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Monday 09/27/2021
Residents can visit local gardens at the annual Garden Crawl fundraising event; here's how to take part Posted: 27 September 2021 [12:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Residents will have the opportunity to visit local gardens next month at the annual Garden Crawl fundraising event…
How well do you know New Britain? Here's our Week 18 quiz Posted: 27 September 2021 [11:50 AM] HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW NEW BRITAIN? Our New Britain Sesquicentennial Quiz runs in the paper every Tuesday. The answer will be…
Plainville Republicans open campaign headquarters on East Street Posted: 27 September 2021 [11:27 AM] Plainville Republican Town Committee PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Republican endorsed candidates will celebrate the opening of their campaign headquarters at 41 East…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 27 September 2021 [10:57 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 9 Suriel Erick Estevez, 20, 22 Harvard St., New Britain, failure to renew registration, improper…
Southington police blotter Posted: 27 September 2021 [10:56 AM] Southington police report the following: Wynette Deria, 34, of 35 Redding St., Hartford, was charged Sept. 8 with third degree larceny and…
16-year-old fatally shot walking down street in Hartford Posted: 27 September 2021 [10:55 AM] HARTFORD - A teenager died Monday after he was shot while walking down a street in Hartford, police said. Wildemar Santiago, 16,…
Police: Man drove SUV over wall, into house's 2nd floor Posted: 27 September 2021 [10:51 AM] NORWICH - A Willimantic man was expected to face criminal charges after a car he was driving launched off a stone wall…
Connecticut site allows people to self-exclude from gambling Posted: 27 September 2021 [10:48 AM] HARTFORD - The state of Connecticut has launched a new online portal that will allow people to voluntarily exclude themselves from being…
10 years after 'don't ask, don't tell,' cadets see progress Posted: 27 September 2021 [10:44 AM] NEW LONDON - Kelli Normoyle was nervous as she arrived at the Coast Guard Academy campus in Connecticut in 2008. She had…
Sunday 09/26/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: Taking care of the caregiver Posted: 26 September 2021 [07:52 PM] Attorney Taking care of an elderly loved one, whether due to dementia or illness, can be exhausting and stressful. Often due to…
Happy 150th Birthday, New Britain Posted: 26 September 2021 [05:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The city enjoyed stellar weather and huge turnouts for its 150th birthday celebration over the weekend. From…
Friday 09/24/2021
Residents love their city during 150th birthday parade Posted: 24 September 2021 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hometown pride filled the downtown streets as the city kicked off its Sesquicentennial Celebration Friday night. New Britain’s…
Common Council passes resolution moving forward New Britain's Plan of Conservation and Development Posted: 24 September 2021 [05:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Common Council passed a resolution that moved forward the city’s Plan of Conservation and Development. In a…
With latest booster shot recommendations, Hartford HealthCare focused on being ready for demand by Monday Posted: 24 September 2021 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With new recommendations from the CDC, Hartford HealthCare is focused on being ready by Monday for people to…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 24 September 2021 [04:45 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 6 Adron Miguel Bridges, 30, 156 Black Rock Ave. Floor 3, New Britain, disorderly conduct…
'Silent No More' candlelight vigil to combat domestic violence to take place at Prudence Crandall Center Posted: 24 September 2021 [04:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Prudence Crandall Center will hold its annual “Silent No More” Candlelight Vigil in person on Wednesday, Oct. 6.…
Plainville woman sentenced in connection with fatal beating in Bristol Posted: 24 September 2021 [04:12 PM] BRISTOL - A Plainville woman has received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to a charge loosely connected to the fatal…
Southington man charged in burglary, pedestrian incident seeking program Posted: 24 September 2021 [02:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local man charged in two separate incidents involving a burglary that prompted a SWAT response and a dispute…
How full is the hive? A brief overview of New Britain's history as it celebrates sesquicentennial Posted: 24 September 2021 [10:31 AM] Reaching a city’s sesquicentennial is a monumental feat and New Britain has much of which to be proud. However, some say…
Halloween-themed Trivia Bee returning this year as fundraiser to benefit Southington children Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:52 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation (SEF)'s Trivia Bee returns this year with Halloween-themed trivia Oct. 20 at Kinsmen Brewing Company.…
New Britain chamber hosting program looking at how businesses responded to covid-19 pandemic Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:51 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce will be hosting “Lessons Learned,” a program to explore business’ response…
PET OF THE WEEK: Jasmine Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:48 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Couldn’t you just stare at this adorable face every day? Jasmine is an 8-year-old Rottweiler at the Connecticut…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:44 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 5 Dazmen Raekwon Ortega, 22, 21 Derby St., New Britain, second-degree strangulation/suffocation, second-degree breach of…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:44 AM] Southington police report the following: Joseph Costello, 35, homeless, was charged Sept. 6 with first degree failure to appear. Kaitlyn Smith,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:44 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 19 Hope L. Langdon, 57, 574 Cypress Road, Newington, ILL SEXUAL CONTACT-VCTM…
Lamont: Pfizer booster shots ready for 270,000 over 65 years; unemployment overpayments Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:42 AM] An estimated 270,000 Connecticut residents who are 65 years and older and who originally received Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, including nursing home residents,…
2 injured in Waterbury shooting, including a 10-year-old Posted: 24 September 2021 [09:36 AM] WATERBURY - A man and a 10-year-old child were injured in a shooting in Waterbury, police said. Officers responded to a report…
Thursday 09/23/2021
'As a mother, that is a shame': Parents not happy with New Britain school officials' communication about fighting, other problems with them Posted: 23 September 2021 [05:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – School officials informed parents of the plan to combat behavioral issues Thursday at New Britain High School after…
Investigator hopeful for new leads in Boston museum robbery Posted: 23 September 2021 [04:54 PM] HARTFORD - The chief investigator for a Boston museum still working to recover $500 million worth of art stolen in 1990 said…
New Britain resident's play will be part of Newington Children's Theatre Company Act Out series Posted: 23 September 2021 [04:10 PM] NEWINGTON – New Britain resident Shaelyn Killoh’s new one-act play, Something Strange About Jane, will come to life as part of…
Be aware of parking restrictions, road closures, travel delays during New Britain's downtown street festivals Posted: 23 September 2021 [03:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As city officials prepare for the Celebrate New Britain 150 Years Downtown Street Festival, they ask residents to…
Hole in the Wall Theater's latest production, Completeness, runs this weekend and next Posted: 23 September 2021 [03:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hole in the Wall Theater’s latest production, Completeness by Itamar Moses, will run the next two weekends for…
Woman who Plainville police say threatened store employee with pepper spray, weapon could be sentenced next month Posted: 23 September 2021 [03:18 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Hartford woman who police say threatened an employee during a shoplifting incident could be sentenced late next month.…
Southington's Serafino Pharmacy closes after 65 years, residents share memories Posted: 23 September 2021 [01:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Following the recent closure of Serafino Pharmacy after 65 years, town residents showed an outpouring of support and wished…
Plainville Pumpkin Fest returns with children's costume parade, carving contest, haunted house, more Posted: 23 September 2021 [11:21 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Pumpkin Fest is making a comeback Oct. 23, with a children’s costume parade, a pumpkin carving contest,…
Hartford HealthCare reopens drive-through covid testing site in Newington Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:40 AM] NEWINGTON – Hartford HealthCare has reopened its drive-through covid-19 testing site at the Hartford HealthCare System Support Office in Newington, largely…
Kensington Fire Department secures grant to purchase drone to aid in search and rescue missions Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:39 AM] BERLIN - Fire officials in town are harnessing new technology in an effort to improve their service to the community. Kensington…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:37 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 4 David Allen Cossey, 48, 1906 Berlin Turnpike Apartment 3, Berlin, disorderly conduct Katia Morales,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:37 AM] Southington police report the following: Shannon Hamel, 39, of 600 Asylum Ave., Hartford, was charged Sept. 1 with sixth degree larceny.…
Teachers, school bus drivers, healthcare workers testify they unfairly face job loss because of vaccine mandate Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:35 AM] Teachers, school bus drivers, and health care workers were among the dozens of people who testified before a group of state legislators…
Gov. Lamont seeks to extend his masking, vaccination orders Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:35 AM] Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Wednesday released a list of executive orders he hopes top legislative leaders will agree to extend through…
Robert Gentile, linked to Gardner Museum art theft, dies Posted: 23 September 2021 [10:26 AM] HARTFORD - Robert Gentile, a mobster who for years denied suspicions from authorities that he knew anything about a trove of artwork…
Wednesday 09/22/2021
Berlin will not amend mask policy, leaving it up to businesses to decide whether or not to require them Posted: 22 September 2021 [05:38 PM] BERLIN – After some consideration by elected officials, the town will not be amending its mask policy at this time. The…
Southington police looking to ID possible witness to serious assault Posted: 22 September 2021 [04:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Police are looking for help identifying a potential witness to a serious assault that occurred in August. Police on…
Portland woman pleads guilty to striking juvenile in face with hammer in Newington Posted: 22 September 2021 [03:04 PM] NEWINGTON – A Portland woman has pleaded guilty to a felony charge after police say she hit a female juvenile with…
New Britain High School students will return Thursday on early dismissal schedule as vandalism and fighting has officials looking to 'reset' Posted: 22 September 2021 [02:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – School officials at New Britain High School announced Wednesday students will return to school Thursday on an early…
Bomb scare at Newington High School forces evacuation Posted: 22 September 2021 [02:48 PM] NEWINGTON - A bomb scare at Newington High School was resolved quickly Wednesday and students were able to return to…
No Boundaries Youth Theater holding auditions for 'A Christmas Carol' Posted: 22 September 2021 [02:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – No Boundaries Youth Theater will be holding auditions for its Holiday show “A Christmas Carol” on Thursday, Sept.…
Plymouth hosting 'Hollowed Harvest' at Camp Mattatuck featuring more than 7,000 Jack-o'-lanterns Posted: 22 September 2021 [02:24 PM] PLYMOUTH – This Friday through Oct. 31, “Hollowed Harvest” is offering Halloween fun for the whole family at Camp Mattatuck featuring…