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Vernon, Simsbury Ponds Chosen for Local Trout Stocking Events Today
Opening day of trout season begins today, Sat., April 20.
Megan Bard, Patch Staff
Megan Bard, Patch Staff
- Tolland, CT
Bio: Megan graduated from the University of Maine, Orono, in 1996 with a degree in French. She continued her education at Boston University where she earned a master's degree in Print Journalism with a focus on multi-media communications.
She began her professional career as a journalist at the Milford Daily News in Milford, MA, in 1999 before accepting a position at the Norwich Bulletin in Norwich, CT.
Until December 2010, when she joined Patch, Megan worked for more than 8 years as a staff writer for The Day newspaper in New London, CT, where she covered multiple towns and shot and edited video for theday.com.
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Amtrak Shuttle Through North Central Connecticut is Operating
Amtrak passenger rail service between New York City and Boston has been suspended as police, federal officials search for second Boston Marathon bomber.
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10K Walk Supports Athletes with Disabilities in North Central CT
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[Updated] He Is In Custody!
The "second suspect" in the Boston Marathon bombing is in police custody. He had been surrounded in a boat sitting in a Watertown backyard.
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5 Gun Safety Tips with Instructor E. Jonathan Hardy
Gun safety instructor E. Jonathan Hardy advises firearm owners about the best ways to safely use and store their guns.
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[Updated] Canton Resident Dies After Overnight Crash in Avon
Police are still investigating the Huckleberry Hill Road motor vehicle accident.
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FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombings
Do you recognize either of these two people?
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State Leaders Criticize U.S. Senate's Vote on Gun Measure
The governor and members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation are upset about the Senate's vote on Wednesday.
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Windsor Locks Marathoner: “I Would Run Boston Again in a Heartbeat.”
Jason Heath praised Bostonians for their kindness along the route and help in connecting with his family members who were near the finish line when the bombs went off at the 117th Boston Marathon on Monday.
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3 Connecticut Men A Major Presence In Polio Hall of Fame
Next to an atomic attack, nothing scared Americans in the 1950's more than polio. Thirteen Americans are enshrined in the Polio Hall Of Fame in Warm Springs, Georgia. Three had strong Connecticut connections.
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LIVE LUNCH CHAT: Kyle Reyes Talks Marketing Your Business on the Web
Marketing expert Kyle Reyes will guide business owners through the perils and perks of online reviews, social media and more this Thursday at noon.
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Data on Sandy Hook Memorial Funds Released
Some 43 charities have raised tens of millions for purposes related to assisting or memorializing the victims and their loved ones.
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Cyclist’s Near-Death Experience Inspires Her to Help Others
Colleen Alexander advocates for bicycle safety measures.
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Running Mom: I’ll Keep Running, and Racing. How About You?
Now more than ever, running is a much-needed remedy and escape from the world’s craziness.
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Pro-Gun Rally Planned For Hartford This Weekend
The group Connecticut Citizens Defense League is planning the rally for Saturday afternoon to protest Connecticut's new gun laws.
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Connecticut Gas Prices Fall Another Five Cents
Drivers are paying an average of $3.75 per gallon in Connecticut.
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Local, State Police Still Seeking Attacker in Sexual Assault Case
A Suffield woman was brutally attacked Friday night by an intruder who remains at large.
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New Mental Illness Treatment Facility Opens in Windsor Locks
The Elegant Clinical day treatment center is located on Spring Street
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When Are Taxes Due for 2012?
The Internal Revenue Service says taxpayers who need more time to file shouldn't panic. Extensions are available.
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[Update] Fleet Feet Owner: East Windsor Resident, Boston Marathon Runner is Safe
Two men from Windsor Locks and East Windsor were among the 419 runners from Connecticut who registered for today's race.
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