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The Enduring Effects of John Hersey's Hiroshima
Longtime Connecticut resident John Hersey shook up the world with his publication of a book in 1946 that chronicled the effects of a nuclear explosion in Hiroshima.

Ronald DeRosa is a former Patch associate regional editor.
Longtime Connecticut resident John Hersey shook up the world with his publication of a book in 1946 that chronicled the effects of a nuclear explosion in Hiroshima.

Longtime Connecticut resident John Hersey shook up the world with his publication of a book in 1946 that chronicled the effects of a nuclear explosion in Hiroshima.
Recent obituaries with ties to Hamden.
Thursday's ribbon cutting at Hammonasset Beach State Park marking the official opening of the Shoreline Greenway Trail Hammonasset Walkway celebrated as an ideal collaboration between volunteers and government.
Thursday's ribbon cutting at Hammonasset Beach State Park marking the official opening of the Shoreline Greenway Trail Hammonasset Walkway celebrated as an ideal collaboration between volunteers and government.
Here's what is playing in theaters around Cheshire this weekend, plus showtimes.
Here's what is playing in theaters around Hamden this weekend, plus showtimes.
The 28-year-old died unexpectedly in a car accident in East Haven on Aug. 18. She had family in Hamden.
The 28-year-old former Wallingford resident died unexpectedly in a car accident in East Haven on Aug. 18.
Police say motorists should be aware that school buses will be traveling Route 10 starting next week.
Mayor Scott Jackson said he is vowing to assist the 100 workers who are losing their jobs.
Police will be on the lookout for unsafe drivers on Aug. 31.
Mayor Scott Jackson and the Hamden Veterans' Commission are adding names to the monument on Dixwell Avenue, and the deadline to submit a name is Sept. 15.
"I’ve got to tell you ahead of time, these reforms won’t be popular with everybody," Obama says.
"I’ve got to tell you ahead of time, these reforms won’t be popular with everybody," Obama says.
The school district, however, is still below the state averages in both standardized tests.
The chamber will be hosting a breakfast on the issue and the public is invited to attend.
The suspects, New Haven residents Keith Spruill and Travis Brown, were both charged following a lengthy investigation.
Bret Coots was arrested after Hamden police said he stole several items from a Davis Street home.