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EDITORIAL: Newman was more than movie star
Connecticut will remember Paul Newman as much more than a movie star. In Connecticut, he was a neighbor, local business owner and, most importantly, a remarkable philanthropist.
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Newman gave - brilliant leadership' at kids' camps
IT has been comforting to hear people all around the world sharing their thoughts about the many admirable qualities of Paul Newman, an extraordinary actor, philanthropist, humanitarian, visionary, race car ...
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Staubach weaves experience, interests into job of selling books
Suzy Staubach has a few serious addictions. Writing. Pottery. Gardening. Reading.
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'An unadorned man . . . direct and honest'
Paul Newman and A.E. Hotchner lived about 10 minutes from each other in Westport, Conn.
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Newman's Own: Paul's charitable food empire keeps on giving
Paul Newman's senior picture in 1943 at Shaker Heights High School. The athlete-actor would grow up to create the world's most famous charitable food company.
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Kweli Taylor sings in star-studded camp show
ASBURY PARK - Kweli Taylor performed with Bette Midler at a recent benefit for Paul Newman's Hole In The Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer and serious illnesses.
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Efforts increase to preserve 'family forests'
Dan Donahue likes to say that forestry isn't rocket science. It's a lot more complicated than that.
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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
It is a nonprofit-residential summer camp and year-round center for children coping with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
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Who'll solve the riddle of Pompey Rd?
IT IS a long way from England's south coast - " about 3,300 miles, in fact - " but a little part of Connecticut is forever Pompey.
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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
It is a nonprofit-residential summer camp and year-round center for children coping with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
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Tinkerville Brook Preserve A Joy To Explore
During my travels across the state, I've visited places named after Native Americans, pioneers, statesmen and natural formations.
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82 Scholarship Recipients Announced
The SBM Charitable Foundation has announced its 2008-09 scholarship recipients. A total of 82 scholarships, 31 of which represent new recipients, were awarded in June at the foundation's annual scholarship ...
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Camp says it's unaffected by health of founder, Paul Newman
The future of the camp founded by actor Paul Newman to benefit critically ill children will be unaffected by the actor's health, the camp's executive director said Saturday.
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Builder makes trees accessible for all
Bill Allen's Burlington, Vt., nonprofit is aptly named Forever Young Treehouses. via Philly.com
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Local appearances by WTNH anchors, reporters, management
Jodi Latina - Contest judge for the south windsor Jaycees "Paws in the park" 5/3/2008 - Sonia Baghdady & Chris Velardi - Judging the STAR 99.9 "Star Idols" finals at the Westfield Trumbull Mall. via WTNH
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New House in Works for Ashford & Simpson Estate
"You won't see the house from the road" Melissa and Doug Bernstein, the owners of Wilton-based children's toy company Melissa & Doug, have plans for a new house on the former Ashford & Simpson estate. via Westport News
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Quinebaug-Shetucket Corridor to offer grants
"The list of projects funded is a compendium of many important initiatives and partnerships, all started at the grassroots level. We know this has made a difference to our region." A new source of funding is available for municipal and nonprofit projects in the towns of The Last Green Valley. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Hundreds Turn Out for Free Dental Care
"This is not cosmetic health care." Closure on 2006 Democratic Primary CT to NY: Reject Broadwater Lugo Details Protest Shove Alvin Goes for the Chevy Five Years of War Cab Industry Probe Launched Union Wins Decision PILOT Hike Back on Table ... via Ctnewsjunkie.com
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Man is killed in six-storey fall
A man was killed when he fell from the sixth floor of a residential block in north-west London. via BBC News
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Another teen driver killed in Conn.
State police say a 15-year-old boy has died after the car he was driving smashed into a tree on Route 44 in Ashford. via News Times
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