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Wednesday 01/22/2020
Technical difficulties reported at Starling medical offices Posted: 22 January 2020 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It appears that Starling Physicians locations have been experiencing technology issues since last week. The issues have affected…
Newington police searching for missing 19-year-old Posted: 22 January 2020 [06:52 PM] NEWINGTON - The Police Department is investigating a missing-person case, according to its Facebook page. Hermish Adarkwah, 19, was last seen…
Tuesday 01/21/2020
Conn. Humane Society has a hometown favorite in Puppy Bowl Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:53 PM] Forget the Pats, the Giants, and any of those other guys. The Connecticut Humane Society has a new favorite athlete and football…
Monday 01/20/2020
Las Vegas man arrested in scam that defrauded Newington resident Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Las Vegas man was arrested earlier this month in connection with a multi-state scheme in which an…
Sunday 01/19/2020
About 4 inches of snow hits towns surrounding New Britain, several accidents reported throughout day Posted: 19 January 2020 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Several accidents were reported in New Britain and surrounding towns Saturday as snow made travel hazardouss. About 4…
Newington chiropractic practice expanding its offerings and reach Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:53 PM] NEWINGTON - The sky is the limit for Damato Chiropractic Center. Since it first opened on Market Square in Newington back…
Hidden gem of a shop in Newington is full of vintage charm Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:36 PM] NEWINGTON - Tucked behind a salon down a flight of stairs, few people even know it exists. Sometimes a patient…
Saturday 01/18/2020
Newington police asking for information in liquor store robbery Posted: 18 January 2020 [10:34 AM] NEWINGTON - A liquor store was robbed recently and police are asking for information on it. Modern Wine and Spirits, 18…
Friday 01/17/2020
Speaker Aresimowicz says state should consider banning Native American athletic nicknames, could impact Newington High Posted: 17 January 2020 [01:37 PM] HARTFORD - The Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House says state lawmakers should consider whether to ban Native American athletic nicknames and…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
Newington 150: $10,000 is the fundraising goal to stage the sesquicentennial celebration in 2021 Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:20 PM] NEWINGTON - Preparations for the town’s 150th birthday are ramping up in the new year as the group planning the celebration…
Newington council gets an ugly eyeful at Anna Reynolds Elementary School Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:02 PM] NEWINGTON - Sunken ceiling tiles, worms and safety are just a few of the problems affecting Anna Reynolds Elementary School.…
New Britain Boys & Girls Club fundraiser draws 90 in Newington Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:01 PM] Special to The Herald NEWINGTON - The Boys & Girls Club of New Britain has been around for ages, but the organization…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Newington town manager switch was done by the rules, town attorney says Posted: 14 January 2020 [09:14 PM] NEWINGTON - Elected officials exercised their power to fire and hire when they terminated the employment of Town Manager Tanya Lane…
Newington police say woman tried to stab, throw bleach on man Posted: 14 January 2020 [08:59 PM] NEWINGTON - A Newington woman was arrested after allegedly throwing bleach at a man and attempting to stab him, according to…
Monday 01/13/2020
Man pleads guilty in 2016 robbery at T-Mobile on Berlin Turnpike Posted: 13 January 2020 [04:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A 35-year-old man was is expected to receive 10 years in prison for his involvement in the…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Newington council terminates town manager Posted: 09 January 2020 [08:17 PM] NEWINGTON- During an emotionally charged special meeting Thursday night Town Council fired Town Manager Tanya Lane and appointed former Town Manager…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Sports Roundup: Newington-Berlin ice hockey scores three goals in final period to top Enfield co-op Posted: 08 January 2020 [10:19 PM] STAFF REPORT NEWINGTON - The Newington-Berlin ice hockey team is on a little bit of a roll. Sam Davies, Blake Blackwood and…
Suicide prevention in spotlight at Newington High Posted: 08 January 2020 [09:19 PM] NEWINGTON - Local teens are talking about suicide in hopes of preventing it. Right before Christmas break, Newington High School…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
Woman accused of assault with hammer in Newington has bond reduction request rejected Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A request for bond reduction for a defendant who allegedly hit a juvenile in the face with a…
Long-running Newington art program ends Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:10 PM] NEWINGTON - A new decade brought an end to a unique, volunteer-driven program in town. “The Last Picture Show” was the…
Visitors come bearing Christmas gifts for seniors at Newington nursing home Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:07 PM] NEWINGTON - For the third year in a row, Bel-Air Manor had a special Christmas visitor. About a dozen visitors -…
Sunday 01/05/2020
Versatile folk duo to perform at Newington church Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:51 PM] NEWINGTON - There is nothing better than an afternoon of music, especially when there is a variety to listen to. On…
Fourth-graders at Newington school offer holiday concert Posted: 05 January 2020 [09:27 PM] NEWINGTON - Ruth L. Chaffee Elementary School recently held its fourth-grade winter concert. It had been scheduled for Dec. 17, but was…
Thursday 01/02/2020
After Town Hall, other projects await Newington this year Posted: 02 January 2020 [08:30 PM] NEWINGTON – The New Year begins with a compromise for town officials and residents embroiled in a lawsuit for most of…
Victim drove himself to hospital after being shot in face on New Year's Day in Newington Posted: 02 January 2020 [03:59 PM] NEWINGTON – A man who was shot in the face on New Year’s Day drove himself to a hospital, according to…
Water main break in Newington shuts off service to about 25 homes Posted: 02 January 2020 [11:07 AM] NEWINGTON – A break to an 8-inch water main on Knollwood Road has shut off water to about 25 homes Thursday…
Wednesday 01/01/2020
High-end efficiencies coming to 27-39 Main Street in New Britain Posted: 01 January 2020 [08:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Glenstone Asset Management, the new owner of a three-story retail-office building on Main Street, has big plans to…
Winterfest is coming ... to the Newington library Posted: 01 January 2020 [07:29 PM] NEWINGTON - Life’s pleasures - good food, drink and live music - are coming to a library near you. The Friends…
Tuesday 12/31/2019
Posted: 31 December 2019 [07:41 PM] NEWINGTON - Whether you have a recent injury that requires physical therapy or a chronic medical condition that benefits from regular therapeutic visits, Taylor Therapy Center staff members are ready to help. According to its website, Taylor Therapy…
Friday 12/27/2019
Increased police presence at West Farms mall after Thursday night fight leads to arrest of several juveniles Posted: 27 December 2019 [11:37 AM] Police presence is increased both inside and outside the Westfarms mall following a fight Thursday night that lead to the arrest…
Wednesday 12/25/2019
2019 IN REVIEW: Newington's news year was highlighted by Town Hall project Posted: 25 December 2019 [09:21 PM] 2019 will be remembered by Newington residents as the year the new Town Hall was built and also the year the…
Newington sorority sisters doing good for children this December Posted: 25 December 2019 [08:54 PM] Local educators are not only making a difference inside the classroom, but also changing kids’ lives in their free time.…
Monday 12/23/2019
Ruth L. Chaffee Elementary School fourth-graders perform in their winter concert Posted: 23 December 2019 [09:09 PM] NEWINGTON- Ruth L. Chaffee Elementary School held their 2019 fourth-grade winter concert on Thursday. It was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17…
Newington Town Council searches for its 2019 Volunteer of the Year Posted: 23 December 2019 [08:46 PM] NEWINGTON – Do you know of a local do-gooder who has never been formally recognized for his or her impact in…
Friday 12/20/2019
Help sought in alleged theft of about $4,000 from Newington basketball league registration event Posted: 20 December 2019 [08:48 AM] NEWINGTON - An alleged theft from a town rec league registration event is being investigated by police. Around 8 p.m. on…
Wednesday 12/18/2019
Temperatures expected to rise Wednesday after storm causes everything to freeze over Posted: 18 December 2019 [11:03 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The sun has decided to reemerge Wednesday after Tuesday’s storm caused driveways, yards and cars to be frozen…
Tuesday 12/17/2019
Several accidents happening on state highways surrounding New Britain during storm, schools closed today Posted: 17 December 2019 [06:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Snow followed by freezing rain and sleet made road conditions slippery and closed schools in the area Tuesday.…
Monday 12/16/2019
Sports Roundup: Grega, Litwinko lead Berlin girls basketball to win over RHAM in season opener Posted: 16 December 2019 [09:50 PM] HEBRON -Berlin girls basketball head coach Shelia King was plenty pleased with the way the Redcoats opened up the season. Carly…
Trip must go on: Newington parents band together to send students to D.C. Posted: 16 December 2019 [06:54 PM] NEWINGTON - A grassroots effort led by Newington parents has paid off and at least 45 students are heading to our…
Wreaths auctioned off to help sex-trafficking victims Posted: 16 December 2019 [04:05 PM] NEWINGTON - Holiday wreaths were auctioned off inside a local nursing facility recently, to help victims of sex-trafficking. Marketing and…
Newington residents' water bills may be increasing Posted: 16 December 2019 [03:45 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s water provider has delayed a vote on its 2020 budget, set to increase the average resident’s monthly…
Thursday 12/12/2019
Newington cake shop's Santa visit to include sweets, holiday crafts Posted: 12 December 2019 [09:14 PM] NEWINGTON - Sweet treats, Christmas crafts and a few moments with Santa will draw families to The Kakery this weekend. The…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
Between 3-4 inches of snow hit central Connecticut area Posted: 11 December 2019 [10:47 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A few inches of the white stuff hit the central Connecticut area in a snow fall from Tuesday…
Monday 12/09/2019
Newington eyes 3-year moratorium on new affordable housing Posted: 09 December 2019 [09:15 PM] NEWINGTON - The town is asking the state to be patient in its demand for low-income housing. Newington is submitting…
Sunday 12/08/2019
Newsweek rates Eversource tops in country in responsibility Posted: 08 December 2019 [09:26 PM] BERLIN - Eversource has been named the No. 1 energy and utility company in the country by Newsweek magazine. The…
Friday 12/06/2019
Quartet to provide finale to library's 80th anniversary series Posted: 06 December 2019 [08:24 PM] NEWINGTON - In its 80th year, the Lucy Robbins Welles Library is loved more than ever by the community. Staff and…
Wednesday 12/04/2019
Newington Turkey Trot was most successful yet, organizer says Posted: 04 December 2019 [08:12 PM] NEWINGTON - A Thanksgiving tradition in town saw its best year yet. The ninth annual Turkey Trot around Eagle Park had…
Tuesday 12/03/2019
Central Connecticut buried; snow totals piling up Posted: 03 December 2019 [06:42 PM] A slow moving snowstorm that hit the area over almost two days dropped a significant amount of the white stuff across…
Sunday 12/01/2019
Never too early to raise money for Newington's Project Graduation Posted: 01 December 2019 [08:26 PM] NEWINGTON - If it seems a little premature to donate to the Class of 2020 Project Graduation, you’re wrong. The…