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Because the people of the Shoreline deserve to be interviewed like celebrities, we bring you P! News.

P! News: Wallingford's Trail of Terror a Halloween Scream by Jessie King After 18 years of scaring the pants off people, Wallingford's Trail of Terror is just as hauntingly terrifying as ever. The trail, which zigs and zags through 4 miles of scarified woods, changes every year thanks to the 350 or so volunteers and coordinators. Wayne Barneschi oversees the entire operation with the help of his trusted coordinators. Barneschi said he begins preparing the grounds and scenes "pretty much when the snow thaws" in the spring. "It is beyond a full-time job," he said recently on an unseasonably warm October evening. And what does he get for compensation? Just the Read More
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P! News Goes CupcakeCamp Crazy [VIDEO] by Greg Nobile and Nicole Ball How do you get through a room stacked with more than 2,000 cupcakes? You eat your way through! P! News headed out to the third annual CupcakeCamp New Haven this past weekend to see what all the sweet fuss was about. P! News host Greg Nobile talked bakers and tasters alike, learning that there was strategy to devouring as many cupcakes as possible. Piling dozens of cupcakes on their plates, more than 500 tasters from all over Connecticut and even some out-of-staters, packed BAR in New Haven to eat their way into europhia and wash it all down with some fat-free chocolate milk! While many Read More
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VIDEO: P! News Heads to the Epicenter of Occupy Wall Street by Nicole Ball Its hard to sum up the scene in Zuccotti Park where the Occupy Wall Street movement has reached its thirty-first day of occupation. Part of it is educational; theres a library for people to check out books and frequent miccheck lectures held on the park steps (a mic check is when a speaker talks and the crowd echoes the words so more people can hear). Part of the scene is that of a developing microcosm of a city; there are groups in charge of accommodations, food and media relations. The park is fairly clean the dwellers seem well-fed and happy. Of all the people we interviewed, only one Read More
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ACADEMIC CORNER
By Susan Schaefer

Are Summer Internships for College Students Worth It? Are Summer Internships for College Students Worth It? Smart Phones Are Making Us Stupid
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BRANFRAICHE
By Victoriaanna Adinolfi

VIDEO: P! News Visits the Durham Fair by Michael Hayes and Greg Nobile Did you go to the Durham Fair? What was your favorite part? Read More
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Stuffing My Chi at G-Zen Restaurant Review: Dinner at Darbar India The New Chicken Salad Sandwich
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P! News Prepares for Hurricane Irene by Nicole Ball How are you preparing for the storm? Have you stocked up on necessities? Branford Patch headed out to Big Y and Caron's Corner to see how local residents were preparing for Hurricane Irene, a storm that is expected our way this Sunday. As expected, water, batteries and flashlights were in high demand. If you find some, please let the readers know where to get them or just leave a comment to brag. Be safe, but remember to have with friends and families as we hunker down to ride it out. Read More
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SNOW BUSINESS
By Chris Dehnel

Spring Skiing 2013 - Bliss at Wachusett Spring Skiing 2013 - Superb Conditions at Catamount Spring Skiing 2013 - Superb Conditions at Catamount
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Get to Know our Top Contributors: Lori Fogler Nicholson Get to Know our Top Contributors: Anthony Paecht
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P! News at the Harry Potter Opening [Video] by Nicole Ball and Greg Nobile Just as night fell on Branford a full moon hanging in the sky Harry Potter fans lined the sidewalks of the Regal Cinemas 12 to wait for the opening of the last film in the series. Hundreds of costume-clad fans from all over the area sipped energy drinks to stay awake as they anticipated the midnight debut of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Many came bearing tissues sad to know that this will be the last film in the series and others were riding high on being part of such a momentous occasion. The midnight showing was sold out well in advance of July 15 but tickets for the Read More
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ADOPT A FRIEND
By Laura Selvaggio Burban

For Adoption: Bonnie and Clyde the Dynamic Duo Branford Animal Shelter Having Great Dog Adoption Success Take Home Skitty the Kitty
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P! News Dines at Tacuba [Video] by Nicole Ball This week, Branford's newest restaurant entrepreneurs (of Suburban fame), Arturo and Suzette Franco-Camacho, opened the doors of their side-by-side restaurants, Swill and Tacuba at 1205 Main St. Swill, a spot for "sips, snacks, sandwiches and sweets" is making a quiet debut. This subtle wine bar decorated with chalkboards full of featured "swill" and a wine glass chandelier will be the perfect spot to unwind and dine. Just a wall away and connected via hallway, Tacuba was slammed with patrons on its second dinner service ever, last night. Arturo or "Chef," was behind the open-line kitchen Read More
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THE TOWN WITH FIVE MAIN STREETS

By Alana Joli Abbott

Branford, We've Had a Good Run Tabor Lutheran Church: Remembering the Move from Hopson Ave Then and Now: Tabor Lutheran Church
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POLICE BLOTTER Branford Police Blotter: March 21 to 23, 2013 Branford Police Blotter: March 18 to 20, 2013 Branford Police Blotter: March 15 to 17, 2013
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P! News Festival Blooper Reel [Video] by Nicole Ball Did you have as much fun at the Festival as P! News did? What events do you think we should cover next? We want to know! E-mail nicole.ball@patch.com with suggestions! Read More
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TOWN & GOWN

P! News Celebrates the Food of the Festival [Video] by Will Shaker What was your favorite food at the Fest this past weekend? Do you know that some people say the Festival was started by the pancake breakfast offered by the Branford Rotary? Think this is true? What else do you know about Festival food? Be sure to let us know in the comment section! Read More
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By Erin Ethier

Wedding Tip of the Week: Seating your Guests Wedding Tip of the Week: Registering! Wedding Tip of the Week: Bridesmaid Dresses!
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P! News Gets Thrown into the Branford Road Race! [Video] by Nicole Ball The 31st Annual Branford Road Race was bigger than ever, bringing nearly 2,000 runners to the startline this past Sunday. P! News caught up with a few racers, including WTNH's Chris Velardi, before the race began and then had a chance to hold the finish banner for the first guy in! Congratulations to Matthew Kiplagat, the first man over the finish line with a time of 24:22 (4:53 per mile) and to Sarah Piazza, the first female, with a time of 29:50 (5:58 per mile). For the full result list, click here. Read More
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BRANFORD FIRE'S HOT TOPIC

By Rick Hart

Do You Decorate And Celebrate Fire Safe? Its Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family From Fire!
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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY

By Jason Bagley

P! News Celebrates at the Festival with Father of the Year and More [Video] by Nicole Ball The 27th Annual Branford Festival was so much fun that we had to keep the P! News camera rolling. We went behind the counter with the ladies of

The Game of Life and How to Play It The New Sales and Use Taxes in Connecticut Salty or Sweet?
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Ashley's Ice Cream and witnessed just how much work goes into every scoop. Later we ventured onto the Green and nabbed an exclusive interview with the Father of the Year essay winner Erin Salmon. Her dad, Brian P. Salmon, who she calls a "Dr. Phil," was very emotional and grateful for the honor. Way to go Brian. Stay tuned to P! News because tomorrow we bring you exclusive road race coverage! Have photos or video from the Fest? Share them with the Read More
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GIVE 5 Community Dining Room: Driven to Serve This Christmas Morning Will Be One to Remember
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P! News Listens to the Sounds of the Festival [Video] by Nicole Ball Whether you came to the the 27th Annual Branford Festival to hear The Taxmen, Freeplay or headliners Satisfaction, the music of the Festival was jammin'. P! NEws with host Greg Nobile danced, sang and had a blast with all of you! Hope you like P! News' coverage of Saturday night's music show! Check back tomorrow night for another P! News video! Have your own photos and videos to add our P! News coverage? We want to see them! Read More
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CAPITOL DISPATCH Under Age: Not For Print Does Touting Local Mean Pricey Produce? Bullying the Education Vote?
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P! News Goes to the Branford Festival [Video] by Will Shaker The whole town turned out and so did P! News reporter Greg Nobile for the 27th annual Branford Festival. Throughout the weekend, Greg met up with many festival goers looking to see what they liked best about the weekend's festivities. We've got coverage of the whole weekend so stay tuned every night at 5 p.m. for a new edition of P! News. Tonight we'll bring you some music and dancing! Upload your photos and videos to help Patch create an album of this wonderful tradition. Read More
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HORNETS NOTES WITH BING MILLER

By Bing Miller

Student Athlete Spotlight: Austin Hackett Student Athlete Spotlight: Sam Poryanda Student Athlete Spotlight: Ryan Hackett
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BEHIND THE MASK

P! News Presents Behind the Festival by Nicole Ball As the Branford Festival gets underway for the 27th year, P! News with host Greg Nobile took a spin behind the scenes to see how groups were setting up for the big event. The Branford Chamber of Commerce, who runs the business expo every held Saturday every year was reading 200 "spots" where vendors will keep booths be sure to stop by the Branford Patch booth. Painting lines in the grass with spray pain in front of town hall, Susan Finkle from the Branford Chamber was the first to say what everyone was thinking: "We're excited and just crossing our fingers for the weather." Looks like we'll Read More
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By Nicole Ball

Aspiring Documentary Maker Goes Behind the Scenes of Phantom Meet the Phantom Alison Johnson: Ready for her Debut
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YOUR VIEWS ON THE NEWS

By Nicole Ball

Conversations This Week About Underage Drinking, Books, Breakfast and Soup Readers Discuss Problem Intersections, Town Meetings,

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P! News Presents BHS Prom with Greg Nobile by Will Shaker The paparazzi were waiting as the limos and buses arrived for the Branford High School Junior-Senior Prom on Friday night. The theme was 'Red Carpet', for the event held at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven. Greg Nobile interviewed party-goers on the red carpet at the star-studded and stellar evening. Did you take glamour shots at prom? Add them to the Branford Patch gallery! Read More
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Local History and Honor Someone Old and Someone Young School, Food and Ice Discussed This Week
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WHERE IN BRANFORD?
By Nicole Ball

Where in Branford? Where in Branford? Where in Branford?

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Toasting the Holiday Carly Picks Family-Friendly Reads Boutique Shopping

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SOLD!
By Nicole Ball

Pepperwood Lane Lot Sells for $365,000 Goodsell Point Road Parcels Sold to Branford Yacht Club for $685,000 Sunrise Cove Cottage Sells for $300,000
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FRUGAL FAMILY
By Nichole Cipriano

Deals of the Week Keep the Wife, Kids and Employees Happy Get a Deal on Your Easter Flowers and Spend the Savings on You! Cheap Eats and Looking Sweet
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BRANFORD COALITION TO PREVENT UNDERAGE DRINKING Branford Coalition Receives $320,000 Award to Combat Underage Drinking
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