. 09, 2009 at 10:07 AM betweenthelines@snet.net BETWEEN THE LINES c/o WPKN Radio 89.5 FM Bridgeport, Connecticut Honduras Coup: Reaction to President Zelaya's Social Justice Agenda Interview with Laura Carlsen, director of the ...

Conn. official says cemetery skulls are humanposted on July 09, 2009 03:00:00 pmBRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Two human skulls stuffed with paper have been turned over to authorities after a grieving family discovered the remains at a Bridgeport cemetery.

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10 quick decorating fixesposted on July 09, 2009 03:08:24 pm/ November 14, 2007 ) Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these ten. - Michael Holland for Apartments.com

Tips to get your home in shape to sellposted on July 09, 2009 03:08:03 pmWith thousands of properties for sale, buyers know they have leverage, and they're using it.

'Area 51' is a winner that will make you sweatposted on May 19, 2005 03:00:00 pmIf the Area 51 does exist somewhere in the bowels of the Nevada desert, let's hope the U.S. government can keep a tighter lid on things than they did in Midway Games latest title, "Area 51," a cavernous military complex bristling with mutants and alien life forms.

Skulls found near new grave in Connecticutposted on July 09, 2009 12:46:52 pmTwo human skulls were found near a new grave in a Bridgeport, Conn., cemetery, police said.

Upshaw replaces John as Bluefish managerposted on July 09, 2009 12:18:18 pmThe decision caught those associated with the Bridgeport Bluefish completely off-guard. General manager Todd Marlin, bench coach Willie Upshaw and players did not see it coming.

Watch out: There's another croc on the looseposted on July 09, 2009 12:18:05 pm... again." Given the river's current, it's possible the reptile could swim the three miles down to Beardsley Park in Bridgeport. Beardsley Zoo's director believes the reptile probably is somebody's discarded pet. "Buying an alligator or a crocodile is ...

Reichert, Bluefish beat Patriots on John's final dayposted on July 09, 2009 06:56:44 amEarly on this season the Bridgeport Bluefish did not possess the collective confidence it took to be a major player in the Atlantic League.

The Hollow remains a core Bridgeport communityposted on July 09, 2009 06:54:28 amBack in the '40s, Bridgeport had its first experience with white flight. Only this wasn't the 1940s.

Juvenile detention inmates get a taste of the artsposted on July 09, 2009 06:53:56 amTeens held at the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center need more than anger-management and substance-abuse counseling.

Ansonia police lieutenant suspendedposted on July 09, 2009 06:53:51 am... for allegedly stealing a garden hose from the department, and Jackson was arrested on breach of peace charges in Bridgeport. Jackson's charges were dropped, though he served a week's suspension, while Salahuddin is awaiting trial on the larceny ...

Airport deal takes next stepposted on July 09, 2009 06:53:36 am... Army engine plant took a big step forward this week. Now, officials need to ensure its momentum continues. The Bridgeport City Council gave the go-ahead to an agreement that would settle two lawsuits, allow for the installation of a runway safety ...

Mario Sacco, Longtime Co-Owner of Mario's, Dies at 92.posted on July 09, 2009 05:18:00 amUPDATE Mario D. Sacco, a Bridgeport businessman and longtime co-owner of Mario's Place, a drinking and dining landmark in Westport's Saugatuck area for 40 years, died Sunday in Biloxi, Miss.

Autopsy confirms Norwalk man drowned at Bridgeport parkposted on July 09, 2009 03:22:04 am... opposite the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with his father, Roberto Acevedo, 53, was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital shortly after his body was pulled from the water by police divers. The senior Acevedo was treated at the hospital for ...

Bluefish manager Tommy John has resignedposted on July 09, 2009 03:20:47 amThe decision caught Bridgeport Bluefish general manager Todd Marlin completely off-guard. Manager Tommy John has resigned.

Graverobbed 2-Year-Old's Body Possibly Used in Ritualposted on July 09, 2009 02:16:22 am... according to newspaper reports. All this has us wondering what's going on in that part of Connecticut. Police in Bridgeport have discovered skulls in recent months that may have also been used in rituals. Let's all just try and keep our heads about ...

Conn. fisherman drowns in Long Island Soundposted on July 08, 2009 10:19:54 pmBRIDGEPORT, Conn. - A 25-year-old Norwalk man has drowned while fishing in the waters off Seaside Park in Bridgeport.

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Stratford cop accident report still withheldposted on July 08, 2009 01:59:10 pm... going forward with the background investigation" of LoSchiavo. "A report from Dr. [Joel] Kunkel [of Med Now in Bridgeport] stated he would not release applicant for medical reasons and that he 'is not recommended' for employment," Dinihanian stated ...

Fisherman drowns at Seaside Parkposted on July 08, 2009 01:58:56 pm... opposite the Soldiers and Sailors Monument with his father, Roberto Acevedo, 53, was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital shortly after his body was pulled from the water by police divers. The senior Acevedo was treated at the hospital for ...

Boeing's new 787 taxies for the first time under its own powerposted on July 08, 2009 01:03:05 pmA Boeing Co. spokesman says the aerospace manufacturer's new 787 jetliner taxied under its own power Tuesday for the first time in its development.

Bluefish fall to Patriotsposted on July 08, 2009 11:59:19 amRight-hander Kyle Jackson accomplished what he set out to do Tuesday. He wanted to work deep into the game to rest the bullpen and keep the Bridgeport Bluefish close after a shaky start.

Ramos given 3.5% pay raiseposted on July 08, 2009 11:57:20 am... Ann Clark, the Fairfield superintendent, was paid $263,345. Clark oversees a district of 9,776 students while Bridgeport has more than 20,000 students. Stamford Supt. Joshua Starr last year was paid $220,009, while Stratford Supt. Irene Cornish ...

Child's body stolen from Stamford grave found in N.J. riverposted on July 08, 2009 11:57:02 am... a child under the best circumstances. It's heart-breaking." At Woodland Cemetery Tuesday, Daryl Spearman, 37, of Bridgeport, and Jennifer Luning, 32, of Stamford, heard the news about the graveyard theft and rushed to check that it was not their ...

Black bears abound in places near youposted on July 08, 2009 10:06:25 am... hard-wired to beat a retreat when confronted. Don't be surprised if you see one. "I don't know about places like Bridgeport,'' Rego said. "But by now, bears have been sighted in nearly every city and town in the state.'' Contact Robert Miller at ...

Boehringer Ingelheim takes lab to streetsposted on July 08, 2009 09:48:56 am... roof, a wind turbine and a back-up hybrid generator, will be brought to 13 school districts, including Danbury, Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford. The bus will give the students the opportunity to study in a lab setting, which most elementary schools ...

'Young buck' releases advice bookposted on July 08, 2009 09:48:45 am... retail and sold knives door-to-door. After graduating college he landed a job with West End Moving and Storage in Bridgeport and picked up a part-time gig in real estate near the end of 2004. "I didn't sell a house in six months," he said. That's ...

Ex-UConn star answers call to help kidsposted on July 08, 2009 09:47:28 am... help him out with this and I had to say yes," Smith said. "Who am I to say no to something like this? I came from Bridgeport and the troubles that this city had in the past, and I kind of got through that and went to college, and now I'm back and ...

Fishermen pulled from Long Island Soundposted on July 08, 2009 08:22:26 amBRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Two fishermen have been pulled from Long Island Sound after being caught on a breakwater at Bridgeport's Seaside Park.

Boe, former Nets, Islanders owner, diesposted on June 09, 2009 11:35:00 amBoe of Fairfield , Conn. , died Sunday at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport .

Stratford cop accident report still withheldposted on July 08, 2009 07:02:23 am... going forward with the background investigation" of LoSchiavo. "A report from Dr. [Joel] Kunkel [of Med Now in Bridgeport] stated he would not release applicant for medical reasons and that he 'is not recommended' for employment," Dinihanian stated ...

A new chapter: Black Rock Library reopensposted on July 08, 2009 07:00:44 amFrances Darwick, left, and her granddaughter, Rachel Hermanns, 11, both of Bridgeport, check out books under a dome painted like the sky at the Black Rock branch of the Bridgeport Library on Monday.

Relentless rain breeds swarms of mosquitoes in the Northeastposted on July 07, 2009 03:00:00 pm... in Atlantic City, N.J., and in Bangor, Maine; the second-wettest in New York City; and the fourth-wettest in Bridgeport, Conn. In Portland, rain fell on 21 of the final 24 days of the month. The Northeast got stuck in weather patterns that hung ...

Court rejects appeal in Trumbull arson caseposted on July 07, 2009 11:35:22 pm... investigation by a number of agencies," said Senior Assistant State's Attorney Howard Stein. On Nov. 15, 2006, a Bridgeport Superior Court jury convicted the 52-year-old Licari, a former supervisor for the New York Department of Environmental ...

Region's all wet, and skeeters love itposted on July 07, 2009 11:35:15 pm... in Atlantic City, N.J., and in Bangor, Maine; the second-wettest in New York City; and the fourth-wettest in Bridgeport, Conn. The Northeast got stuck in weather patterns that hung on for days at a time before losing their grip. For the region as a ...

Congressman goes cruisin' with Coast Guardposted on July 07, 2009 11:34:39 pm... buoys safely pass by. And since the Coast Guard is all about boats, Himes was invited along for a ride from Bridgeport to Greenwich, or the 4th Congressional District's Long Island Sound shoreline. Along the way, Ronan and the congressman talked ...

Conn. illegal immigrant guilty in sex caseposted on July 07, 2009 08:34:42 pmBRIDGEPORT, Conn. - An illegal immigrant from Guatemala has admitted taking a Connecticut girl to Maryland for sex.

Police reportsposted on July 02, 2009 03:00:00 pm... hide something, according to police. He was held on $5,000 bond and went to court later that day. A 28-year-old Bridgeport woman was charged with third-degree assault and breach of peace in a domestic incident involving her boyfriend in a car in the ...

07/06/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed

Luther's repair work goes beyond carsposted on July 07, 2009 09:06:06 am... but also to help kids and families. And that's why Luther's Garage, with less than five employees, was the Bridgeport Regional Business Council's 2009 Business of the Year. "They find a way," Karen DelVecchio, BRBC executive vice president, said ...

Relentless rains mean big Northeast mosquito cropposted on July 07, 2009 08:50:18 am... in Atlantic City, N.J., and in Bangor, Maine; the second-wettest in New York City; and the fourth-wettest in Bridgeport, Conn. In Portland, rain fell on 21 of the final 24 days of the month. The Northeast got stuck in weather patterns that hung on ...

Sarasota Is Forever Tied to Circusposted on July 05, 2009 03:00:00 pm... the Sarasota Herald on March 23, 1927. News of Ringling's decision to transfer the show's winter quarters from Bridgeport, Connecticut, the newspaper said, created a "jubilant air" in town. The Sarasota winter quarters of the Ringling Bros. and ...

Credit governor for heeding cityposted on July 07, 2009 05:55:42 am... decisions on port authorities. That clause was inserted by a lobbyist, Jay Malcynsky, who works for the city of Bridgeport but performed this action at the behest of another client, the former head of the Bridgeport Port Authority. Had Rell signed ...

A new chapter: Black Rock Library reopensposted on July 07, 2009 05:55:16 amKnud Nielsen remembers writing book reports for school at the Black Rock branch of the Bridgeport Public Library back in 1939, seven years after it first opened.

Court won't reconsider order to diocese to release sex abuse dataposted on July 07, 2009 05:48:48 amAdvocates for children who say they were sexually abused by priests in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport reacted with cautious optimism Monday to the state Supreme Court's refusal to reconsider its earlier ruling ordering the diocese to release hundreds of documents detailing decades of alleged abuse by priests.

AUDIO from Medialink and Siemens: BHA and Siemens Begin Twenty-Two...posted on July 07, 2009 03:15:24 am... concerns on the rise, efficiency and conservation in buildings is more important than ever before. Connecticut's Bridgeport Housing Authority is trying to do its part with help from a new multi-million dollar energy savings effort. Listen to this ...

Court won't reconsider diocese sex abuse rulingposted on July 07, 2009 02:44:40 amThe high court released its decision Monday, rejecting the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport's request to reconsider the ruling it issued in May.

Youth will survive the summer job searchposted on July 07, 2009 02:09:35 am... remainder to be used for adult and dislocated workers. Nestor Leon, assistant vice president of The WorkPlace in Bridgeport, said the organization is already putting the money to good use. Sixty-eight Norwalk youths will be trained by The WorkPlace ...

Prison Isn't Always An Answerposted on July 06, 2009 04:19:25 pmThe Courant's view [editorial, July 3, "Only One Goes To Prison"] reflects the misguided idea that punishment must equate to prison time.

Fullerton Realtor, community volunteer Robert F. Clark diesposted on July 05, 2009 06:00:00 pm... Realtor and community volunteer, who died July 2 of complications from Alzheimer 's disease. He was 81. Born in Bridgeport, Conn., Clark developed a love of flying before he received his driver's license. He had great hopes of becoming a naval ...

Ducks edge Bluefishposted on July 06, 2009 12:07:23 pmThe Long Island Ducks defeated the Bridgeport Bluefish 5-4 Sunday before an overflow crowd of 6,186 at Citibank Park, overcoming a pair of two-run homers by Bridgeport's Jesse Hoorelbeke.

3 charged in officer's assaultposted on July 06, 2009 12:06:15 pm... interfering with police and breach of peace and held on $5,000 bond. Father faces risk of injury to minor claim BRIDGEPORT -- A father with weekend custody of his three young children was arrested on charges of risk-of-injury to minors Saturday ...

10 Questions about the Barnum you don't knowposted on July 06, 2009 12:06:02 pmJust about everyone who lives in and around Bridgeport knows that circus impresario P.T. Barnum was once mayor of the city, discovered General Tom Thumb and Jenny Lind, and bemused the public with the sign: "This Way to the Egress." But few know that he was also the man who was instrumental in establishing such local institutions as the Bridgeport ...

Fire damages several Fairfield businessesposted on July 06, 2009 10:04:03 am... but at least 15 people are without jobs, said Swanson, who will continue to operate a catering company in Bridgeport while the fish market site is under construction. "We need to clean up and rebuild as quickly as possible," Swanson said during an ...

Bridgeport Blaze Leaves Five Homelessposted on July 06, 2009 07:26:33 amA smoky mattress blaze in a basement apartment on Howard Avenue left five people homeless early Sunday morning, according to fire officials.

Driver, witness say Stratford cop had seizure in crashposted on July 06, 2009 04:25:20 am... going forward with the background investigation" of LoSchiavo. "A report from Dr. [Joel] Kunkel [of Med Now in Bridgeport] stated he would not release applicant for medical reasons and that he 'is not recommended' for employment," Dinihanian stated ...

Students see a need in their own backyardposted on July 06, 2009 03:23:40 am... know that the same issues affecting other cultures also exist right here in Connecticut, particularly in nearby Bridgeport. In May, Skinner and some of her students organized a food drive to benefit Mercy Learning Center, a Bridgeport facility that ...

Diocese drops federal lawsuitposted on July 06, 2009 03:22:35 amThe Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport on Thursday dropped its federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Office of State Ethics, a day after the agency's enforcement officer said he would not pursue an inquiry into a March 11 rally at the Capitol.

Give people a reason to stay awhileposted on July 06, 2009 03:20:58 amOn first impressions, Bridgeport needs some help. From car, train or boat, the first view of the Park City gives people all the reason they need to keep moving -- to find somewhere else to spend their time and money.

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Bridgeport blaze leaves five homeless Connecticut Post By Ken Dixon BRIDGEPORT-- A smoky mattress blaze in a basement apartment on Howard Avenue left five people homeless early Sunday morning, according to fire ...

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B-Sens lose MVP Mauldin to Bridgeport - Silver Seven By PeterR Greg Mauldin, MVP of the 2008-09 Ottawa Senators, has moved on from the team and signed with the New York Islanders organization. Silver Seven - http://www.silversevensens.com/

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Ritual may explain skulls left in Bridgeport cemetery Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT BRIDGEPORT -- A grieving family was shocked Friday with the gruesome discovery of two human skulls partially buried above the Mountain Grove Cemetery grave ...

Long Island Ducks Set Attendance Mark In 12-5 Loss To Bridgeport ... MLN - The Raw Feed - Boca Raton,FL The holiday crowd witnessed a 12-5 Bluefish win over the Ducks courtesy mainly of a 10-run second inning, which saw Bridgeport bat around while hitting two ...

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Bridgeport Banner: Bluefish sink Ducks 12-5 By Thomas Henry By CASEY LYNN A past-capacity crowd of 7308 were on hand Friday night at 6002 seat Citibank Park, as the Long Island Ducks took on the Bridgeport Bluefish. The attendance figure set a new single-game record for the Ducks, breaking... Bridgeport Banner - http://bridgeportbanner.typepad.com/bridgeport/

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Diocese of Bridgeport Drops Its Lawsuit Courantcom The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport announced Thursday that it has dropped its lawsuit against the Office of State Ethics, now that the office has ...

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Ritual may explain skulls left in Bridgeport cemetery Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT By Michael P. Mayko BRIDGEPORT -- A grieving family was shocked Friday with the gruesome discovery of two human skulls partially buried above the Mountain ...

Islanders GM Snow fortifies Sound Tigers Newsday - Long Island,NY ... focused on rebuilding the support system for their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport, signing yet another goaltender and adding some minor-league muscle. ...

Photo of Bridgeport holdup suspect released Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT BRIDGEPORT -- Police have released a surveillance camera photograph of a man suspected of robbing the Bridgeport Fire Department Employees Credit Union on ...

Bridgeport Bluefish Newsletter OurSports Central (press release) - Marshfield,WI The Bridgeport Bluefish will return to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard to begin a three-game homestand when they welcome the Somerset Patriots to the Park City ...

Port Authority Stars And Stripes By LennieGrimaldi With a major assist from the governor, Mayor Bill Finch's veto of the City Council ordinance dissolving the Bridgeport Port Authority allows the city to recast the quasi city agency. The mayor's decision became an easy one when Rell ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

Man found dead near South Norwalk train station is identified ... By The Hour Staff "At 7:04 (Thursday) night a Metro-North New Haven Line train departed Grand Central and ultimately was headed to Bridgeport. As that train was coming into the South Norwalk Train Station, the engineer spotted a trespasser under the ... The Hour Headlines - http://www.thehour.com/

Lopez Brings Smiles To Camp By Career Information Bridgeport, CT— Luis Lopez stepped onto the dew christened field Wednesday morning with a bright smile that easily competed with the radiating sun at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For the past three days, Lopez had tossed over 1000 ... Career Tips Site - http://careertipssite.com/

Bridgeport Banner: Gallery to host fundraiser for Black Rock Food ... By Thomas Henry The Gallery hours are Thursday - Saturday 11 AM - 5:30 PM. For more information call 203-814-6856 or visit www.TheGalleryofBlackRock.com. The Gallery at Black Rock 2861 Fairfield Ave. Bridgeport CT. 06605 www.thegalleryatblackrock.com ... Bridgeport Banner - http://bridgeportbanner.typepad.com/bridgeport/

Bridgeport man faces drug weapon charges Topix This will search the titles of the threads in the Bridgeport forum ... Bridgeport News Events & Info. Click for news events and info in Bridgeport ...

07/02/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed:

Bridgeport Diocese drops federal lawsuit Connecticut Post By Ken Dixon HARTFORD -- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport on Thursday dropped its federal civil-rights lawsuit against the Office of State Ethics, ...

Islanders' muscle is in the minors Newsday - Long Island,NY Last season, Islanders general manager Garth Snow kept his tough guys at AHL Bridgeport and called them up on an "as needed" basis. ...

2 Bridgeport post offices may be closed Connecticut Post By Keila Torres BRIDGEPORT -- Two post office branches in the city are among the 13 Connecticut stations that US Postal Service officials may close. ...

Bridgeport Port Authority salvaged by vetoes Connecticut Post Rell acknowledged there were valid concerns over the loss of local control by officials in Bridgeport and other port cities. "We have historically allowed ...

Conn. 'Sasquatch' a costumed teen United Press International ... Road in Fairfield called police at about 10:30 pm Tuesday and reported she "almost hit Sasquatch," the Connecticut Post of Bridgeport reported Thursday. ...

Bridgeport promotes six cops Connecticut Post BRIDGEPORT -- Acting Police Chief Joseph Gaudett Jr. told the six police officers sworn in to higher ranks on Wednesday that they should consider themselves ...

Health Notes Easton Courier - Easton,CT,USA Bridgeport Hospital's Ahlbin Rehabilitation Centers hosts a support group meeting for recovering stroke patients and their caregivers Tuesday, July 7, ...

Bridgeport Bluefish Win Season-High Sourth Straight With 7-6 ... By Bob Matuszak MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com -Bridgeport, CT – July 6, 2009) – It may have taken a bit longer than wished, but the Bridgeport Bluefish (29-34) earned their season-high fourth straight win last night, defeating the Camden ... Independent Baseball News - MLN... - http://www.mlntherawfeed.com/independent-league-baseball

Calling All Candidates By LennieGrimaldi He is also a cousin of Bridgeport standout athlete Nick Giaquinto who played in the NFL. On the Republican side, former State Senator Rob Russo will be running. He'll get in as a result of state-mandated minority party representation. ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

Crossroads Magazine - Exploring the Inspiring: Diocese of ... By CrossroadsMagazine As we reported in the WJMJ Religious Headlines yesterday, Connecticut's Office of State Ethics has decided to stop its inquiry into whether the Diocese of Bridgeport needs to register as a lobbyist. The Office had said the Church's ... Crossroads Magazine - Exploring... - http://crossroads-magazine.blogspot.com/

Creative Minority Report: Church Smacks Down State By matthew archbold The state of Connecticut's efforts to go after the diocese of Bridgeport have fallen into the category of EPIC FAIL once again. The state Attorney General just called on the Office of State Ethics to stop attacking the Church. ... Creative Minority Report - http://www.creativeminorityreport.com/

Gov. Rell Gets All Caloric With Don Williams - Ken Dixon's Blog-O ... By Ken The fire-damaged home at 563 Stillman.. http://tinyurl.com/njzcx6 # July 2, 2009 4:51 pm; On Gregory Street, rising from a ruin: BRIDGEPORT -- The two-family house at 425 Gregory St. was in such bad sha.. http://tinyurl.com/me33oc ... Ken Dixon's Blog-O-Rama - http://blog.ctnews.com/dixon/

07/01/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed

Ethics Agency Drops Probe Into Bridgeport Diocese Over Lobbying Hartford Courant The Connecticut Catholic Conference, which represents the Hartford Archdiocese, the dioceses of Bridgeport and Norwich, and the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese ...

Bridgeport organization creating program to benefit homeless ... Bridgeport News For the past seven years, the Bridgeport-based Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute — through its transitional program Homes for the Brave — has ...

Bridgeport man gets five years for heroin dealing Connecticut Post By Michael P. Mayko BRIDGEPORT -- His work involved stamping names like Helta Skelta, Son of Sam, Step it Up and Son of Satan on glassine bags of heroin ...

Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport to close at night Connecticut Post BRIDGEPORT -- The state Department of Transportation says that it will close Fairfield Avenue at night beginning July 13. The major city artery will be shut ...

Hartford Courant Impact Of Supreme Court's Ricci Decision Already Being Felt In ... Hartford Courant In Bridgeport, lawyers were predicting that the Ricci ruling would strengthen related claims by white police officers and firefighters. ...

Hey, Buddy, You Gotta Dime? By LennieGrimaldi Personals. Rich old Republican ISO poor young campaign manager. Contact Bruce. Women with London Broil ISO man with cookbook. Contact Honey Parziale. Mojo come home; all is forgiven! -- Bpts Finest ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

NewsChex - Connecticut News » Blog Archive » Blumenthal: Ethics ... By Beau Blumenthal: Ethics Agency Should Drop Case Against Bridgeport Diocese Hartford Courant State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has advised ethics officials to drop an investigation of whether a protest . ... NewsChex - Connecticut News - http://connecticut.newschex.com/

"http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-web-ethics-diocese ... The state ethics agency this afternoon dropped its investigation of whether a protest rally by the Diocese of Bridgeport amounted to unregistered lobbying, a day after Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said the inquiry could chill ... Connecticut Breaking News --... - http://blogs.courant.com/breaking_news/

06/30/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed:

Conn. man in critical condition after saving dad The Associated Press ... mother and his father out of their burning home, Kyle collapsed outside, badly burned. He's in critical condition in the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital.

Siemens to Help Bridgeport Housing Authority Implement Largest ... PR Newswire (press release) - New York,NY BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., working in conjunction with the Bridgeport (Conn. ... See all stories on this topic

Bridgeport Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Highway Hartford Courant William Mcmillan, 30, of Bridgeport, was on I-95 north, south of exit 14, when he was struck by a GMC Yukon at about 1 am, state police said. ...

Bridgeport cop hurt in fight Connecticut Post BRIDGEPORT -- A city police officer was taken to Bridgeport Hospital Monday night after he was injured in a scuffle about 8:30 pm in the area of Seaview ...

Man charged in Bridgeport shooting Connecticut Post By Daniel Tepfer BRIDGEPORT -- A city man has been charged with shooting another man who interceded in a fight between two women. ...

Blumenthal: Connecticut can't enforce lobbying law Waterbury Republican American Connecticut's attorney general said Tuesday that the state's lobbying laws cannot be used to require the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport to register as ...

Bridgeport firefighters case worse than Ricci v. deStefano ... By Ripclawe "Municipalities should be dancing in the streets," said Richard Albrecht, a lawyer representing 12 white Bridgeport firefighters in a similar reverse-discrimination case. "What the Supreme Court is saying is, get back to firefighting ... Narcissistic views on News/Politics - http://www.narbosa.com/

How Do You Like Your Port? By LennieGrimaldi BRIDGEPORT, CT (June 29, 2009) - Demolition crews hired by the City today began tearing down the first of five blighted properties that are scheduled to come down during the next month. Mayor Bill Finch and Councilwoman Maria Valle, ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

"http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-web-darien-fatal ... Bridgeport Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Highway. By. Hartford Courant. on June 30, 2009 8:24 AM. A pedestrian was struck and killed by an SUV on I-95 early this morning, state police said. Continue reading more on courant.com ... Connecticut Breaking News --... - http://blogs.courant.com/breaking_news/

Conn. can't enforce lobbying law By ConnPolitics.tv Staff Hartford (AP) – Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says the state cannot enforce a law that requires the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport to register as a lobbyist to hold rallies and use its Web site to oppose ... ConnPolitics - http://connpolitics.tv/index.php

06/29/09 The Raw Bridgepot News Feed

Bridgeport Port Authority director ousted Connecticut Post By Bill Cummings Joseph Riccio, who led the port authority for 13 of its 15 years, was allowed to sign a separation agreement late Friday afternoon, ...

Supreme Court ruling could have local impact Connecticut Post "Municipalities should be dancing in the streets," said Richard Albrecht, a lawyer representing 12 white Bridgeport firefighters in a similar ...

Thoughts on the Ricci Case. Atlantic Online Other cities, such as Bridgeport, noticed that a focus on the written test produced racial disparities in results--so they changed the test, and their fire ...

Lieberman, hospital officials, discuss health-care reform Connecticut Post Joe Lieberman visited Bridgeport Hospital Monday for a roundtable discussion on health-care reform. Lieberman joined hospital President and Chief Executive ...

The Morning Call Allentown Morning Call Arias was the head of an organization that imported cocaine from Turbo, Colombia, to Bridgeport, Conn. Cocaine-laden packages were transported to a fruit ...

Bluefish whip Bears with 7-run inning Greenwich Time NEWARK, NJ -- Designated hitter Brandon Sing and shortstop Ryner Bautista drove in three runs each as the Bridgeport Bluefish thumped the Newark Bears 12-5 ...

Quick Game Recaps: Bridgeport at Newark « Paul's Random Stuff By Paul Shane Komine gave up seven runs in the top of the first inning, capped by a three-run homer by Bridgeport's Adam Greenberg. The Bears tried to battle back, with a two-run homer by Carl Everett in the bottom of the inning. ... Paul's Random Stuff - http://paulsrandomstuff.wordpress.com/

ACLU affiliate sides with Diocese of Bridgeport over lobbying ... By George Vogt Bridgeport, Conn., Jun 28, 2009 / 03:17 pm (CNA).- The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut has protested a state investigation into whether the. MetroCatholic - http://www.dfwcatholic.org/

Club SIXX, Clean It Up! By LennieGrimaldi Prodded by Bob from BePo, we're launching Clean It Up! a feature from our days at the Bridgeport Light, a community weekly paper that took on illegal dumpers, filthy establishments and yes even a few that featured the word reputed in ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

06/28/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed

Catholic News Agency ACLU affiliate sides with Diocese of Bridgeport over lobbying ... Catholic News Agency - Denver,CO,USA Bridgeport, Conn., Jun 28, 2009 / 03:17 pm (CNA).- The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut has protested a state investigation into whether the ...

Bridgeport man faces drug, weapon charges Connecticut Post BRIDGEPORT -- A 25-year-old Dayton Road man whom police watched allegedly deal drugs for hours was arrested late Friday after he was found to have active ...

Game Report: Bridgeport 10, Newark 8 « Paul's Random Stuff By Paul The rain let up after about an hour, though, and we got underway at 7:33 p.m. The pitching matchup was interesting… former Major Leaguer Esteban Yan went to the hill for Bridgeport, while minor league veteran and converted catcher Edgar ... Paul's Random Stuff - http://paulsrandomstuff.wordpress.com/

DOOR OPENED FOR KOSKINEN: Mannino not QOed; Finn to attend ... By admin This opens the door for goaltender Mikko Koskinen, the Islanders' second round pick (31st overall) on Saturday, to sign with the Islanders this summer and play for the team's AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. A source close to the Finnish ... islanderspointblank.com - http://www.islanderspointblank.com/

Insight Scoop The Ignatius Press Blog: Are temperatures plunging ... By Carl Olson This is surprising, but welcome, news, as reported in The Hartford Courant newspaper (ht: Catholic World News): Saying it is a matter of free speech, the ACLU has filed a brief in support of the Diocese of Bridgeport's battle against a ... Insight Scoop The Ignatius Press Blog - http://insightscoop.typepad.com/2004/

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06/27/09 The Raw Bridgeport News Feed

ACLU sides with Bridgeport diocese: Church is no lobbyist Connecticut Post - By MariAn Gail Brown In an unusual First Amendment alliance, the American Civil Liberties Union sided with the Diocese of Bridgeport Thursday and slammed ...

Dominican Man Convicted On Cocaine Charge Hartford Courant The fruit and drugs had been shipped from Colombia to Bridgeport, which until recently was a major US point of entry for tropical fruit. ...

Injured Man Pulled From Water By His Coworkers Hartford Courant Rysz was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he is suffering from serious injuries. The Fairfield Fire Department says Pine Creek is around 100 feet wide ...

Gay Exorcism in a Bridgeport Connecticut church - Digital Journal ... A video posted on the internet shows what appears to be a Gay Exorcism being carried out in a Manifested Glory Ministries church in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Gay and lesbian organisations have demanded an enquiry into the practice. Latest News - Digital Journal - http://www.digitaljournal.com/rss/

The Budget Cramps By LennieGrimaldi If you're a legislator from Bridgeport you can crow that the budget passed by the Dems does not raise taxes on 99 percent of your constituents — tax increases under the Dem plan will soak the wealthy — and there's money there to help ... Only In Bridgeport® - http://onlyinbridgeport.com/wordpress/

Another Dominican man convicted on cocaine charge in U.S. ... Evidence presented against Arias showed that smugglers in Turbo, Colombia, concealed hundreds of pounds of cocaine in fruit loaded aboard ships and bound for a warehouse at the Turbana Corp. on Bridgeport Harbor. ... DominicanToday.com - Local News - http://www.dominicantoday.com/

The New Haven Register Blogs: View from the Valley: Bridgeport ... By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Connecticut daily newspaper covering local, regional, and national news including local sports, video and multimedia coverage, and classified advertising. View from the Valley - http://naugatuckvalley.blogspot.com/

Bridgeport Fireworks - Life Behind Bars - Connecticut News By kelly Bridgeport Fireworks. June 27, 2009 at 10:19 am by kelly. The Fireworks were exploding and beers a poppin' along the shoreline bars and clubs in the Park City last night with the Barnum Festival's Sky Blast Party. ... Life Behind Bars - http://blog.ctnews.com/kelly/