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Thursday 05/19/2022
State Representative Gary Turco of the 27th House District is in the running for reelection Posted: 19 May 2022 [05:20 PM] NEWINGTON – State Representative Gary Turco of the 27th House District is in the running for re-election to a third term…
Newington business owner running for State Representative of the 27th House District Posted: 19 May 2022 [03:41 PM] NEWINGTON – A mother, volunteer, first-generation American and local business owner is now in the running for State Representative of the…
Wednesday 05/18/2022
Veterans Mobile Memorial trailer accepting registrations Posted: 18 May 2022 [09:47 AM] NEWINGTON – This year’s Veterans Mobile Memorial will feature 320 veterans, so residents are encouraged to register as soon as possible…
Tuesday 05/17/2022
Newington Town Plan & Zoning Commission reviewing application from national cannabis company Posted: 17 May 2022 [04:43 PM] NEWINGTON – By the end of this year, there could be a store in town that sells legal cannabis to adults.…
Monday 05/16/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:35 AM] May 1 John T. Perez, 47, 223 Charter Rd., Ellington, second-degree failure to appear May 2 Julio Montalvo, 37, 721 Bound…
Sunday 05/15/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: It's never too late to devise a Medicaid plan Posted: 15 May 2022 [08:55 PM] I have become increasingly concerned about incorrect “advice” that some seniors are being told by professionals about “spending down” for Medicaid…
Friday 05/13/2022
PET OF THE WEEK: HAZE Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:58 AM] Haze has been with the Connecticut Humane Society for 1 year and would love to find his new home in time for…
Thursday 05/12/2022
Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation is hosting free tours of the park this Sunday Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN – If you’ve ever exited Rt. 9 at Ella Grasso Boulevard, caught a glimpse of the American flags lining…
Greater Hartford Quilt Guild's work now on display in Newington Posted: 12 May 2022 [09:47 AM] NEWINGTON – A craft that can be traced back over 5,000 years to Ancient Egypt needs willing hands to carry it…
Wednesday 05/11/2022
Newington Town Hall in lockdown, covid-19 infiltrates at least 10 town departments Posted: 11 May 2022 [02:36 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Hall is back in lockdown mode as covid-19 has infiltrated at least 10 different town departments over the…
Berlin Fair adds extra day Posted: 11 May 2022 [09:32 AM] BERLIN – If you love the Berlin Fair, you’re going to love this. The Berlin Lions Club has elected to add…
Tuesday 05/10/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 10 May 2022 [10:57 AM] Apr. 29 Melissa J. Hafey, 33, 76 Duxbury Ln., Glastonbury, criminal impersonation, interfere w/ officer/resisting, two counts – first-degree failure to appear…
Monday 05/09/2022
Resident receives distinction of being named among the State's top three school principals Posted: 09 May 2022 [04:24 PM] NEWINGTON – A town resident recently received the distinction of being named among the State’s top three school principals. The…
Sunday 05/08/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: Cohabitating seniors: Protect your rights Posted: 08 May 2022 [08:35 PM] Attorney More and more seniors are living together without getting married. According to U.S. Census data, the number of cohabiting seniors more…
Friday 05/06/2022
State officials, Kid Governor discuss steps being taken to protect both children and animals from abuse, which often happen in same household Posted: 06 May 2022 [12:24 PM] NEWINGTON – Officials from across the state were in Newington to discuss the correlation between animal cruelty, child maltreatment and other…
HASTINGS: Happy Mother's Day to all the best worst moms out there Posted: 06 May 2022 [12:24 PM] Thank you very much. I can't believe I'm standing up here at this podium at the Worst Mom Ever awards!…
Lineworkers gear up for Eversource Rodeo competition in Berlin Saturday Posted: 06 May 2022 [12:20 PM] EVERSOURCE At Eversource’s Area Work Center training yard in Tolland, lineworkers lace up their boots and climb a utility pole as fast…
Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race set to celebrate 25th anniversary; here's how to take part Posted: 06 May 2022 [11:39 AM] NEWINGTON – The 25th annual Newington Library 5K Challenge Road Race is set to take place next Sunday, May 15. The…
PET OF THE WEEK: Athena Posted: 06 May 2022 [11:37 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Athena has a big purrsonality and loves to show it off to the humans who are her pals.…
FRIDAY FICKS: The gift of perspective Posted: 06 May 2022 [11:37 AM] Friday Ficks Column The Facebook post sounded pretty urgent. It read, in part, that “I have an immediate need.” Immediate is usually…
Thursday 05/05/2022
Walnut Hill Park in New Britain will turn pink Saturday as CT Race in the Park returns with people running, walking to fight against breast cancer Posted: 05 May 2022 [03:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Last weekend Walnut Hill Park was filled with pink ribbons; this weekend it will be filled with people…
Newington Art League's first meeting since before covid-19 pandemic set Posted: 05 May 2022 [02:17 PM] NEWINGTON – A group of artists in town are reuniting for the first time since March 2020. The Newington Art League’s…
Newington police blotter Posted: 05 May 2022 [11:11 AM] Newington police report the following: Apr. 26 Derek O. Carrasquillo, 21, 48 Edgewood St. Apt. 3B, Hartford, second-degree breach of peace Danny…
Connecticut lawmakers, in night of normalcy, wrap up session Posted: 05 May 2022 [11:10 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut lawmakers closed out the 2022 legislative session Wednesday night after passing juvenile crime reforms, limits on marijuana advertising and…
Tuesday 05/03/2022
Newington resident opens new custom event venue in town Posted: 03 May 2022 [04:59 PM] NEWINGTON – A new custom event venue was one local resident’s dream come true. The Newington Chamber of Commerce and town…
Connecticut's Kid Governor announces winner of Protecting Our Pets poster contest at Newington event Posted: 03 May 2022 [02:38 PM] NEWINGTON – Connecticut’s Kid Governor, Makhi Ettienne-Modeste, announced the winner of his Protecting Our Pets poster contest. Makhi Ettienne-Modeste partnered with…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 May 2022 [11:53 AM] Newington police report the following: Apr. 24 Paul Curry, 61, 27 Greenway Pl., Meriden, failure to respond – payable violation Apr.…
Sunday 05/01/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: 'Snowbirds' weigh pros and cons of changing residency Posted: 01 May 2022 [09:07 PM] Attorney With the chilly spring weather that we’ve been experiencing, I’ve been thinking about several of our clients who are “snowbirds” and…
Friday 04/29/2022
Martin Kellogg Middle School Drama Club preparing to present Willy Wonka JR Posted: 29 April 2022 [11:30 AM] NEWINGTON – Middle-schoolers are taking on Roald Dahl’s world of candy and magic on stage next weekend. The Martin Kellogg Middle…
Newington police blotter Posted: 29 April 2022 [11:09 AM] Newington police report the following: Apr. 20 Gregory Nunes, 64, 2387 Berlin Tpke., Berlin, ill opn mv under infl alc/drug, failure to…
PET OF THE WEEK: Mia Posted: 29 April 2022 [11:09 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Good thing Mia arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society when she did. Staff veterinarians discovered an infection that…
Thursday 04/28/2022
Matt Lesser, who represents Newington among others as State Senator, now in race for Secretary of State Posted: 28 April 2022 [04:19 PM] State Senator and Deputy Majority Leader Matt Lesser is now in the race for the Office of Secretary of State. The…
Newington police blotter Posted: 28 April 2022 [09:56 AM] Newington police report the following: Apr. 17 Christian D. Millet, 20, 2273 Berlin Tpke., Newington, carrying a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, second-degree…
Wednesday 04/27/2022
Connecticut Democrats reach deal on state budget, tax cuts Posted: 27 April 2022 [03:58 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and his fellow Democrats in the General Assembly announced Wednesday they have reached a broad agreement…
Tuesday 04/26/2022
Schools will soon stop serving free lunches to all students: What comes next? Posted: 26 April 2022 [11:46 AM] UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Public schools have been serving all students free meals since the covid-19 pandemic first disrupted K-12 education. In March…
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 April 2022 [10:44 AM] Newington police report the following: Apr. 15 Lisa Marie Gilbert, 50, 22 Elliot St., Hartford, criminal impersonation, two counts- interfere w/ officer/resisting,…
Monday 04/25/2022
First nursing home to open in state, Jefferson House, undergoes state-of-the-art renovation Posted: 25 April 2022 [04:59 PM] NEWINGTON – The very first nursing home to open in the state 140 years ago enjoyed a state-of-the-art renovation this year.…
Energize Connecticut hosting eesmarts contest for students, from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade Posted: 25 April 2022 [02:26 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Energize Connecticut is hosting its 17th annual eesmarts Student Contest and the deadline for submissions is this Friday.…
Polish Studies at CCSU hosting talk on the war in Ukraine; here's how to take part Posted: 25 April 2022 [10:14 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The S.A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish Studies at CCSU will be hosting The Milewski Lecture entitled “A…
Sunday 04/24/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: Denying and delaying may be costly Posted: 24 April 2022 [09:13 PM] Denying & Delaying May Cost You Seniors and their families in Connecticut are fortunate to have a talented and compassionate geriatric…
Saturday 04/23/2022
CT Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication remembers costs of freedom Posted: 23 April 2022 [11:03 PM] BERLIN – Area residents, dignitaries and Gold Star families gathered Saturday in the Berlin Veterans Memorial Park for the unveiling of…
Friday 04/22/2022
Newington Kiwanis Club's Flea Market opens this Sunday in Constitution Square Posted: 22 April 2022 [10:26 AM] NEWINGTON – Every doo-dad and thing-a-ma-jig will be in Constitution Square on sunny Sundays through May and June. The Newington Kiwanis…
PET OF THE WEEK: Curvy Posted: 22 April 2022 [10:25 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Sweet, confident, curious – that’s Curvy! This beautiful 4-year-old girl is at the Connecticut Humane Society and looking…
Thursday 04/21/2022
Students, Newington fire department clean up, post flags at Iwo Jima Memorial Park Posted: 21 April 2022 [03:59 PM] NEWINGTON– The Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation, Inc. was joined by Vinal Technical High School students from Middletown and the Newington…
Newington doctor joining national fight for women healthcare workers Posted: 21 April 2022 [10:27 AM] NEWINGTON – One local doctor is joining a national fight for women healthcare workers. Dr. Maryanna Polukhin, who practices internal medicine…
Hospital for Special Care hosting Juried Photography Competition & Exhibition; here's how to enter Posted: 21 April 2022 [10:21 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Hospital for Special Care is hosting a Juried Photography Competition & Exhibition and is looking for photographers. Those…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 April 2022 [10:14 AM] Newington police report the following: Apr. 11 Camron T. Williams, 23, 48 Stoneycrest Dr., Middletown, second-degree breach of peace Apr. 12…
Wednesday 04/20/2022
CT Breast Health Initiative's Race in the Park event in New Britain will have new activities this year Posted: 20 April 2022 [04:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Area residents can look forward to a few new activities at the annual Race in the Park event…
Newington unanimously approves new budget with .88% decrease to mill rate Posted: 20 April 2022 [02:14 PM] NEWINGTON – Elected officials made an agreement to ensure school staffing needs would be met before approving the town’s $134 million…
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