Man Burns Significant Other's Belongings Following Fight
The fire was not delightful four days before Christmas at a home in Oxford.
On Thursday afternoon, police responded to a call of a domestic dispute and found a local man burning the belongings of his significant other on a lawn at 14 Pines Bridge Road.
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Walmart Shooter Arraigned
Police arrested Donte Hall, 31, of Park Avenue, Danbury, with first-degree assault and seven other charges after he shot at a person outside of Walmart Thursday night in what police call a dispute over a girlfriend.
Also arrested was Karli Hill, 21, of Sand Pit Hill Road, Danbury, who is facing conspiracy to commit first-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first-degree reckless endangerment charges.
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A Christmas Poem
"Lighthouses, Mermaids and Me"
It snows.
The snow, soft and gentle, began to blanket the rocks, wisps of wind stirring the flakes before they had a chance to settle. The ocean undulated, showing signs of losing her calm, the first hint of whitecaps barely visible behind the thickening curtain of white descending from above. The flash of the lighthouse sending a beam through this curtain at regular intervals out to sea-first red, then white, red, white, red-the familiar signal of my light.
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What is the Best Christmas Movie Ever? [POLL]
Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie of all time. It can be one that reminds you of your childhood, that has characters who make you laugh or a story that moves you to tears.
A little girl's mother wouldn't allow her daughter to believe in Old St. Nick until one department store Santa made people believe in the movie A Miracle on 34th Street. George Bailey wishes he never was born in It's a Wonderful Life. Another classic is A Christmas Carol with George C. Scott as Scrooge.
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Local Residents Create Working Models for Lighthouse Competition
Amid the calm of the deep, blue swirling walkways of the beacons of light flash out to light the way.
The sound of foghorns fill only the imagination as visitors proceed from one exhibit to the next when they come upon this year's entries to the 2011 Lighthouse Competition.
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The Spirits of Christmas Past Still Living at The Curtis House Inn
Walking through the front door of , the evidence of Christmas cheer is everywhere.
One is immediately hit with the Dickensian beauty of the place; the antiques and old portraits, the dark wooden tables, lanterns and candles that decorate the hearth beneath the low beamed ceilings. According to locals and ghost hunters, the charm does not stop there.
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Your Holiday Reading Lists, With or Without a Kindle
Are you expecting a Kindle for Christmas? If you are, or if you are simply looking for a good book to read while you take some time off, Patch is here to help. Check out our library links to download the best eBooks in the region.
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What's Open on Christmas Day
Many businesses close for Christmas Day. So if you find yourself running low on fuel, missing that last ingredient for your pie or wanting a leisurely meal out, you may think you're out of luck. But there are a few businesses opening their doors today.
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Holiday Safety Tips from Monroe's Firefighters
The Monroe, Stepney, and Stevenson Volunteer Fire Departments wish Monroe residents and their families a happy and safe holiday season. We also thank all of those who generously supported our fund raising activities during 2011.
Unfortunately, with this time of year comes a sharp increase in the number of household fires and burn injuries across the U.S. particularly related to cooking, candles, and heating systems. To ensure the safety of your family and your property, your local volunteer firefighters offer the following tips and suggestions:
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