UConn unveils new leaner, meaner Huskies logo

Weighing in on the new Huskies logo design, women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma said, “This logo is everything that a Husky is supposed to be – powerful, aggressive, determined. It is looking right through you and saying ‘Do not mess with me’. ” Image courtesy of UConn Athletics

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UConn Athletics today (April 11) unveiled a new version of the Husky logo.

UConn Athletics has been working with Nike to evaluate all parts of its brand, including word marks, logos and uniforms, for the past 14 months.

The new Husky Dog logo will be featured on uniforms for every one of UConn’s 24 athletic programs in 2013-14 and each of those uniforms will also prominently display the block UCONN word mark outlined in red.

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CT State Police trooper shot, suspect killed

The Office of The Chief States Medical Examiner conducted a post mortem examination of the deceased male who is identified as 24-year-old Jonathan Alvarado (DOB 8/26/88) whose last known address is in Deep River, CT.

Press Release | CT State Police Spokesman LT. J. Paul Vance

On April 8, 2013, shortly before 3 p.m., the Old Saybrook Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Days Inn on Boston Post Road in their town.

Police were told there were two armed male suspects.

Old Saybrook Police Officers spotted a vehicle leaving the area which then engaged in a pursuit. State Police troopers were called for assistance.

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Is your child interested in agriculture, the environment?

The Science & Technology Program is available to high school students from East Hampton, Haddam, Chester, Clinton, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland, Rocky Hill, Old Saybrook and Westbrook. Photo copyright 2013 by Brenda Sullivan.

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The Middletown Agriculture Science and Technology Center hosts its annual free Open House on Thursday, April 11, with two sessions: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The Science & Technology Program is available to high school students from East Hampton, Haddam, Chester, Clinton, Deep River, Durham, Essex, Guilford, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, Middletown, Portland, Rocky Hill, Old Saybrook and Westbrook.

The center is located at Middletown High School, 200 LaRosa Lane in Middletown, CT.

There will be student displays, demonstrations and hands-on activities highlighting curriculum areas such as plant science, animal science, agricultural mechanics and environmental science.

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Community Resources invites you to a wine tasting

Forest City Wine & Spirits in Middletown, CT has arranged for 16 Connecticut-based distributors to provide tastings of more than 70 wines and beer. All wines and beer will be available to order at the event, with proceeds donated to MARC: Community Resources.

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Community Resources presents “Red, White & Blush: A Wine Tasting Event,” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 at Beckham Hall, at Wesleyan University.

Forest City Wine & Spirits in Middletown, CT has arranged for 16 Connecticut-based distributors to provide tastings of more than 70 wines and beer.

All wines and beer will be available to order at the event, with proceeds donated to MARC: Community Resources. (I.D. is required.)

Bon Appetit will provide light fare, including hot hors d’oeuvres.

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East Haddam referendum April 9 on land purchase

By Brenda Sullivan

A Town Referendum will be held today (April 9) on a purchasing land to preserve as open space. Voting will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at Town Hall, 492 Town Street, East Haddam.

A Town Meeting was previously held on two land purchases on March 28, 2013.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP has awarded grants to the Town of East Haddam towards the purchase of two properties. The balance would be financed through bonds and notes.

The two properties are the Zeiller Associates Property on Florida and Clark Hill Roads and the Pages Property on Mill and Parker Roads.

Zeiller Property

The Zeiller property totals 98.22 acres and the total cost is $474,000, with approximately $232,500 to be covered by the DEEP grant. The town’s share would be $241,500 or approximately 51 percent of the total.

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Challenges loom for Connecticut’s new gun law

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs new gun law on April 4, 2013 at the State Capitol in Hartford, CT. Photo by Christine Stuart | CTNewsJunkie.com

by Hugh McQuaid | CTnewsjunkie.com

Flanked by families of some of those murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT in December 2012, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed into law the state’s new bipartisan, gun-violence prevention legislation at a ceremony Thursday afternoon (April 4) at the state Capitol.

The bill expands the number of firearms prohibited in Connecticut, bans the sale of ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 rounds, and imposes new eligibility requirements for purchases of all guns and ammunition. It also creates the first statewide gun offender registry.

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In your back yard – another great place to hike

East Hampton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a hike beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 2013 at the Wopowog Wild Life Management Area and the former site of Camp Wopowog. The camp site is located on the East Hampton, CT banks of the Salmon River.

East Hampton Parks and Recreation will sponsor a hike beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 2013 at the Wopowog Wild Life Management Area and the former site of Camp Wopowog.

The camp site is located on the East Hampton banks of the Salmon River.

The hike is organized by the Chatham Historical Society as part of the “Explore East Hampton” monthly series.

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Epoch Arts invites daughters to a special evening with your special guy

Join the fun from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 6 at Epoch Arts, located at 27 Skinner St. in East Hampton. Photo from 2012 dance courtesy of Epoch Arts.

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Girls age 12 and under, grab the man of your choice and join us for a night of dancing at Epoch Arts.

Dance the night away with your favorite guy to the music of a live DJ.

A special part of the evening is the “Daddy Dress up” show, where the girls get to dress their guys in silly costumes for the runway!

A yummy, kid-friendly dinner will be served with delicious desserts.

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