Archive for July, 2009

Pregnant women first in line, age 65-and-older last for new H1N1 vaccine

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP Editor July 31, 2009

“So, we want to remove the barriers. We don’t want people not to be able to access vaccine because they are not insured, and we don’t want community clinics or school clinics to go very slowly or inefficiently [by] needing to screen for insurance, for instance,” she said.

Four-legged officers and their partners are put to the test

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP Editor July 31, 2009

More than 30 K-9 teams competed in the July 25 Connecticut Police K-9 Olympics during what turned out to be a gorgeous summer day.

New officers named for UConn Alumni Association

by: submitted press release July 29, 2009

The University of Connecticut Alumni Association has announced new and returning members of the board of directors for fiscal year 2009-10.
The board of directors is the association’s governing body and is elected by the Alumni Association membership.
This year, four new members were elected to the board: Steve Blovish of Bloomfield, Laura Cahill of Glastonbury, Alan [...]

Historic barn survey looking in local area

by: submitted press release July 28, 2009

The group is inviting volunteers to help identify the location of the barns in their respective towns.

Big Y offers free antibiotics - $9.99 generics

by: HTNP.com Staff July 28, 2009

The free antibiotics offer is in addition to Big Y’s current plan that offers discounted prices on several prescription drugs for customers without insurance or prescription drug coverage.

Rebecca Lobo answers the call from the “Hall”

by: Rich Zalusky | Sports Writer July 28, 2009

“I don’t know anybody that’s had a bigger impact on women’s basketball in the last 25 years,” Auriemma said of Lobo. “I don’t think she hasn’t changed a bit since she was in high school. I think that is the appeal she has.
“She was the girl next door. Her impact is not the points and rebounds and blocked shots. It’s that she was Rebecca Lobo.

Go “Batty” in Ashford Saturday

by: submitted press release July 27, 2009

The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History will present “Bats Alive!” from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
The event will be held at a location in Ashford. Participants will be mailed a map for the location.
Participants will view local bat species and learn about bats’ unique biology and behavior from Cheri Collins, mammalogist and museum staff [...]

Plans underway for Tremko House restoration

by: Caitlin M. Dineen | Staff Writer July 25, 2009

Ashford Historical Society members said they hope to change it from an eyesore to a historical building residents can be proud of. And they hope to fix it quickly, in time for the town’s upcoming birthday event.

New Northeast Renegades team travels to Virginia

by: Rich Zalusky | Sports Writer July 25, 2009

The Northeast Renegades organized this year to bring opportunity to middle school-aged youngsters in the small towns and cities of Northeast Connecticut to build the fundamentals and provide competitive basketball players at the high school level.

See K-9 police teams in action

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP Editor July 25, 2009

You can also take part in the CHIPS child-identification program for free. The take-home kit includes a photo, a recording of your child’s voice, fingerprints and other important information to have on hand in the event of an emergency involving your child.

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