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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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Schools also struggle with food prices

Jul 20, 2008 6:25 am

Think your grocery bill is high? Try absorbing a $720 a day increase in milk. That's what the Bridgeport school lunch program faces this fall when it will dole out 18,000 half-pint cartons of milk

Animals can teach people plenty

Jul 20, 2008 5:49 am

TRUMBULL — To Rebecca Buck, animals can teach people plenty. "People are generally greedy," the Madison Middle School seventh-grader said recently.

Lieberman looks past controversy

Jul 20, 2008 5:40 am

WASHINGTON — At an annual convention of Christians United for Israel, Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman opened his address with a glowing Biblical description of his host Pastor John Hagee.

Westport man confronts cops, shot

Jul 20, 2008 5:39 am

WESTPORT — State Police are investigating a shooting involving two Westport police officers last night. Westport police received a 911 call about 8 p.

Workouts keep seniors fit

Jul 20, 2008 5:38 am

About a dozen women sat in a circle one morning with weights in their laps and strapped to their ankles. The group's leader, Diane Terrace, looked at the weights Ida Radshaw was holding.

Bridgeport gets tough on gum control

Jul 20, 2008 5:24 am

BRIDGEPORT — Cleaning up discarded gum can be sticky business. It's unsightly. It sticks to stuff and is a pain to get rid of. And, in the case of downtown Bridgeport sidewalks, it can stay...

Public invited to Democratic platform meeting

Jul 20, 2008 4:39 am

BRIDGEPORT — A Democratic National Committee local platform meeting will be held at 4 p.m. today at Captain's Cove Seaport, 1 Bostwick Ave. The meeting will be hosted by Stephen Miller, of

Entertaining duo makes lasting impressions

Jul 20, 2008 4:39 am

MERIDEN (AP) — Her voice breathy, Marilyn Monroe looked deep into the eyes of Brian Varney and, with an impish grin, sang him "Happy Birthday" in the style she had

WPKN juggles controversy, staff, money

Jul 20, 2008 4:38 am

BRIDGEPORT — There's a new constitution, a new general manager and a new board of directors. But the new power structure at WPKN-FM and its identical sister station, WPKM-FM, must confront ...

Artists creations find home on the Web

Jul 20, 2008 4:23 am

MILFORD — There is a certain alchemy in Jon Westberg's art. And in a sense, like the fabled medieval conjurers, he is turning base metals into gold.

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