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Fallon has UNH on target?

Apr 01, 2008; ... University of New Haven women's lacrosse coach Jen Fallon has aneye on the postseason. Considering that there is no East CoastConference tournament and adding in the fact that NCAA Division IITournament only takes four teams, it is a lofty goal. The Chargersmay be a year or two away from ...

Should the names of New haven ID card holders be [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... Should the names of New haven ...

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Apr 01, 2008; ... "There is no question in my mind it would put individuals' ...

(At West Haven) New Haven 10 7 -- 17 Assumption 3 0 -- [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... Womens' lacrosse NEW HAVEN 17, ASSUMPTION 3 (At West Haven) New Haven 10 7 -- 17 Assumption 3 0 -- 3 Goals: N.H. -- Ashley Ferrandiz 5, Kristine Lambracht 3, BrigidBrady 3, Mallory Ferrandiz 2, Carolina Marrero 2, Sarah LeGoff 1,Heather ...

Charter panel eyes changes for PZC

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Jean Falbo-Sosnovich Register Correspondent SHELTON -- The Charter Revision Commission is making strides inrecommending changes, including increasing membership on thePlanning and Zoning Commission. The commission said increasing PZC membership from six to nine,with two ...

FAMILIAR FOES For just for 11th time in the 27 [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... FAMILIAR FOES For just for 11th time in the 27 years of the NCAADivision I tournament, two teams from the same conference will bemeeting in the regional final when UConn and Rutgers square offtonight. Nine of the 10 conference rematches involved theSoutheastern Conference with the 1992 ...

NO. 7 RUTGERS VS. NO. 1 CONNECTICUT

Apr 01, 2008; ... Women's basketball gameday NO. 7 RUTGERS VS. NO. 1 CONNECTICUT WHEN: Today, approximately 9:07 p.m. WHERE: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C. RECORDS: Rutgers 27-6; Connecticut 35-1 TV: ESPN RADIO: WICC-600; WTIC-1080 KEEP AN EYE ON A--Going ...

Business owners in state worrying more about the economy?

Apr 01, 2008; ... Register Staff Connecticut business owners, while somewhatoptimistic about their own companies, are increasingly worried aboutthe state and national economies, according to a pair of surveysreleased Monday. The Connecticut Business & Industry Association's first-quartereconomic ...

Factory report spurs moderate gain

Apr 01, 2008; ... NEW YORK -- Wall Street closed its dismal first quarter with amoderate gain Monday, rising after a reading on regionalmanufacturing came in better than expected. The Chicago PurchasingManagers Index, considered a precursor to the Institute for SupplyManagement manufacturing survey today, ...

Ex-P&W site owners to resubmit plan

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor NORTH HAVEN -- The owners of the former Pratt & Whitney site saythey will resubmit their project proposal within a month. Mickey Rabina and Lynn Lawrence of Rabina Properties, as well asa number of other business owners, appeared at a ...

End to speculation in oil proposed?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Angela Carter Register Staff HARTFORD -- Home heating oil dealers throughout Connecticut andNew England want the federal government to curb volatility in theenergy market as a means of granting relief to small businesses andconsumers struggling to keep oil in their ...

Derby Fire Department to make commercial to recruit volunteers?

Apr 01, 2008; ... DERBY -- It'll soon be lights, camera and action for the FireDepartment. As a way to attract some "new blood" to the department'svolunteer roster, Fire Chief Charles Sampson and company will have aprofessional commercial shot later this spring that will air onlocal cable ...

Regulatory overhaul unveiled?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Cara Baruzzi Register Business Editor As the nation grapples with various economic woes, particularlythe ongoing credit crisis, the Bush administration Monday proposedsweeping changes to the financial regulatory system that, ifenacted, would be the biggest overhaul of its kind ...

Explanations a must in assessment appeal reversals?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Amanda Pinto Register Staff WESTBROOK -- If the town reverses a resident's successfulproperty assessment appeal, the resident has a right to know why,selectmen have ruled. The motion, made by Selectman Jim Crawford and unanimouslyapproved by the Board of Selectmen, would ...

Anything goes to gain the nomination?

Apr 01, 2008; ... We have been overexposed to the attempt by Republicans andHillary Clinton Democrats to take intemperate words out of the mouthof Barack Obama's pastor and create the implication that these werethe words uttered by Obama, or words with which he agreed. This wasattempted in spite of the ...

Why not a Muslim as president??

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Jamilah Rasheed ALEXANDER Russell Webb was a white Americanborn in 1846 in Hudson, N.Y. His father was the editor of the HudsonDaily Star. After having worked on the editorial staff of theMissouri Republican for several years, he secured an appointmentfrom President Grover Cleveland ...

Baseball arrives just in time to save us from politics?

Apr 01, 2008; ... WASHINGTON'S first major league baseball team, the Senators, wasowned by Clark Griffith, who, in the democratic, give-the-people-what-they-want spirit of the city, said: "Fans like home runs -- andwe have assembled a pitching staff to please our fans." Washington'sthird team, the ...

Hillary Clinton's campaign for the Democratic presidential [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... Hillary Clinton's campaign for the Democratic presidentialnomination has been referred to in the media as "kitchen sink," inreference to what she is seen to be throwing at Barack Obama in anattempt to overcome his lead in delegates. By challenging hisability to lead the nation in an ...

Council grills mayor on travel payments

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor HAMDEN -- The Legislative Council was in inquiry mode Mondaynight when it asked the administration for more information on thelatest revelations regarding travel reimbursements to the mayor, andquestions dealing with the town's temporary ...

2007 standings SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... 2007 standings SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE Hammonasset Division DIVISIONOVERALL W L W L Hand 8 0 18 6 Law 6 2 14 9 Foran 3 5 6 14 Guilford 3 5 9 13 Hillhouse 0 8 2 18 Housatonic ...

City delays hearing for 3 cops over strip search?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By William Kaempffer Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- The city has postponed a disciplinary hearing forthree police officers accused of conducting an improper strip searchon an arrestee, and there are indications that the volatilesituation might be resolved short of a full hearing ...

Sanchez out as coach of Mexico

Apr 01, 2008; ... MEXICO CITY -- Hugo Sanchez was fired as coach of Mexico's soccerteam on Monday, two weeks after El Tri's under-23 team waseliminated from Olympic qualifying. The Mexican soccer federationfired Sanchez after 16 months on the job, having failed to deliveron promises of regional titles and ...

Free children's programs slated at library

Apr 01, 2008; ... HAMDEN -- In celebration of National Library Week, the HamdenPublic Library Children's Department will offer the following freechildren's programs: A--Author and Hamden resident M.W. Penn willread from her recent children's book, "Sidney the Silly Who OnlyEats Six" at 4:15 April 16 for ...

Career training bus stops in Stratford

Apr 01, 2008; ... STRATFORD -- The CTWorks Career Coach will return to theStratford Library, 2203 Main St., every month beginning at 1:30 p.m.Friday. The CTWorks Career Coach delivers career services andtraining opportunities. It offers free services to low-wage workersand job seekers who are unable to ...

Hospitals struggling under laws,? shortfalls

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Abram Katz Register Science Editor Connecticut hospitals are struggling with fiscal discomfortbrought on by inadequate government reimbursements, a revenue-sapping insurance industry and the consequent crumbling of hospitalbuildings, health care executives said ...

?Ortiz fears making ID data public could be dangerous?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Mary E. O'Leary Register Topics Editor HARTFORD -- New Haven Police Chief Francisco Ortiz Jr. testifiedMonday that, as a law enforcement officer and a Latino, he believesmaking public the names, photos and addresses of holders of a NewHaven city ID card would put them in ...

Jennifer Russell

Apr 01, 2008; ... Getting to Know ... Jennifer Russell Russell is a freshman pitcher for the Sacred Heart Universitysoftball team. She is from Seymour and attended St. Joseph High. Sheis majoring in sports management. What is your career goal in softball? Make All-Northeast Conference ....

Mourners asked to carpool to church

Apr 01, 2008; ... NEW HAVEN -- Clergy at Immanuel Baptist Church are asking thatthose who attend the viewing and service for the Rev. Curtis CofieldII from 4 to 9 tonight carpool to the church at 1324 Chapel St. Dueto lack of parking, officials have asked mourners to try to includeat least three people in ...

Unrivaled stakes for rivals

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Jim Fuller Register Staff GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Four years ago, when Matee Ajavon and EssenceCarson made the relative short commute from their New Jersey homes,they carried grandiose dreams as they embarked on their Rutgersbasketball careers. A more geographically diverse ...

O'Brien teacher wins top honors?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Patricia Villers Register Staff ANSONIA -- Chris Sansone, who has taught at Emmett O'BrienTechnical High School since 1997, is the school's 2008 Teacher ofthe Year. "I'm honored to have been selected by my peers," he said. "Igraduated from here in 1978, and I'm honored ...

Baseball

Apr 01, 2008; ... On the air Baseball 7 p.m. Blue Jays at Yankees, YES, WICC-600, WPOP-1410, WCBS-880 7 p.m. Mets at Marlins, SNY, WFAN-660 10 p.m. Red Sox at Athletics, NESN, WQUN-1220, WTIC-1080 Basketball 7 p.m. College men, NIT, semifinal, teams TBA, at New York, ...

Would-be robber nabbed, wet and cold ?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Abbe Smith Register Staff WEST HAVEN -- A would-be robber's getaway plan got all soakedwhen the suspect fell into an in-ground pool while dashing throughdark residential backyards Saturday night, police said. Sheldon T. Jolley, 36, of 256 Shadyside Lane, Milford, was ...

American League

Apr 01, 2008 ... Today's probable starters American League Time Teams Pitchers Re cord ERA 7:05 p.m. Blue Jays Halladay (R) 0-0 0.00 Yankees Wang (R) 0-0 0.00 8:10 p.m. Angels Garland (R) 0-0 0.00 Twins Bosner (R) 0-0 0.00 10:05 p.m. Red Sox ...

NEW YORK -- I'm picturing the hype of Super Bowl [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... NEW YORK -- I'm picturing the hype of Super Bowl week beingstretched to the point where we're captives for six months, 183days, 4,392 hours, 263,520 minutes and 15,811,200 seconds of YankeeStadium retrospective. Pass me a note when tears are coming out ofyour ears. It'll happen; I assure ...

Veteran's new home was community effort

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Eliza Hallabeck Special to the Register NEW HAVEN --For Renee Wells, becoming a first-time homeowner wasa community event. And Monday marked an exciting day for Wells and the community, asthe ribbon was cut for her new house on Kossuth Street. As its first home ...

DeStefano to speak at hearing?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Elizabeth Benton Register Staff Mayor John DeStefano Jr. will speak Monday in Boston at a UnitedFood and Commercial Workers hearing probing alleged misconduct bythe federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency. On December 12, 2006, ICE agents investigating suspected ...

Derby author writes what he knows best?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Patricia Villers Register Staff DERBY -- A longtime resident has written a historical fictionbook that resonates with Valley residents. Writing under the pen name Gimpel Lee, Tim Conlon has self-published "The Lost Prophets." The book is set in Derby, andfeatures ...

Former bank exec? to lead Milford GOP

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Brian McCready Milford Bureau Chief MILFORD -- The Republican Party's newest leader is a relativenewcomer to the city, but one whom party officials say is the rightman to help bring the GOP back to political dominance. The Republican Town Committee unanimously selected ...

Ex-Shelton mayor wants to fill vacant alternate PZC seat

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo Naugatuck Valley Bureau Chief SHELTON -- Former Mayor Michael Pacowta is seeking to fill thevacancy as an alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission, andhe cited as his motivation recent news that a federal grand jury islooking into possible ...

Ravaged barn held many memories?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Lauren Garrison Register Staff SEYMOUR -- Nearly two decades after an arson fire destroyed theirpet store, a town family has been struck again by misfortune. A Sunday afternoon fire took down a 24-by-24 barn at the Old TownRoad home of Michael and Madeline Giori and ...

Olympics may have bearing on Pilot Pen?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Maria Garriga Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- The Beijing Olympic Games may determine howsuccessful the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament will be in attracting theworld's top tennis talent in August. The Games will be held Aug. 8-24 with tennis competition set forAug. 10-17. The ...

Homeless man faces burglary charges?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By William Kaempffer Register Staff NEW HAVEN -- A 40-year-old homeless man has been arrested forburglarizing a Jewish student and religious center at YaleUniversity Sunday. It was the second time that day that the Chabad at Yale, at 37Edgewood Ave., was broken into, but New ...

-- Let's face it: Vinny DeLillo and his three friends from Milford weren't alive to see the original [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Mark Zaretsky Register Staff NEW YORK -- Let's face it: Vinny DeLillo and his three friendsfrom Milford weren't alive to see the original Yankee Stadium -- asin pre-1970s renovation. And as a student, DeLillo, 19, has lots of other things to dobesides grilling hot dogs, ...

Police, DEP track down, ticket four on ATVs?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Rachael Scarborough King Register Staff GUILFORD -- Police issued four tickets for trespassing over theweekend during a crackdown on all-terrain vehicle use, Deputy ChiefJeffrey Hutchinson said Monday. Working with state Department of Environmental Protectionenforcement ...

Teen spurs community to 'adopt' troops

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Patricia Villers Register Staff ANSONIA -- For members of the military, there's nothing likegetting a package from home. With that in mind, Ansonia High School senior Kristen Boulaydecided to "adopt" her older brother's platoon, which is stationedin Iraq. James ...

Oil company auction may be held this weekend?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Luther Turmelle North Bureau Chief The court-appointed receiver overseeing F&S Oil says if aHartford Superior Court judge approves his request this morning, hewill begin auctioning the assets of the company this weekend. Carl Helming said Monday if the auction is approved by ...

Shelton firefighter accused of larceny

Apr 01, 2008; ... SHELTON -- A local firefighter was arrested over the weekend forallegedly taking a stepladder and safety glasses from the Echo HoseHook & Ladder Co. 1 without permission, according to police. Policecharged Todd Mills, 35, of 24 Hull St., Ansonia, with fifth-degreelarceny, Detective Sgt ....

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Apr 01, 2008; ... In a photo used to illustrate a Sunday story about an upcomingfundraising scotch tasting to benefit the Latina Army, theorganization's logo was used on a bottle of liquor. There is no suchbeverage made by the Latina Army, and the illustration was ...

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Apr 01, 2008; ... Top 25 PLAYERS TO WATCH Player Year School Pos ition Comment Linda Amarante Jr. Cheshire P/1B/DH Has power at the plateand on the mound for the Rams Jessica Amenda Sr. Law C/IF Amenda gives Law high hopes for asuccessful season Rachel Babineau Jr. Bunnell ...

Hamden halts Rocky Top Road cutting?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Ann DeMatteo Assistant Metro Editor HAMDEN -- The town has received a court injunction that hasstopped a local property owner from clear-cutting trees from an 18-acre parcel. Since January, hundreds of trees have been chopped down without apermit on property known as 64 ...

Team Points Last 1. Masuk (15) (27-1) 450 1 Opening game: at Fitch, [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... Register Top 10 preseason softball poll Team Points Last 1. Masuk (15) (27-1) 450 1 Opening game: at Fitch, Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. Bottom line: The Panthers ended 2007 as the No. 1 team, andthat's where they begin this season. Junior pitcher Rachele ...

Company always welcomed in this happy man's home?

Apr 01, 2008; ... CHESHIRE -- Longtime Hamden resident Raymond A. Smith lovedcompany, the more the merrier. "All the neighborhood kids used tohang out at our house, and he would play games with us and drive usanywhere we wanted to go," recalled a daughter, Jan Slomkowski ofHamden. "He also got together ...

MADISON -- Danielle Etzel of Madison was honored [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... MADISON -- Danielle Etzel of Madison was honored Jan. 25 at theConnecticut Junior Soccer Association's President's Dinner inFarmington as the winner of the Sportsmanship Patch Award for theyear for the state. Her design is being used as the patch torepresent the CJSA and Connecticut for ...

Lime sold on weekend

Apr 01, 2008; ... DEEP RIVER -- The Fire Department, 57 Union St., is selling bagsof lime Saturday and Sunday. The department will sell 40 pounds bagsof powdered lime for $3.75 and 50 pound of pelletized lime for $4.For orders of more than 40 bags, free deliver is available. Fororders, call ...

, N.C.) Rutgers (56)Min FG&#009 ;FT Reb A PF Pts. Carson 40 5- [Derived Headline]

Apr 02, 2008 ... CONNECTICUT 66, Rutgers 56 (At Greensboro, N.C.) Rutgers (56) Min FGFT Reb A PF Pts. Carson 40 5- 12 0-0 12 1 3 12 Vaughn 36 5- 7 1-3 5 1 2 11 Prince 36 2- 8 2-2 1 3 5 7 Ajavon 39 8- 23 0-0 1 4 5 ...

Back in the Final Four?

Apr 02, 2008; ... UConn rallies to beat Rutgers in regional final By Jim Fuller Register Staff GREENSBORO, N.C. -- The long-awaiting odyssey to the Final Fourlooked as if it would have to wait for another year for the UConnwomen's basketball team. Coming out with the same sense ...

Rev. Cofield's contributions cherished ?

Apr 02, 2008; ... LESS than six months after the death of the Rev. Edwin Edmonds,Greater New Haven has lost yet another respected, influentialreligious icon: The highly esteemed Rev. Curtis M. Cofield II,pastor emeritus of Immanuel Baptist Church and the dean ofConnecticut's black Baptists, died Friday ....

TODAY Milford: screening of "The Farmer's Voice," [Derived Headline]

Apr 01, 2008; ... TODAY Milford: screening of "The Farmer's Voice," produced byBeverly Corvino of Shelton, at 7 p.m. at Milford Public Library, 57New Haven Ave. The film was made to alert the public that statefarmland is disappearing at a high rate each year. Corvino willanswer questions after the ...

Fire District pension underfunded by $30 million ?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Abbe Smith Register Staff WEST HAVEN -- The good news for West Shore district taxpayers isfire commissioners say they are committed to openness incommunication and airing of problems. The bad news is the most severe of those problems -- a $30million under-funded pension ...

guilford

Apr 01, 2008; ... SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE Hammonasset Division Foran Coach: Scott Davie Last Year: 6-14 (3-5) Top Players: Cassie LaForte, Sr., Capt., 3B; Amy Agria, Sr.,Capt., OF; Melissa Hernandez, Sr., Capt., 2B; Blair Smith, Jr., OF;Carly Blauvelt, Jr., 1B; Hannah ...

Amity's sights set on a title

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Mike Pucci Register Staff WOODBRIDGE -- In the mid-1990s, Amity started to establish itselfas one of the premier softball teams in the state. Since 1994, the Spartans have appeared in the Class LLchampionship game 10 times. The team won its first title in 2001 andwent on ...

Smith wins 3rd term as Dem chief?

Apr 01, 2008; ... By Brian McCready Milford Bureau Chief MILFORD -- There was very little suspense when Democrats metrecently to select its party chairman. Richard Smith was unanimously endorsed for a third term. TheDemocratic Party has controlled all four state-elected positions,and for the ...

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