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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…
A makeshift memorial set up at Sandy Hook Elementary School after the shootings there Dec. 14, 2012. Credit: Davis Dunavin.
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A makeshift memorial set up at Sandy Hook Elementary School after the shootings there Dec. 14, 2012. Credit: Davis Dunavin.

Sandy Hook Promise Takes Message to the World

Members of the organization are looking to have Sandy Hook remembered as a place where 'real…
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Police: Man Made Threatening Phone Calls to Connecticut…

New York native Jonathan Reich, arrested on May 20, may have made the calls as a result of the…
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United Way of Connecticut Providing Access to Counseling in…

Through its 211 line the agency can connect residents in need with counseling services in…
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Sandy Hook Quilts to Heal Project

SANDY HOOK-QUILTS2HEAL Project Information                                 Thank you all for…
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[PHOTOS & VIDEO] Sandy Hook Memorials to Come Down After New…

After the shooting at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, memorials in the village have grown as…
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Newtown Principal Remembered as 'Warm,' 'Selfless'

Sandy Hook Elementary School Principal Dawn Hochsprung's niece and one former colleague say…
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Avon Superintendent to Present Recommended School Security…

Some of the security measures were already implemented after the Sandy Hook Elementary School…
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Avon Basketball Team Plays for Sandy Hook Victims

After the fatal shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School Dec. 14, senior co-captains Colleen…
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Avon Teachers 'Pay it Forward' in Sandy Hook Educator's New…

Three Pine Grove School teachers are part of a select pilot group for Classes 4 Classes, an…
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Cosi, Staples join TCBY fundraiser for Sandy Hook School…

Two Farmington Valley businesses – Cosi and Staples -- have joined the owners of TCBY Avon…
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Newtown Runners Reportedly 'Safe' Following Boston Tragedy

Dozens reported injured, Copley Square area evacuated. Newtown runners, including a team of…
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Newtown Artist Paints for Fallen Soldier Pedersen-Keel,…

Newtown artist Jim Chillington painted this tribute to Madison's Capt. Andrew Pedersen-Keel,…
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Avon High School Students Make Snowflakes for Newtown

The snowflakes will be sent to Sandy Hook Elementary School's temporary Monroe location.
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Police Release Names of 20 Children, Six Adults Killed in…

Connecticut State Police released the following list of names and dates of birth for 26 people…
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Vote to Help Avon Student Win College Scholarship!

Avon High School student Colleen Norton has entered the Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship…
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Colleen's Hood Sportsmanship Scholarship Contest page. Photo Credit: Hood

Jeweler Near Avon Designs Charm Benefitting Newtown Memorial…

Canton resident Stephanie May made the piece to pay tribute, offer comfort.
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Sandy Hook Parent Warns Community About Watching Latest…

The episode depicts a situation where a gun is discharged in the fictional William McKinley…
The "Glee" cast performance at Mohegan Sun has been moved from June 7 to Monday, June 6, so plan accordingly. Credit: Fox TV
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The "Glee" cast performance at Mohegan Sun has been moved from June 7 to Monday, June 6, so plan accordingly. Credit: Fox TV

One Million Moms 4 Gun Control - Central CT Chapter

We are a grassroots movement formed in the wake of the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook…
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Avon Superintendent Addresses Community about Newtown…

The following letter was provided by Superintendent Gary Mala, as published on the Avon Public…
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Robert Crook, Head of the Coalition of Connecticut…

Crook in recent days has said the media has overused the term 'assault weapon' and that…
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'Capitol Connection' -- The State of Our State

Last Wednesday, the General Assembly came together to celebrate the opening day of the 2013…
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NRA Prepared to 'Make Meaningful Contribution' to Preventing…

The National Rifle Association of America released a brief statement Tuesday offering support…
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What Happened with Teddy Bears Avon Country Deli Collected…

Patch partners with state police for Operation Snuggle. Stuffed animals will comfort…
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President Obama to Speak About Gun Control Near Avon

A University of Hartford official confirmed that President Obama will speak there on Monday,…
President Barack Obama will speak at the University of Hartford on Monday.
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President Barack Obama will speak at the University of Hartford on Monday.

Your Take: Blumenthal References Sandy Hook in Campaign…

New Haven Register: "Using the 'horror' of the 'massacre of 20 beautiful children' at a time…
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut). Photo Credit: David Moran
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut). Photo Credit: David Moran

Connecticut Gun Control Group Plans Hartford Rally

'March for Change' is planning the event for Valentine's Day. Avon, what improvements can be…
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Special Message from Avon Superintendent, Gary S. Mala

It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this message acknowledging the tragic shooting at…
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Mark and Lisa Arnold to open TCBY store in Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD – The frozen yogurt franchise TCBY is coming to town in time for the Memorial Day…
Mark and Lisa Arnold of Simsbury, pictured with daughters Zoe and Rori in their Avon Marketplace store, are opening another store in Bloomfield.
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Mark and Lisa Arnold of Simsbury, pictured with daughters Zoe and Rori in their Avon Marketplace store, are opening another store in Bloomfield.

Your Take: What Defines A New Englander?

When you think 'New Englander,' what comes to mind? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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