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Yep, July Was a Scorcher
Your instincts are right, July 2013 was the hottest ever in Connecticut, weather experts report.

Caitlin Mazzola recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a B.A. in journalism and communication. During her time at UConn, she wrote for UConn's student newspaper, The Daily Campus, and served as the Focus Editor from May 2010 to May 2011.
During her last semester at UConn, Caitlin took part in an investigative project that looked into the state's resources for adults with autism. The end result, State of the Spectrum, is a website and 10-page print publication, the latter of which she created, designed and published for the class.
Caitlin has reported community news throughout her college years. She covered Milford for The Milford Mirror and The New Haven Register and most recently covered town government for Milford Patch. In the fall of 2010, Caitlin covered the town of Willington for The Manchester Journal Inquirer, reporting everything from people-of-the-town features to municipal elections and hotly contested teacher contracts.
Caitlin now looks forward to taking a part in this emerging new wave of online journalism. As she learned in school, the field is an ever-changing one, and we must be ahead of the curve to succeed.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys reading, cooking/baking, following the Oscars race (she makes it a point to see every best picture nominee each year), and rooting for her lifelong loves and No. 1 heartbreakers, the Boston Red Sox.
Your instincts are right, July 2013 was the hottest ever in Connecticut, weather experts report.

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The boys from Fairfield County continue their run to the Little League World Series.
Looking for after-school activities for the kids come fall? The Wakeman Boys and Girls Club -- with locations in Southport, Stratfield, and Bridgeport -- has plenty to offer.
The bridge will be closed to traffic for about 15 minutes at 10 a.m.
The spot milling project starts at 7 p.m. Monday and is expected to wrap up Friday morning. Be prepared for nighttime lane closures.
Need a job? Check out the following Westport area postings.
Need a job? Check out the following Fairfield area postings.
Consumers are advised by the Department of Agriculture to discard shellfish harvested from the following affected areas in Westport and Norwalk.
Consumers are advised by the Department of Agriculture to discard shellfish harvested from the following affected areas in Westport and Norwalk.
Karen Kleine was nominated to fill out the ballot for the Republicans' school board candidates, which include current board vice chair Michael McGovern and Jeannie Smith.
Investigators believe the man pictured is responsible for at least one theft from a car in town and illegal use of a victim's credit card.
The change will generate new revenues for the state and allow a wide variety of new vanity plates.
The change will generate new revenues for the state and allow a wide variety of new vanity plates.
Pitchers Chad Knight and Max Popken combined for a five-and-a-half inning no hitter.