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Saturday 05/14/2022
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Wednesday 05/11/2022
Berlin Fair adds extra day Posted: 11 May 2022 [09:32 AM] BERLIN – If you love the Berlin Fair, you’re going to love this. The Berlin Lions Club has elected to add…
Tuesday 05/10/2022
Silk Waxing Spa & Premier Medical Aesthetics join forces, celebrate one-year anniversary with ribbon-cutting ceremony in Berlin Posted: 10 May 2022 [11:04 AM] BERLIN – Silk Waxing Spa & Premier Medical Aesthetics joined forces and expanded in an almost demolished historic building in town…
Saturday 05/07/2022
Hundreds dash and walk to fight breast cancer at Race in the Park Posted: 07 May 2022 [08:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Balloons, pink colors, food and visitors, displays of support for the fight against breast cancer were out in…
Friday 05/06/2022
Berlin police assist with man being charged in North Haven attempted burglary Posted: 06 May 2022 [03:23 PM] A man has been charged in an attempted burglary at a jewelry store in North Haven thanks, in part, to Berlin…
Lineworkers gear up for Eversource Rodeo competition in Berlin Saturday Posted: 06 May 2022 [12:20 PM] EVERSOURCE At Eversource’s Area Work Center training yard in Tolland, lineworkers lace up their boots and climb a utility pole as fast…
Life Star called to car crash on Berlin Turnpike Posted: 06 May 2022 [09:25 AM] BERLIN – Life Star was called to a motor vehicle crash reported Thursday on the Berlin Turnpike. Two people had to…
Thursday 05/05/2022
Four people nabbed during warrant sweep in Berlin Posted: 05 May 2022 [01:10 PM] BERLIN – Four people were nabbed by local police last week during a warrant sweep involving nearly 100 law enforcement agencies.…
Wednesday 05/04/2022
Saint Paul School in Kensington preparing to present very first drama show, 'Frozen Jr' Posted: 04 May 2022 [04:34 PM] BERLIN – Saint Paul School is preparing to present its very first drama show this coming weekend. The school’s production of…
Local Boy Scout giving Ledge Cemetery, with graves dating back to 1775, major facelift Posted: 04 May 2022 [03:48 PM] BERLIN – A small cemetery with graves dating back to 1775 is about to get a facelift thanks to the efforts…
Berlin's Community/Senior Center Advisory Committee presents findings on new facility to officials after eight-month process Posted: 04 May 2022 [02:41 PM] BERLIN – The town’s Community/Senior Center Advisory Committee presented its findings to elected officials Tuesday night after spending the last eight…
Community Foundation awards nearly $900K worth of grants to programs in New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 04 May 2022 [11:23 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has approved its first round of grants following its first board…
Tuesday 05/03/2022
U.S. troops serving in Poland reach out to Berlin-based Boxes to Boots for donations Posted: 03 May 2022 [12:43 PM] BERLIN – U.S. troops currently serving in Poland sent an urgent plea to one local organization and volunteers are working hard…
Monday 05/02/2022
The Fresh Monkee smoothie shop in Berlin expands to much bigger location to handle growing business Posted: 02 May 2022 [10:19 AM] BERLIN – The Fresh Monkee’s customers now have a much bigger space to monkey around in. “We were always thinking…
Saturday 04/30/2022
Hoops for Homeless bounces back for communal giving records Posted: 30 April 2022 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The three-on-three Hoops for Homeless basketball tourney returned after a two-year hiatus to Central Park to raise around…
Thursday 04/28/2022
Berlin woman pleads guilty to embezzling $84K from Plainville company Posted: 28 April 2022 [03:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company where she previously worked. Denise…
Berlin police join parade of first responders supporting young Bridgeport boy who suffered serious burns Posted: 28 April 2022 [01:51 PM] Berlin police joined a parade of first responders on Thursday to show support for a young boy who suffered serious burns…
Wednesday 04/27/2022
Berlin residents approve town, school budgets for 2022-23 Posted: 27 April 2022 [05:08 PM] BERLIN – Voters approved the town’s $47.5 million budget and the schools’ $49.82 million budget for 2022-2023 during a referendum this…
Tuesday 04/26/2022
Saint Paul School in Kensington has exhibition on display featuring students' Travel Faire projects Posted: 26 April 2022 [05:44 PM] BERLIN – The middle school students of Saint Paul School in Kensington currently have a three-day exhibition on display in the…
Sunday 04/24/2022
Berlin Sports Hall of Fame inducts 2022 class Posted: 24 April 2022 [08:36 PM] Eight individuals and two teams have joined the ranks of Berlin High School’s top athletes. The BHS Hall of Fame inducted…
Saturday 04/23/2022
CT Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication remembers costs of freedom Posted: 23 April 2022 [06:04 PM] BERLIN – Area residents, dignitaries and Gold Star families gathered Saturday in the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park for the unveiling of…
Friday 04/22/2022
Berlin library adds 110 books for elementary school students with African-American or Latino themes after Berlin Lions Club donation Posted: 22 April 2022 [11:33 AM] BERLIN – African-American and Latino children in town now have access to literature featuring – and written by – people that…
Thursday 04/21/2022
SIN Fitness in Berlin one of first in state to introduce FIT3D body scanning machine Posted: 21 April 2022 [02:56 PM] BERLIN – Lose fat, gain muscle and watch it all happen in 3D. That’s the opportunity SIN Fitness is introducing to…
New campaign in town, 'It's all in Berlin,' hoping to bring people to live, work, play, spend Posted: 21 April 2022 [02:42 PM] BERLIN – Move over “We-Ha” - because right now, “It’s all in Berlin.” The town’s new Branding/Awareness Campaign is set to…
Berlin Classic Film Society hosting showing of 'The Lady Eve' at Trinity-on-Main Posted: 21 April 2022 [12:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – William Brighenti and The Berlin Classic Film Society will be showing “The Lady Eve” at Trinity-on-Main Friday night.…
Monday 04/18/2022
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument now stands in Berlin; official unveiling will be Saturday Posted: 18 April 2022 [10:34 AM] BERLIN – Passing by Veterans Memorial Park on Lower Lane this past week, black granite hung in the throngs of a…
Saturday 04/16/2022
Families hunt sold out Egg Hunt in Trinity-on-Main Posted: 16 April 2022 [09:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Easter season was afoot Saturday as children hopped into action to gather eggs at a sold out Trinity-on-Main…
Friday 04/15/2022
Central Connecticut Health District's 'Walk This May' competition set for those in Berlin, Newington; here's how to take part Posted: 15 April 2022 [11:56 AM] It’s almost time to represent your town in a healthy and fun competition. The Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) will kick…
Thursday 04/14/2022
Literacy Volunteers of Central CT celebrating 44 years of service to area communities with 'Love of Literacy' event Posted: 14 April 2022 [09:57 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Literacy Volunteers of Central CT will celebrate 44 years of service to the community through an event to…
Wednesday 04/13/2022
Berlin's nearly $100 million proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023 represents 1.1% increase to mill rate Posted: 13 April 2022 [03:26 PM] BERLIN – Taxpayers will have an opportunity to vote on the town’s $96.6 million budget for Fiscal Year 2023 during a…
Berlin High School Class of 2022, parents raising money to throw graduates party of a lifetime; here's how to help Posted: 13 April 2022 [10:10 AM] BERLIN – The Berlin High School Class of 2022 is graduating June 10 and parents are raising money to throw graduates…
Monday 04/11/2022
State Rep Donna Veach running for second term in 30th House District Posted: 11 April 2022 [03:15 PM] BERLIN – State Representative Donna Veach is running for a second term. The Republican legislator of the 30th House District, representing…
Saturday 04/09/2022
Residents gather to honor MLK's legacy, remember New Britain efforts for equality Posted: 09 April 2022 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Mary McLeod Bethune Club joined Saturday with supporters and dignitaries from the New Britain police and city…
Plainville police make arrest after vehicle pursuit, investigate alleged ramming incident Posted: 09 April 2022 [08:29 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville police took a Plainville man into custody after a report Friday of an intentional ramming of a security…
Friday 04/08/2022
Berlin native, former Redcoats track star excited to compete in Boston Marathon for first time Posted: 08 April 2022 [11:19 AM] Up to 30,000 people are expected to run this year’s Boston Marathon, and Berlin native Alexandra Carbonell will be one of…
Thursday 04/07/2022
Easter Candy Hunt set for Sage Park in Berlin this Saturday Posted: 07 April 2022 [03:02 PM] BERLIN – Bring your Easter baskets to Sage Park this Saturday, kids. Berlin Parks and Recreation’s annual Easter Candy Hunt is…
Berlin children have chance to compete in one of two fishing derbies Posted: 07 April 2022 [02:59 PM] BERLIN – Kids in town have the chance to compete in one of two fishing derbies coming up at the end…
Wednesday 04/06/2022
Berlin voters being reassigned to different districts, polling locations after Town Council decision Posted: 06 April 2022 [04:04 PM] BERLIN – Voters in town are being reassigned to different districts and polling locations as a result of the state reapportionment…
New Britain ROOTS launches program to allow residents to 'check out' seeds for planting Posted: 06 April 2022 [02:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain ROOTS has launched a program that would allow area residents to “check out” a variety of…
Monday 04/04/2022
Kensington Garden Club hosting plant sale at Veterans of Foreign Wars pavilion Posted: 04 April 2022 [01:46 PM] KENSINGTON – An opportunity to adorn your yard or home with flowers and plants is coming up the first week of…
Friday 04/01/2022
First backyard-inspired bar, restaurant, entertainment establishment opens location in Berlin Posted: 01 April 2022 [10:29 AM] BERLIN – The Truck Bar, the first backyard-inspired bar and beer-cade chain, is open in Berlin offering full-throttle fun. The chain…
Multiple car burglaries reported at Pistol Creek in Berlin Posted: 01 April 2022 [09:33 AM] BERLIN – Police are investigating after a number of cars were broken into at a local park. Police said they have…
East Berlin church appears salvageable after fire Posted: 01 April 2022 [09:32 AM] BERLIN – A church in East Berlin is expected to be salvaged following an early-morning house fire. Firefighters around 3:58 a.m.…
Thursday 03/31/2022
Berlin departments will be closed for Good Friday Posted: 31 March 2022 [04:05 PM] BERLIN – Get your town business done early on in the week. All town departments in Berlin will close at 4:30…
Area students will have chance to see their own work displayed at New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 31 March 2022 [02:39 PM] BERLIN – Students in town will have a chance to see their own creations in a real art museum this spring,…
Wednesday 03/30/2022
Berlin Board of Finance sends BOE Budget, General Government Budget, totaling nearly $100 million, to Town Council for consideration Posted: 30 March 2022 [03:23 PM] BERLIN – The Board of Finance has sent its $47.8 million Board of Education Budget and $46.7 million General Government Budget…
Tuesday 03/29/2022
For first time in over two years, McGee Middle School Drama Club will perform in front of live audience this weekend Posted: 29 March 2022 [04:07 PM] BERLIN – For the first time in two-plus years, the McGee Middle School Drama Club will perform in front of a…
Berlin High School Athletic Booster Association makes sure Redcoats' sports teams have support they need Posted: 29 March 2022 [03:33 PM] BERLIN – Aside from cheering them on at games, there are several opportunities to support student-athletes in town coming up this…
Monday 03/28/2022
Registration opens soon for Camp Thundermoon in Berlin Posted: 28 March 2022 [04:01 PM] BERLIN – Children can look forward to another fun, safe summer at Camp Thundermoon. “Whether your kid likes games, sports, art,…