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Friday 07/19/2019
Newington Extravaganza scales back hours Saturday due to expected heat Posted: 19 July 2019 [09:06 AM] NEWINGTON -- Due to the extreme heat expected Saturday, the annual Life. Be in it. Extravaganza will reduce its operating hours, Parks…
Thursday 07/18/2019
Celebrate German culture with food, beer and music this weekend in Newington Posted: 18 July 2019 [07:15 PM] NEWINGTON - At least once every summer, local residents get a hankering for German sausages, potato pancakes and imported beers.…
Wednesday 07/17/2019
Children at Newington carnival rushed to hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion Posted: 17 July 2019 [06:53 PM] NEWINGTON - What began as a fun day trip to the carnival for about 900 kids Wednesday left more than a…
Monday 07/15/2019
Juvenile Review Board making a difference in Newington Posted: 15 July 2019 [08:11 PM] NEWINGTON - Residents whose children have had run-ins with the police may be familiar with the town’s JRB. Anyone concerned with…
Sunday 07/14/2019
Fun and excitement for all begins Wednesday at Newington's annual 'Life. Be In It. Extravaganza' Posted: 14 July 2019 [05:43 PM] NEWINGTON - The 39th annual “Life. Be In It. Extravaganza” is set to bring helicopters, hot air balloons, fireworks and skydivers…
Thursday 07/11/2019
Newington police searching for Lowe's robbery suspect Posted: 11 July 2019 [06:53 PM] NEWINGTON - A shoplifting incident at Lowe’s Home Improvement turned into what police described as a strong-arm robbery Thursday. The incident…
Wednesday 07/10/2019
Prison, then probation, for Newington man charged with assaulting police Posted: 10 July 2019 [05:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Newington man accepted a deal to serve 2 1/2 years in prison for pulling a knife on…
Tuesday 07/09/2019
Newington attorneys file motion to dismiss residents' lawsuit Posted: 09 July 2019 [07:40 PM] NEWINGTON – Attorneys representing the town filed a motion in Hartford Superior Court Monday to dismiss a lawsuit against town officials.…
Friday 07/05/2019
Olive oil? Pies? Organic fruits and vegetables? It's all at the Newington Farmers Market Posted: 05 July 2019 [07:48 PM] NEWINGTON - Olive oil from Greek olives, pies both sweet and savory, homemade preserves and Connecticut-grown fruits and veggies - all…
Connecticut Humane Society changes its hours Posted: 05 July 2019 [07:42 PM] NEWINGTON - The Connecticut Humane Society is changing its hours. The new schedule will be implemented at all three CHS locations in…
Fun runs return to Newington July 10 Posted: 05 July 2019 [07:35 PM] NEWINGTON - A summertime town tradition since the 1960s starts up again this July. That would be the Newington Fun Runs,…
Thursday 07/04/2019
Newington Chamber of Commerce enters new fiscal year with momentum Posted: 04 July 2019 [07:39 PM] NEWINGTON - There’s a new chamber in town. The Newington Chamber of Commerce remains the beacon of the business community, but…
Wednesday 07/03/2019
Newington residents eagerly await housing for homeless veterans Posted: 03 July 2019 [07:18 PM] NEWINGTON - The prospect of additional housing for homeless veterans brought some excitement to the Newington Veterans Medical Center last week.…
Lawyer for Newington restaurant says security measures to be increased following shooting Posted: 03 July 2019 [10:11 AM] NEWINGTON - A man was wounded by gunfire in the parking lot of Plaza Azteca on the Berlin Turnpike early Tuesday.…
Tuesday 07/02/2019
Connecticut State Police announce roving DUI patrols over holiday weekend Posted: 02 July 2019 [08:49 PM] With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, state police are anticipating a four-day weekend full of celebrations,…
Sunday 06/30/2019
Vendors, shoppers love the Big K flea market; weatherman, not so much Posted: 30 June 2019 [09:28 PM] NEWINGTON - In its final run for the spring season, the Big K Flea Market ran at the mercy of the…
Newington seeks input on Transit Village Design District Posted: 30 June 2019 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Do you have thoughts about a train station and a mixed-use development going up alongside it, in town? This…
Friday 06/28/2019
Suspect in New Britain home invasion headed to trial Posted: 28 June 2019 [12:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A man involved in an alleged home invasion in January is headed to trial. Domonick Christopher Mathews, of…
Tuesday 06/25/2019
Cox making most of summer with Newington American Legion baseball after being cut from high school team Posted: 25 June 2019 [07:13 PM] NEWINGTON - When the list of players who made the cut for the Newington baseball team this past spring was released,…
Newington's mayor announces he will not run for reelection Posted: 25 June 2019 [06:39 PM] NEWINGTON – Mayor Roy Zartarian announced he will not be pursuing a third term in November. “There comes a time when…
Scouts do their duty, and more, in Newington skate park spruce-up Posted: 25 June 2019 [01:32 PM] NEWINGTON - Wheelchair-bound visitors to the skate park at Clem Lemire Recreation Complex may not be able to grind a rail,…
Monday 06/24/2019
Newington volunteer firefighters sharpen extrication skills Posted: 24 June 2019 [10:28 AM] NEWINGTON - When they’re not responding to emergencies, local firefighters are training for them. Members of the Newington Volunteer Fire Department…
Sunday 06/23/2019
Newington man could avoid prosecution in Plainville marijuana case Posted: 23 June 2019 [08:57 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Newington man charged with supplying marijuana to two minors who had a bad reaction to it in Plainville…
Friday 06/21/2019
Victory Gardens Housing II proposal to be presented at hearing Posted: 21 June 2019 [08:34 PM] NEWINGTON - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is coming to town next week to present a plan for Victory Gardens…
Thursday 06/20/2019
Proud class of 13 graduates from Newington Evening School Posted: 20 June 2019 [08:24 PM] NEWINGTON - Sometimes a high school diploma takes more than four years. For Robin Chapman, it took 34. The Newington native…
Wednesday 06/19/2019
Local companies attend Paris International Air Show Posted: 19 June 2019 [10:34 AM] NEW BRITAIN - Adams & Knight, Inc. on behalf of its client, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, announced…
Tuesday 06/18/2019
Newington man avoids jail time for assault on family member Posted: 18 June 2019 [08:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Newington man who hit a teenage family member avoided jail time after demonstrating good behavior during his…
Newington High School's list of graduates Posted: 18 June 2019 [07:11 PM] Joshua Allen Andrew Joseph Barresi Anthony Frank Carlson Kaitlyn S. Chojnicki Sean Davis Grant Garcia Aliyah S. C. Garnett Erick C. Garofolo…
The best is yet to come for Newington High School's 2019 graduates Posted: 18 June 2019 [07:02 PM] WALLINGFORD – Members of Newington High School Class of 2019 walked across the Toyota Oakdale Theatre stage like rock stars Monday…
Monday 06/17/2019
Newington hotel arsonist spits on court marshals while awaiting trial Posted: 17 June 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Manchester man accused of setting a fire at a Newington motel last year allegedly spit on two…
Thursday 06/13/2019
Newington car show rained out, reset for next Thursday Posted: 13 June 2019 [09:11 PM] NEWINGTON - The 13th annual Cruising Newington car show was postponed Thursday night due to rain. The Newington Chamber of Commerce…
Thursday 06/06/2019
Residents' objection to project cost increase sparks suit in Newington Posted: 06 June 2019 [09:00 PM] NEWINGTON - A group of residents is suing the town for violating their rights as citizens by raising the cost of…
UConn awaits Newington's valedictorian and salutatorian Posted: 06 June 2019 [08:52 PM] NEWINGTON - The Newington High School Class of 2019’s top two academic performers have more in common than just their outstanding…
Wednesday 06/05/2019
Disastrous rehearsal of D-Day landing still vivid in Newington vet's mind Posted: 05 June 2019 [09:38 PM] Newington’s John Provini survived D-Day, World War II’s Normandy landings. Even now, at 95, the Navy veteran still remembers the tragic events…
Thursday 05/30/2019
Newington firefighter's pluck proves lucky for ducklings Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:14 PM] NEWINGTON - A town firefighter came to the rescue Thursday, going down a 10-foot-deep storm drain behind Stew Leonard’s to recover…
Sports roundup: Berlin softball explodes in seventh inning to pull off another upset in Class M tourney Posted: 30 May 2019 [09:04 PM] BURLINGTON - The Berlin softball team seems to really enjoy playing the role of the underdog. Taking on No. 5 Lewis…
Wednesday 05/29/2019
Newington's first female doctor will retire in June Posted: 29 May 2019 [08:30 PM] NEWINGTON - Longtime residents might recall October 1984, when the town welcomed its very first female doctor. It’s been 34 years,…
Man sentenced to 21 months in prison for illegally purchasing a firearm from a Newington business Posted: 29 May 2019 [07:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Bridgeport man was sentenced to almost two years in prison for illegally purchasing and possessing a firearm…
Tuesday 05/28/2019
Program by war historian draws a crowd to the Newington Senior Center Posted: 28 May 2019 [08:00 PM] NEWINGTON - “Three Graves to Memorial Day,” a program by war historian Aaron Elson, drew a crowd of veterans, war survivors…
Monday 05/27/2019
Newington council discusses Transit Village Design District Posted: 27 May 2019 [08:00 PM] NEWINGTON -There’s no better place than Newington for the next Hartford line train station and transformative development along with it, the…
Newington, Berlin compete in walking challenge Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:57 PM] Newington is showing real promise among four centrally based towns along the Route 9 and Interstate 91 corridors, competing in a…
Newington council talks library parking, ATVs Posted: 27 May 2019 [07:55 PM] NEWINGTON - A variety of projects and initiatives were discussed by the Town Council at its first meeting in close to…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Threatening forecast postpones Newington's Motorcycle Madness again Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:24 PM] For the second week in a row, Motorcycle Madness has been postponed. Newington Parks and Recreation staff made the decision to…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
Venue change for historical program in Newington Posted: 21 May 2019 [09:18 PM] NEWINGTON - “Three Graves to Memorial Day,” a program by historian Aaron Elson originally scheduled for the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, has…
Teen crime discussed at Newington forum Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:54 PM] NEWINGTON - Citizens, elected officials and state prosecutors can all agree on one thing: Teen crime is a complicated problem with…
Monday 05/20/2019
Pickup truck crashes into Newington gas station in possible failed burglary attempt Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:19 PM] NEWINGTON - A crash into the main door of the Gas Man on Fenn Road Monday morning is being investigated by…
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…
Thursday 05/16/2019
Lecture in Newington will bring alive WWII stories Posted: 16 May 2019 [05:58 PM] Bristol Press and New Britain Herald editor Aaron Elson has spent the last 32 years immersed in World War II history,…
Wednesday 05/15/2019
Newington students visit nation's capital Posted: 15 May 2019 [09:29 PM] NEWINGTON - Eighth-graders in town are seeing our nation’s capitol this spring for the last time, after a decision was made…