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Surprise Setback For CTfastrak
The Hartford CourantA state Department of Transportation hearing officer on Monday dealt a startling setback to the politically powerful CTfastrak project, ruling that busway engineers cannot simply close off part of Hartford's Flower Street to pedestrian traffic. The...Tags: Business, Dannel P. Malloy , Small Businesses, Pedro E. Segarra
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SUV on railroad tracks in SW Mich. prompts officials to stop Amtrak service for about 2 hours
DECATUR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A sport utility vehicle found on railroad tracks in southwestern Michigan prompted officials to suspend Amtrak passenger train travel in the area for about two hours. The Van Buren County sheriff's department says the...Tags: SUVs and Crossovers
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM Mich. reveals program to prevent school violence LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's attorney general is backing a proposed new program aimed at preventing violence in the state's schools. Bill Schuette announced the OK-2-SAY...Tags: Lawyers, Detroit Free Press, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment
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Memorial Day discounts for military
In Honor of Those Who Serve, local businesses would like to say "Thank You" for your service by offering special discounts for Memorial Day. (This list is ongoing, please check back for updates and additions.) Some discounts are offered all year long....Tags: International Drive, Arts, U.S. Military, Maitland, Family
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Metro-North To Resume Full Service Wednesday, Partial Service Tuesday
The Hartford Courant— Traffic was heavy again Tuesday morning as commuters endured one more day without rail service from Bridgeport into New York. At least one backup plan — commuters boarding buses to get to a train — was working, albeit slowly. There...Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Stratford, Dannel P. Malloy , Grand Central Terminal, Railway Transportation
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Connecticut rail delays continue, seen repaired by Wednesday
ReutersWESTPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - Connecticut rail commuters endured crowded and rerouted rides in to work on Monday, as Metro-North worked to repair the busiest U.S. rail line after a two-train collision and derailment injured more than 70 people late...Tags: South Norwalk, Dannel P. Malloy , Grand Central Terminal, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Railway Accidents
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Pawlenty blisters Obama, pitches tax cuts in Chicago speech
Clout StUPDATED by Rick Pearson at 2:27 p.m. to correct Pawlenty quote on spending cuts, Internet. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty delivered the first major speech of his Republican presidential campaign today in President Barack Obama's hometown, blistering... -
Metro-North Train Crash Highlights Infrastructure Need
On Friday evening at rush hour, two Metro-North railroad trains, one heading east out of Grand Central Terminal in New York City, the other heading west out of New Haven toward the Big Apple, approached each other on parallel tracks near Bridgeport. In...Tags: New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Railway Transportation, Grand Central Terminal, Transportation Industry, New York City
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Tráfico pesado pero el plan de Metro-Norte para los que viajan hacia sus trabajos continua como esperado
El Hartford CourantEl tráfico era pesado y los trenes corrían varios minutos tarde, pero el plan para movilizar miles de trabajadores circundando las líneas de ferrocarril deshabilitadas en Bridgeport continuaban sin problemas durante el lunes. El descarrilamiento y...Tags: South Norwalk, Dannel P. Malloy , Westport, Metro-North Railroad, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut)
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Connecticut gov tells commuters to work from home this week while crash repaired
ReutersBy Richard Weizel and Edith Honan MILFORD, Conn./NEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters faced delays and crowded trains on Monday as Metro-North workers scrambled to repair damage on the United States' busiest rail line, caused...Tags: South Norwalk, Grand Central Terminal, Dannel P. Malloy , Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Railway Accidents
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Westwoods: A Daunting But Highly Rewarding Experience Along The Shoreline
The Hartford CourantExploring Westwoods in a morning or afternoon is a daunting task. The 1,200-acre preserve to the west of historic Guilford center has 39 miles of trails. And that's not even the time-consuming part. Once you enter this magical natural world jammed...Tags: Landforms, Manchester, Caves and Caverns, Wildlife, New York City
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History Of Haley Farm State Park In Groton Stretches Back to 1648
Back in 1961, a developer wanted to turn an ancient shoreline farm into a housing development with 425 duplex units for the Coast Guard, which was stationed at Avery Point in Groton. Residents banded together, fought the proposal and raised money to...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Manchester, Railway Transportation, Groton, Tourism and Leisure
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