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Jobs: School Bus Driver, Home Care Nurse, Staff Accountant, Recruiters

A look at highlights of newly listed job openings in Clinton, and throughout the shoreline region.

Jobs: Recruiter, Verizon Wireless Sales, Fitness Trainer, Urgent Care PA/APRN

A look at highlights of newly listed job openings in Clinton, and throughout the shoreline region.

Jobs: Recruiter, Store Manager, Receptionist, RN/LPN

A look at highlights of newly listed job openings in Clinton and throughout the shoreline region.

Unilever Pays $4.5 Million for Environmental Violations at Clinton Plant

Of that, $500,000 will be used to construct a fishway at the Chapman Mill Pond in Clinton, and $500,000 will be used to fund water quality or ecosystem restoration projects in the lower Hammonasset River watershed.

Eastern Connecticut’s Premier Home Show: April 12 & 13

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Builders and Remodelers Association of Eastern Connecticut, Inc. have partnered again to stage the region’s only truly local home show.

The Stories Behind Our Local Businesses

Jobs: Ann Taylor At Clinton Crossing Seeking Sales Associate

Ann Taylor is looking for a good fit.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

CT Business Spotlight: Sunshine Organizing Services

Need to get more organized at home, your office — or anywhere within your busy personal life and work schedule? Well, a new Branford-based business is here to help you take control of the clutter.

Report: State's Last Coal-Fired Power Plant No Longer Profitable

An independent report says it would be prudent for the City of Bridgeport, the State of Connecticut and ISO New England to begin preparing for its retirement.

Help Wanted: Pet Detective In Clinton

Typical hours are 4 to 12 hours per weekend depending on the individual store traffic and availability in your area. Each store shift is 4 hours in length.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

What Is The Donut Of Your Wildest Dreams? Tell Beach Donut For A Chance To Win!

Beach Donut is having a Facebook contest. Name and describe a donut, for a chance to win a gift certificate and to be featured as "Donut Of The Month" in February!

Clinton McDonald's To Host Clinton Baseball Fundraiser

Fifteen percent of all proceeds will benefit Clinton Baseball.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

Town Of Clinton Seeking New Finance Director

Salary range $70,000 - $90,000 with excellent benefits package.

Westaff Hiring Call Representatives

Applicants should be computer savvy, type at least 30 wpm, and have customer service skills.

Brian Roccapriore Of Clinton Joins Connecticut Coalition To End Homelessness

Brian holds four earned college degrees, the most recent of which is a Masters in Sociology from Southern Connecticut State University. He lives in Clinton with his wife Abigail and their three children.

$3.5M from State Will Help Company Create 140 Jobs

"It shows that state government and small entrepreneurs can work together to compete and win in the national marketplace,” says the CEO of Milford-based Total Mortgage Services, LLC.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

Jobs: Personal Training Institute Wants Personal Trainer To Join Team

Bain Capital Buys Majority Stake in Bob's Discount Furniture

The deal should close by the end of the first business quarter in 2014.

Business Owners: Post Your Job Openings on Patch

Are you anticipating the need for additional employees in the new year? Post your job openings on Patch.

Is Connecticut's Declining Unemployment Rate a Smoke-Screen?

The latest numbers say 7.9% of the state's workforce is jobless, but a new report contends that the underlying cause is that many have temporarily given up.

Secret Service Investigating 'Massive Data Breach' at Target

Credit and debit card information of millions of customers could be at risk.

Business Owners: Is Your Biz Listed on Patch?

Use Patch's directory of business listings to its full advantage! Make sure your business is listed and the information is up-to-date.

Patch Is Looking For Health & Fitness Bloggers!

Are you a personal trainer, gym owner, or someone involved in the fitness or nutrition industry? Start a blog on Patch today!

Report: Washington's 'Shocks' to Economy Have Stagnated Job Growth in Connecticut

State has gained about 60,000 jobs shed during the Great Recession, but blunders by the federal government have slowed the recovery.

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