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Monday 07/24/2017
Police make arrest in Newington carjacking Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:00 AM] NEWINGTON - Police are looking for the second suspect in a carjacking that occured at a local elementary school Sunday. A victim…
Saturday 07/22/2017
Hundreds attracted to Newington appliance store's Business Expo Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:25 PM] NEWINGTON - Good business means building a connection with customers, one local company understands. That’s exactly what staff at Ferrari’s Appliance…
Newington students can get cooking lessons from an expert Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:22 PM] NEWINGTON - Time is running out for middle-schoolers to register for a culinary education with an expert teacher. Newington High School culinary…
Friday 07/21/2017
Newington faulty-equipment stops noted in new report on profiling Posted: 21 July 2017 [09:47 PM] NEWINGTON - Local police officers pull over a higher percentage of drivers for vehicle equipment violations than do other police departments in…
Thursday 07/20/2017
Police profiling study looks at problem patterns in 9 towns, including Newington Posted: 20 July 2017 [12:37 PM] HARTFORD - Researchers at Central Connecticut State University say they have found some common factors in nine Connecticut police departments previously identified…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Newington announces summer fun runs Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:47 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington High School’s cross country coach, Jay Krussell, leads Newington Parks and Recreation’s annual Summer Fun Runs. The Summer…
Bring your own cheese to this Newington party Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:37 PM] By The Newington Parks and Recreation Department NEWINGTON - The Newington Parks and Recreation Department is…
Free meals for children are still available Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:32 PM] Special to the Herald Nonprofit group Hunger Free America is now ramping up its efforts to publicize free summer meals to children…
Monday 07/17/2017
Food, fun and exotic cars tonight at Newington networking event Posted: 17 July 2017 [10:24 PM] NEWINGTON-A night of networking, classic cars, food and fun, featuring members of six area chambers of commerce, is set for tonight at…
Thursday 07/13/2017
Newington Volunteer Fire Department to be honored July 31 Posted: 13 July 2017 [08:14 PM] NEWINGTON - Anyone who has yet to recognize local firefighters’ 100 years of volunteer service to the community will soon have an…
Wednesday 07/12/2017
Newington cracks down on dangerous ATVs Posted: 12 July 2017 [09:27 PM] NEWINGTON – Urban dirt-bikers who make the streets their own raceway and stunt course are putting others in danger, police say. Officers…
Tuesday 07/11/2017
Farmers market season shifts into full gear Posted: 11 July 2017 [09:41 PM] Special to the Herald It’s finally here. New Britain’s second annual farmers market kicks off today in Central Park. The market continues…
14-year-old suspect in stabbing released to parents' custody Posted: 11 July 2017 [09:28 PM] NEWINGTON - A 14-year-old was referred to juvenile authorities after he allegedly stabbed another teen with a knife at Mill Pond Park…
Monday 07/10/2017
Car crashes into garage of Newington house Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:39 PM] NEWINGTON - Police and firefighters were called to an Indian Hill Road house early Monday evening after a neighbor allegedly crashed his…
Stabbing and abduction suspect arraigned Posted: 10 July 2017 [10:35 PM] NEWINGTON - The man who allegedly stabbed his child’s mother and fled Chicopee, Mass., with his 21-month-old son told investigators they had…
Massachusetts man involved in stabbing, kidnapping child found at Newington motel Posted: 10 July 2017 [03:00 PM] NEWINGTON - A Chicopee, Mass., man who allegedly stabbed a woman and kidnapped their 21-month-old son before fleeing the state was found…
Sunday 07/09/2017
Donations sought to fund fireworks at Newington extravaganza Posted: 09 July 2017 [09:59 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON-Businesses will have donation buckets available to help fund the fireworks display at the 36th annual Life. Be…
Saturday 07/08/2017
Special artist included in 'Making Dreams Happen' event Posted: 08 July 2017 [09:21 PM] NEWINGTON - Town resident Stacey Dinunzio is excited to show the world her talent. The 32-year-old’s artwork began budding a few years…
Wednesday 07/05/2017
Bank robbery suspect sought in Newington Posted: 05 July 2017 [06:38 PM] NEWINGTON – Police are looking for the suspect who robbed the Peoples Bank at the Fenn Road Stop & Shop Wednesday afternoon.…
Monday 07/03/2017
Newington fountain for pets to bear name of a special dog Posted: 03 July 2017 [10:16 PM] NEWINGTON - It was a summer day in August 2015 when Dr. Ellen Leonard caught a glimpse of something straddling the center…
Sunday 07/02/2017
UPDATE: Berlin Turnpike motel worker reported shot Posted: 02 July 2017 [10:53 PM] Staff writers BERLIN - An employee of a Berlin Turnpike motel was shot to death early Sunday morning, a source told The…
Saturday 07/01/2017
Softball, bocce players sought for Newington Special Olympic squads Posted: 01 July 2017 [08:52 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s Special Olympics delegation is looking for athletes and volunteer partners to join its softball and bocce teams. Registration…
Wednesday 06/28/2017
Mill Pond outdoor fitness center to open tonight Posted: 28 June 2017 [09:20 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - An outdoor fitness center in Mill Pond Park will have its grand opening this…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
2017 Newington High School graduates list Posted: 21 June 2017 [10:02 PM] Newington High School 2017 Graduates TOTAL GRADUATES = 307 Hannah Marie Aforismo Jorge Aguilar Stephanie I. Akosa Andrei…
Monday 06/19/2017
Large quantity of cocaine discovered at Department of Transportation in Newington Posted: 19 June 2017 [04:59 PM] NEWINGTON – Police are investigating after a large quantity of cocaine was discovered at the Department of Transportation last Thursday. Police were…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
Man gets 12 years in 2015 robbery spree in Connecticut, including Newington convenience store Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:08 AM] HARTFORD - One of three men involved in a robbery spree that police say ended when he dropped his wallet at a…
Tuesday 06/13/2017
Her parents' love of math inspired Southington H.S. valedictorian Posted: 13 June 2017 [09:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington High School valedictorian for 2017 Nickolina Doran says she has loved math and science since middle school and plans…
Monday 06/12/2017
Public input sought on draft transportation improvement plan Posted: 12 June 2017 [12:11 PM] NEWINGTON - The Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a draft plan for improving transportation in Connecticut. Two public informational…
Sunday 06/11/2017
Karen Futoma wraps up five eventful years at Newington agency Posted: 11 June 2017 [09:57 PM] If Newington had a fairy godmother, Karen Futoma would be it. As director of the town’s Department of Human Services the…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Football supporters hope you'll tee up for the team Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:38 PM] NEWINGTON - Two sports that couldn’t be any more different are at the forefront of an upcoming collaboration. Newington Friends of Football…
Libraries embrace technology ahead of summer Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:37 PM] Special to the Herald The job of a librarian is ever-changing. Libraries in the area are utilizing technologies in new ways…
Thursday 06/08/2017
Police carry a torch for a cause that they love Posted: 08 June 2017 [09:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - When New Britain Sgt. George Kozieradzki steps off to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run this morning, he’ll…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Newington school opens after incident Posted: 06 June 2017 [10:41 AM] NEWINGTON – Classes started on time this morning at Newington High School after administrators had to quell concerns by parents following a…
Sunday 06/04/2017
Newington classic car show isn't only for showy classics Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:40 PM] NEWINGTON - Treasured possessions that spend most of the year hidden in garages will be out cruising Newington next Thursday in a…
Saturday 06/03/2017
Newington Relay for Life returns on Saturday Posted: 03 June 2017 [09:53 PM] NEWINGTON - A relay is defined as a race in which every member of a team runs, passing along the torch to…
Friday 06/02/2017
Local students win essay contest Posted: 02 June 2017 [05:58 PM] HARTFORD – Students from around the state were honored Friday morning at the State Capitol during the 13th annual eesmarts Student Contest…
Tuesday 05/30/2017
Newington valedictorian excels on ice, in classroom Posted: 30 May 2017 [10:57 PM] NEWINGTON - Seizing opportunity is what Tedy Markova does best. Skating and school are passions and full-time commitments for Newington High School’s…
Newington salutatorian is bound for UConn Posted: 30 May 2017 [10:56 PM] NEWINGTON - Believing you can do it is the key to success, according to Newington High School’s Class of 2017 salutatorian. Senior…
Saturday 05/27/2017
Unico golf tournament to aid Newington youth Posted: 27 May 2017 [10:41 PM] NEWINGTON - An upcoming golf tournament organized by a local Italian-American service group is set to provide money for hundreds of Newington…
Friday 05/26/2017
Post office ceremony to kick off Memorial Day events Posted: 26 May 2017 [10:23 PM] Special to the Herald Several events are scheduled this weekend in observance of Memorial Day. The holiday itself is Monday, May 29.…
Newington Hindu temple to host health fair June 3 Posted: 26 May 2017 [09:39 PM] NEWINGTON - The Vallabhdham Temple is hosting a free Community Health Fair on Saturday, June 3, at 26 Church St. The…
Tuesday 05/23/2017
A stroke survivor's story Posted: 23 May 2017 [10:03 PM] NEWINGTON - A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain gave town resident Bob Newbold a new purpose. March 20,…
Sunday 05/21/2017
Retired nun finding numerous ways to serve Posted: 21 May 2017 [10:56 PM] NEWINGTON – After a life of service, retired nun Sister Dorothy Strelchun continues to touch the lives of everyone she meets.…
Thursday 05/18/2017
An Iwo Jima veteran's unflagging devotion Posted: 18 May 2017 [11:04 PM] NEWINGTON - Ninety-five degree heat did not keep 95-year-old George Caron and his wife, Lois, from delivering a fresh American flag…
3 area youths to receive awards at science and engineering dinner Posted: 18 May 2017 [10:57 PM] Special to the Herald Connecticut’s most talented young scientists and engineers will be honored Monday by the Connecticut Academy of Science and…
Tuesday 05/16/2017
Iwo Jima Victory Ride hits the road Sunday Posted: 16 May 2017 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Iwo Jima Survivors Association and Support Our Survivors of Iwo Jima are ready to hit the road Sunday…
Sunday 05/14/2017
Recently passed legislation promises to protect MDC member towns Posted: 14 May 2017 [03:38 PM] NEWINGTON - A recently passed piece of state legislation promises to safeguard the town against other towns’ inability to pay their water…
Saturday 05/13/2017
Memorial Day parade is a beloved Newington tradition Posted: 13 May 2017 [09:51 PM] Around 20 parades are set to take place across the region Memorial Day weekend, with Newington’s being one of the most beloved.…
Thursday 05/11/2017
Newington principal takes the tutu challenge Posted: 11 May 2017 [09:15 PM] NEWINGTON – Students at John Paterson Elementary were itching for the noon hour to pass Tuesday, eagerly awaiting a daring performance from…