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Sunday 09/19/2021
Celebration of Hispanic culture brings Latin music, flavors to Bristol's Rockwell Park Posted: 19 September 2021 [06:11 PM] BRISTOL - For the first time in city history, a celebration of Latin culture took place in Rockwell Park Sunday.…
The Berlin Fair returned to the delight of thousands over the weekend Posted: 19 September 2021 [05:44 PM] BERLIN - Townies and visitors alike enjoyed three days of nonstop fun and food at the 72nd Berlin Fair over the…
Saturday 09/18/2021
Walking against hunger in New Britain Posted: 18 September 2021 [09:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A little over 20 area residents and supporters gathered Saturday in front of South Church to participate in…
Friday 09/17/2021
'Everything is going to benefit the students': How New Britain school district is planning on spending $50 million in federal relief funding Posted: 17 September 2021 [05:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The school district is receiving $50 million in covid-19 relief funding from the federal government as part of…
Local artist will showcase rendition of a commemorative painting Posted: 17 September 2021 [05:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A local artist will showcase the rendition of a commemorative painting celebrating 150 years of New Britain Wednesday…
New Britain welcomes new retail store Posted: 17 September 2021 [05:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “Never give up on what you really want. Honestly at first, we thought this was something impossible but,…
Bristol man pleads guilty to promoting prostitution in Southington Posted: 17 September 2021 [03:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has pleaded guilty to charges connected to the trafficking of two women, using violence and their…
Bristol man pleads guilty in Southington assault that landed man in hospital with skull fracture Posted: 17 September 2021 [03:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has pleaded guilty in an assault that landed two men in the hospital, one of whom…
Burlington opens in Bristol Posted: 17 September 2021 [02:59 PM] BRISTOL – A ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomed area shoppers and dignitaries to Burlington at 657 Farmington Ave., where the business is officially…
Ledyard woman found with mushrooms, meth in Southington: police Posted: 17 September 2021 [01:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Ledyard woman was arrested by Southington police on Thursday after allegedly being found with meth and “magic mushrooms.”…
PET OF THE WEEK: Feisha Posted: 17 September 2021 [12:52 PM] PET OF THE WEEK This week, F stands for Feisha and for fluff – because this kitty has so much of it!…
Southington woman accused of assaulting Navy sailor in Berlin restaurant Posted: 17 September 2021 [12:20 PM] BERLIN -- Police have charged the Southington woman who allegedly assaulted a Navy sailor during an angry tirade in which she…
Free Bicentennial Bash for the City concert opens entertainment for New Britain's 150-year celebratory weekend Posted: 17 September 2021 [10:53 AM] NEW BRITAIN – This year’s free annual concert will be a Sesquicentennial Bash for the City. “It’s a birthday bash celebrating…
Newington police blotter Posted: 17 September 2021 [10:33 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 16 Isaiah Burns, 32, 150 Capen St., Hartford, POS CONTROL SUBSTNCE 1ST OFFNS, illegal possession of…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 September 2021 [10:32 AM] New Britain police report the following: Aug. 31 Timothy M. Orozco, 39, 180 North St., New Britain, POS CONTROL SUBSTNCE 1ST OFFNS,…
FRIDAY FICKS: Willy Wonka strikes again, but exercise is better Posted: 17 September 2021 [12:01 AM] A massive highway billboard featuring a large woman with a tape measure wrapped around her waist and a suggestive, quasi-rhetorical question hovering…
Thursday 09/16/2021
New Britain first responders enjoy barbecue lunch in honor of 'Public Servant Appreciation Day' Posted: 16 September 2021 [05:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - First responders enjoyed a barbecue lunch Thursday at New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home. Funeral Director Ann Targonski calls…
Hartford man faces judge on numerous sexual assault charges involving minor in New Britain Posted: 16 September 2021 [05:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Hartford man was arraigned this week before a Part A judge on numerous sexual assault charges stemming…
Eversource crews return home from helping Louisiana residents recover from Hurricane Ida Posted: 16 September 2021 [05:05 PM] BERLIN – Eversource Energy welcomed home local service men Thursday after they spent two weeks in Louisiana to help restore power…
Former St. Paul Catholic High students send open letter to school asking them to remove new gender identity policy Posted: 16 September 2021 [03:33 PM] BRISTOL – Around 200 past students of St. Paul Catholic High School voiced their disapproval in an open letter about a…
New Britain man, convicted in abuse scandal at mental health facility, facing probation violation Posted: 16 September 2021 [03:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A New Britain man convicted in an abuse case involving a mental health facility in Middletown has been…
Save pets with every step in Bruno's Way 5K run in Mill Pond Park Posted: 16 September 2021 [02:54 PM] CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY NEWINGTON – Getting into a fitness routine can be challenging, but here’s some extra motivation this fall: The Bruno’s…
Father-son run business, Jack of All Trades Remodeling in New Britain, can do any job a customer needs Posted: 16 September 2021 [11:27 AM] Jack of All Trades Remodeling is run by a father-son duo and they can do any kind of remodeling job a…
Quite a catch: Catfish shatters state, maybe world, record Posted: 16 September 2021 [10:38 AM] A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the…
Bingo games will take place all weekend at Berlin Fair to benefit cancer patients, including a police-fire department challenge Posted: 16 September 2021 [09:47 AM] BERLIN – You Can Love Life, a nonprofit organization, added a little twist to its Bingo Fundraiser being held at the…
Enrollment open for Newington Children's Theatre Company's fall offerings Posted: 16 September 2021 [09:46 AM] NEWINGTON CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY Enrollment is open for the Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s fall Act Out offerings. Throughout the weekly class, participants…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 September 2021 [09:40 AM] New Britain police report the following: Aug. 30 Jessica Hernandez, 39, 205 North St. Apartment 38, New Britain, violation of protective order,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 September 2021 [09:39 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 13 Joseph William Schulz, 39, 75 Lydall Road, Newington, sixth-degree larceny Oudrawattie Singh, 53, 101 Miami…
Wednesday 09/15/2021
'We're just overwhelmed by the significant success': CCARC's fundraising Golf Open at Timberlin Golf Course is biggest one to date Posted: 15 September 2021 [05:43 PM] BERLIN – CCARC’s 51st annual Golf Open at Timberlin Golf Course Wednesday was its biggest one to date, raising over $123,000.…
Newington commission seeking public input on human rights issues; here's how to take part Posted: 15 September 2021 [05:10 PM] NEWINGTON - The town body charged with promoting equality and understanding among people of different backgrounds wants to hear from you,…
Sex offender failed to properly register while living in New Britain Posted: 15 September 2021 [04:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A former city man was convicted last week of failing to properly as a sex offender when he…
It's now official: Democrat Bobby Sanchez will challenge Republican Erin Stewart in New Britain mayoral race Posted: 15 September 2021 [04:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The youngest mayor in city history and a state official with sights set on running his hometown are…
Plainville police say they have ID'd pair who allegedly broke into car at Naval Reserve Base, used stolen debit card Posted: 15 September 2021 [03:54 PM] PLAINVILLE -- Police say they have identified two suspects who broke into a vehicle at the local U.S. Naval Reserve. A…
Despite primary loss, Strong proud of campaign, being example of what girls of color in New Britain can do Posted: 15 September 2021 [03:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A year after leading a protest down city streets against systemic racism and for human rights, Alicia Hernandez…
Stamford, Hamden mayors lose Democratic primaries Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:15 PM] STAMFORD - Mayors David Martin of Stamford and Curt Leng of Hamden both lost to fellow Democrats in Tuesday's primary elections, while…
Stop & Shop donates to Tunxis Community College's recently reopened food pantry to benefit students Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:09 PM] Stop & Shop made a $5,000 donation to the Tunxis Community College Food Pantry, which reopened last week. This will assist…
Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:08 PM] STORRS - At most of the largest U.S. public universities, students are under no obligation to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some schools…
Connecticut woman, daughter charged in Jan. 6 Capitol breach Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:04 PM] CANTERBURY - A Connecticut woman and her adult daughter have been charged with trespassing and other crimes for entering the U.S. Capitol…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 15 September 2021 [11:08 AM] New Britain police report the following: Aug. 29 Charles Michael Strachen, 39, 21 Cliff St., Floor 2, New Britain, second-degree violation condition…
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 September 2021 [11:08 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 9 Mosad Kaid Almontaser, 24, 298 Tremont St., New Britain, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating…
Berlin police believe they have identified suspect in pizza house assault Posted: 15 September 2021 [08:57 AM] BERLIN -- Police believe they have identified the suspect in an assault that took place at a local pizza restaurant. Chris…
Tuesday 09/14/2021
Bobby Sanchez wins Democratic primary for mayor with 64% of vote, will challenge Erin Stewart Posted: 14 September 2021 [09:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - State Rep. Bobby Sanchez handily won the nomination for mayor in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary Election, according to unofficial…
Rivera defeats Scalise in probate judge Democratic primary race by 62 votes Posted: 14 September 2021 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Attorney William Rivera won the Democratic primary race for probate judge according to unofficial results Tuesday night. Rivera,…
Berlin police asking for help identifying suspect in assault at local pizza house Posted: 14 September 2021 [06:10 PM] BERLIN -- Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspect in an assault that took place at a local…
Hartford man accused of groping, trying to kidnap woman at bus stop in New Britain awaiting trial Posted: 14 September 2021 [05:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Hartford man charged with trying to pull a woman into his car and groping her is fighting…
Hartford HealthCare reaches 97% of full-time employees who are vaccinated; believe federal mandates 'is right thing to do' Posted: 14 September 2021 [04:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare has more than 97% of its full-time employees vaccinated and continues to say vaccination is the…
Erin Stewart holding latest Mobile Mayor's Office series at Masonic Temple Posted: 14 September 2021 [04:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart is planning a visit to the Masonic Temple Wednesday afternoon for some parking lot politics.…
Lamont to seek extension of emergency powers, extend mask mandate for public schools Posted: 14 September 2021 [02:48 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday that he wants to extend Connecticut's mask mandate for public schools beyond the end of…
Immanuel Lutheran Church ready for its annual German Festival Posted: 14 September 2021 [01:09 PM] BRISTOL – Immanuel Lutheran Church is ready to celebrate with its annual German Festival this Friday and Saturday. The event will…