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Wednesday 10/05/2022
Couple follows dream by opening CrossFit gym in Newington Posted: 05 October 2022 [10:59 AM] NEWINGTON – A soon-to-be-wed couple has followed their dream and opened their own CrossFit gym right here in town. Pennsylvania-born Kevin…
Newington police blotter Posted: 05 October 2022 [10:41 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 25 Kara Tsakiris, 49, 325 Hillcrest Ave., Newington, interfere w/ officer/resisting, disorderly conduct, violation of protective…
Tuesday 10/04/2022
It's almost time to get your annual flu vaccine; here's ways to get it done Posted: 04 October 2022 [10:45 AM] It’s almost time to get your annual flu vaccine, according to local health officials. The Central Connecticut Health District is hosting…
Newington police mourning sudden loss of off-duty officer Posted: 04 October 2022 [10:21 AM] NEWINGTON – The Newington Police Department is mourning the sudden passing of one of its own. Officer Alan Tancreti on Saturday…
Monday 10/03/2022
Newington resident running for governor as official Green Party candidate Posted: 03 October 2022 [01:36 PM] NEWINGTON – Universal healthcare and education are among Michelle Louise Bicking’s top priorities if elected Governor this November. The 45-year-old Newington…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 October 2022 [10:14 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 23 Michael Richard Hrubiec, 34, 15 Ridgeway St., Newington, reckless driving, ill opn mv under infl…
Friday 09/30/2022
Three Newington High students recognized on national level for scholastic excellence Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:30 PM] NEWINGTON – Three Newington High School students were recognized nationally for scholastic excellence recently. NHS Principal Terra Tigno was proud to…
Newington students enjoy first-ever Color Run and Community Fun Night Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:08 PM] NEWINGTON – Families and staff had a colorful evening recently outside Martin Kellogg Middle School. Smiles, laughter and lots of fun…
Newington police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:55 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 22 Tanisha Chanel Peay, 30, 50 Vine St., New Britain, fifth-degree larceny, sixth-degree larceny, $500 on…
PET OF THE WEEK: Maverick Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:54 AM] PET OF THE WEEK This week’s pet is Maverick, a one-month-old guinea pig. CHS and other shelters in the Northeast are seeing…
Thursday 09/29/2022
Union representing Newington town and BOE employees files nine complaints with labor board Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:41 PM] The union representing Newington town and board of education employees has filed nine complaints with the Connecticut State Board of Labor…
Wednesday 09/28/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:04 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 21 Jonathan Thomas Kahn, 24, 400 Lloyd St., Newington, first-degree criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, vio standing…
Monday 09/26/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:17 PM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 18 Timothy F. Ennever, 68, 134 Cedar Ridge Rd., Newington, violation of protective order Melissa M.…
Friday 09/23/2022
PET OF THE WEEK: Camille Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:01 PM] PET OF THE WEEK Camille 2 years old Pit bull mix Spayed female White and black: *I can live in a single…
Newington police blotter Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:59 PM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 17 Taylor L. Dempsey, 28, 132 Cypress Rd., Newington, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, second-degree unlawful restraint…
Thursday 09/22/2022
Newington seeking win in Week 3 as Staples comes into town Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:04 PM] NEWINGTON – The Newington Nor’easters might be the most talented 0-2 team in Connecticut, coming off losses against then-No. 10 Southington…
Newington police blotter Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:19 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 14 Yesenia Acosta, 48, 684 Middle Tpke E., Manchester, ill opn m under infl alc/drug, improper…
Wednesday 09/21/2022
Newington's Waterfall Festival returns this Saturday with 'chalk walk,' vendors and more Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:44 PM] NEWINGTON – The Waterfall Festival is set to return Saturday with artists creating the traditional “chalk walk,” a variety of vendors,…
Newington resident, New York Times bestselling author releases new book 'White Flag' Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:57 AM] NEWINGTON – New York Times Bestselling Author Judy Mandel has released a new book. The Newington resident’s second memoir, White Flag,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:54 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 12 Dayja Rosado, 26, 494 Washington Ave., Waterbury, second-degree breach of peace, criminal attempt/second-degree assault, third-degree…
Monday 09/19/2022
Federal officials say man who took plea deal had numerous firearms in Newington residence, including untraceable 'ghost guns' Posted: 19 September 2022 [03:53 PM] A Newington man has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities said he was found with numerous firearms, including “ghost guns”…
CCSU students hold protest against sexual violence on campus Posted: 19 September 2022 [11:40 AM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University students protested against sexual violence on campus. Central student Hannah Colannino said sexual assault…
Newington police blotter Posted: 19 September 2022 [09:44 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 9 Brianna Shanel Cummings, 24, 15 Diamond St., New Haven, crim vio rest ord-contact person Richard…
Friday 09/16/2022
PETS OF THE WEEK: Arrow and Minnie Posted: 16 September 2022 [12:34 PM] PETS OF THE WEEK Arrow 3 years old Altered male Ferret White with a pink nose Minnie 6 years old Spayed female…
Conard steals win from Newington in final seconds Thursday night Posted: 16 September 2022 [12:14 PM] WEST HARTFORD – On the heels of a tough matchup in Week 1, the Newington Nor’easters had control over the Conard…
FRIDAY FICKS: It's never too late Posted: 16 September 2022 [11:43 AM] Friday Ficks Jimmy Buffett once sang "We all got 'em, we all want 'em. What do we do with 'em?" Although he…
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 September 2022 [11:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 5 Eddy Robert Cepeda, 28, 205 N Elm St., Torrington, disorderly conduct James Bordreau, 34, 1…
Thursday 09/15/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 September 2022 [11:26 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 2 Jose Ricardo Cartegena, 45, 682 Main St. Apt. 1, New Britain, sixth-degree larceny Mariah Ashleigh…
Wednesday 09/14/2022
Man accused of stealing $8K worth of tools from town of Newington garage Posted: 14 September 2022 [11:34 AM] NEWINGTON – Police have charged a Kent man with stealing over $8,000 worth of tools that belong to the town of…
'The biggest little fair in the country': The Berlin Fair returns Posted: 14 September 2022 [10:11 AM] BERLIN – The Berlin Fair is upon us. “The biggest little fair in the country” is set to open this Thursday…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 September 2022 [10:09 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 2 Jasmine Y. Wilkes, 29, 421 Greenwich Ave., New Haven, operate/parks unregistered mv, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, operate…
Tuesday 09/13/2022
Memorial motorcycle ride honoring late officer set to take place in Newington, several other towns this weekend Posted: 13 September 2022 [03:30 PM] NEWINGTON – The 18th annual Master Police Officer Peter Lavery Memorial Motorcycle Run will take place this weekend, rain or shine.…
'Able Made' store that gives back locally opens in Westfarms Mall Posted: 13 September 2022 [11:48 AM] WEST HARTFORD – Able Made, a new store that opened in Westfarms Mall last Thursday, offers sustainable soccer apparel that gives back to…
Newington police blotter Posted: 13 September 2022 [10:51 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 30 Veronica Garcia, 49, 26 Smith St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny Troy Anthony Harris, 53, 1…
Monday 09/12/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 12 September 2022 [09:21 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 29 Madeline S. Luna, 35, 4140 Denman St. #6v Dr., Elmhurst, NY, disorderly conduct Xander Estremera,…
Friday 09/09/2022
El Pollo Guapo reopens after relocating to Newington Posted: 09 September 2022 [03:20 PM] @NewBritHerald NEWINGTON – El Pollo Guapo, a “neighborhood rotisserie joint,” reopened its doors at a new location in Newington, moving from Wethersfield, last…
Small electrical fire reported outside condo complex in Newington Posted: 09 September 2022 [01:14 PM] NEWINGTON – Firefighters responded to a small electrical fire late Thursday. Firefighters said they responded to the Churchill Bridge condo complex…
Newington police blotter Posted: 09 September 2022 [10:06 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 29 Madeline S. Luna, 35, 4140 Denman St. #6v Dr., Elmhurst, NY, disorderly conduct Xander Estremera,…
Thursday 09/08/2022
Queen Elizabeth II, UK's longest-serving monarch, dead at 96 Posted: 08 September 2022 [04:39 PM] LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday. She…
Newington police blotter Posted: 08 September 2022 [10:07 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 27 Samalier Rivera-Tirado, 30, 2611 Berlin Turnpike Apt. 10, Newington, third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree…
Wednesday 09/07/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 07 September 2022 [12:33 PM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 27 Samalier Rivera-Tirado, 30, 2611 Berlin Turnpike Apt. 10, Newington, third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree…
Tuesday 09/06/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 06 September 2022 [12:34 PM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 19 Carlo Roman, 20, 24 Francis St., East Hartford, fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny…
Sunday 09/04/2022
Four firefighters injured in Newington blaze Saturday Posted: 04 September 2022 [04:04 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON – Four firefighters are recovering after injuries sustained fighting a blaze Saturday at a building on Audubon Avenue.…
Friday 09/02/2022
Hope Speaks offering mental health support groups for the new school year Posted: 02 September 2022 [03:19 PM] NEWINGTON – Hope Speaks, LLC, a counseling and wellness resource, is offering back-to-school support groups for individuals in the Newington and…
Music, fitness and food event happening in Newington next weekend Posted: 02 September 2022 [12:03 PM] NEWINGTON – Music, fitness and food will all be taking place in Clem Lemire Recreation Complex next weekend. Newington Parks and…
Newington holding grand opening ceremony for new dog park in town Posted: 02 September 2022 [11:59 AM] NEWINGTON – Dog owners and dog lovers: this one’s for you. The Town of Newington is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and…
FRIDAY FICKS: The dash between the years Posted: 02 September 2022 [11:58 AM] Friday Ficks A lifelong friend from Berlin died in June at the age of 59. A California resident at the time he…
Newington police blotter Posted: 02 September 2022 [11:39 AM] Newington police report the following: Aug. 24 Kara Tsakiris, 49, 325 Hillcrest Ave., Newington, disorderly conduct Christy L. Mcdonough, 39, 82 Farmstead…
Wednesday 08/31/2022
Man indicted for robbing bank in Newington supermarket Posted: 31 August 2022 [04:05 PM] A Middletown resident has been indicted on federal charges alleging he robbed multiple banks, including one in Newington. The U.S. Attorney’s…
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