Stamford NewsLocal news for Stamford, CT continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Alumni to hear update on UConn in Stamford- July 18, 2008 The Fairfield County Chapter of the University of Connecticut Alumni Association will hear UConn board of trustees members Denis Nayden and Wayne Shepperd present an update on the university Tuesday from 6:30 ...http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/alumni-to-hear-update-on-uconn-in-stamford?f... Stamford Police Release Sketch In January Murder- July 17, 2008 Stamford police are asking for the public's help in locating a "person of interest" in connection with an unsolved murder.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/stamford-police-release-sketch-in-january-mu... Stamford building to sell for $200 million- July 17, 2008 A 180,000-square-foot office building in Stamford, Conn., is in contract to sell to Heritage Realty Services for $200 million, or $1,000 per square foot.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/stamford-building-to-sell-for-200-million?fr... PC shipments grew faster than expected in 2Q- July 16, 2008 Computer shipments rose faster than expected in the second quarter, fueled by exceptional demand in emerging markets and a decline in prices in the U.S. and Western Europe, a research group said Wednesday.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/pc-shipments-grew-faster-than-expected-in-2q... Shoppers didn't spend as much as expected in June- July 16, 2008 The economic boost from US tax rebates began to fade in June and inflation pressures increased, reports yesterday showed, pointing to a possible contraction later this year.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/shoppers-didnt-spend-as-much-as-expected-in-... Oil Down by $6- July 16, 2008 Oil dropped more than $6 on Tuesday, the largest drop in dollar terms in 17 years, as growing concern about the economic health of top energy consumer the United States stirred demand worries.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/oil-down-by-6?fromrss=1 Bush picks Considine as Connecticut U.S. Attorney- July 16, 2008 The White house has nominated Michael Considine as the next U.S. Attorney for Connecticut.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/bush-picks-considine-as-connecticut-u-s-atto... Stamford lawyer committed for shooting at car- July 15, 2008 A Stamford attorney found not guilty of shooting at a motorist by reason of insanity has been committed to a state mental hospital for 20 years.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/stamford-lawyer-committed-for-shooting-at-ca... Mass. gas prices drop for first time in 4 months- July 15, 2008 As gas prices in Massachusetts dropped for the first time in nearly four months, oil settled above $145 a barrel for the third time this month, close to where it began on Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/mass-gas-prices-drop-for-first-time-in-4-mon... Bank heist inside job, police say- July 14, 2008 Three Stamford men were arrested yesterday in the June 12 robbery of a Commerce Bank in Darien in which two employees were left in the vault.http://www.topix.net/city/stamford-ct/2008/07/bank-heist-inside-job-police-say?fromrss=1 |