In Case You Missed It

Monday

The closing for Powder Ridge has been pushed back, possibly by a month, according to Middlefield First Selectman Jon Brayshaw. The town and Alpine Ridge had previously agreed to an August 1 deadline.

Have you ever wondered why a full moon makes animals act 'strange' or in some cases more aggressive? Researchers may have found the answer.

Tuesday

Durham's Republican Town Committee for the upcoming election this week. First Selectman Laura Francis will lead the GOP, as she looks earn a second term in office.

Killingworth is only 14 years old, but he's on a fast track to reaching his dream of racing on the NASCAR circuit.

A mountain lion killed this spring in Connecticut before meeting its destiny in Milford, according to officials. The debate, however, rages on.

Wednesday

Middlefield board of finance member Lucy Petrella will challenge First Selectman Jon Brayshaw in November's election. Republicans and Democrats during caucuses this week.

The in Durham continues. The town is intent on keeping the open space land, but some in town, including the White family, believe it should be returned to the family for preservation.

If you're looking to change up your summer diet by eating less meat, Registered Dietitian Kelley Devlin suggests eating some .

Thursday

Patch recently sat down with Durham Public Works Director Kurt Bober, to talk about the ongoing . Bober says state mandated sign requirements could lead to an even more expensive problem for the town.

Killingworth town officials have to ban smoking at town parks and fields.

A Middlefield resident was recently fined $220 for on the lawn at the transfer station when it was closed. A dump official says police tracked down the resident after finding several envelopes with an address in the garbage.

Friday

Charlie Proctor, 16, of Durham, is raising money to benefit orphaned children in Honduras. Read about the remarkable teen's efforts and his upcoming spaghetti dinner at the United Churches of Durham .

Durham's ambulance chief says the is making it difficult to recruit new members. Tom Wimler went before the Board of Selectman this week to make his case that the building also poses a danger to volunteers and the public.

Former Killingworth First Selectman Gerald "Jerry" Lucas is leading a into this fall's election in Killingworth. Current First Selectman Catherine Iino, however, calls Lucas' platform out-of-touch.