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Madison|News|May 2013

Your Take: Should High School Students Be Able To Opt Out of Lab Dissections?

It has taken four years to get this bill through the General Assembly. What's your take?

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Madison|News|May 2013

The Great Gatsby Preview Screening At Madison Art Cinemas Thursday 10 p.m.

Regular engagement starts Friday.

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Madison|News|May 2013

Couple Fights Discrimination Against Same-Sex Marriage

Their goal is to see the defeat of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).

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Madison|News|May 2013

Want To Help Stamp Our Hunger? This Saturday, It's Easy To Help ...

Just leave cans, boxes and jars of non-perishable food in a bag next to your mailbox. And if you see your mail carrier, tell him or her thanks.

Pem McNerney, Patch Staff

Madison|News|May 2013

Teen Drinking Ends Dance At Arts Barn; Town Evaluating Strategies To Prevent Recurrence

Adult chaperones and security guard on duty call in police when teens were found inside and outside drinking.

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Clinton, CT|News|Apr 2013

No Dogs, Horses or Other Animals at Hammonasset Beach Until October

It's the start of piping plover nesting season, and swimming season will start soon so people with animals are asked to stay on designated roads and footpaths in the park. Fees for weekend admittance will begin soon.

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Madison|News|May 2013

Connecticut Wants Crackdown on Distracted Drivers

A proposal in the state's General Assembly would also hike the fines for distracted driving violators.

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Madison|News|May 2013

Your Take: How Are Your Allergies?

Heavy precipitation levels this past winter, along with the rapid surge of warmer weather that's followed, means worse allergies.

Pem McNerney, Patch Staff

Madison|News|May 2013

Book Discussion Monday With Tom And Allison Moved To Town Campus

Is it possible for our schools to become more joyful, engaged, and creative? Join Madison Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice for a conversation Monday at town campus with Allison Zmuda.

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Madison|News|May 2013

Q: What Is That Big Mountain Growing Near The Madison-Guilford Town Line?

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Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson, NY|News|Mar 2013

Did You See The 2013 Northeast Fireball?

American Meteor Society received more than 500 reports of a bright meteor that occurred around 8 p.m. Friday night. "The witnesses range from along the Atlantic coast ranging from Maine to North Carolina."

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Madison|News|May 2013

What Are You Doing To Get Ready For Summer?

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Madison|News|May 2013

Madison Mother's Day Guide

Here are some places to go and things to do. Add your ideas in the comments!

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Clinton, CT|News|May 2013

Connecticut State Police Have Huge Backlog of Gun Background Checks

An unprecedented uptick in gun sales following the Sandy Hook shootings has created the backlog.

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Madison|News|May 2013

Jeffrey School Parents Receive Email Following Incident

Additional security measures planned, as precautionary measure only. No imminent threat detected.

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