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Sunday 05/19/2019
Minor injuries reported in 3-car accident on Rt. 9 in New Britain Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A multi-car accident on Route 9 resulted in minor injuries Saturday afternoon, according to state police. The accident…
Masters' Games cyclists get their day in the sun -- and wind -- in New Britain Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It was a gorgeous weekend for a bike race and Walnut Hill Park presented the best possible course,…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:10 PM] New Britain police report the following: Gilberto M. Rohena, 29, 5 Peace Court, New Britain, was charged on May 4 with disorderly…
Excitement of classic cars never grows old for fans of Klingberg shows Posted: 19 May 2019 [09:07 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Over 30 trucks and cars from the 1970s and earlier were showcased Saturday during the…
CCSU adds sports to its summer camp roster Posted: 19 May 2019 [08:56 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University’s Office of Continuing Education has announced another year of summer camp…
SENIOR SIGNALS: How life insurance policies affect eligibility for Medicaid Posted: 19 May 2019 [08:51 PM] Dear Attorney: I am so confused. My husband was just placed in a nursing home and will need Medicaid. Some of my…
Friday 05/17/2019
Find out about upcoming graduations in your area Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:43 PM] Spring brings warmer weather, baseball season and high school and college graduations. Below is a list of the upcoming graduations…
Smalley Elementary School's design will focus on technology, sustainability and security Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The new Smalley Elementary School will meet the demands of a twenty-first century education facility with new technology,…
Family, friends, community members remember Donald Courtemanche Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Family, friends, community members and colleagues paid their respects to the memory of Donald Courtemanche as they joined…
U.S. Sen. Blumenthal visits Alvarium Beer Company in New Britain Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Alvarium is Latin for beehive, which is a home for the bee insect. Firefly is the name of…
For many, the New Britain Greek Festival is a family tradition Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The rain started about an hour after the Greek Festival officially opened its doors Friday at St. George…
Some business owners rebuke increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:15 PM] With the senate approving legislation to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour over four years Thursday, area business owners…
New Britain teen charged in fatal Hartford crash Posted: 17 May 2019 [08:13 PM] HARTFORD – A New Britain teen was arrested Thursday and charged in an April fatal car crash in Hartford. The 16-year-old,…
The Art League of New Britain will host a 'no limits' art show Posted: 17 May 2019 [07:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Art League of New Britain will be presenting a juried art show with no limits, allowing nudity,…
List of CCSU 2019 graduates from our area Posted: 17 May 2019 [05:43 PM] The flowing is a list of 2019 Central Connecticut State University graduates from out area: Allison Nicole Loiselle, Bachelor of Arts,…
Stanley to make Craftsman tools at new Texas plant Posted: 17 May 2019 [02:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Five hundred full-time jobs will be created in Texas after Stanley Black & Decker opens a new Craftsman…
Thursday 05/16/2019
2 charged in confrontation with New Britain police on Arch Street Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Two city men were charged with confronting police after officers responded to a call of shots fired on…
Ex-New Britain resident keeps giving back through Latina symposium Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:10 PM] HARTFORD – Marilyn Alverio was a longtime New Britain resident, raised in a family of six with limited resources, but those…
Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series returns with show Saturday in New Britain Posted: 16 May 2019 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Pre-1979 cars, vintage trucks, “woodies” and street rods will be displayed on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon…
Festivities Saturday to mark reopening of New Britain ice cream shop Posted: 16 May 2019 [08:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Frisbie’s Dairy Barn will hold its grand reopening on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. The…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 May 2019 [08:37 PM] New Britain police report the following: Janina Brown, 64, 67 Village Green Drive, New Britain, was charged on May 4 with disorderly…
New Britain man pleads not guilty in February slaying Posted: 16 May 2019 [08:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The man accused of killing 27-year-old Alice Figueroa in February entered a not guilty plea in New Britain…
Big weekend in store at New Britain classic car restoration shop Posted: 16 May 2019 [08:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN -The Paddock, Classic Car Restorations, LLC, is located in a building that had been vacant for more than seven…
Unleashed, unlicensed Chihuahua could lead to prison time for owner Posted: 16 May 2019 [02:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “No leash, no problem” was not what happened for a city woman who was arrested after letting her…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
New Britain officials get a Smalley Elementary walkthrough Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Several city officials got their first glimpse of the construction project at Smalley Elementary School Wednesday morning during…
Fallen police saluted in New Britain, Berlin Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:12 PM] It’s symbolic of what’s between the bad elements in society and law-abiding citizens: the thin blue line. “We hold the line,”…
New Britain VFW awards two scholarships Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain VFW Post 511 has announced two area high school seniors as its 2019 scholarship recipients. “It’s…
Integrated classroom program takes shape in New Britain Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As a way to provide for students with behavioral and emotional needs and mainstream them into a regular…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:02 PM] New Britain police report the following: John T. Wells, 48, 177 Cornelius Way, New Britain, was charged on May 3 with second-degree…
Two-day Polish film festival coming to New Britain this weekend Posted: 15 May 2019 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New York nonprofit, Polish Filmmakers NYC, has organized a Polish Film Festival to be held at Trinity-On-Main…
Tuesday 05/14/2019
Bees sculptures touch down in New Britain Central Park Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Park is buzzing after eight of the 25 Bees Across New Britain were unveiled there on Tuesday.…
New Britain Downtown District announces $20,000 will go toward beautification Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - During the 35th annual meeting of the New Britain Downtown District Tuesday at the New Britain Police Department,…
New Britain offers financial assistance to property owners repairing sidewalks Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The city is offering financial assistance to property owners seeking to make improvements to their sidewalks through the…
'A remarkable man': Ex-CCSU President James remembered Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “He was the epitome of a scholar-gentleman,” said Central Connecticut State University history professor Matthew Warshauer on hearing…
Three attorneys honored at New Britain Superior Court Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Three local attorneys were honored as part of a National Law Day Ceremony at New Britain Superior Court Wednesday…
Prevention is key to ending addiction, says speaker at the National Prevention Week kick-off forum Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – “The part of the brain that tells you to survive is what gets disrupted with addiction and it’s…
Man charged with assaulting employee at New Britain visitor's center Posted: 14 May 2019 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The visitor’s center in downtown New Britain had an aggressive kind of visitor who allegedly attacked an employee…
Monday 05/13/2019
City of New Britain aids families displaced from Allen Street fire Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City help is being given to 14 families that were displaced by the 180 Allen St. fire that…
The Herald releases results of poll on proposed $15 minimum wage Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:22 PM] The Herald asked readers whether they favored a hike in the Connecticut minimum wage over the weekend. The poll results showed…
Workshop at New Britain library discusses opioid crisis Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “We’ve entered a new chapter in the epidemic and it’s all about fentanyl,” said Community Mental Health Affiliate’s…
New Britain 18 year old accused of murder pleads not guilty Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain man accused of shooting 34-year-old Erick Rivera to death on North Street in January entered…
OKAY Industries Inc. names new director of manufacturing Posted: 13 May 2019 [08:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - OKAY Industries Inc. has announced the promotion of a new director of manufacturing to oversee the daily manufacturing…
Sunday 05/12/2019
Away they go in New Britain's 16th annual Race in the Park Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Walnut Hill Park turned pink Saturday for the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative’s 16th annual Race in the Park.…
New Britain museum treats mothers to a tasty brunch Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Savory quiche, chocolate croissants, mimosas, Moroccan-spiced shrimp and crisp fruit salad - mothers were treated to an elegant…
North-Oak NRZ collecting items for families displaced by Allen Street fire Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Some 40 people from 25 apartments were displaced by a fire at 180 Allen St. Friday afternoon. The…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:28 PM] New Britain police report the following: Kenger Angel Colon, 19, 81 Cloverdale Drive, East Hartford, was charged on May 2 with sixth-degree…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Know the ins and outs of division of assets Posted: 12 May 2019 [08:21 PM] In a recent “60 Minutes” episode, the show focused on individuals with frontal temporal dementia (FTD) and the negative results of such.…
Friday 05/10/2019
Sweet 15? Some say yes, others express concern Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz applauded the state House of Representatives’ adoption of a bill…
Thousands expected at Race in The Park Posted: 10 May 2019 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A sea of pink will pour into Walnut Hill Park Saturday as thousands of runners, walkers, and breast…