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RIO DE JANEIRO — Helicopters were up at daybreak spotting rubbish flows at the Olympic sailing venue, with boats below collecting the debris.

Cook wins kudos
as kids advocate
TORRINGTON — State Rep. Michelle L. Cook, D-Torrington, has been recognized by the State Funded Directors Forum for her advocacy work and support of Connecticut children.

MASHANTUCKET — Felix Rappaport doesn't even like to say it.
"I try not to use the word," Foxwoods Resort Casino's top executive admitted in an interview this past week. "No sense cursing the darkness."

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Defense attorneys in the wrongful-death lawsuit by Michael Brown's parents cite recent ambushes of police in Texas and Louisiana among reasons against expanding who can see sensitive grand jury details related to Brown's 2014 death in Ferguson.

DES MOINES, Iowa — It's no day at the beach, but Hillary Clinton is having the political equivalent of a quiet August.

CONCORD, N.H. — Bears are bolder, mosquitoes are multiplying and stream-dwelling fish are stressed. Beyond hurting crops and helping the tourism industry, New England's hot, dry summer also is affecting the region's wildlife.

SOUTHBURY
Southbury's original Town Hall was built in 1873, during the Victorian era. Among its intricate features is a trim made of multiple layers of molding.

BARKHAMSTED — The Economic Development Commission on Thursday night took a look at the proposed update for the town's plan of conservation and development and made a few recommendations.

It's back-to-school time. Yes, summer is over.
My wife and I will be heading back to the classroom soon, too. We've signed up for a weekend seminar on retirement planning that will take place on a campus this fall.

Today in History
Today is Sunday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2016. There are 132 days left in the year.