Saturday, July 12, 2014

The Hartford Courant

The Hartford Courant is America's oldest continuously published newspaper.
It is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year.



As part of its 250th anniversary celebrations, a Courant writer -- Dan Haar --
began walking and reporting on Route 44 this week.  They created a
cartoon image -- "Flat Danny" -- to promote the walk.


Route 44 runs 106 miles across the state's northern border with Massachusetts.  It begins at the New York border and ends at the Rhode Island line.  Dan is walking about eight miles a day.
I caught up with him in Norfolk, a beautiful rural town northwest of Hartford.
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18 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJuly 12, 2014 at 5:36 AM

    The cartoon image is very good, really looks like Dan. What a fun way to celebrate 250 yeas. I hope the weather cooperates with Dan.

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  2. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"July 12, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Going for a walk and getting paid for it? Smart Dan I would have called him.

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  3. AndyJuly 12, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    I had to smile when I noticed that he has the same smile as his cartoon image.

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  4. cieldequimperJuly 12, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Excellent likeness and well done!

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  5. Luis GomezJuly 12, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Great portrait!

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  6. KateJuly 12, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I love the local news in small communities, and I applaud Dan!!

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  7. SharonJuly 12, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    What a great idea celebrate such an important anniversary. He'll have quite a feeling of accomplishment when he gets done.

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  8. BirdmanJuly 12, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Always thought 'the courant' was a strange and unique name for a daily. I'm sure ther's a history.

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  9. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJuly 12, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I hope the newspaper, at least in electronic form, lasts another 250 years.

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  10. Sylvia KJuly 12, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    A great anniversary to celebrate!! And Dan does indeed have the same smile as the cartoon image!! Wonderful captures for the day as always!! An interesting, different name for the paper!! Hope your weekend is off to a good start, Jack!!

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  11. William KendallJuly 12, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Good portrait of him. The cartoon version looks like the editorial cartoonist for the paper drew it. I've seen Englehart's work.

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  12. RedPatJuly 12, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Good for him Jack! It's nice to see a newspaper surviving so long!

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  13. Bob CroweJuly 12, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    I didn't know that about the Courant. May it last many more years - a real challenge.

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  14. RandyJuly 13, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    I agree with Andy.

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  15. VPJuly 13, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Happy anniversary to this glorious daily. We do not have newspapers that old here! By the way, good luck to Dan!

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  16. jennyfrecklesJuly 14, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I've heard of Route 66 but not Route 44 - it'll be a long but interesting walk.

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  17. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 15, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Dan's the man! Nice bit of reporting yourself here Jack.

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  18. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 19, 2014 at 11:23 PM

    I've enjoyed this series, Jack. Does it get easier asking people if you can take their picture?

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