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Connecticut is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. From a statistical and economic perspective, southwestern Connecticut is part of the Tri-State Region or New York metropolitan area, which also includes northern New Jersey and southern New York, though it is legally separate from New York state.
The original European settlers in 1614 were Dutch, but by 1636, Connecticut became a British colony. Connecticut was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. Residents of Connecticut are sometimes referred to as Nutmeggers or Yankees.
Connecticut has the highest per capita income in the country, and ranks 1st in median household income. It is the richest state in the United States
Connecticut is the 29th most populous state and 48th state for largest area, making it the 4th most densely populated state

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Himes traveled long road to 4th District race

Oct 12, 2008 6:48 am

BRIDGEPORT -- Democrat Jim Himes, a former Wall Street investment banker running for Congress, was explaining the global financial meltdown the other day to a group of about 35 primarily black

Shays a true survivor, but will he win again?

Oct 12, 2008 6:46 am

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Christopher Shays looked out across the U.S. Capitol grounds from the steps that lead to the House chamber, absorbing the moment as the sun beat down on his head.

Greenwich usually tough for a Democrat

Oct 12, 2008 5:01 am

GREENWICH -- If Democrat Jim Himes is to unseat U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays on Nov. 4, he won't have a harder time winning support than in his hometown.

Tracy says he's happy to be at helm

Oct 12, 2008 4:58 am

DERBY-- Stephen Tracy is back in the saddle -- and happy to be there. Whether he's checking in on classes at Derby High School, evaluating the status of a leaky roof or finding ways to fill out a

Media specialist goes above and beyond

Oct 12, 2008 4:57 am

SHELTON -- More than a dozen little faces focus intently on Dawn Hanna, the media specialist at Booth Hill School. They're surrounded by shelves of books that line the walls of the newly renovated

In Valley, he's the new kid

Oct 12, 2008 4:33 am

DERBY -- Stephen Tracy might have plenty of experience in education, but the city's schools chief probably feels like the new guy on campus. Tracy, in his first year as Derby's top school

Individuals share their stories

Oct 12, 2008 4:07 am

FAIRFIELD -- Janet Brogan wanted to talk about her experiences as an American abroad and the adoption of her children. Tom Grant was there to talk about his family's farm, one of the first in town.

Workshop helps kids write for the screen

Oct 12, 2008 4:06 am

TRUMBULL -- The script had some good ideas, but it definitely needed more work. For example, some of the technical instructions weren't quite correct.

Report: wetlands boards incommunicado

Oct 12, 2008 4:02 am

HARTFORD (AP) -- A new report says dozens of Connecticut municipal boards are leaving state officials in the dark about their decisions affecting environmentally sensitive land.

Au pair program experiencing growing pains

Oct 11, 2008 11:52 pm

Jillian Kieran has two new sisters. They speak Portuguese and cook yummy rice, and sometimes they play dollies with her. Jillian, an articulate 5-year-old who says boys drive her nuts, doesn't want

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