NEWINGTON – One student from each of the town’s seven public schools will be recognized for their creative talents at the…
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Friday 11/25/2022
Newington man seriously injured in Route 9 crash in New Britain on Thanksgiving Posted: 25 November 2022 [03:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Newington man was seriously injured in a car crash on Thanksgiving in New Britain. State police on…
FRIDAY FICKS: An absolutely brilliant legacy Posted: 25 November 2022 [10:16 AM] Friday Ficks "Staff Sergeant Carl R. Ficks is hereby Honorably Discharged from the military service of the United States of America. This…
Newington police blotter Posted: 25 November 2022 [09:53 AM] Newington police report the following: Nov. 16 Naomi Martinez, 51, 23 Beacon St., Newington, disorderly conduct Richard Martinez, 45, 23 Beacon St.,…
Wednesday 11/23/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 23 November 2022 [10:22 AM] Newington police report the following: Nov. 14 Michael Orozco, 31, 459 Center St., Meriden, ill opn mv under infl alc/drug Nov.…
Monday 11/21/2022
Newington Thanksgiving Turkey Trot set for this Thursday Posted: 21 November 2022 [10:02 AM] NEWINGTON – A very special tradition will happen in a neighborhood in the town’s northwest corner this Thanksgiving. The 12th annual…
Newington High School Honor Roll Posted: 21 November 2022 [10:01 AM] Newington High School Newington High School students who received honors. HIGH HONORS GRADE 12 Mason Affricano Zeina Al Ramahi Beckham Alderucci Sarah…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 November 2022 [09:57 AM] Newington police report the following: Nov. 11 Aren Anthony Rakus, 25, 88 Cumberland Ave., Wethersfield, evade resp-injury/prop damage, ill opn mv under…
Friday 11/18/2022
Women teachers in Newington making Thanksgiving baskets for Friendship Service Center in New Britain Posted: 18 November 2022 [01:41 PM] NEWINGTON – Altruistic women teachers in town are making the Thanksgiving holiday a happy one for people who can’t afford to…
Third-graders in Newington, for 11th year in a row, receive dictionaries courtesy of Rotarians Posted: 18 November 2022 [12:37 PM] NEWINGTON – For the last 11 years all third-graders in town have come into possession of their very own dictionary, courtesy…
PET OF THE WEEK: Precious Posted: 18 November 2022 [12:36 PM] PET OF THE WEEK Precious Beagle/Jack Russell terrier mix 10 years old Spayed female Black, tan and white I can live in…
Newington police blotter Posted: 18 November 2022 [12:33 PM] Newington police report the following: Nov. 6 Sherod Aldon Hackett, 24, 331 Route 163, Montville, carrying pistol w/o permit, sixth-degree larceny, first-degree…
Thursday 11/17/2022
Prime Burger, an upscale, specialty burger spot, opens in Newington Posted: 17 November 2022 [06:55 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON – There’s a new burger joint in town. Actually it would be inaccurate to label Prime Burger so…
Newington police, firefighters, first responders hand out 3,000 turkeys to families in need at Stew Leonard's Posted: 17 November 2022 [02:01 PM] NEWINGTON – Newington police, firefighters and first responders joined Stew Leonard’s and Rep. Gary Turco in handing out 3,000 turkeys to…
Wednesday 11/16/2022
Newington police blotter Posted: 16 November 2022 [09:53 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 30 Damian Diaz Hernandez, 28, 72 Wilcox St. Apt. 4, New Britain, ill opn mv under…
Tuesday 11/15/2022
Lucy Robbins Welles Library will be featuring the works of Afghanistan-born artist Khalida Marefat Posted: 15 November 2022 [03:44 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEWINGTON – A unique opportunity to learn about an ancient art form and support a refugee starting her…
Newington begins search for new town manager, appoints acting town manager Posted: 15 November 2022 [03:40 PM] NEWINGTON – The town has begun its search for a new Town Manager and appointed an acting manager to serve in…
Community colleges in Connecticut merge, all will offer students standard tuition fee, opportunity to earn bachelor's degree at same rate Posted: 15 November 2022 [02:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On the fourth floor of 185 Main St. Tuesday, an agreement was signed that forever changes the landscape…
Newington man gets decade in prison after arranging for tractor trailer drivers to bring cocaine into Connecticut Posted: 15 November 2022 [11:31 AM] A Newington man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for trafficking drugs into Connecticut using truck drivers – during…
Christkindlmarkt returns Thanksgiving weekend Posted: 15 November 2022 [11:24 AM] NEWINGTON – After years of closings and cancellations due to covid-19, one local organization is resurrecting a special tradition. The Christkindlmarkt…
Monday 11/14/2022
Newington Children's Theater Company providing opportunities to grow for over 60 years Posted: 14 November 2022 [03:44 PM] NEWINGTON – The Newington Children’s Theater Company originally started in 1963 and is now celebrating its 60th anniversary season. The Newington…
Armed robbery reported in Newington Posted: 14 November 2022 [11:59 AM] NEWINGTON – Police are seeking two people who robbed a local convenience store at gunpoint over the weekend. A sergeant on…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 November 2022 [11:41 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 23 Hakeem Jackson, 31, 3 Ash St., Waterbury, disorderly conduct Oct. 28 Carlos L. Dejesus,…
Wednesday 11/09/2022
Turco excited for next two years in office, plus rest of Newington Election Day winners Posted: 09 November 2022 [01:49 PM] NEWINGTON – State Rep. Gary Turco defeated GOP opponent Nancy Cappello for the 27th House District seat Tuesday, winning nearly 59%…
Tuesday 11/08/2022
Turco leading 27th District race in Newington, New Britain; other Democrats also ahead Posted: 08 November 2022 [10:25 PM] NEWINGTON – State Rep. Gary Turco was leading GOP opponent Nancy Cappello for the 27th House District seat Tuesday night. Unofficial…
Woman shot at Newington auto parts store is pregnant, police say Posted: 08 November 2022 [11:37 AM] NEWINGTON – One of two victims of a shooting at a local auto parts store was pregnant. According to police,…
How CAN I Help Newington? We have your answer right here Posted: 08 November 2022 [11:05 AM] NEWINGTON – A program that began at the height of the pandemic has earned thousands of dollars for charity causes in…
Holiday Card Contest opens for Newington students Posted: 08 November 2022 [11:04 AM] NEWINGTON – Students in town have been invited to design holiday cards by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Maureen Brummett. Her second…
Monday 11/07/2022
Turco against Cappello for State Rep highlights races on Election Day for Newington residents Posted: 07 November 2022 [01:56 PM] NEWINGTON - A handful of local residents are vying for their neighbors’ votes on Election Day Tuesday. The lineup includes State…
Newington voters will encounter single question encompassing 18 different changes to Charter on Election Day Posted: 07 November 2022 [12:12 PM] NEWINGTON – Voters will encounter a single question that encompasses 18 different changes to the town’s Charter when they head to…
Newington police blotter Posted: 07 November 2022 [11:31 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 25 Manishkumar Patel, 51, 479 Providence Rd., Brooklyn, traveling unreasonably fast, ill opn mv under infl…
Thursday 11/03/2022
Newington Art League inviting public to learn to pain from award-winning artist for free Posted: 03 November 2022 [01:01 PM] NEWINGTON – Learn how to paint from a professional, award-winning artist for free. The Newington Art League is inviting the public…
PETS OF THE WEEK: Chopper and Princess Peach Posted: 03 November 2022 [12:48 PM] Chopper (blue collar) Pit bull/Labrador retriever mix 12 years old Altered male Princess Peach (pink collar) Pit bull/Labrador retriever mix 6 years…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 November 2022 [10:32 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 23 John Michael Dombek, 27, 23 Judge Ln., Newington, reckless driving, disorderly conduct, first-degree reckless endangerment…
Wednesday 11/02/2022
Newington senior to perform with some of best high school musicians in the country Posted: 02 November 2022 [10:52 AM] NEWINGTON – Newington High School is proudly sending one of its own to Maryland to perform with some of the best…
Newington police blotter Posted: 02 November 2022 [10:23 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 20 Andrey Aleksandrovich Klebanov, 25, 1371 Old North Colony Rd., Meriden, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree…
Monday 10/31/2022
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visits CT Humane Society headquarters to celebrate passage of PAW Act Posted: 31 October 2022 [01:19 PM] NEWINGTON – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal visited CT Humane Society headquarters in Newington Monday morning to celebrate the passage of the…
Friday 10/28/2022
PET OF THE WEEK: Samoa Posted: 28 October 2022 [02:29 PM] PET OF THE WEEK Samoa Smooth coated Guinea pig 2 years old Male I would like to be the only Guinea pig…
Newington Public Schools asking community for help as it hopes to improve Posted: 28 October 2022 [12:39 PM] NEWINGTON – Newington Public Schools is engaging the community in efforts to improve as a district. NPS’ Office of Equity and…
Thursday 10/27/2022
Newington officials hear from staff about infrastructure needs and improvements Posted: 27 October 2022 [11:59 AM] NEWINGTON – Elected officials heard from town staff this week about infrastructure needs and improvements made around town. Assistant Town Manager…
Wednesday 10/26/2022
Newington Town Manager Keith Chapman resigns Posted: 26 October 2022 [03:50 PM] NEWINGTON – Town Manager Keith Chapman has resigned from his position for personal reasons and will be officially departing Dec. 2.…
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 October 2022 [10:16 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 19 Ann B. Kim, 67, 107 Martin Luther King 606, New Britain, third-degree burglary, third-degree criminal…
Friday 10/21/2022
PET OF THE WEEK: Storm Cloud Posted: 21 October 2022 [11:43 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Storm Cloud Coonhound mix 7 years old Altered male * I can live in a single family home. * I…
FRIDAY FICKS: Train and triumph; cheat and fail Posted: 21 October 2022 [11:30 AM] Friday Ficks Thirteen. A number immortalized by Johnny Cash in a song of the same name (“Bad luck wind been blowing at…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 October 2022 [10:52 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 13 Aleksandr Makhmudov, 50, 464 Willard Ave. Apt. A1, Newington, disorderly conduct Miguel Angel Santana, 23,…
Thursday 10/20/2022
Shop and help your neighbors in need at same time; here's how Posted: 20 October 2022 [01:46 PM] NEWINGTON – Go shopping and help your neighbors in need at the same time: that’s the offer the GFWC Newington/Wethersfield Womens’…
Wednesday 10/19/2022
Newington Fall Flea Market to end day before Halloween with special event Posted: 19 October 2022 [11:18 AM] NEWINGTON – Handmade goods will be coming to Constitution Square the last weekend of October. The Newington Kiwanis Club is set…
Newington police blotter Posted: 19 October 2022 [10:52 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 10 Jaclyn E. Courneen, 34, 140 Monroe St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny, criminal impersonation, interfere w/…
Tuesday 10/18/2022
State leaders to convene at Newington business at forefront of electric vehicle infrastructure Posted: 18 October 2022 [11:56 AM] NEWINGTON – State leaders plan to convene this upcoming weekend around a local business that is at the forefront of Electric…
Newington police blotter Posted: 18 October 2022 [10:45 AM] Newington police report the following: Oct. 6 Brian Ahern, 41, 56 Spruce St., Westerly, RI, five counts – second-degree failure to appear,…