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From legendary figures from history such as Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe to modern celebrities, athletes and politicians including Meryl Streep, Sue Bird and George W. Bush, there are many famous people with connections to Connecticut. Learn about some of Connecticut's famous current and former residents here.
Connecticut Olympians
There will be several competitors with Connecticut connections for us to watch when the 2008 Summer Olympic Games open in Beijing, China, on August 8. Here's a quick round-up of U.S. Olympic Team members who will hopefully make Connecticut proud:
Allison Keeton
Allison Keeton, guest writer for About.com's Hartford, Connecticut, site, is a lifelong Connecticut resident who has lived and worked in the Hartford area for more than 20 years.
What Do You Call Someone From Connecticut?
What do you call someone from Connecticut? Connecticuter? Nutmegger? Connecticutian? There are actually several names used for Connecticut residents; here's a look at the best and most acceptable terms.
Chris Dodd: Connecticut Senator and 2008 Presidential Candidate
Chris Dodd, senior senator from Connecticut, is campaigning to become the Democratic party's 2008 presidential nominee. Learn more about the candidate and his activities and positions on issues with this profile of Chris Dodd.
Connecticut Olympians - Connecticut People to Watch at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy
Connecticut Olympians: There will be several competitors with Connecticut connections for us to watch when the 2006 Winter Olympic Games open in Torino, Italy, on February 10. Here’s a quick round-up of U.S. Olympic Team members to cheer on at the Winter Games.
Connecticut Olympians - Connecticut People to Watch in the 2004 Summer
Connecticut Olympians: There will be several competitors with Connecticut connections for us to watch when the 2004 Summer Olympic Games open in Athens, Greece. Here’s a quick round-up U.S. Olympic Team members to cheer on.
Julia DeMato: American Idol Contestant
Here's everything you wanted to know about former Brookfield hairdresser Julia DeMato, one of the 10 finalists during the second season of the FOX show "American Idol."
Katharine Hepburn and Connecticut - A Trivia Quiz
Katharine Hepburn was a queen of the stage and a goddess of the screen, but she was also one of us--a Hartford native who never really left "home." She died June 29, 2003 at the age of 96 at her home in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Test your knowledge of Katharine Hepburn's life in Connecticut with this 15-question trivia quiz.
10 Ways You Can Support Connecticut Troops in Iraq
How can you show your support for the more than 2,000 Connecticut servicemen and women? Here are 10 suggestions.

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