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Newington seniors show support for Team USA during Olympics
08/13/2024

Newington seniors show support for Team USA during Olympics

NEWINGTON — Middlewoods of Newington senior living residents supported Team USA during the community’s week-long Olympic Games celebration.

Plainville installs five new EV charging stations across town
08/13/2024

Plainville installs five new EV charging stations across town

PLAINVILLE — The Town of Plainville has installed five new electric vehicle charging stations at municipal facilities throughout town.

Connecticut’s state primary is today; Republicans battle
08/13/2024

Connecticut’s state primary is today; Republicans battle

Connecticut Republicans will pick nominees in state primaries on Tuesday to challenge two longtime Democratic lawmakers, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes.

LiveWell Dementia Specialists offering free prevention clinics
08/13/2024

LiveWell Dementia Specialists offering free prevention clinics

SOUTHINGTON — LiveWell Dementia Specialists are offering free, monthly dementia prevention clinics.

New bus joins Dial-a-Ride fleet in New Britain
08/13/2024

New bus joins Dial-a-Ride fleet in New Britain

NEW BRITAIN — The Senior Center Dial-a-Ride Fleet added a new 10 passenger handicap bus, which is an accessible vehicle with space for one wheelchair, said Rex Cone, Senior Center

Despite pre-season recognition, Clark focused on winning in 2024
08/13/2024

Despite pre-season recognition, Clark focused on winning in 2024

NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut State University defensive back Kimal Clark is one of the key returnees for the Blue Devil football team this season. Clark led the team in

State’s Best in Berlin: Expo highlights best offerings in CT
08/13/2024

State’s Best in Berlin: Expo highlights best offerings in CT

BERLIN — The past weekend was filled with warmth and sun, the perfect weather to enjoy Connecticut’s best products. All gathered in Berlin, vendors from all over the state came

Terryville Country Fair returning later this month
08/12/2024

Terryville Country Fair returning later this month

TERRYVILLE — The Terryville Lions Country Fair, returning to the Terryville Fairgrounds Aug. 23, 24 and 25, promises to have a full lineup of vendors, activities and entertainment.

Pet of the Week: Brownie
08/12/2024

Pet of the Week: Brownie

One-month-old Brownie is a shy, sweet guinea pig that will do well in a home with children of all ages.

New Britain teen leads police on chase, arrested after pursuit
08/12/2024

New Britain teen leads police on chase, arrested after pursuit

NEW BRITAIN — Jadin Coakley, 19, led state police into a pursuit spanning four towns Thursday before ending up in Columbia, where Coakley was apprehended and taken into custody under

GOP calls out Eversource for hikes
08/12/2024

GOP calls out Eversource for hikes

In response to increasing Eversource rates, House Republicans have called for a special session to be held to come up with a solution.

New York wins Metro Regional Championship, punches ticket to Little League World Series
08/12/2024

New York wins Metro Regional Championship, punches ticket to Little League World Series

BRISTOL — The rain didn’t stop New York’s parade on Friday! The New York Little League team out of South Shore, Staten Island is headed to Williamsport.

Former CCSU LB Washington signs with Steelers after being waived by Chiefs
08/12/2024

Former CCSU LB Washington signs with Steelers after being waived by Chiefs

PITTSBURGH — After finishing his senior season with the Central Connecticut State University football team last fall, linebacker Luquay Washington signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free

Delayed Progress: Myrtle St. apartments back on track
08/12/2024

Delayed Progress: Myrtle St. apartments back on track

NEW BRITAIN — The five-story building at 480 Myrtle St. will be available for rent in February next year, said Amit Lakhotia during a walkthrough of the apartment project, which

Southington police seeking info on suspected shoplifters
08/10/2024

Southington police seeking info on suspected shoplifters

SOUTHINGTON — The Southington Police Department is seeking the public’s health in identifying a man and woman suspected of shoplifting from a local Walmart.

New Britain youth take part in financial literacy workshops
08/10/2024

New Britain youth take part in financial literacy workshops

NEW BRITAIN — American Eagle Financial Credit Union (FCU) hosted a series of financial literacy workshops for teenagers and young adults in New Britain.

USDA awards $100K to ROOTS
08/10/2024

USDA awards $100K to ROOTS

NEW BRITAIN — On behalf of the CT Farm to School Institute, New Britain ROOTS has been awarded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2024 Patrick Leahy Farm to School

Targeting Skimming: $3.7M stolen from SNAP so far
08/10/2024

Targeting Skimming: $3.7M stolen from SNAP so far

NEW BRITAIN — In an ongoing effort to minimize the victims from credit, debit and EBT card skimmers — especially those who rely on SNAP benefits to afford their nutritional

New plate reader tech nabs motor vehicle theft suspect in Southington
08/09/2024

New plate reader tech nabs motor vehicle theft suspect in Southington

SOUTHINGTON — The new FLOCK plate readers have led to an arrest by the Southington Police of a Waterbury man for motor vehicle theft, drug and fi****ms offenses.

Connecticut teen rescuing feral cats
08/09/2024

Connecticut teen rescuing feral cats

COVENTRY — A teenage resident of Coventry has created a GoFundMe to support 40 feral cats she has rescued.

Altshul chosen as Newington town manager
08/09/2024

Altshul chosen as Newington town manager

NEWINGTON — The Newington Town Council appointed Jonathan Altshul as the new town manager. Altshul will begin on Monday, August 12.

‘Vibrant Development’: $360K for new apartment building in Berlin
08/09/2024

‘Vibrant Development’: $360K for new apartment building in Berlin

BERLIN — “From a contaminated industrial manufacturing site into a very vibrant commercial and residential development.” With those words, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined local officials to stress the grant

State’s Social Equity Council appoints new executive director
08/08/2024

State’s Social Equity Council appoints new executive director

HARTFORD — Connecticut’s Social Equity Council (SEC) named Brandon McGee its new executive director. McGee’s background as a nonprofit leader, combined with a deep commitment to social equity and justice,

A ‘Lion’ of a summer picnic
08/08/2024

A ‘Lion’ of a summer picnic

Berlin Lions Club

In-Home Safety Grant will help home healthcare workers in Connecticut
08/08/2024

In-Home Safety Grant will help home healthcare workers in Connecticut

WILLIMANTIC — Gov. Ned Lamont announced the impending launch of the In-Home Safety Grant Program, a new state grant program administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services aimed at

Celebration tonight at Paragon in Berlin
08/08/2024

Celebration tonight at Paragon in Berlin

BERLIN — Paragon Strength and Performance, which opened at 289 Berlin Turnpike in Brickyard Plaza in July, offers personal training, group classes and team training to help athletes and others

NY outlasts CT in extra innings to advance to Metro Regional Championship
08/08/2024

NY outlasts CT in extra innings to advance to Metro Regional Championship

BRISTOL — With a trip to the Metro Regional Tournament Championship on the line, the South Shore Little League team representing Staten Island, New York, defeated the East Lyme Little

Starting A Trend: Halal Munchies opens on Turnpike
08/08/2024

Starting A Trend: Halal Munchies opens on Turnpike

BERLIN — The first Halal Munchies in the state opened in early July and celebrated its ribbon-cutting event among customers, friends and family who attended the restaurant located at 1943

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