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Real dragons visit the Stratford Library

Riverside Reptiles brought the Living Dragons Reptile Show to the Stratford Library Feb. 18 as part of Connecticut Library Snapshot Day.

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Stratford YMCA Sweetheart Race 2010

Cold weather and snow-lined streets did not deter runners from turning out to support the Stratford YMCA Feb. 13 in the annual Sweetheart Road Race.

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Snowmen Feb. 2010

Wednesday's combination of good packing snow and a day off from school (or early dismissal from work) led to a proliferation of snowmen around Stratford Thursday.

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A Connecticut Tree in Rockefeller Center

Thousands came out to Rockefeller Center on December 2, 2009 to watch the lighting of the famous Christmas Tree which was donated by Easton resident Maria Corti.

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Connecticut grandma shows how to make an apple pie

Step-by-step demonstration by a Connecticut grandmother on how to make an apple pie.

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A look inside a safehouse

A look inside Kathie's Place, a safehouse run by the Center for Women and Families in Bridgeport. Kathie's Place is a home for women and children trying to escape abusive and violent relationships. It was recently one of five safehouse programs in the state to receive funding for 24 hour staff coverage.

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Homemade ice cream makes a fun summer treat

With less people traveling this summer, homemade ice cream shops are a draw for families looking for a way to have fun and stay local.

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Lordship Trolley Tour 2009

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Stratford Day 2009

The weather smiled on Stratford Day Saturday, June 16, for the annual festival celebrating the people and organizations that make up the town.

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Stratford Memorial Day, 2009

Stratford held its annual Memorial Day ceremony and parade Monday, May 25.

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Stratford Fire Department Centennial

the Stratford Fire Department marked 100 years since the hiring of the town's first paid firefighter with a parade and festival April 25.

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Touch-a-Truck April 18, 2009

Children of all ages explored trucks, emergency apparatus, military vehicles and classics during Touch A Truck, a benefit for Bunnell & Stratford High School Marching Band & Color Guard Parent's Association held Saturday, April 18.

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Step to the Beat

More than 100 residents donated in excess of $2,000 for CPR and automated external defibrillator training Saturday during the inaugural “Step to the Beat” 5K Walk and Fundraiser, sponsored by the Town of Stratford and Healthy Stratford Council.

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'The Music Man' at Wooster

“Seventy Six Trombones” will herald the arrival of “The Music Man” to Wooster Middle School for its opening Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. Reserved seat tickets are at $7 ($8 at the door) and can be ordered by calling the school at 385-4275.

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Wooster vs. Police basketball

Police and teens bonded over basketball Friday night, March 13, when officers took on Wooster Middle School students as part of the C.L.A.S.P. program. “This event has become one of the most popular family events in our C.L.A.S.P. program,” Director Christopher J. Koch said. “It’s great to see the support for our program and our kids. The Stratford Police Department has proved once again that it’s support for our kids is unwavering. I hope this event can continue on for many years to come.”

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Sweetheart Race 2009

The Stratford Family YMCA held its annual Sweetheart Road Race/Fitness Walk Valentine's Day in Boothe Memorial Park. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)

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Stratford Day

Stratford Day. June 7th, 2008. Alas, it was hot with no rain. What is this world coming to?

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