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Friday 07/20/2018
Scholarships awarded to future nursing students Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Hospital of Central Connecticut Auxiliary at New Britain General recently announced the recipients of the Auxiliary…
Tunxis open house provides info about health careers Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:21 PM] FARMINGTON -- Tunxis Community College will hold a Health Careers Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in…
CCSU PD receives award for work with new app Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:20 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Lauded for its commitment to campus safety and to the well-being of the campus…
Up to $10K grant available for organizations that offer autism support services Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is looking for organizations that offer support services for adolescents…
Klingberg Family Centers presents adoption information Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:10 PM] Klingberg Family Centers Presents Adoption Information NEW BRITAIN - Adopting a child is a life-changing event and one that probably comes with…
Salvation Army homeless shelter plans renovations Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Salvation Army provides shelter to 30 male residents in the city of New Britain. The homeless shelter…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 20 July 2018 [07:07 PM] New Britain Police report the following: Linda A. Lapointe, 55, 331 Park St., Apt 3E, New Britain, was charged on July 11…
Thursday 07/19/2018
Mayor Stewart reaches fundraising goal for lieutenant governor campaign Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “We did it!” Mayor Erin Stewart exclaimed Thursday on Facebook Live after announcing her campaign had reached its…
New Britain, other police departments participate in warrant bust Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City police, as part of an effort involving police and agencies throughout the state, arrested eight city residents…
Vacant New Britain medical center to be auctioned online Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A group of buildings that once housed medical offices will be sold at auction next mohth. Heritage Zetabid…
New Britain police: Sandal led to drug bust of Hartford man Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A lone sandal helped officers find a gun and drugs tied to a felon who isn’t allowed to…
New Britain police looking for missing teen Posted: 19 July 2018 [08:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Police are looking for a 13-year-old girl who may be endangered. Madison Hall was last seen early…
Drunken driver who hit boy on bike gets 5 years Posted: 19 July 2018 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A woman who was driving drunk when she hit a 15-year-old on his bicycle in June 2017…
Wednesday 07/18/2018
New Britain Police Department releases video to generate interest in its hiring process (WATCH IT HERE) Posted: 18 July 2018 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Police have found a new way to generate interest in their hiring process. The Police Department…
Puerto Rican Festival returns to New Britain Saturday Posted: 18 July 2018 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The city’s Puerto Rican Society is hosting its annual Puerto Rican Festival this weekend, and this year the…
Stanley to help tech startups advance at Hartford center Posted: 18 July 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Stanley Black & Decker and Techstars introduced the 10 domestic and international companies that will be part of…
Sudanese social and service organization opens in New Britain Posted: 18 July 2018 [09:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Fawatih Mohamed-Abouh is not just a researcher at the University of Connecticut. He is also one of the…
Stewart to hold open office hours Monday Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Residents wanting to speak to Mayor Erin Stewart will have the opportunity next week during the mayor’s open…
NBFD puts out call for new firefighters Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Fire Department is looking for a few candidates who are physically fit, motivated and…
Accused killer's lawyer ponders probable-cause hearing decision Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The attorney for the man accused of killing his daughter in 1995 will start going through evidence collected…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
New Britain man dies after Plainville crash Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:40 PM] PLAINVILLE – State police confirmed that a New Britain man died after his car struck a guardrail and went…
Bees have plenty of promotional events coming up Posted: 17 July 2018 [07:23 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN-The New Britain Bees have a number of promotional events scheduled from the end of July into…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:45 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Update: Storm hitting area, traffic lights, wires down in Berlin, Plainville and New Britain Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Scattered power outages are being reported throughout Plainville and New Britain as a powerful line of storms…
Man charged by Berlin police with ramming cruiser, ambulance Posted: 17 July 2018 [01:15 PM] BERLIN - Police have arrested a Torrington man who allegedly rammed a cruiser and an ambulance after being asked to get…
Man free on bond following report he allegedly held pen to neck of girlfriend during argument Posted: 17 July 2018 [12:28 PM] NEWINGTON - A Glastonbury man is free on $250,000 bond following a report that he allegedly held a pen to the…
Monday 07/16/2018
Multimedia storytelling campers 'just want to have fun' Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:29 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Though the journalism computer lab at Central Connecticut State University was quiet as he prepared…
New Britain man loses appeal of murder conviction Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The state Supreme Court on Friday denied the murder conviction appeal of a Booth Street man who claimed…
Teacher hopes to raise funds to buy 3 tablets for class Posted: 16 July 2018 [08:49 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - As technology is integrated into people’s daily lives, teachers in lower-income school districts struggle to…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 July 2018 [08:48 PM] New Britain police report the following: Javon M. Jones, 34, 84 Greenwood St., was charged on July 5 with third-degree assault, disorderly…
Extravaganza promises to be Newington's biggest ever Posted: 16 July 2018 [08:47 PM] NEWINGTON - Organizers say the 37th annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza - which kicks off next week - will be…
Sunday 07/15/2018
Jahana Hayes: 5th District hopeful says her time is now Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In a year filled with outsiders running for office, both statewide and nationally, Jahana Hayes thinks the time…
Golf suits these youngsters to a tee Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The youngest generation of golfers stepped up to the tee at Stanley Golf Course Sunday, as The First…
Entertainment menu growing at KC's on Main Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - KC’s on Main continues to add entertainment to its food offerings. In May, Keith Selander, the restaurant’s owner,…
This week's meetings Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, July 16 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Historic Preservation…
Pentecostal church moves to former Arch St. bakery site Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Second Pentecostal Church, Fuente de Salvacion, is now on Arch Street at the former site of the…
SENIOR SIGNALS: How to approach the subject of a living will for your loved ones Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:34 PM] Attorney Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your…
Friday 07/13/2018
Alleged bank robber tentatively rejects plea deal, argues innocence Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An Enfield man who handed a teller a note demanding cash with his during a 2017 robbery is…
2nd robbery charge for man who brandished a knife at a motel Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:57 PM] NEWINGTON - A Windham man has been charged in a second robbery which involved a victim who showed up to patronize…
Program promotes healthy, affordable food Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Human Resources Agency of New Britain has recently been funded by United Way to add a new…
United Way of West Central Connecticut needs donations for School Children Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:57 PM] BERLIN-The first day of school can be a difficult time for children whose cannot afford a new wardrobe or the necessary school…
Update: Former professor turns himself in to CCSU PD Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A former Central Connecticut State University Theatre Department head turned himself in to face charges Thursday after an…
Head of New Britain nonprofit hurt in crash Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police have issued a juvenile summons to a 12-year-old boy accused of injuring the executive director of a…
School supply drive: donate now! Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:04 PM] Ryan Curcio Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN-A great way to support the New Britain community is to donate to the Back…
Despite plane crash, few in Plainville worry Posted: 13 July 2018 [08:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - Thursday’s fatal plane crash - the second locally in less than a year - has not caused too many…
Thursday 07/12/2018
Fun and food for all as Holy Cross Bazaar opens in NB Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Holy Cross Church opened its 64th annual bazaar and carnival on Thursday. Minutes before the official kickoff, people were…
Cancer survivor honored for raising $5K+ in Race in the Park pledges Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Linda Carroll understands the importance of breast cancer research. The woman was honored by the Connecticut Breast Health…
Former student teacher could have sex charges dismissed Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A former student teacher and assistant track coach arrested by New Britain police on charges she had a…
New Britain council votes against sale of land in Burlington Posted: 12 July 2018 [09:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Common Council on Wednesday rejected the sale of 15 acres of city-owned watershed property in Burlington. The…