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East Hampton Town Meetings: Sept. 23 - Sept. 27
Meetings of East Hampton boards, commissions and committees for the week of Sept. 23.

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Meetings of East Hampton boards, commissions and committees for the week of Sept. 23.

Meetings of Portland boards, commissions and committees for the week of Sept. 23.
Meetings of Glastonbury boards, commissions and committees for the week of Sept. 23.
The CEA gets on board a national two-week effort to end texting while driving "because saving lives is a responsibility we all share." A traveling program will visit schools in East Hartford, Manchester, Middletown and Durham over the next week.
The CEA gets on board a national two-week effort to end texting while driving "because saving lives is a responsibility we all share." A traveling program will visit schools in East Hartford, Manchester, Middletown and Durham over the next week.
The Department of Motor Vehicles' annual video contest focuses on limiting one of the major causes of teen-driving accidents.
The Department of Motor Vehicles' annual video contest focuses on limiting one of the major causes of teen-driving accidents.
The New Haven Register has published a photo gallery to recognize the 75th anniversary of the massive storm that claimed hundreds of lives in the region.
The New Haven Register has published a photo gallery to recognize the 75th anniversary of the massive storm that claimed hundreds of lives in the region.
The following information provided by the East Hampton Police Department. An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction. All individuals listed in our reports are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The following information was submitted from the Glastonbury Police Department. An arrest or infraction does not indicate a conviction.
The 13th annual Glastonbury Police Officers Association’s Motorcycle Torch Run will be held Sunday.
Ground Zero of the Great Hurricane of 1938 was the border of Connecticut and Rhode Island at Watch Hill. A storm-surge wave estimated to be nearly 50 feet in height obliterated 40 homes on Napatree Point.
Ground Zero of the Great Hurricane of 1938 was the border of Connecticut and Rhode Island at Watch Hill. A storm-surge wave estimated to be nearly 50 feet in height obliterated 40 homes on Napatree Point.
The ferry usually closes on Nov. 1 before re-opening in the spring.
The ferry usually closes on Nov. 1 before re-opening in the spring.
Here's what is playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Here's what is playing in area theaters this weekend, plus showtimes.
Sept. 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Sept. 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day.