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Connecticut is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. From a statistical and economic perspective, southwestern Connecticut is part of the Tri-State Region or New York metropolitan area, which also includes northern New Jersey and southern New York, though it is legally separate from New York state.
The original European settlers in 1614 were Dutch, but by 1636, Connecticut became a British colony. Connecticut was one of the Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. Residents of Connecticut are sometimes referred to as Nutmeggers or Yankees.
Connecticut has the highest per capita income in the country, and ranks 1st in median household income. It is the richest state in the United States
Connecticut is the 29th most populous state and 48th state for largest area, making it the 4th most densely populated state

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Beaches offer relief from heat, humidity

Jul 19, 2008 4:21 am

Get used to the heat and humidity because it will continue at least through Sunday. "We are getting into late July now, so you have to expect this type of weather," said Jon Pacheco, a mete...

AARP rallies for health care

Jul 19, 2008 4:15 am

BRIDGEPORT — About 10 AARP demonstrators turned out Friday morning at State Street and Lafayette Boulevard to draw attention to the group's "Divided We Fail" campaign, which advoc...

Rell makes sweltering swing through Fairfield

Jul 19, 2008 4:15 am

While the legislators are away, the governor can play. So that's just what Gov. M. Jodi Rell did Friday. Unfazed by the day's stifling heat, she left behind the sleepy state capital for a four-stop

Bogus cop's home yields guns, badges

Jul 19, 2008 4:11 am

SHELTON — The drunken-driving arrest of a Biltmore Road man, who allegedly falsely identified himself as a retired police officer, led police to seize explosives and guns

Spooner House ready for new home

Jul 19, 2008 4:11 am

SHELTON — The new Spooner House homeless shelter is ready to open its doors next week — and officials are planning a party to celebrate the occasion.

Retiring planner praised for service

Jul 19, 2008 4:11 am

MILFORD — When Peter Crabtree was hired as the assistant city planner in 1970, there were trees lining the Boston Post Road. As he wound up his career Friday, a drive he supported to replac...

Delegation fighting offshore drilling

Jul 19, 2008 4:10 am

WASHINGTON - Rep. Christopher Shays continued this week to shun his party's love affair with big oil by voting with Democrats to block drilling in environmentally sensitive areas.

' Dinosaurs' thunder into Harbor Yard

Jul 19, 2008 4:09 am

It used to be that in order to spend some quality time with your favorite dinosaur, you'd have to visit a bunch of reconstructed bones at the local natural history museum.

Making a splash for Swim Across Sound

Jul 19, 2008 3:59 am

FAIRFIELD — The women swam their laps, side by side, at a steady, even pace Friday in the Recplex at Fairfield University. Each had a different reason for being there that day, but both had...

Metro site ready for next phase

Jul 19, 2008 3:59 am

FAIRFIELD — Though work at the Fairfield Metro Center is at a standstill for the moment, consultants from Redniss & Mead are keeping an eye on the mega-project off lower Black Rock Turn...

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