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Tuesday 04/20/2021
Berlin Fair will officially return for its 72nd year this summer Posted: 20 April 2021 [03:30 PM] BERLIN – It’s already shaping up to be a better year than the one prior, and now the Berlin Fair is…
Feature film for Newington's Spring Drive-In switched from 'The Sandlot' to 'Sing' Posted: 20 April 2021 [03:17 PM] NEWINGTON – The feature film going up on the big screen in the parking lot of The Chapel this May is…
State has now fully vaccinated over 1.1 million residents from coronavirus Posted: 20 April 2021 [10:26 AM] STAFF REPORT Connecticut has now fully vaccinated more than 1.1 million residents and over 60% of those over the age of 18…
CT House passes bill ending religious vaccine exemption Posted: 20 April 2021 [09:48 AM] The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill early Tuesday that would end the state's long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements…
Monday 04/19/2021
Gas prices remain level in state, region; gas prices much lower in Newington area Posted: 19 April 2021 [01:21 PM] STAFF REPORT Gas prices in the state and the region remained level this week, according to AAA Monday. In Connecticut, the average…
Sunday 04/18/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: Home care provides inspiration and hope Posted: 18 April 2021 [06:52 PM] Attorney Admiral William H. McRaven, in his inspirational book, “Make Your Bed,” wrote about the importance of giving hope to those around…
Friday 04/16/2021
CCSU's Dancentral live streaming new faculty dance showcase performance 'Legends' Posted: 16 April 2021 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University’s Dance Education Program, in collaboration with Dancentral, will be live streaming “Legends,” the annual…
CCSU holding coronavirus vaccination clinic for students Posted: 16 April 2021 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University will hold an on-campus covid-19 vaccination clinic for students who have already pre-registered for…
Root Center donates to Prudence Crandall Center to help domestic violence victims Posted: 16 April 2021 [04:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A home may not be a safe place for a lot of people, which is why the Root…
State eclipses 1 million mark in residents who have been fully vaccinated from coronavirus Posted: 16 April 2021 [12:39 PM] The state has now eclipsed the 1 million mark for residents who have been fully vaccinated from the coronavirus. The state…
Nine-hole mini golf course coming to Mill Pond Park in Newington Posted: 16 April 2021 [11:57 AM] NEWINGTON – You have to see it to believe it and maybe even drive by twice. But not if you know…
Cedar Street stroll was spark for Newington history walk/drive to celebrate 150th anniversary Posted: 16 April 2021 [11:25 AM] NEWINGTON – Kathleen-Marie Clark was walking on Cedar Street one day when she started dreaming about all the places in town…
Newington releasing game board for residents to adventure around town Posted: 16 April 2021 [11:24 AM] NEWINGTON – How many steps are there in the staircase beside Mill Pond Falls? Hint, hint: the town’s 150th Anniversary Committee…
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 April 2021 [10:23 AM] Newington police report the following: April 9 Jesus Bermudez, 39, 17 Judd Ave. First Floor, New Britain, operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, improper…
Thursday 04/15/2021
Pandemic may lead to long-term changes in school calendar Posted: 15 April 2021 [01:48 PM] Connecticut officials say the impact of the pandemic on students and their families could lead to long-term changes in how the school…
Program gives Newington High students opportunity to supplement studies with real world experience Posted: 15 April 2021 [12:18 PM] NEWINGTON – Newington High School’s Internship Program has returned from its one-year hiatus, and students are back in the community, supplementing…
Pet of the Week: Kasey (here's how you can adopt) Posted: 15 April 2021 [12:15 PM] PET OF THE WEEK Kasey is like a new cat compared to the day she arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society. She…
Bill barring birth dates on job applications clears Senate Posted: 15 April 2021 [10:53 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut employers could soon be prevented from asking for a job applicant's date of birth, school graduation or school attendance…
Wednesday 04/14/2021
'It's fun to get out': CCSU students get chance to socialize in downtown New Britain, compete for prizes Posted: 14 April 2021 [10:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University held it’s Blue Devil Dinner Downtown Wednesday afternoon, giving students and faculty an opportunity…
'The care is horrid': Patient at area rehabilitation facility claims mistreatment by staff Posted: 14 April 2021 [09:21 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A local resident is claiming mistreatment by an area rehabilitation facility, which has not denied or confirmed the…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 April 2021 [09:11 AM] Newington police report the following: April 7 Richard Wojtusiak, 67, 287 Reservoir Road, Newington, disorderly conduct Brandon Casparino, 23, 135 Williamstown Ct.,…
Tuesday 04/13/2021
Connecticut echoes feds, recommends pause on J&J vaccine Posted: 13 April 2021 [12:14 PM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Department of Public Health announced Tuesday it is recommending that COVID-19 vaccine providers take a pause on administering…
Monday 04/12/2021
Over 50% of state residents 16 or older have received at least one dose of vaccine Posted: 12 April 2021 [06:00 PM] Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Monday that 52% of state residents age 16 or older have now received at least one dose…
Hartford HealthCare marks several vaccine milestones, including breaking single-day record Posted: 12 April 2021 [04:37 PM] HARTFORD – Hartford HealthCare announced Monday it will extend hours at its Convention Center mega site over the next two weeks…
Gas prices begin to stabilize locally, statewide; plus lowest-priced gas stations in area Posted: 12 April 2021 [01:32 PM] STAFF REPORT Area residents are seeing gas prices stabilize for the first time in several weeks. Gas prices in the first two…
Developers of Cedar Pointe project in Newington awarded nearly $2 million in tax credits Posted: 12 April 2021 [12:57 PM] NEWINGTON – Dakota Partners, a real estate developer and builder, has been awarded $1,982,271 in tax credits for its Cedar Pointe…
Sunday 04/11/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: Fear that state will lien the house if one applies for benefits Posted: 11 April 2021 [07:44 PM] Attorney Over the years, as an elder law attorney, I have heard clients say that they do not want to apply for…
Friday 04/09/2021
Connecticut to expand access to parks, beaches, camping Posted: 09 April 2021 [03:36 PM] Connecticut is planning to provide full access this summer to its outdoor recreation areas including state parks, camp grounds, shoreline beaches, boat…
For second straight year, Newington Memorial Day Parade is canceled Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:45 AM] NEWINGTON – For the second year in a row and only the second time in 50-plus years, the Newington Memorial Day…
Pet of the Week: Kevin Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:42 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Kevin might have the cutest underbite you’ve ever seen. And this 9-year-old puggle will love hearing you admire…
'How many of us will be left?' Catholic nuns face loss, pain Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:35 AM] GREENSBURG, Pa. - The nuns’ daily email update was overtaken by news of infections. Ambulances blared into the driveways of their convents.…
Drop in J&J vaccine leads to changes in college rollout Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:31 AM] A major decline in the amount of Johnson & Johnson vaccine has required Connecticut officials to revamp some distribution plans, including at…
Thursday 04/08/2021
Puerto Rico resident sentenced in cocaine trafficking operation involving New Britain, Newington Posted: 08 April 2021 [06:09 PM] A resident of Puerto Rico has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for his role in a drug…
Connecticut looking for sites to house migrant children Posted: 08 April 2021 [04:00 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials are looking at places in the state to house unaccompanied migrant children who have been arriving at the…
Wednesday 04/07/2021
Newington mayor presents nearly $130 million budget, slight reduction to mill rate Posted: 07 April 2021 [04:08 PM] NEWINGTON – Mayor Beth DelBuono presented the Town Council’s tentative $129.9 million budget for 2021-22 this week, representing a slight reduction…
Tuesday 04/06/2021
Lawmakers advance legal pot bill, but more changes promised Posted: 06 April 2021 [06:10 PM] Connecticut lawmakers on Tuesday advanced Gov. Ned Lamont's proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, with legislative leaders cautioning that additional changes will likely…
State urges homeowners to test wells for arsenic, uranium Posted: 06 April 2021 [06:03 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut health officials are urging homeowners who rely on well water to have their systems checked for arsenic and uranium…
Newington's first-ever Community Champion has been crowned Posted: 06 April 2021 [10:55 AM] NEWINGTON – The town’s very first Community Champion has been crowned. State Rep. Gary Turco of the 27th House District launched…
Newington reports 100th coronavirus death; New Britain up nearly 50 cases; 800K residents now fully vaccinated Posted: 06 April 2021 [09:40 AM] Bristol and Newington both reported a coronavirus-associated death among its residents over the weekend, according to state health officials. There were…
Connecticut looking into booster shots for older residents Posted: 06 April 2021 [09:08 AM] Connecticut officials are looking into the possibility of having to eventually administer booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccines in nursing homes, while…
Monday 04/05/2021
Newington joining forces with area towns for Relay for Life event Posted: 05 April 2021 [05:09 PM] Newington, West Hartford and the Farmington Valley are joining forces for this year’s Relay for Life. Set to take place on…
Newington High says goodbye to Indians and hello to Nor'easters as new mascot Posted: 05 April 2021 [05:02 PM] NEWINGTON – A storm’s a-brewin’ at Newington High School, the new home of the Nor’easters. The Board of Education approved a…
Sunday 04/04/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: If it's not in the Will, it's not legally binding Posted: 04 April 2021 [07:06 PM] Attorney Did your uncle recently die and now his estate is being probated? During his lifetime, did he always promise to…
Friday 04/02/2021
Hartford HealthCare has given out over 250K vaccination doses to date Posted: 02 April 2021 [08:59 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Amid the new state age guidelines for vaccination eligibility that went into effect Thursday, Hartford HealthCare partnered with…
Newington chamber hosting Drive-In Movie Night featuring 'The Sandlot' Posted: 02 April 2021 [08:47 AM] NEWINGTON – Experience a childhood summer from 1962 alongside your friends and neighbors this spring. The Newington Chamber of Commerce is…
Thursday 04/01/2021
DOJ warns of covid-19 vaccine survey scams Posted: 01 April 2021 [01:11 PM] Federal authorities are warning of phishing scams falsely promising prizes or cash in exchange for completing a covid-19 vaccine survey. The…
Pet of the Week: Wila Posted: 01 April 2021 [12:48 PM] PET OF THE WEEK You can certainly admire Wila for her beautiful calico colors, but you have to also admire her resilience.…
Educators statewide hope to meet needs of all students, discuss what needs to change post covid Posted: 01 April 2021 [11:58 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The pandemic has spotlighted many education inequities and educators from across the state hopes to continue to meet…
PODCAST: No. 1 team in state, CCC champ Bristol Central boys basketball talks title season Posted: 01 April 2021 [10:50 AM] STORIES OF THE WEEK PODCAST The CCC Champion Bristol Central boys basketball team joins the podcast this week, represented by head coach…
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