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Deadline approaches for full power restoration in Connecticut
Nov 09, 2011 12:06 EST
BOSTON (Reuters) - Nearly 4,000 residents remained without power in Connecticut on Wednesday as crews worked to meet a midnight deadline for full power restoration statewide, 11 days after a monster snowstorm slammed the Northeast.
Free tix, roof for Vikes-Giants in Motor City
Dec 13, 2010 19:52 EST
Purple paint, check. Free tickets, check. Motor City hosts Giants-Vikings in unusual twist. James Burton left home in Ohio at 3 a.m. Monday and drove to Detroit, hoping to score free tickets and watch Brett Favre, his favorite player.
Beware E. coli when drinking raw milk: study
Nov 25, 2010 09:21 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A government investigation published this month has tied raw milk consumption to a 2008 outbreak of E. coli in Connecticut, which landed four people in the hospital with life-threatening illnesses.
On vacation, Obama tends to summer reading list
Aug 20, 2010 20:05 EDT
On Martha's Vineyard, Obama picks up summer reading, buys race-themed classic for daughters. In the first full day of a Martha's Vineyard vacation, President Barack Obama set aside some of the cares of office Friday to work on his family's summer reading list.
For stocks, angst over Europe, jobs
Jun 06, 2010 14:21 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks could face more pressure this week unless investors get some relief from worries about Europe, jobs and the toll they might take on the economic recovery.
Wall Street hit by jobs data and European worries
Jun 04, 2010 16:58 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks cascaded to their lowest close since February on Friday after May's jobs figure slammed investors already reeling from worry over another developing debt crisis, this time in Hungary.
Lamont announces candidacy for governor
Feb 16, 2010 14:58 EST
Lamont a candidate for Conn. governor, cites business experience, rejecting public financing. Ned Lamont announced Tuesday he is a candidate for Connecticut governor, vowing to build on the excitement of his 2006 Senate bid and rejuvenate the state's flagging economy.
AP source: Lamont to announce Conn. governor bid
Feb 12, 2010 20:57 EST
Democratic official says Ned Lamont to announce bid for Conn. governor on Tuesday. Ned Lamont, the political upstart who challenged U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman four years ago, plans to officially announce his bid for Connecticut governor next week, according to a state Democratic official.
St. Louis 1 of 12 Distinctive Destinations
Feb 03, 2010 09:59 EST
National Trust for Historic Preservation names 12 Distinctive Destinations, offers fan contest. St. Louis, the city of red-brick, 19th century architectural jewels and diverse neighborhoods, has been named one of this year's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Candidates for Conn. governor gather in 1st forum
Jan 21, 2010 10:41 EST
Crowded field of 7 candidates in Conn. governor's race gather in 1st bipartisan forum. Attracting high-tech jobs, reinstating highway tolls and pushing for more state employee givebacks were among the ideas floated Wednesday by candidates hoping to become Connecticut's next governor.
Times Square shredder offers good riddance to 2009
Dec 28, 2009 15:58 EST
Bad memories from 2009? Shredder in NYC's Times Square offers fresh start to New Year. Want to forget 2009? Shred it.
Calhoun released from hospital after bike accident
Jun 14, 2009 16:12 EDT
UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun released from hospital a day after bicycle accident. Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun is out of the hospital, a day after breaking five ribs in a bicycle accident.
Economy fuels gold rush _ Tupperware party-style
Mar 18, 2009 18:00 EDT
Americans are striking gold by selling their jewelry at Tupperware-style parties. The women gathered in the kitchen, enjoying brie and chocolate tortes as they told stories about their high school rings and pieces of jewelry given to them by ex-husbands and boyfriends. But they weren't just reminiscing for old times' sake.
Economy fuels gold rush _ Tupperware party-style
Mar 18, 2009 15:32 EDT
Americans are striking gold by selling their jewelry at Tupperware-style parties. The women gathered in the kitchen, enjoying brie and chocolate tortes as they told stories about their high school rings and pieces of jewelry given to them by ex-husbands and boyfriends. But they weren't just reminiscing for old times' sake.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Simsbury, Connecticut | |
|---|---|
| — Town — | |
  Simsbury, Connecticut
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| Coordinates: 41°52′14″N 72°49′31″W / 41.87056°N 72.82528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| NECTA | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Named | 1670 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Selectman-town meeting |
| - First selectman | Mary Glassman |
| Area | |
| - Total | 34.3 sq mi (88.8 km2) |
| - Land | 33.9 sq mi (87.8 km2) |
| - Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population (2005) | |
| - Total | 23,656 |
| - Density | 698/sq mi (269/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | Eastern (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 06070, 06081, 06089, 06092 |
| Area code(s) | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-68940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213506 |
| Website | http://www.simsbury-ct.gov/ |
