Union (Tolland, Connecticut)

Paul Kurtz dies at 86; secular humanist philosopher

2012-10-28 00:00:00

Philosopher Paul Kurtz was called many unflattering names during his long career, including "Satanic free-thinker" and "dangerous corrupter of young minds." But the name some of his critics considered most damning was the one he most prized. They called...

Group finds Toyota and Ford hybrids are best

2011-07-06 00:00:00

Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co. are producing the best hybrid vehicles, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. In its annual review of vehicles that run on gasoline and electricity, the organization ranked the Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion...

Sunday shows: Senate debates McMahon vs. Blumenthal, Kirk vs. Giannoulias. Also, Gen. Hayden

2010-10-09 16:35:03

Kardashian Kard pulled amid complaints of "egregious fees"

2010-11-30 16:33:35

'Congress exceeded the bounds of its authority'--Federal Judge Roger Vinson on Obama healthcare law

2011-01-31 21:36:47

Claude S. Brinegar dies at 82; former oil executive and Cabinet secretary

2009-03-17 00:00:00

Claude S. Brinegar, a former oil industry executive and the nation's third transportation secretary, who helped enact the controversial 55-mph speed limit during the Arab oil embargo in the 1970s, died of natural causes Friday at a retirement community in...

The 10 official inaugural balls

2009-01-18 00:00:00

So what exactly are the 10 "official" inaugural balls under the aegis of the Presidential Inaugural Committee? They include five regional balls that encompass most of the U.S. states and territories, a pair of balls honoring the home states of the...

Ted Kennedy endorses Obama, citing his 'extraordinary gifts'

2008-01-29 00:00:00

Declaring that "it is time for a new generation of leadership" in America, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president Monday, wrapping the young politician in the mantle of America's best-known political dynasty. He was joined in a...

New Jersey is 3rd state to allow gay civil unions

2006-12-15 00:00:00

Ordered by the state Supreme Court to allow gay marriage or create a legal equivalent, New Jersey's lawmakers on Thursday chose to allow civil unions, making New Jersey the third state to do so. Vermont and Connecticut allow civil unions, which include...

Museum In New Britain Expands Schedule

2013-05-24 09:26:00

The New Britain Industrial Museum is adding weekend hours in June. An American Savings Foundation grant will make it possible for the museum to hold weekend hours for the first time since it was founded 18 years ago. The museum is on the second...

READER SUBMITTED: Middletown Public Schools Receives Top Honor At Middlesex United Way Campaign Awards

2013-05-20 16:10:05

More than 90 companies, organizations, and individuals were honored May 1 for their contributions to raising $1.81 million for the 2012-13 Middlesex United Way Campaign. The top honor, the Corporate Spirit Award, was presented to Middletown Public...

READER SUBMITTED: 360 Federal Credit Union Names Peter Skinner Strategic Operations Manager

2013-05-20 16:10:05

Robert L. Aresti, president/CEO of 360 Federal Credit Union announced the promotion of Peter Skinner to Strategic Operations Manager. As SOM, along with retaining responsibility for the Route 75 Branch and 360FCU's in-house Call Center, Peter will be...

Philadelphia, PA. 4/2/00 Kelly Schumacher blocks a shot by Kyra Elzy of Tennessee during the second half of Sunday nights game. She had 8 blocks at this point with about 10 minutes remaining in the game.

2013-05-06 11:43:00

Ashford, CT 1/07/13 Thomas O'Connell of Holland, MA., took a little investigative hike around Mashapaug Pond at Bigelow State Park in Union Monday to check the thickness of the ice for some future ice fishing.

2013-05-02 09:58:58

The massive 13-inch seacoast mortars of the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery can be seen in this photograph from the banks of Wormley Creek.

2013-01-14 00:00:00