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Troop C Blotter: Dec. 13 through 16, 2013

Weekend and Monday arrests.

Will We Have a White Christmas in Connecticut?

Based on historical climate data, there's a pretty good chance we will. But just how good?

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

The ECC at Sturdy Memorial Hospital Offers Winter Safety Tips

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

Your Investigation Of The Business Practices Of United Water Or Suez Environnement

Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Center

10 DIY Teacher Gifts You Can Make in Mason Jars

Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Center

Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Center

Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival and Sale at the Vernon Community Arts Center

The Trade Deficit Threatens Our Way of Life

[VIDEO] How to Make Homemade Paint for Kids' Craft Projects

Keep kids busy by using old kitchen spices to make paint.

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Map: What Part of Town Had the Most Increase in Home Values?

Nationally, home values have significantly increased this year, but experts say growth is likely to slow down in 2014. The map below shows a snapshot of the percentage of homes that increased in value across town.

Sing It! Holiday Caroling 101 [SPONSORED]

Go Caroling Day is just around the corner on Dec. 20. If you want to bring joy to the neighborhood, here’s how to get ready.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Snow Business: Powder Ridge 'Turning Up the Volume' on Snow-Making

Under new ownership, the revived ski destination in Middlefield is taking advantage of December snow and cold temperatures to hit the slopes running.

SEND A FRIEND or LOVED ONE CHRISTMAS DINNER!

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Best Data Maps of 2013: Who Works From Home?

More and more people are working at home as a result of the advancement of technology.

Troop C Blotter: Period Ending Dec. 12, 2013

The latest arrests.

FREE iPad mini with our Holiday Dance Lesson Package

West Hartford Patch's Guide to Candy Canes

In which I and my stepchildren develop Type 2 diabetes to find one candy cane to rule them all.

CT State Police Urge Caution as Winter Storm Approaches

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday for lower Fairfield County, with sleet and freezing rain to follow up to eight inches of snow this weekend.

Tonight's Your Best Chance To Wish On A Shooting Star

The Geminid Meteor shower peaks Friday night between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. but the best time to watch may be early Saturday morning after the moon has set.

Governor Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Sandy Hook Anniversary

Bells in Connecticut's houses of worship will ring 26 times in memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims.

Clean That Snow Off Your Car or Face a $75 Fine, Starting Dec. 31

A law adopted in 2010 by the Connecticut General Assembly goes into effect on Dec. 31, 2013. The fines are even steeper if the snow on your car flies off and hits another vehicle.

A Recap of This Week's Product Recalls

Products were recalled this week because of strangulation and fire hazards.

Online Access to Civil Court Files Expanding

Any publicly accessible filings with a return date of Jan. 1, 2014, or later are now available on the Judicial Branch website.

DEEP: Limit Your Exposure to Wood Smoke

Tips from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for safer wood-burning this holiday season.

Mohegan Sun To Host The Legends Of Basketball Fantasy Weekend April 25th – April 27th

Trends in Holiday Toys: Tetris Is Cool Again!

Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.

Esperanza Spalding & Janelle Monáe Added To “A Special Evening With Prince” Mohegan Sun Arena Shows

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

Cub Scouts Pack Meeting Canceled for Today Due to weather!!!