CTReaderEast.com Local News, Read all about it!: Colchester The World's Oldest Basketball Shoes ================================================================================ Colchester on 03 July, 2009 07:45:56 Gary Pifer a vintage clothing dealer found the 116 year old sneakers while combing through picked over items, that were contained within a victorian era Even in the Garden, Patience is a Virtue ================================================================================ Colchester on 02 July, 2009 09:48:21 For those of us who feel like gardening failures this year because our tomatoes, peppers, and squash have been looking anemic, heed this advice from Readers Vote Best Burger ================================================================================ Colchester on 30 June, 2009 09:44:34 The kitchen staff prepares a row of burgers made to order at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Mystic, the winner of "best burger" accolades Tornado warning issued for New London County ================================================================================ Colchester on 28 June, 2009 09:40:54 The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for several areas in Connecticut, including New London County, until 5:45 p.m. The National Weather Service Fire Ignites In Multifamily Home ================================================================================ Colchester on 26 June, 2009 09:22:08 A fire ignited at a multifamily home in East Haddam on Friday afternoon. The fire occurred on the Colchester Turnpike just before 12:50 p.m. Eyewitness Colchester Chevrolet closes doors ================================================================================ Colchester on 25 June, 2009 11:51:11 Colchester Chevrolet is out of business. The General Motors dealership could not make it in the recession, but the longtime dealership's closing is unrelated to Simsbury: Simsbury Sensation Wins the CT Cup ================================================================================ Colchester on 25 June, 2009 03:51:49 Local Sports Submitted by Simsbury Soccer Club on 2009-06-24.   Drew Reynolds Coach Holly Simeon's team of U-11 Girls ended its spring season as State Chevy Dealership Abruptly Closes ================================================================================ Colchester on 24 June, 2009 02:40:05 COLCHESTER, Conn. -- Colchester Chevrolet employees said they got a visit just before noon on Wednesday from GM executives who told them it would be Air Line State Park Trails Good For Riding Horses ================================================================================ Colchester on 22 June, 2009 04:45:57 I had the pleasure of riding Annie on the Air Line trail last weekend through Marlborough , Colchester and Hebron. As Real As Firefighter Training Gets ================================================================================ Colchester on 15 June, 2009 01:04:52 In the blackened and charred second-floor hallway of a home off of Route 82, Firefighter Jim Shenking waited outside a room, kneeling amid rising smoke The Burger for President ================================================================================ Colchester on 11 June, 2009 02:20:39 Michael Costanza was a reporter for The Day and for the Mystic River Press. He now teaches fourth grade in North Stonington, where students know May 15, 2009 Police Blotter ================================================================================ Colchester on 15 May, 2009 02:24:00 East Hampton police reported 14 arrests and/or tickets issued this week. All alleged offenders are reported as East Hampton residents unless otherwise noted. New Play Focuses On Challenges That Teens Face ================================================================================ Colchester on 05 June, 2009 11:57:55 "Love," a new play written by Epoch Arts founder and director Elizabeth Namen, will be performed at the Epoch Arts Theater at 27 Skinner St., ColchesterKnights of COlumbus Flag Day Breakfast and Contest ================================================================================ Colchester on 01 June, 2009 11:06:30 Knights of COlumbus Flag Day Breakfast and Contest Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Colchester Knights of Columbus on 2009-06-01.   Join the Knights of Columbus Best Breakfast ================================================================================ Colchester on 26 May, 2009 12:04:55 Tell us about a place in Connecticut where you've had a great breakfast. HOTCAKES IN EAST WINDSOR.... nothing else is even close. Face off: Two generations reflect on their differences ================================================================================ Colchester on 24 May, 2009 11:58:31 Editor's Note: DVM Newsmagazine's State of the Profession survey is conducted every three years to examine the trends shaping veterinary practice and education. ColchesterAward-Winning Family Dairy Farm Focus Of Museum Trip ================================================================================ Colchester on 22 May, 2009 11:42:22 At The Museum Submitted by David Colberg on 2009-05-21.   The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History presents "A Visit to Cato Corner Farm" as Union Calls Off Nursing Home Strike ================================================================================ Colchester on 21 May, 2009 04:07:12 Responding to a request from legislative leaders, Connecticut's largest union of health care workers said Tuesday that it is withdrawing its notices to strike at