Kids time travel back to 1800s school

FAIRFIELD — In the chilly classroom, the boys stood and bowed to the teacher in greeting. The girls did the same, but with a curtsy. A language drill followed, with the boys struggling a bit to repeat the unfamiliar Latin words the teacher called out to them. The girls fared a bit better in their [...]

County legislator: ‘I’m gay’

DANBURY — State Rep. Jason Bartlett, a Democrat who represents the Danbury area, has stated publicly that he is gay. Bartlett, whose legislative district includes Bethel, Danbury and Redding, said he has been frank about his sexual orientation with relatives and now is the time to speak out. The 41-year-old legislator, who is also black, [...]