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Sunday 04/21/2019
Life Story: Retiree finds purpose in giving rides to seniors Posted: 21 April 2019 [09:10 PM] This is one story in an occasional series of profiles of people who live and work in our community. @KarlaSantosNBH BERLIN…
Stop & Shop, workers reach tentative contract agreement Posted: 21 April 2019 [09:06 PM] After an 11-day strike, Stop & Shop and the United Food And Commercial Workers Union reached a Tentative Agreement shortly before…
LGBTQ author Kate Bornstein to perform at CCSU on May 10 Posted: 21 April 2019 [09:01 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Author, playwright, performance artist, actress, and gender theorist Kate Bornstein will be performing her autobiographical…
This week's meetings Posted: 21 April 2019 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN Wednesday, April 24 Ordinance Appeals, 4 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Parks and Recreation, 6…
Berlin AARP chapter seeks to reverse membership declind Posted: 21 April 2019 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - The active membership within the Berlin chapter of AARP has dwindled to what many could consider a mere smidgen.…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 April 2019 [08:55 PM] New Britain police report the following: Dean A. Deprey, 49, 176 Reservoir Road, New Britain, was charged on April 14 with violation…
French's Worldwide Travel finds the coolest destinations Posted: 21 April 2019 [08:54 PM] NEWINGTON - These days at French’s Worldwide Travel, the team is sending folks to places as exotic as Antarctica - in…
Will I be responsible for my parent's nursing home bill? Posted: 21 April 2019 [08:50 PM] Few people want to reside in an assisted living facility, nursing home, continuing care retirement community, or other long-term care facility. Most…
Saturday 04/20/2019
Two stabbed in Newington, police say Posted: 20 April 2019 [09:26 PM] NEWINGTON - Two people suffered severe but not life-threatening injuries during a stabbing early Saturday morning in the Plaza Azteca, according…
Kids look for the golden eggs at Trinity-on-Main's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Posted: 20 April 2019 [04:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - About 600 to 700 Easter eggs filled Trinity-on-Main’s auditorium Saturday for their annual Easter egg hunt. Attendees…
Friday 04/19/2019
YWCA to honor 50 women at Women in Leadership Luncheon Posted: 19 April 2019 [08:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - More than 50 women who live, work, or go to school in Central Connecticut will be honored at…
First Church of Christ Congregational to hold Easter Egg Hunt Sunday Posted: 19 April 2019 [08:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Spring traditions continue at First Church of Christ Congregational as on Sunday, the church will host its annual…
State police looking to recruit women Posted: 19 April 2019 [08:10 PM] The Connecticut State Police have two upcoming events; one aimed at recruiting women officers, and the other an annual youth week…
Elks to celebrate Bees' opener with fundraising dinner Posted: 19 April 2019 [08:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Elks Lodge 957 will host a chicken parmesan dinner to raise money for Safe Kids Connecticut…
Area vendors to be featured in Race in the Park's Artisan Market Posted: 19 April 2019 [07:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With three weeks left to race day, Connecticut Breast Health Initiative’s Race in The Park vendors are busy…
Rocky Hill man accused of making fraudulent charges, billing Plainville construction company Posted: 19 April 2019 [06:49 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Rocky Hill man has been charged with billing his former employer, a Plainville construction company, for about $13,000…
New Britain woman held liable for Southington hit-and-run: police Posted: 19 April 2019 [06:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain woman has been charged after her vehicle was involved in a hit-and-run accident during a snowstorm…
New Britain woman transported to hospital after crashing her car into her front porch Posted: 19 April 2019 [01:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An elderly woman was transported to the hospital Friday after crashing her car into the porch of her…
Kristin Campanelli is the new acting chairperson of the Democratic Town Committee in Berlin Posted: 19 April 2019 [11:23 AM] BERLIN – Kristin Campanelli is the new acting chairman of the Democratic Town Committee, serving as the spokesperson for the party…
Thursday 04/18/2019
Board chairman of New Britain's CMHA to donate $50K toward improvements Posted: 18 April 2019 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Even though Community Mental Health Affiliates has moved to its new home at 233 Main St., the building…
Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser returns to New Britain Rotary Posted: 18 April 2019 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Need a last minute gift for Mother’s Day? The community will have a chance to win designer bags…
Ribbon cutting is the icing on the cake for New Britain's Madame Gateaux Posted: 18 April 2019 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - At a young age, Tracy Celentano knew she had a passion for pastry arts. Celentano has been in…
Car rolls over after collision in Southington Posted: 18 April 2019 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One person was taken to the hospital Thursday after a crash that resulted in a rollover. Around 11:50 a.m.,…
State Capitol event on April 27 to commemorate Armenian Genocide Posted: 18 April 2019 [08:53 PM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee has announced its plans to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.…
Tuition, fees to increase at community colleges Posted: 18 April 2019 [08:51 PM] The Board of Regents for Higher Education voted unanimously Thursday to set tuition and fees for Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. Under…
Former Quinnipiac professor, accused of harassing Southington student, expected to apply for program Posted: 18 April 2019 [03:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University, arrested twice for allegedly violating a court order that prevents him from…
Woman taken to hospital after rollover crash in Southington Posted: 18 April 2019 [03:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One person was taken to the hospital following a rollover crash on Thursday. Police, firefighters and an ambulance around…
Trump tried to choke Russia probe, oust Mueller, report says Posted: 18 April 2019 [01:25 PM] WASHINGTON - Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report revealed to a waiting nation Thursday that President Donald Trump tried to…
Wednesday 04/17/2019
Stanley Black & Decker partners with new professional soccer club Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hartford Athletic’s home opener is taking place on May 4. But just before the start of the season,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:45 PM] Southington police report the following: David W. Badgley, 29, of 450 West St., was charged April 11 with breach of peace, two…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:45 PM] New Britain police report the following: Kevin R. Hamelin, 32, 314 High St., second floor, New Britain, was charged on April 11…
Psychological evaluation ordered for New Britain man accused of murder in Manchester Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:43 PM] HARTFORD - Millard Jackson was supposed to go to a hospital for mental health treatment the morning he allegedly shot his…
Draft of Plainville development plan is released Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Planner Garrett Daigle has released a draft of the 2019-20 Plan of Conservation and Development on the town’s…
Bristol's St. Stanislaus Church celebrates 100 years Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - St. Stanislaus Church, at 510 West St., is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. “I’m very excited,”…
Grant helps fund New Britain Salvation Army's anti-poverty efforts Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Salvation Army’s new Pathway of Hope Initiative is a life skills program with a goal…
SECOND LOOK: Food and beverage industry may be facing drastic changes Posted: 17 April 2019 [08:24 PM] It was in a room at Wood-n-Tap in Newington recently, with more than 60 restaurant owners, managers and investors. Yet the event…
Fire damages Italian restaurant in Southington Posted: 17 April 2019 [05:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Tuesday evening fire is expected to keep a local Italian restaurant closed for some time. According to the…
Southington man accused of threatening to kill woman offered plea bargain Posted: 17 April 2019 [02:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man accused of threatening to kill a woman in her sleep has been offered a plea bargain.…
Newington man rejects plea deal in double-fatal crash Posted: 17 April 2019 [01:02 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man facing manslaughter and assault charges in connection with a car crash that left two Canadian visitors dead…
Tuesday 04/16/2019
Tunxis honor society wins regional honor Posted: 16 April 2019 [08:57 PM] FARMINGTON - The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Iota Alpha chapter at Tunxis Community College was recently recognized for achieving Five…
Eat, run, golf, all to aid Plainville's PARC Inc. this spring Posted: 16 April 2019 [08:54 PM] PLAINVILLE - Three fundraisers are being planned to benefit PARC Inc., which provides family-centered services for people with developmental disabilities in Plainville…
Jalao Deli opens in New Britain Posted: 16 April 2019 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN – When Adalgiza Perez Suarez and Domingo Santos purchased Jalao Deli in 2016, the couple started to make small…
Company buys Admill Machine in New Britain Posted: 16 April 2019 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Admill Machine has announced that it has been acquired by Enjet Aero, a Kansas City-based aerospace company with…
An amazing show is OM the way to Bristol Posted: 16 April 2019 [07:31 PM] BRISTOL - The 78th Annual OM Show, “This Is Me!” will feature songs and stories of personal empowerment with performers of…
Plainville Senior Center carries out good deeds in honor of late former legislator Posted: 16 April 2019 [06:58 PM] PLAINVILLE – Friends and family members of the late former legislator Betty Boukus celebrated the culmination of a month of good…
The Clam Box in New Britain is open for business Posted: 16 April 2019 [06:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Clam Box opened last week and while owner Nick Augustino was preparing for it to be a…
As Stop & Shop strike continues, company president makes statement Posted: 16 April 2019 [06:56 PM] As the 31,000 striking Stop & Shop workers throughout New England walked the picket line for another day, Stop & Shop President…
Berlin looks to have bridgework done in town Posted: 16 April 2019 [06:55 PM] BERLIN - The town is looking to have some upcoming bridgework done. Burnham Street will be closed between the intersections of…
Accused murderer makes appearance in New Britain Superior Court Posted: 16 April 2019 [06:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Accused killer Benjamin Morales, 43, appeared in Superior Court Tuesday with his attorney, who told The Herald his…