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Tuesday 09/18/2018
Lavery's spirit shines down on annual motorcycle ride Posted: 18 September 2018 [07:01 PM] NEWINGTON - Before it was anything else, the 14th annual MPO Peter Lavery Memorial Ride was a gathering of friends honoring…
Police, firefighters to tee off in golf tourney Oct. 2 Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Emer-gency responders will be hanging up their uniforms and stepping up to the tee one day in October. The…
Alpha Delta Kappa keeps teachers, retirees 'in the loop' Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:59 PM] NEWINGTON - When the school year began it also marked a new start for a group of service-minded women educators in…
Pet of the Week: Millie Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:59 PM] This is Millie, an older kitty at 15 years of age. Millie is an affectionate cat and she loves to lay on…
Newington police blotter Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:58 PM] Newington police report the following: Ricardo Viruet, 23, 316 Chestnut St., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 10 with second-degree larceny, conspiracy…
Connecticut Home Generators fills demand created by Hurricane Florence Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:48 PM] NEWINGTON -Devastation caused by the season’s first major hurricane has people in the Carolinas calling on their northern neighbors for electrical…
Kelser golf tournament raises $25,000 for Center for Cognitive Health Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:45 PM] NEWINGTON - Barry Kelly, CEO of Kelser Corp., has a brother, Bruce, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. When the two were…
Thursday 09/13/2018
Connecticut fentanyl deaths on pace to increase 9 percent Posted: 13 September 2018 [12:09 PM] FARMINGTON - Connecticut's chief medical examiner says fentanyl-related overdose deaths in the state are on pace to increase 9 percent this year,…
Wednesday 09/12/2018
Don't miss Newington's Waterfall Festival this Saturday! Posted: 12 September 2018 [02:07 PM] NEWINGTON – If the town didn’t take pride in having one of the smallest natural waterfalls, it might just celebrate…
Candlelight vigil to be held on anniversary of Patricia Torbicki's death Posted: 12 September 2018 [02:06 PM] NEWINGTON - It’s been nearly a year since she was killed by her husband, and the family of Patricia Torbicki is…
Cherish Our Children Walk helps grieving parents heal Posted: 12 September 2018 [02:05 PM] NEWINGTON - For the last 11 years, Donna Jenner has been walking around with two bricks in her pockets. One is…
Newington couple's road to competitive bodybuilding Posted: 12 September 2018 [02:05 PM] NEWINGTON - When Danielle Lirio talks modestly about being “new to fitness” it’s difficult to imagine her as a competitive bodybuilder.…
'Clear the Shelters' event does just that - 89 pets find 'forever' homes Posted: 12 September 2018 [02:05 PM] Special To The town crier NEWINGTON - The Connecticut Humane Society is declaring last months “Clear the Shelters” event a success, as…
Newington Business Spotlight: Connecticut Insurance Exchange Posted: 12 September 2018 [02:04 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s favorite insurance agency is inviting area residents to enjoy great music, food and raffles at a giant…
Pet of the Week: Blue Posted: 12 September 2018 [01:40 PM] This is Blue, a Pit Bull Terrier mix who is 7-years-old. He would love to live in a single family home…
Newington police blotter Posted: 12 September 2018 [01:39 PM] Newington police report the following: Antonio Samuels, 19, 19 Prospect St., East Hartford, was charged on Aug. 25 with failure to respond.…
Tuesday 09/04/2018
95-year-old World War II hero recalls meeting man whose life he saved decades earlier Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:20 PM] A local World War II hero has lived to see his 95th year. John Provini of Newington was a Navy machinist’s…
Vandalism sheds light on simmering feud over Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial park Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park, the only monument in the country built by survivors of the World…
Newington council crafting social media policy after latest online incident Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:19 PM] NEWINGTON - The town is examining how the online behavior of its employees and elected officials can be regulated as one…
Lavery Ride Sept. 16 keeps officer's memory alive Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:18 PM] NEWINGTON - Fourteen years after he was tragically killed in the line of duty, Newington Master Police Officer Sgt. Peter Lavery’s…
Newington Human Services seeks volunteers to help with the holidays Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:18 PM] NEWINGTON - The holidays aren’t far away, and the town is already harnessing volunteers to help prepare food and gift baskets…
Pet of the Week: Van Gogh Posted: 04 September 2018 [09:17 PM] This is cat Van Gogh! He is 7 years old and is a fairly mellow guy. Van Gogh has not had much…
Newington police blotter Posted: 04 September 2018 [08:16 PM] Newington police report the following: Shane Given, 32, of 169 Leesville Road, Moodus, was charged on Aug. 27 with sixth-degree larceny. Pacileo…
Newington native serving in Navy in Guam Posted: 04 September 2018 [08:15 PM] Navy Office of Community Outreach SANTA RITA, Guam - A 2011 Newington High School graduate and Newington native is serving with the…
Health District to host nine flu clinics in October Posted: 04 September 2018 [08:14 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District will host nine flu clinics in October across the four district towns it serves:…
Thursday 08/30/2018
Freshman orientation: School is great, but 'there sure are a lot of stairs and turns' Posted: 30 August 2018 [01:44 PM] NEWINGTON - As they weaved through the hallways and peered up at plaques lining the walls, Newington High School’s incoming freshman…
Local group hopes to attract Gold Star Families monument to town Posted: 30 August 2018 [11:50 AM] Connecticut families who have sacrificed a loved one for America’s freedom may soon have a monument dedicated to them. Local proponents…
Wednesday 08/29/2018
PGA HOPE programs teaches disabled veterans to play golf Posted: 29 August 2018 [08:49 PM] HARTFORD – There are very few parallels between a golf course and a battlefield, and that’s exactly what makes it…
Mrs. Freese is Newington's Teacher of the Year Posted: 29 August 2018 [08:48 PM] Newington Public Schools has named Mrs. Jennifer Freese, a science teacher at the Medical Sciences Academy at Newington High School, as the…
Taj Alsham brings a taste of Syria to Newington Posted: 29 August 2018 [08:48 PM] NEWINGTON - If you’ve never tried Syrian food, this is the place. Customers are praising the steaming bowls of lentil soup,…
Pet of the Week: King Posted: 29 August 2018 [08:47 PM] One-Year-old King can live in a single family home or condo, with apartments considered. This cool character would like to live with…
Newington police blotter Posted: 29 August 2018 [02:07 PM] Newington police report the following: Nicholas Bouchard, 31, 171 Elm St., Windsor Locks, was charged on Aug. 21 with two counts sixth-degree…
Pet of the Week: Socks Posted: 29 August 2018 [02:07 PM] This is Socks, and he is wearing black socks - very trendy!! Socks has not had much experience with children but he…
Tuesday 08/28/2018
Head of student conduct for CCSU Christopher Dukes required to give DNA sample as evidence in domestic violence case Posted: 28 August 2018 [11:39 AM] HARTFORD – Christopher Dukes, the head of student conduct for Central Connecticut State University, was required to give a DNA sample…
Wednesday 08/22/2018
The paws that refreshes: Pooches enjoy a Dog Day swim Posted: 22 August 2018 [04:31 PM] NEWINGTON - The last evening of the season at Mill Pond Pool was reserved for residents with four legs. Dogs…
Council honors Newington H.S. boys volleyball with a proclamation Posted: 22 August 2018 [04:31 PM] NEWINGTON - A “set” of athletes recently accepted high honors from local elected officials, who recognized a stellar season by the…
West Nile virus case in Newington one of two in state Posted: 22 August 2018 [04:30 PM] NEWINGTON- Local health officials are addressing West Nile Virus after a resident in town was diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness.…
How Newington voted in the primaries Posted: 22 August 2018 [04:30 PM] NEWINGTON - The town will bid farewell to longtime state Sen. Paul Doyle this November and welcome one of two newcomers…
Wednesday 08/15/2018
Affordable housing project proposed Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:34 PM] NEWINGTON – Traffic, safety and contamination were among concerns cited at a recent public hearing for a proposed low-income housing…
Polish workers find a welcome mat at PCX Aerospace Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:34 PM] NEWINGTON – PCX Aerostructures is for Polish. The Newington-based company is a leader in the aerospace manufacturing industry and a…
2 Newington women among Hartford Business Journal's '40 under 40' Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:33 PM] NEWINGTON – Two residents have been selected to the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty list this year. The honorees…
Newington Business Spotlight: Hair on the Square Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:33 PM] NEWINGTON –With almost 50 salons in town, residents have quite the choice of who takes care of their hair.…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week: Moses Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:33 PM] Moses is a sleek medium-hair cat at our Newington location. He is 11 years old and he would appreciate a busy home…
Couple and adopted blind dog become best buddies Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:17 PM] Special to the Herald BRISTOL - As soon as the front door of Robert Genuario’s and Samela Santana’s home opens for guests,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:16 PM] Newington police report the following: Clayton DiManno, 32, 189 Markham St., Middletown, was charged on Aug. 2 with sixth-degree larceny and second-degree…
Connecticut Primary Roundup: Southington's Joe Markley beats New Britain mayor Erin Stewart in lieutenant governor race Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:42 AM] HARTFORD - The Latest on Connecticut's primary (all times local): 11:40 p.m. Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller has won the Republican nomination…
Corey wins Connecticut GOP nod for Senate, will face Murphy Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:36 AM] HARTFORD - Matthew Corey, a window washer and Hartford pub owner, won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Connecticut on Tuesday…
Jahana Hayes, onetime teen mom, now a teacher, wins House primary, will face GOP's Manny Santos Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:33 AM] HARTFORD - A onetime teen mother who became a celebrated teacher defeated a veteran politician Tuesday in the Democratic primary for a…
In upset, Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor, will face Democrat winner Lamont Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:27 AM] HARTFORD - Bob Stefanowski, a former GE executive who pitched himself to voters as Bob the Rebuilder, won Tuesday's Republican primary for…
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