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Monday 08/20/2018
New Britain Board of Ed makes several administrative moves Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In its last scheduled meeting before the school year begins, the Board of Education approved seven administrative appointments…
Lincoln College closing Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Lincoln College of New England, formerly Briarwood College, has announced that it will be closing Dec. 31 and will…
OIC to launch 'Men of Color' after-school program Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain says it will run a boys-only program for high school students…
Schaller Auto World donates school-safety grants to several towns Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:05 PM] BERLIN - Schools in the area are the beneficiary of grants given out by a local dealership to help increase school…
New Britain man charged with threatening woman with gun Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man was held on $500,000 bond following his arraignment on charges he threatened a woman with…
Man facing home invasion charges accused of violating restraining order Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New Britain Superior Court judge is seeking to review a Facebook messaging encounter after a Hartford man…
Plainville council, school board replacements named Posted: 20 August 2018 [08:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - Danny Carrier was appointed to the Town Council and Lori Consalvo to the Board of Education Monday. They replace…
16th District candidates offer differing visions for Connecticut Posted: 20 August 2018 [08:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With Sen. Joe Markley running for lieutenant governor, Republican state Rep. Rob Sampson and Democrat Vicki Nardello are competing…
Posted: 20 August 2018 [07:25 PM] The right-wing Polish government is continuously breaking new ground in its attacks on democracy and the rule of law. But now it has set a truly astonishing precedent. Warsaw has just used its European Union powers to deport a government…
Newington man charged in Southington sexual assault Posted: 20 August 2018 [03:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington police have charged a Newington man in a local sexual assault. Richard Hancock, 44, has been accused of…
Lincoln College of New England to close Posted: 20 August 2018 [03:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Lincoln College of New England, formerly Briarwood College, has announced that it will be closing Dec. 31 and will…
Major Interstate 84 construction project nears completion Posted: 20 August 2018 [01:59 PM] WATERBURY - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has cut a ribbon marking the imminent completion of a major project to widen Interstate 84…
Troopers cite 10 sports car drivers for going too slow on Wilbur Cross Posted: 20 August 2018 [01:57 PM] HAMDEN - State police in Connecticut usually pull over cars for driving too fast. But on Sunday, troopers stopped and ticketed 10…
Sunday 08/19/2018
Batteries Plus Bulbs eyes New Britain for third location in state Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A company that specializes in batteries and lighting is looking for a franchisee to open a store in…
Fun, Armenian-style at unique New Britain church festival Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Lamb kebabs, a savory cheese pastry called boreg, and musical instruments known as the doumbek and the oud…
Stewart blocks return of residency requirement Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart has vetoed a resolution passed by the Common Council that reinstated the city’s residency requirement…
Girl Scouts to bring fun, food and info to Westfarms Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:34 PM] Special to The Herald The Girl Scouts of Connecticut are about to begin hosting kickoff events at locations across the state.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:32 PM] Plainville police report the following: Christopher P. Luberto, 38, of 23 MacArthur Road, was charged Aug. 8 with second-degree threatening and disorderly…
Latin jazz is hot, but audience at New Britain museum stays cool Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Diane Carpenter was taking her usual walk in Walnut Hill Park Saturday morning when she happened to see…
High school students grateful for CCSU TRiO experience Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University’s TRiO 2018 Summer Academy students presented their final research projects Thursday during the program’s…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:26 PM] New Britain police report the following: Leslie E. Johnson, 280 Glen St., third floor, New Britain, was charged on Aug. 15…
Primaries attract 35% of Newington voters Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON – The town will bid farewell to longtime state Sen. Paul Doyle this November and welcome one of two…
This week's meetings Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 20 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City Hall,…
Berlin police retirees can work traffic control Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:19 PM] BERLIN - The Police Department is implementing a new reserve officer program for retired Berlin officers. The program is for…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Some things to think about Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:15 PM] Attorney Dear Attorney Tully: Love reading your column. Could you please give me three or four things to think about in…
Friday 08/17/2018
Find a new furry friend in Newington during Clear the Shelters on Saturday Posted: 17 August 2018 [05:49 PM] Special To The Herald NEWINGTON- From puppies to parakeets to hamsters, the Connecticut Humane Society is hosting its fourth annual “Clear…
New Britain Police blotter Posted: 17 August 2018 [05:19 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jesmary Shery Alvarez, 26, 22 Crestwood Drive, Naugatuck, was charged on Aug. 12 with interfere with…
Former addict says Narcan saved his life Posted: 17 August 2018 [04:53 PM] Special to The Herald Mary Marcuccio, a former Southington resident, has first-hand experience in dealing with the opioid crisis-her own son once…
Marshals, detectives credited with saving woman's life Posted: 17 August 2018 [04:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Judicial marshals and two Berlin detectives didn’t think twice about jumping into action when a woman overdosed…
NRZ to host celebration on Sunday Posted: 17 August 2018 [04:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The North-Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone is hosting a celebration of its recent accomplishments to improve the area Sunday at…
New Britain police arrest five in prostitution sting Posted: 17 August 2018 [02:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police arrested five people Thursday in a prostitution sting done in the North Street area with an…
Update: Hartford man charged in New Britain carjacking, kidnapping Posted: 17 August 2018 [11:58 AM] NEW BRITAIN - An 18-year-old Hartford man is being held on $765,000 bond after being charged with committing a carjacking in…
Thursday 08/16/2018
Paul Manafort Drive street signs get facelift Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With Paul Manafort Jr. on trial in federal court, New Britain’s Paul Manafort Drive has received an addition.…
Ministries to distribute school supplies Saturday Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Right Now Ministries and Cover with Love Inc. will be hosting the Backpacks and Blessings: back-to-school prayer and…
Goodwill store on way to long-vacant Plainville property Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - After sitting vacant and blighted for many years the so-called “Chung property” is going to be the site of…
POP Squad video leads to new charges for New Britain sex offender Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man on probation for sex offenses including the molestation of a Bristol teenager is being held…
Amazon interviewing Friday at DoubleTree Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - Amazon is hosting a walk-in job application event today at DoubleTree by Hilton. Amazon will be opening a delivery station…
AAA study: Seniors need more talk about driving safely Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ann, 93,, says she doesn’t feel safe driving anymore, but her license has been renewed for identification purposes.…
Newington wrestler, 19, chases WWE dream Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:22 PM] NEWINGTON - An average day for AJ “Zane” Bernardo looks like this: Wake up at 8 a.m., hit the gym, spend…
New Britain police to serve Dunkin' Donuts diners Friday Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Officers will be serving coffee and other treats at Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street this morning to benefit…
Trio to bring music and comedy to Bristol museum Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:19 PM] Special to The Herald BRISTOL - Coconuts, a trio that has performed oldies, parodies of rock songs and comedy routines and led…
Garden club offers members wine talk and tasting Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:15 PM] Special to The Herald BERLIN - The Kensington Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. for a potluck…
Relief for Hartford Line riders as trains' toilets reopen Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:14 PM] BERLIN - Restrooms on the CTrail Hartford Line trains reopened Monday after the Federal Railroad Administration reversed its mandate that they…
Berlin police blotter Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:12 PM] Berlin police report the following: Wayne W. Lefort Jr., 49, of 67 Main St. 2FL, Meriden, was charge July 27 with breach…
Howey House: new hope for New Britain's homeless Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Carlos thanked the crowd of dozens Wednesday morning as he stood in the back yard of his…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 August 2018 [09:09 PM] Plainville police report the following: Lucia Pedrolini, 47, of 234 Farmington Ave., Plainville, was charged July 31 with owning or harboring a…
Connecticut lost 1,200 jobs in July, jobless rate unchanged Posted: 16 August 2018 [04:49 PM] HARTFORD - Preliminary figures show Connecticut lost 1,200 net jobs in July, but a state labor official says job growth still remains…
Sluggish primary results raise questions Posted: 16 August 2018 [01:42 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The day after the state’s primary elections, many Connecticut voters were left wondering why only…
Police: Woman struck and killed while crossing highway in Wallingford Posted: 16 August 2018 [11:47 AM] WALLINGFORD - Police in Connecticut say a woman walking on an interstate highway has been struck and killed by a vehicle. Police…