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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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Oxford fire dept. shows off ladder truck

Oct 6, 2008 7:29 pm

OXFORD -- The Oxford Fire Department has a new ladder truck, but it is no "one-trick pony." "We'll be able to use it for water rescue, as an extra pumper, and it is equipped with jaws...

Shelton Little League on Parade

Oct 6, 2008 7:27 pm

SHELTON -- A huge banner hung across Howe Avenue with a photograph of the New England champion Shelton National Little League team Sunday as the players marched down the city's main drag, waving at

Report: Bpt. children hit hard by poverty

Oct 6, 2008 7:15 pm

BRIDGEPORT -- In just a year, encouraging signs on the status of Bridgeport's children have tanked, plummeting in several categories from a grade of A-plus to F in the annual report issued Monday by

Milford tries new bond sale strategy

Oct 6, 2008 7:14 pm

MILFORD -- The financial crisis is causing the city to change the way it does business, including borrowing for big projects, officials said Monday. A bond sale scheduled later this month will go

Supporters plead to save officer's job

Oct 6, 2008 7:14 pm

BRIDGEPORT -- When it comes to School Police Officer Jeff Babey, students from his anti-gang program and residents of the P.T. Barnum public housing complex are believers.

Milford officials' raises up for vote

Oct 6, 2008 4:54 am

MILFORD -- The timing is awkward, but the Board of Aldermen will consider raises for the mayor, city clerk and registrars of voters when it meets at 7:30 p.

Tech schools offer real bargains

Oct 6, 2008 4:53 am

Lunch for $4, a haircut for $5 and plumbing, electrical and carpentry works for $15 an hour sounds like a price list from an earlier recession, but that is the cost of services available to the

Bridgeport teacher mourned

Oct 6, 2008 4:53 am

BRIDGEPORT -- A college buddy who flew in from Chicago chanted their frat song. Colleagues recalled a teacher who always brought humor into the classroom.

Weekend fires hit Remingtom complex

Oct 6, 2008 4:51 am

BRIDGEPORT -- In what fire officials say has become a dangerous and chronic problem, two more fires broke out over the weekend at the historic and sprawling former Remington Arms

Columbus parade on Sunday

Oct 6, 2008 4:47 am

BRIDGEPORT -- The annual Columbus Day Unity Parade, sponsored by the Council of Italian-American Societies of Greater Bridgeport, will take place Sunday.

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