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Pilot floats idea for seaplane base at Toby’s Pond

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Pilot floats idea for seaplane base at Toby’s Pond

BEACON FALLS — Seaplane. Seaplane land. Seaplane take off. Or maybe not. Nelson Tchakirides, a seaplane pilot from Seymour, came before the Board of Selectmen Monday night to propose using Toby’s Pond as a town-run seaplane base. “The reason I propose this is that I’m a seaplane pilot and there’s a scarcity of seaplane... »


Vet advocates for change to Agent Orange ruling

Saturday, May 18, 2013
Vet advocates for change to Agent Orange ruling

BEACON FALLS — For one local veteran, not having stood on Vietnam soil now stands in his way of being considered at risk for certain health problems. In 1991 the Department of Veterans Affairs changed the definition of who could be considered at risk for having been exposed to Agent Orange, an herbicide used... »


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Greyhounds celebrate senior night with win

Friday, May 17, 2013
Greyhounds celebrate senior night with win

NAUGATUCK — The Naugatuck softball team held senior night festivities at Breen Field on Tuesday. Head coach Kevin Wesche introduced senior captains Sarah Chandler and Sydney Cotto along with fellow seniors Amy Dietz, Gretchen Hale and Nina Kosciuszek. Naugy went on to defeat Crosby by a 12-0 margin, improving to 14-5 on the season,... »

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Beacon Falls woman pens tale of her life

Friday, May 17, 2013
Beacon Falls woman pens tale of her life

BEACON FALLS — For Beacon Falls resident Liz Falzone, “Silent and Grateful Tears” is more than the name of her book, it’s a reaction when she looks over her life. “This book starts out with me growing up in Bridgeport in a six-family tenement house. I was neglected and abused. I went through some... »






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