HARTFORD, CONN. — A new month brings new fee and tax increases in Connecticut.

September 2009 Volume 2, Issue 9 Cyber Ethics From the Desk of David Badertscher What is Cyber Ethics? Cyber ethics refers to the code of responsible behavior on the Internet. Just as we are taught to act responsibly in everyday life, with lessons such as “Don’t take what doesn’t belong to you,” and “Do not harm others,” -- we must act responsibly in the cyber world as well. What are Responsible Behaviors on the Internet? Responsible behavior on the Internet in many ways

Meeting today to discuss health care reform, the Senate Finance Committee defeated an amendment that would have required beneficiaries of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program to show a photo ID in order to enroll, The Washington Independent reports . Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., spoke out against the amendment, saying it was “a solution in search of a problem.” From The Washington Independent : Sen. Charles Grassley (Iowa), the senior Republican on the Finance Committee and sp

Three Hancock County officials have jointly announced their candidacies for re-election. Sheriff John Jefferson, Treasurer Kristine Pilkington, and County Clerk and Recorder Kerry Asbridge seek to continue in their positions.

Two Brampton men were arrested at Mississauga's Pearson International Airport recently after more than 50 people across the country were defrauded by an identity theft ring.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell this week highlighted a number of new state laws that take effect Oct. 1, including significant new protections for victims of identity theft, increased rights for residents of nursing homes and an expansion of the “bottle bill” to require deposits on containers of water and flavored waters.

The Rotary Clubs of Estes Park (Sunrise and Noon Rotarians) are jointly sponsoring a Shred-a-thon on Saturday morning, Oct. 10. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Convention and Visitors Bureau from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

On Sept. 29, Norman Ray Ryan was sentenced to six months in jail and six months of Community Service Work Days following his conviction for Identity Theft and Grand Theft.

Jenny A. Durkan was confirmed Wednesday as United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington by a unanimous vote of the United States Senate. Durkan will be sworn in as U.S. Attorney by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Robert S. Lasnik.

The following information was obtained from the Silver City Police Department. Criminal damage to property - Damage to front doors of Silver Bowling Lanes.