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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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Local vets honored for wartime service

Jan 6, 2009 5:09 am

STRATFORD -- In the waning days of World War II, as Nazi forces waged a last-ditch offensive to break through the Allies' lines in the infamous Battle of the Bulge, 21-year-old Harry Hleva took up

Westport picks Lamos as artistic director

Jan 6, 2009 5:07 am

Tony Award-nominated director Mark Lamos will become the artistic director of the Westport Country Playhouse on Feb. 1, the theater announced Monday. The 61-year-old Sherman resident was the

Fairfield workers offered retirement incentive

Jan 6, 2009 4:57 am

FAIRFIELD -- Slightly more than 60 town and school employees are eligible to take advantage of a retirement-incentive program that officials hope will save about $500,000.

Finch: City is on a fiscal tightrope

Jan 6, 2009 4:53 am

HARTFORD-- Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch warned Monday that his city is "ground zero for fiscal teetering" and needs the flexibility to negotiate union contracts and impose new fees to make ...

Derby, Ansonia receive HUD funds

Jan 6, 2009 4:50 am

DERBY -- A pair of Valley public housing agencies will receive federal grant dollars to help people who want to own their own homes. The Derby Housing Authority will receive $51,000, the first time

Legislature voting on race impact rule

Jan 6, 2009 4:49 am

HARTFORD -- The Legislature's Judiciary Committee today is expected to vote on a new rule requiring racial-and-ethic impact statements on future laws affecting the state's prison inmates.

Derecktor still sailing despite bankruptcy

Jan 6, 2009 4:49 am

BRIDGEPORT -- Although its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has grown a little more complicated, Derecktor Shipyards Connecticut has added more than 100 workers since it filed the action more than six

Registrars budget adding up to deficit

Jan 6, 2009 4:48 am

SHELTON -- There's been a lot of activity in the city's Registrar of Voters office over the past six months, and just how much that action will cost the city is still a mystery.

Committee will oversee fire cleanup

Jan 6, 2009 4:41 am

SHELTON -- A committee made up of city and school officials is expected to be appointed tonight to oversee the restoration of Shelton High School from the fire last week that damaged a portion of

Fiscal woes blamed on Finch 'incompetence"

Jan 6, 2009 4:35 am

BRIDGEPORT -- The city's second largest union is firing back at Mayor Bill Finch, saying the mayor is threatening to lay off 51 of its members to cover up his own "incompetence.

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