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December 07, 2007
A Health Benefit Lifeline for Retirees
By Robert S. McDonald More...

December 07, 2007
Ask Judy
Advice Column More...

December 07, 2007
Timmy Maia Releases Christmas CD
“I hope to touch the hearts of people with this music. It’s been driven by a soulful, pop feel that I hope will appeal to kids from one to ninety- two.” More...

December 07, 2007
Waterbury Real Estate - The View From the Edge
A Column by Bob DeCosmo More...

December 07, 2007
Waterbury, Prohibition and the Boxing Ring
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December 07, 2007
“The Results Are In, and IT ALL ADDS UP”
The percentage of Waterbury youth indicating the presence of each of the forty assets in their lives by their survey responses More...

November 09, 2007
A Call To Action
By Louise Allen Brown, Chairperson, Waterbury Prevention Policy Board More...

November 09, 2007
Can’t Blame White People
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November 09, 2007
College Student Committed To Becoming A Doctor And Helping In Third World Countries
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November 09, 2007
Remembering Chuck Puskarz, Observer’s Distribution Guru
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November 09, 2007
Restaurant Scene
Bob DeZinno Has Owned The Hottest Restaurant In Waterbury, Designed Restaurants Throughout Connecticut, And Is An Expert On Restaurant Marketing. He Takes Observer Readers On A Tour Of The Dining Scene In Greater Waterbury. More...

November 09, 2007
The Undisputed Heavy Weight
Waterbury’s Own Musical Prodigy, Marcus Allen, Produces for R&B Superstar, Ne-yo More...

November 09, 2007
This Nuclear Age
A Column by Marilyn Aligata More...

November 09, 2007
U.S. Congress Honors The Dalai Lama,
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November 09, 2007
Waterbury Real Estate - The View from the Edge
A Column By Bob DeCosmo More...

October 05, 2007
Abolish Nuclear Weapons Weapons
A Column by Marilyn Aligata More...

October 05, 2007
Change Needed At WDC
A Column By Bob DeCosmo More...

September 07, 2007
Ask Judy
Advice Column More...

September 07, 2007
Department of Peace Gains Connecticut Support
A Column by Marilyn Aligata More...

September 07, 2007
Waterbury at the Crossroads: Moving Backward or Moving Forward?
By Josh Angelus, President of Waterbury Neighborhood Council More...

September 07, 2007
Waterbury Real Estate - The View from the Edge
A Column By Bob DeCosmo More...

November 03, 2006
Is the Real Estate Bubble
By Bob DeCosmo More...

November 03, 2006
Reign of Terror Over, John Regan Incarcerated For 15 Years
Story By John Murray More...

October 07, 2006
Flights of Fancy
Story and Photographs By John Murray More...

October 07, 2006
PD TO PRODUCE SMOLINSKI MISSING PERSON LOVE TRIANGLE FILE
Department Says It Is Reaching Out To The FBI For Help More...

October 07, 2006
Smolinski Family Relieved That FBI is Involved, Lost Faith In WTBY PD
By John Murray More...

October 06, 2006
Postcard from the Edge
Longtime Property Owner Struggles With Inner City
By Bob DeCosmo More...

April 07, 2006
Enjoying Downtown Waterbury
78-year-old Mark Losyev enjoyed a beautiful Spring afternoon on the Green in downtown Waterbury. More...

April 07, 2006
For Marie
Carlos Adames Hiked The Appalacian Trail To Raise Money In Honor Of His Beloved Aunt, Marie Culligan, Who Lost Her Life To Breast Cancer More...

April 07, 2006
Hit First, Ask Questions Later
Let's Hold our Elected Officials Accountable More...

April 07, 2006
MySafeSpace?
Taking a look at the popular and problematic MySpace.com
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March 10, 2006
Clear & Present Danger
Time To Disarm Weapons of Mass Destruction. Story By Marilyn Aligata More...

March 08, 2006
What Happened?
Billy Smolinski Vanished 18 Months Ago. His Family Searches For Answers, and Questions Police Effort. Story By John Murray More...

February 10, 2006
A Tale of Two Countries
An American at Home in El Salvador
Story By Chris Romero More...

February 10, 2006
Into The Wild
Searching The Jungle For Buried Mayan Treasure In Guatemala
Story and Photographs By John Murray More...

January 02, 2006
Big Expectations for Uconn Men
By Chelsea Murray More...

January 02, 2006
Books, Community, And A Good Cup of Joe
John Bale Book Company Making Impact in Downtown Waterbury More...

January 02, 2006
Let Go Of The Guilt
By Pastor TC Brantley More...

January 02, 2006
Muse with Marilyn
By Marilyn Aligata More...

January 02, 2006
The Section - Get In The Section
By Quajay Donnell More...

January 02, 2006
The Section - GETTING INVOLVED
Torrington's 22-Year-Old Mayor, Ryan Bingham, talks about his life in politics
Story By Amanda Perillo
Senior, Crosby High School More...

January 02, 2006
The Section - High Tech Holiday
The holiday season seems to be more about gadgets, and on-line shopping
By Quajay Donnell More...

January 02, 2006
The Section - Resolutions, Anyone?
High school students don't stress over resolutions
By Julie Albert
Junior, Waterbury Arts Magnet School More...

January 02, 2006
The Section - Touched by An Angel
By Chelsea Murray
Senior, Wamogo Regional High School, Litchfield. More...

January 02, 2006
Waterbury Knights Win State Championship
American Youth Football PeeWee Division I State Champions More...

December 01, 2005
Around Town
Compiled By Maryanne Moon-Boyen More...

December 01, 2005
Following the Path
Observer, Quajay Donnell, to launch new youth section More...

December 01, 2005
Muse With Marilyn
By Marilyn Aligata More...

December 01, 2005
OUT OF THE ASHES
Jewish Couple Survived Holocaust, Built Home in Waterbury More...

December 01, 2005
The Final Word
By Dave Gilmore More...

December 01, 2005
The Regan Frenzy
A tornado of controversy, and revulsion, engulfed Waterbury resident John F. Regan this past month.
Story By John Murray More...

December 01, 2005
The Write Stuff
Waterbury Mayor, Michael Jarjura, Scores Stunning Victory
By John Murray
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November 11, 2005
Palace Theater Yearbook
The Palace Theater Yearbook is new educational project designed to integrate arts with academics. More...

November 11, 2005
Remembering Tony Bergin, Family Man, City Leader
By Maryanne Moon Boyen
The elements seemed to know that Tony Bergin had died. Torrents of water had wept from the skies on the day of his wake More...

November 11, 2005
Unity in Waterbury
With the election almost over in Waterbury, I pray a spirit of partnership is birthed. From antiquity mankind has proven that great things can happen when the human species gets on one accord. More...

November 07, 2005
BUSTED!
Waterbury's John Regan Was Arrested In Saratoga Springs, N.Y., For Attempting To Abduct a 17 Year High School Student More...

October 07, 2005
Black Men, Hurricanes And Responsibility
By Pastor TC Brantley
With the recent devastation of Hurricane Katrina, I first must applaud the Afro-American churches for the great job that was done to support ALL Americans. More...

October 07, 2005
Power of Community Theater
By Chelsea A. Murray
Since I was a little girl I have been bewitched by the incredible world of acting. The second I set foot on a stage and step into the blinding lights, I feel at home. More...

October 07, 2005
The Choice - James Ayash
Angry and Frustrated At Politics In Waterbury, An Independent Business Owner Takes On The System More...

October 07, 2005
The Choice - Karen Mulcahy
She Rocked The Political Establishment By Toppling Mike Jarjura. She Has Her Eye On The Prize More...

October 07, 2005
The Choice - Larry De Pillo
After Three Unsuccesful Mayoral Campaigns, Independent Party Candidate Believes It's His Time More...

October 07, 2005
The Choice - Tom Tremaglio
A Three-Term Republican Aldermen Seeks to Revamp The Relationship Between Mayor and Board More...

October 07, 2005
The Final Word
By David Gilmore
If you remember it's been almost 15 years since the first inventory of blighted properties in the City of Waterbury. As the first Director of the Office of Housing and Neighborhood Development More...

October 07, 2005
What Are We Going To Do With The Death Penalty Now?
By Marilyn Aligata
Now that the execution of Michael Ross is over what do citizens of Connecticut want to do about the death penalty? More...

September 09, 2005
Muse With Marilyn
By Marilyn Aligata
1955 HURRICANES - The Mattatuck Museum is featuring a display - the Floods of 1955. More...

September 09, 2005
Waterbury Dragged Into New Orleans Disaster
Republican-American Ignites War of Words More...

August 12, 2005
Four New Members In The Waterbury Hall of Fame
The Board of Agents of the Silas Bronson Library has announced the nominations of Leila Alexander, Michael DeLeo, Arthur Harris Fenn, and Sturges Morehouse Judd to the Silas Bronson Library Waterbury Hall More...

August 08, 2005
A Life Well Lived
The Observer loses it's #1 Fan
A Column by John Murray More...

July 08, 2005
Best of Waterbury
By John Murray
Every year the Observer publishes a readers' survey in March and April to gauge the feelings of greater Waterbury. More...

July 08, 2005
Forgive, Love and Embrace
By Reverand T.C. Brantley
There are many difficult things within the human mind. When it comes to technical challenges we can handle it. More...

July 08, 2005
Muse With Marilyn
By Marilyn Aligata
As a new member of the community, I keep discovering something interesting and exciting about Waterbury. More...

May 06, 2005
A Man for All Seasons - Morris Stein
By Shelly Frome
At the grand old age of ninety-one, and some months after receiving a humanitarian award, Morris Stein recently took stock of his life and times. More...

May 06, 2005
Golf, and the lessons of life
By Pastor T.C. Brantley
During the week of April 10th, 2005 at the 69th Masters Golf tournament we saw a battle for the ages that could apply to everyday life. More...

May 06, 2005
Muse With Marilyn
By Marilyn Aligata
It was dare on the downtown Waterbury Green, ponder with me if you will More...

May 06, 2005
The Final Word
By Dave Gilmore
This months column will probably be listed as one of my more controversial to date. More...

April 08, 2005
Muse With Marilyn
By Marilyn Aligata
Hello Readers - Happy Springtime! I am delighted to inform you that I have joined the team at the Waterbury Observer and will be writing a column on a monthly basis More...

April 08, 2005
The Rowland Tragedy
Observations By John Murray
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April 08, 2005
Tumbling Down
By John Murray
Accepting Illegal Gifts Shattered John Rowland's Life, And Ended His Astonishing Political Career
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March 04, 2005
One Tough Lady
Kay Wyrick’s No-Nonsense Approach To Life Has Influenced Thousands of Waterbury Kids More...

March 04, 2005
PARKING IN WATERBURY
Downtown Merchants Wrestle With Ways To Improve Parking More...

January 02, 2005
State of the State - Local Delegation Faces Challenge After Rowland Scandal
By Maryanne Moon Boyen
Former Connecticut governor, John G. Rowland, who held the state's top position for nine and a half years, was confident... More...

January 01, 2005
A Connecticut Yankee Crosses the Pond
Story and Photographs
by Shelly Frome
Nine years ago, my wife Susan and I didnt know what crossing the pond meant More...

January 01, 2005
Born To Run - Amie Schumacher
Aime Schumacher Snares 2nd New England X-Country Title
By John Torsiello
Talk about tough acts to follow!
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January 01, 2005
Making Strides
UConn Football Team Wins First Bowl Game
Story and Photographs
By Thomas McMahon
The UConn Football Huskies finished the 2003 season, their inaugural season, at 9-3. Quite impressive! Because of their s More...

January 01, 2005
Move Towards The Light
By Pastor T.C. Brantley
What is one to do when the bottom falls out? What happens when hope in God, spouse, children, career and things have been simply displaced?
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January 01, 2005
The Final Word
By David Gilmore
As we wind down from the old year and reload for the new, it would be appropriate to look back on 2004, in no special order or significance, and give a Final Word perspective moving forward.
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January 01, 2005
The Palace Report
By John Murray
There is a bevy of activity inside the Palace Theater each month and while the Observer cannot cover every event, we will be popping in from time to time to keep our readers informed. B.B. King, More...

December 01, 2004
On With The Show
Palace Gala.. A Sparkling Success
By Maryanne Moon Boyen
The Palace Theater opening night gala on November 12, 2004 was a party that Jay Gatsby might have hosted.
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December 01, 2004
SHAKESPERIENCE
An Educational Theatre for Youth in Waterbury
By Susan Frome
A New Britain student is quoted on the Shakesperience brochure saying, The Shakespearean play that you put on today was better than watching television More...

December 01, 2004
The Final Word - Im Back
By David Gilmore
It has been no secret that I have been, and continue to be, controversial.
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November 04, 2004
Ghost Righters
Had I arrived on schedule, I would have emerged into the world just as the regular season was winding down for the Red Soxs Impossible Dream team" More...

November 01, 2004
AVVENTURA
In the Town Plot section of Waterbury, you will find a small red square building. Open the door - and it is just like Dorothy opening her door to the glorious Technicolor world of Oz! More...

November 01, 2004
Business Women's Forum
Largest and Best of Its Kind
by Shelly and Susan Frome
The quote above is from Kathie Hanratty, recipient of the 2004 Woman of the Year Award from the Business Womens Forum (BWF) at the 22nd gathering More...

November 01, 2004
COLD CASE
Excellent Work By The Waterbury Police Department Leads To Arrest In Controversial 1993 Rape Case. After 11 Years, The Victim Is Fully Vindicated. Waterbury Police Use DNA To Make Arrest In 1993 Rape More...

November 01, 2004
DAbramos Speech
Dr. Louis DAbramos Speech at
Hall of Fame Induction Recalls His Waterbury Roots, and Love of City
Thank you for this wonderful honor of induction. More...

October 01, 2004
Palace Theater and the Waterbury Arts Magnet School
By Susan Frome
The Palace Theater has a direct physical connection with the new Waterbury Arts Magnet School: a hallway-bridge between the two buildings. More...

October 01, 2004
Palace Theatre
Raising The Curtain
After 17 Years Of Silence, The Palace Theatre Springs Back To Life, November 12
Story By Shelly Frome
Photographs By John Murray
Like supplementary pieces in an urban renewal puzzle, you can now find the loomin More...

October 01, 2004
Political Questionaire
(The Observer handed out questionnaires to the 17 local candidates for state office. Seven took the time to fill them out. Here are their answers)
Reggie Beamon More...

October 01, 2004
The Brass Ball
Photographs By John Murray
A group of Waterbury musicians banded together to create a celebration of music and art in Library Park September 26th, from 11 am to 9 pm. More...

September 01, 2004
Marys Diner
Waterbury Gathering Place Springs Back To Life
By Susan Frome
On a recent bright Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m., Marys Diner at 437 Watertown Avenue was very busy - all the tables were full and more customers were on the w More...

September 01, 2004
Silver Sneakers
For Ageless Seniors at YMCA
By Shelly Frome
If you happen to be passing by the newly renovated YMCA a few minutes after eleven on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursday morning, you may very well spot a group of happy, vibrant More...

September 01, 2004
The Brass Ball
Local Artists Forge Grassroots Musical Event
By John Murray
The state and city have invested more than $200 million in downtown Waterbury during the past decade in an attempt to brand the urban core as an arts and educat More...

August 01, 2004
Downtown Safety
As The Final Stages of the $200 Million Downtown Revitalization Project Come On Line, the City of Waterbury Is Committed To Cleaner Streets, and Increased Police Protection Along East Main Street
By John Murray More...

August 01, 2004
Observer Columnist Wins
Observer Columnist Snares Professional Journalism Award
By John Murray
In the Spring of 1993, when Chelsea Murray was barely five years old ,The Waterbury Observer erupted beneath her feet. More...

August 01, 2004
Tibetan Monks Returning To Greater Waterbury
By John Murray
For the past several years a small entourage of monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in southern India have travelled through North America and Europe to raise awareness and fun More...

July 01, 2004
Saving Downtown
Urban experts have stated that in the next six months Waterbury has a once in a lifetime opportunity to redefine who and what the citys downtown is about. More...

May 07, 2004
Doing It Right!Waterbury
City Sparkled Last Year During Inaugural Tour of Connecticut Race. Bikers Return May 22 To Do It Again. Story By John Murray More...

May 07, 2004
Justice Will Prevail
The Final Word, A Column by David Gilmore More...

May 07, 2004
Unity Dance Ensemble: A Waterbury Treasure'
Story by Shelly Frome More...

April 09, 2004
Goodbye Harry and Dom
Observations By John Murray More...

April 09, 2004
NAACP Seeks Better Representation in City
The Final Word, A Column By David Gilmore More...

April 09, 2004
Sydney Renee and Her "Outrageous" Shoesbury Col-lec-tion
Story by Shelly Frome More...

April 09, 2004
The Real Thing
Two Local Portuguese Restaurants
Story By Susan Frome More...

December 05, 2003
Keeping On
Publisher John Murray reflects on 10 Years Of The Observer More...

December 05, 2003
The Clique Thing
Teen Columnist Explores The Cliques of High School More...

November 07, 2003
A Passion To Dance
Donna Bonasera, and Her Lifetime Pursuit of Art More...

September 05, 2003
Andy and The F.B.I.
Observations By John Murray More...

August 08, 2003
Palace Guard
Recently, I had the pleasure to walk through and film the new Magnet school and the Palace theatre on East Main St. Micheal O’Conner, the director of the NVDC gave me the tour and explained in detail the scope of the project. More...

August 08, 2003
YOU CAN
New UConn Branch Overcomes Obstacles To Relocate Downtown. Change Is Here. More...

August 08, 2001
S.O.S. - Save Our Souls
Waterbury Mayor Phil Giordano arrested by federal investigators More...

July 30, 1998
Q&A With Governor John Rowland
John Rowland isn't just the Governor. Like everyone else, he's a man with dreams, hopes and tastes. The following interview offers a peak at Rowland's inner workings. More...

July 30, 1998
The Gov
An In-depth Look At Governor John Rowland
By John Murray More...

January 12, 1997
Hiking The Hood
Story By Dan White More...