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Monday 09/18/2017
2 Canadians die in head-on car crash in Farmington, Newington driver also hurt Posted: 18 September 2017 [12:54 PM] FARMINGTON - Police say the two people who died in a head-on crash in Connecticut last week were from Canada. Police on…
Sunday 09/17/2017
Social Security numbers to be removed from Medicare cards Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In an effort to protect seniors from identity theft, new numbers will be placed on Medicare cards beginning April…
Newington schools' music man is town's Teacher of Year Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:27 PM] NEWINGTON - Brian Kelly conducts his class as if it were a symphony orchestra, challenging and inspiring each student to perform his…
Saturday 09/16/2017
Newington shelter takes in Harvey's canine refugees Posted: 16 September 2017 [10:06 PM] NEWINGTON - Twenty-two dogs arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society’s Newington shelter recently after a long trip from Houston, where they were…
'Weekend to Remember' set at Iwo Jima Memorial Posted: 16 September 2017 [10:02 PM] NEWINGTON - The last weekend of September at the National Iwo Jima Memorial Park is going to be memorable. In fact, the…
Friday 09/15/2017
13th annual Lavery Ride in Newington Sunday Posted: 15 September 2017 [10:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Police from across the state will gather in Churchill Park on Sunday to honor one of their own. The 13th…
Wednesday 09/13/2017
Newington seeks crafty people for Scarecrow Contest Posted: 13 September 2017 [06:13 PM] NEWINGTON – The Newington Parks and Recreation Department is looking for creative residents, businesses and civic organizations that are willing to showcase…
Sunday 09/10/2017
Flu vaccinations to be offered in Berlin, Newington Posted: 10 September 2017 [09:34 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District offers preservative-free, injectable flu vaccine to anyone 4 and older. There are no residency…
Monday 09/04/2017
Goat therapy a way to unplug and connect with nature Posted: 04 September 2017 [09:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bradley Mountain Soaps has scheduled several goat therapy sessions starting Sept. 2, offering participants the chance to meditate while cuddling…
Wednesday 08/30/2017
Excitement evident on first day of school in Newington Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:50 PM] NEWINGTON - A buzz of excitement swept through the town’s schools Wednesday morning as students and staff began the first day of…
Newington businesses could soon put up advertising signs Posted: 30 August 2017 [09:37 AM] WFSB NEWINGTON – A proposal that would allow small Newington businesses to post advertising signs could move forward once and for all.…
Tuesday 08/29/2017
Pooches in pool as Newington season ends Posted: 29 August 2017 [11:04 PM] NEWINGTON - The day after Mill Pond Pool closed for the season, the town’s canine residents had an exclusive opportunity to enjoy…
Monday 08/28/2017
City drug overdose deaths on pace to top 2016's by 39% Posted: 28 August 2017 [10:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The number of accidental drug overdose deaths in the state continues to increase along with the use of the…
Sunday 08/27/2017
Newington first responders organize golf tournament Posted: 27 August 2017 [10:04 PM] NEWINGTON - Police and firefighters will be at the Indian Hill Country Club in October, but not because of any emergency. It’s…
Saturday 08/26/2017
Department of Transportation launches U-Pass program for college students Posted: 26 August 2017 [09:08 PM] Getting around the state just got easier for college students at UConn and Connecticut State Colleges & Universities. On Thursday the Connecticut…
Korean War veterans hope for return of lost flags Posted: 26 August 2017 [09:06 PM] NEWINGTON - It’s been three months since the Newington Memorial Day Parade: The day a bag of cherished flags went missing in…
Friday 08/25/2017
Fires cause damage in Newington park; arson suspected Posted: 25 August 2017 [10:35 PM] NEWINGTON - Fire heavily damaged the concession stand at Mill Pond Park early Friday. A nearby resident was up and heard…
Newington police investigating overnight fire at park Posted: 25 August 2017 [07:30 AM] NEWINGTON - Police along with a state police arson unit are investigating an early morning fire at the concession stand at Mill…
Thursday 08/24/2017
Newington Rotary delivers school supplies to town's Human Services Department Posted: 24 August 2017 [09:34 AM] NEWINGTON - Continuing its tradition of providing conventional materials for needy schoolchildren, the Newington Rotary Club once again participated in…
Monday 08/21/2017
Man involved in Newington robbery attempt gets 17 years Posted: 21 August 2017 [10:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Hartford man was sentenced to 17 years in prison followed by eight years of special parole Monday for…
Saturday 08/19/2017
Dog-sitting entrepreneur gets human, canine gratitude Posted: 19 August 2017 [09:35 PM] NEWINGTON - For the past 5½ years, Christina Bengston has been living her dream job. That’s when she founded The Great Crate…
Friday 08/18/2017
Malloy executive order slashes funding for schools Posted: 18 August 2017 [10:43 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Dannel Malloy announced changes to his Executive Order Resource Allocation Plan Friday morning, eliminating Education Cost Sharing funding for…
Tuesday 08/15/2017
Berlin Fair adds an extra day, and a demolition derby Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:18 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Fair will be four days instead of three this year and will feature a demolition derby. The fair…
Newington issues plea for school-supply donations Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:05 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s back-to-school distribution began Tuesday with an overwhelming amount of families, leaving staff scrambling to find more supplies for…
Saturday 08/12/2017
Time for Newington Town Hall rebuild could be now Posted: 12 August 2017 [10:15 PM] NEWINGTON -The $28.8 million plan to rebuild Town Hall would not increase taxes, Town Manager Tanya Lane announced last week. She…
Thursday 08/10/2017
Newington police take a night out of crime Posted: 10 August 2017 [09:31 PM] NEWINGTON - Ten-year-old Elizabeth Morris did something in Mill Pond Park last week that she had never done before. She enjoyed a…
Summer months a hot time for car thieves Posted: 10 August 2017 [09:27 PM] Special To The Herald If you leave your car unlocked, with the keys in the ignition or with valuables inside, you may…
Wednesday 08/09/2017
Hearing today to address Newington sign controversy Posted: 09 August 2017 [01:23 PM] NEWINGTON – There is a battle in Newington between small business owners and the zoning commission. The controversy centers on…
Tuesday 08/08/2017
ASF awards $780,000 in scholarships Posted: 08 August 2017 [10:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Almost 400 high school students from central Connecticut were recipients of Robert T. Kenney scholarships. The scholarships were awarded by…
Friday 08/04/2017
Newington website gets a major upgrade Posted: 04 August 2017 [10:14 PM] NEWINGTON - Residents, business owners, visitors or anyone with any ties to the town now have an eye-catching resource on the internet.…
Thursday 08/03/2017
New Britain SAT scores up, but still lag statewide averages Posted: 03 August 2017 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The results are in: New Britain students’ SAT scores still lag behind the statewide average, but the district is…
Tuesday 08/01/2017
Car crashes into Liquor Locker store in Newington Posted: 01 August 2017 [12:01 PM] NEWINGTON – There were no serious injuries reported when a car crashed into a liquor store in Newington on Monday…
Monday 07/31/2017
Literacy group schedules Newington fundraiser Posted: 31 July 2017 [10:43 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON -- The Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut will hold a Paint & Sip fundraiser on Friday,…
Sunday 07/30/2017
Hunger Action Team feeds 120 kids via 'Got Lunch Newington' Posted: 30 July 2017 [09:20 PM] NEWINGTON - The makings of peanut butter and jelly and tuna fish sandwiches left First Church of Christ Sunday morning on their…
Zartarian to seek second term at head of Newington GOP slate Posted: 30 July 2017 [08:32 PM] NEWINGTON – Republicans are ready to push forward and continue working toward the betterment of the town with a newly endorsed team…
Borjeson to run for mayor at head of Newington Democratic slate Posted: 30 July 2017 [08:31 PM] NEWINGTON - Unveiling their election slate this week with several newcomers on board, the Democrats hope to bring a fresh outlook to…
Saturday 07/29/2017
Big manufacturers raiding small-company workforces Posted: 29 July 2017 [09:26 PM] With many local manufacturers seeing their older workers approaching retirement age, there is high demand for trained workers to fill a number…
'Taste of Germany' at Hartford Saengerbund continues today Posted: 29 July 2017 [08:59 PM] Taste of Germany beckons to hungry guests The “Taste of Germany” culinary festival continues today at the Hartford Saengerbund, at…
Friday 07/28/2017
Newington to hold National Night Out Against Crime Posted: 28 July 2017 [09:01 PM] NEWINGTON - It’s almost time to party with the police. The Newington Police Department is hosting its first-ever National Night Out Against…
Wednesday 07/26/2017
Newington to throw pool party bashes Posted: 26 July 2017 [09:56 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON – The parks and recreation department is throwing back-to-back pool parties next week. On Tuesday, Aug. 1…
Monday 07/24/2017
UPDATED: Police have suspect in Newington carjacking, theft, seek second Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:48 PM] NEWINGTON - A 17-year-old is under arrest after he and another male suspect allegedly forced a man to drive them to the…
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…