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Tuesday 05/17/2022
Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission reviewing application from national cannabis company Posted: 17 May 2022 [04:43 PM] NEWINGTON – By the end of this year, there could be a store in town that sells legal cannabis to adults.…
New Britain man charged in fatal 2019 shooting going to trial Posted: 17 May 2022 [04:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New Britain man is going to trial after being accused of shooting two men, killing one of…
Movia Robotics continues to serve schools, clinics, families Posted: 17 May 2022 [01:58 PM] Movia Robotics has been serving schools, clinics, and families in Connecticut and around the world since it was…
Silver Alert issued for missing Southington teen Posted: 17 May 2022 [01:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are asking for help finding a missing teen. State police late Monday issued a Silver Alert for Kayla…
Buck, Aikman excited about 'starting over' with ESPN Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:49 PM] It's been two months since Joe Buck jumped from Fox to ESPN. It wasn’t until Monday that the gravity of moving into…
Farmington man to face judge in violent New Britain robbery that led to police chase, rollover crash in Plainville Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Farmington man is expected to face a judge next week in connection with a violent robbery in…
Plainville High School students honored at Arts Award Banquet Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:43 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville High School students Peyton Stehle and Garret Millette were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools' 27th annual…
GOP 22nd District candidate will announce run at Sen. Henri Martin campaign fundraiser Thursday Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:26 PM] PLAINVILLE – Sen. Henri Martin will hold a re-election campaign fundraiser Thursday, May 19 at Fairfield Inn by and Suites by Marriott…
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble to wrap up season with patriotic concert Posted: 17 May 2022 [10:39 AM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will wrap up their season with a patriotic “Concert in the Park” show…
New Britain High School Class of 1971 ready to celebrate their reunion Posted: 17 May 2022 [10:35 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain High School Class of 1971 will finally be able to celebrate their big 50 year…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 May 2022 [10:29 AM] May 4 AshleyMarie Merced, 29, 36 Roberts St., New Britain, opn motor vehicle w/o lic (sbs off), ill opn mv under infl…
Four local students recognized as exemplary leaders Posted: 17 May 2022 [09:50 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Four local students were recently recognized as exemplary leaders in their school communities. The Connecticut Association of Boards…
Barnes Nature Center is opening for the season Posted: 17 May 2022 [09:48 AM] BRISTOL – The Barnes Nature Center is opening for the season starting Saturday with a Spring Fair. The free to…
Monday 05/16/2022
Berlin Classic Film Society to present 'His Girl Friday' Posted: 16 May 2022 [04:32 PM] BERLIN – The curtain will open at McGee Middle School this Friday night, for the showing of a classic American movie.…
Renovation of Chamberlain Elementary School is nearing halfway point Posted: 16 May 2022 [04:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The $55 million renovation of Chamberlain Elementary School is nearing the halfway point and on schedule to be…
Trial for man accused of nearly hitting police officer in Plainville could start in June Posted: 16 May 2022 [04:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man once again appears headed for trial after being accused of speeding through a construction site in…
Plainville Community Schools select five teachers to honor Posted: 16 May 2022 [03:04 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Community Schools have selected a “Teacher of the Year” at each of the five Plainville schools. “The…
Silver Alert issued Sunday for missing New Britain man canceled Posted: 16 May 2022 [02:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police have canceled a Silver Alert for a New Britain man had gone missing. State police on Sunday…
American Savings Foundation award CCARC, Sun Scholars grants Posted: 16 May 2022 [02:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – American Savings Foundation awarded CCARC and Sun Scholars grants due to the final projects of Central Connecticut State…
Linden Street School community participates in Project ACES Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Linden Street School community participated in Project ACES, (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) May 5. “Students, faculty and…
New Britain man accused of abusing dog headed to trial Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man accused of abusing a dog is going to trial. Christopher Vantull, 32, made his…
Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:07 PM] BRISTOL – Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship. “Graduating high school seniors who are legally blind or visually…
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:35 AM] May 1 John T. Perez, 47, 223 Charter Rd., Ellington, second-degree failure to appear May 2 Julio Montalvo, 37, 721 Bound…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:24 AM] May 10 Albert Lacomb, 34, of 22 Green St., Middletown, was charged May 10 with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:13 AM] May 3 Victoria Destiny Rivera, 28, 70 Walnut St. Apt. 2W, New Britain, second-degree failure to appear, first-degree failure to appear, violation…
Sunday 05/15/2022
Brunch for a Cure a tribute to late New Britain native Posted: 15 May 2022 [02:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – City native Lasondra Pontarelli returned to her hometown to host the final event in her Woman of the…
Saturday 05/14/2022
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Friday 05/13/2022
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 May 2022 [05:32 PM] May 2 Jade Thomas, 38, 24 College Drive, Hartford, four counts - violation of protective order Asael Hiram Bermudez, 29, 544 Tolland…
Man who police say sexually assaulted woman in Southington takes plea deal, is sentenced to prison Posted: 13 May 2022 [04:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Hartford man who police say sexually assaulted and choked a Southington resident has been sentenced to prison after…
Former Nuchie's location has sold Posted: 13 May 2022 [04:32 PM] BRISTOL – With a fond farewell, sibling duo, Mike and David Pasqualicchio, owners of the iconic venue and banquet hall, Nuchie’s,…
Bristol Press, New Britain Herald returning to separate editions Posted: 13 May 2022 [03:06 PM] The Bristol Press and New Britain Herald will be returning to separate newspapers, according to Jody Boucher, regional publisher of Connecticut…
Case against woman convicted in drugging robbery continued for possible sentencing Posted: 13 May 2022 [02:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An East Hartford woman could be sentenced later this month for her role in a robbery in which…
Man who had illegal sexual contact with minor in New Britain sentenced to eight years in prison Posted: 13 May 2022 [01:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A city man has been sentenced to prison for having sexual contact with a minor. Jose Rodriguez, 35,…
Suspect in New Britain murder pleads not guilty Posted: 13 May 2022 [12:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The suspect in a fatal shooting last September has pleaded not guilty to murder and firearms charges. Javon…
Petit Family Foundation selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers Posted: 13 May 2022 [12:54 PM] The Petit Family Foundation is currently selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers, and planted a garden at Community Mental Health Affiliates…
Bristol native touring the country as part of a national production of 'Jersey Boys' Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:33 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol native Matt Faucher has been touring the country as part of a national production of Jersey Boys, playing…
Plainville PAWS continuing to help local animals in need Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:29 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville PAWS, a local nonprofit organization which supports Plainville Animal Control, is continuing to help local animals in need…
Over $5,000 raised to assist Ukrainian refugees in Poland Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:06 AM] SOUTHINGTON – As part of the Main Street Community Foundation’s Women and Girls Fund Wonder of Women event May 3, an…
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble putting on free concert Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:00 AM] BRISTOL – On May 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bristol Senior Community Center at 240 Stafford Ave., the…
PET OF THE WEEK: HAZE Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:58 AM] Haze has been with the Connecticut Humane Society for 1 year and would love to find his new home in time for…
Hartford HealthCare celebrates frontline workers Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:57 AM] BERLIN - In honor of Nurses Week, Hartford HealthCare celebrated their frontline workers with a special live performance by CT native…
Thursday 05/12/2022
Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation is hosting free tours of the park this Sunday Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN – If you’ve ever exited Rt. 9 at Ella Grasso Boulevard, caught a glimpse of the American flags lining…
New Britain sex offender arrested for allegedly violating registry requirements again Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A local sex offender has been arrested for the second time in as many years for allegedly violating…
Keynote speaker of the YWCA New Britain's 19th Biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon shares her story Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:17 PM] PLANTSVILLE – Business strategist, refugee, Indian, Amish, CEO, outspoken lesbian: Amita Mehta is living her truth. As keynote speaker of the…
American Red Cross employees rally for fair contracts, healthcare benefits this past week Posted: 12 May 2022 [03:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local frontline workers joined fellow American Red Cross (ARC) employees across the U.S. rallying for fair contracts and…
Saint George Orthodox Church is returning with their annual Greek Festival Posted: 12 May 2022 [02:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN- Saint George Orthodox Church is returning with their annual Greek Festival in-person from Friday, May, 20 thru Sunday, May,…
New Britain High School students tour New England Air Museum Posted: 12 May 2022 [02:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN- A group of New Britain High School students toured the New England Air Museum (NEAM) recently to study aviation…
Plainville's Memorial Day parade, ceremony will return this year Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – The town’s traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony will return this year. “Everything will be back the same way…
New Britain woman found with stolen vehicle in Plainville Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain woman was arrested in Plainville on Tuesday after police found her in a stolen car. Marilu…