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Wednesday 11/07/2018
Democrat Turco wins 27th House District seat over Byron Posted: 07 November 2018 [08:50 PM] NEWINGTON - After a long election night stretched into early Wednesday morning, Democrat Gary Turco won the 27th District race…
Turco edges Byron by 66 votes in 27th District nail-biter Posted: 07 November 2018 [02:29 PM] NEWINGTON – After a long election night stretched into the early morning hours, it was finally announced that Democrat Gary Turco…
Man charged with breaking into Newington's Grantmoor lodge, setting room on fire Posted: 07 November 2018 [12:02 PM] NEWINGTON – Police have charged a Manchester man with breaking into the Grantmoor Motor Lodge in February and setting a fire…
Tuesday 11/06/2018
Former Farmington town councilor opts for harassment trial Posted: 06 November 2018 [10:45 PM] NEWINGTON - A former Farmington town councilor, who allegedly posed as a teen to develop an online relationship with a 12-year-old…
Friday 11/02/2018
Polling locations and other information you need to know before Nov. 6 Posted: 02 November 2018 [08:44 PM] Voting takes place statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot this year are the gubernatorial…
Wednesday 10/31/2018
Driver injured in Newington accident Posted: 31 October 2018 [09:24 PM] NEWINGTON - An accident that shut down the southbound side of the the Berlin Turnpike Wednesday sent one of the drivers…
Tuesday 10/23/2018
'Diamonds in the Ruff' to benefit Newington Humane Society Posted: 23 October 2018 [08:54 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington Humane Society is gearing up for its “Diamond in the Ruff” event on Saturday, Oct. 27. It…
Sunday 10/21/2018
Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:39 PM] One in a series of stories previewing races in Connecticut’s midterm election. NEWINGTON - Two very different men named Gary are vying for the House of Representatives’ 27th District seat. Republican incumbent Gary Byron hopes to win a third…
Wednesday 10/10/2018
Mattress Firm to close stores in Newington, Bristol Posted: 10 October 2018 [06:53 PM] Mattress Firm Inc. announced on Friday that one store in Bristol and one in Newington are part of the 209…
Sunday 10/07/2018
Hair salon finds 'envy-able' new home in Berlin Posted: 07 October 2018 [09:23 PM] BERLIN - Berlin has another thing to be envied for now. Envy, a hair salon, recently relocated from Market Square in…
Friday 10/05/2018
Flu shot clinic announced Posted: 05 October 2018 [03:10 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District strongly encourages all Connecticut residents to attend our POD (Point of Dispensing) flu clinic scheduled…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
Two local teens are helping to promote annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest Posted: 03 October 2018 [04:56 PM] WETHERSFIELD – The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16 to 19-year-olds than any other age group and…
Tuesday 10/02/2018
Boy Scout troop plans celebration dinner Posted: 02 October 2018 [04:41 PM] Special To The Herald, @SarahRWillson NEWINGTON- The Boy Scout Troop 347 is honoring 70 years of community service by hosting an…
Wednesday 09/26/2018
Newington fundraiser is personal to Kelser Corp. CEO Posted: 26 September 2018 [09:18 PM] NEWINGTON - Barry Kelly, CEO of Kelser Corp., has a brother, Bruce, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. When the two were…
Friday 09/21/2018
Newington temple to host dance festival at Veteran's Memorial Stadium Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:19 AM] NEW BRITAIN – This weekend, New Britain Stadium will host what has been deemed one of the biggest India folk…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Man involved in Newington crash dies Posted: 20 September 2018 [04:06 PM] NEWINGTON – A driver involved in a three-vehicle crash on Fenn Road near Cedar Street Wednesday died after being brought to an…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Fenn Road, Cedar Street in Newington closed due to serious crash Posted: 19 September 2018 [04:42 PM] NEWINGTON – The area of Fenn Road and Cedar Street is closed while police investigate a serious three-car accident. One person…
Sunday 09/16/2018
Sun's out, bikes out at 14th annual Peter Lavery Memorial Ride Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:15 PM] NEWINGTON - Before it was anything else, the 14th annual MPO Peter Lavery Memorial Ride was a gathering of friends honoring…
Posted: 16 September 2018 [09:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 17 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St.; Board of Assessment Appeals, 6 p.m., Room 101, City Hall; Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St.; Historic Preservation…
Monday 09/10/2018
Lavery Memorial Run honors legacy of fallen officer Posted: 10 September 2018 [09:04 PM] NEWINGTON - Fourteen years after he was tragically killed in the line of duty, Newington Master Police Officer Sgt. Peter Lavery’s…
'Clear the Shelters' does just that - 89 pets adopted Posted: 10 September 2018 [08:59 PM] Special To The Herald NEWINGTON - The Connecticut Humane Society is declaring last month’s “Clear the Shelters” event a success, as all…
Sunday 09/09/2018
Newington walk comforts parents whose children have died young Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:33 PM] NEWINGTON - For the last 11 years, Donna Jenner has been walking around with two bricks in her pockets. One is…
Newington World War II hero reflects on D-Day practice-landing disaster Posted: 09 September 2018 [09:14 PM] A local World War II hero has lived to see his 95th year. John Provini of Newington was a Navy machinist’s…
Sunday 09/02/2018
Disabled veterans find peace on golf course Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:58 PM] HARTFORD - There are very few parallels between a golf course and a battlefield, and that’s exactly what makes it an…
Red Cross: Give blood, get a haircut Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:46 PM] Special to the Herald The American Red Cross is searching for eligible blood donors in the area to donate to a good…
Posted: 02 September 2018 [08:37 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District will host nine flu clinics in October across the four district towns it serves: Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield. Insurance cards for Aetna, Anthem, CIGNA Healthcare, Connecticare, United Healthcare Medicare plans…
Thursday 08/30/2018
Police seek info on Iwo Jima Memorial vandalism Posted: 30 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- On Aug. 25, the Police Department launched an investigation into a vandalism complaint regarding a kiosk at the…
Wednesday 08/29/2018
Posted: 29 August 2018 [09:26 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - Puerto Vallarta Restaurant in Newington held a fundraiser Tuesday to help fund the Global War on Terror monument in New Britain that is set to be dedicated on Sept. 11. The Mexican restaurant at…
Tuesday 08/28/2018
Housing project plan in Newington faces opposition Posted: 28 August 2018 [07:21 PM] NEWINGTON - Traffic, safety and contamination were among concerns cited at a recent public hearing for a proposed low-income housing development…
Monday 08/27/2018
The paws that refreshes: Pooches enjoy a Dog Day swim Posted: 27 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - The last evening of the season at Mill Pond Pool was reserved for residents with four legs. Dogs…
Sunday 08/26/2018
Health district reacts to Newington West Nile virus case Posted: 26 August 2018 [09:23 PM] NEWINGTON- A town resident has been diagnosed with West Nile virus, prompting a response from the Central Connecticut Health District. District…
Wednesday 08/22/2018
Man charged with theft of panties from co-worker's home Posted: 22 August 2018 [09:07 PM] WETHERSFIELD - A Burlington man is accused of breaking into the home of co-worker to steal her panties with a house…
Newington man charged in Southington sexual assault Posted: 22 August 2018 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington police have charged a Newington man in a local sexual assault. Richard Hancock, 44, has been accused of…
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…
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…
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…
Thursday 08/16/2018
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…
Wednesday 08/15/2018
Primary election results Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Secretary of the State’s Office is reporting that all 169 cities and towns have submitted their primary…
Man commits suicide at Newington shooting range Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:48 PM] NEWINGTON - A 29-year-old man committed suicide at Hoffman’s Gun Center’s indoor shooting range Wednesday morning, police said. The man…
Sunday 08/12/2018
Newington's NEMS enters 50th year with new ambulance Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:10 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s volunteer ambulance corps is moving into its 50th anniversary year with a new ambulance and high hopes…
German or just German at heart, all welcome at Bierfest Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:06 PM] NEWINGTON - Mark your calendars and iron your lederhosen: A German celebration that happens only once every two years is two…
Friday 08/10/2018
Newington police connect with community during National Night Out Posted: 10 August 2018 [07:09 PM] NEWINGTON - A line of kids formed in Mill Pond Park, waiting for the chance to dunk a police officer in…
1st human West Nile cases of season confirmed in Newington and Fairfield Posted: 10 August 2018 [01:11 PM] HARTFORD - State public health officials have confirmed the first two human cases of mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Connecticut this season.…
Thursday 08/09/2018
Newington man charged in phone theft and resale scheme Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol police have charged a Newington man with defrauding AT&T, for whom he once worked, out of more than…
An eye for an iPhone? Newington man charged in $50K phone theft Posted: 09 August 2018 [03:43 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol police have charged a former city man with defrauding AT&T, his then-employer, out of more than $50,000 through…
Wednesday 08/08/2018
Woman arrested in robbery scam at Newington motel Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:35 PM] NEWINGTON - A Willimantic woman, allegedly involved in a scam aimed at robbing prostitution patrons at a local motel, is facing…
Sunday 08/05/2018
Couple and adopted blind dog become best buddies Posted: 05 August 2018 [09:13 PM] Special to the Herald BRISTOL - As soon as the front door of Robert Genuario’s and Samela Santana’s home opens for guests,…
Officials: Newington garage fire results in minor damage Posted: 05 August 2018 [05:35 PM] NEWINGTON - Firefighters were able to stop a garage fire from causing major damage to a Church Street home Thursday…
Sunday 07/29/2018
Newington woman to teach tailors of tomorrow Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:15 PM] NEWINGTON - Tailoring is a highly valued trade and a service becoming more and more difficult to find. Newington resident…