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Thursday 07/20/2017
Extravaganza carnival extended through Saturday Posted: 20 July 2017 [03:06 PM] NEWINGTON - The carnival lives on. Nearly a week after the Newington Extravaganza ended, amusement rides are still running strong in Mill…
Ferrari's Appliance welcomes community to Business Expo Posted: 20 July 2017 [03:05 PM] NEWINGTON - Good business means building a connection with customers, one local company understands. That’s exactly what staff at Ferrari’s Appliance…
Turnpike Motors hosts multi-chamber car show and party Posted: 20 July 2017 [03:04 PM] NEWINGTON - There is a benefit to bringing together business owners from different sectors and across the region. In a society dominated…
Newington police blotter Posted: 20 July 2017 [03:03 PM] Newington Police report the following: Tonya Williams, 49, of 389 Barbour St., Hartford, was charged July 1 with conspiracy to commit sixth-degree…
Pet of the week: Brooklyn Posted: 20 July 2017 [03:02 PM] Connecticut Humane Society Brooklyn is a very handsome fella that knows how to strut his stuff. He is a very confident, charismatic…
Police profiling study looks at problem patterns in 9 towns, including Newington Posted: 20 July 2017 [12:37 PM] HARTFORD - Researchers at Central Connecticut State University say they have found some common factors in nine Connecticut police departments previously identified…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Wethersfield man gets prison for defrauding investors out of $874K Posted: 19 July 2017 [02:32 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man will spend almost four years in prison for operating an investment scheme that defrauded people of more…
Thursday 07/13/2017
School board says no to council's 'memorandum of understanding' Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:50 PM] NEWINGTON - Board of Education members agreed this week not to accept a Town Council proposal to cover unanticipated budget costs. This…
Volunteer Fire Department to be honored July 31 Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:49 PM] NEWINGTON - Anyone who has yet to recognize local firefighters’ 100 years of volunteer service to the community will soon have an…
What's cooking this summer? Culinary camp with expert chef Scott Pestka Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:48 PM] NEWINGTON - Time is running out for middle-schoolers to register for a culinary education with an expert teacher. Newington High School Culinary…
Downtown Business Association: Hair on the Square a salon with a 'hometown' feeling Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:45 PM] NEWINGTON - There is a salon downtown where a woman in her 80s can be found having her weekly “wash and set”…
Newington police arrest stabbing and abduction suspect Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:35 PM] NEWINGTON - The man who allegedly stabbed his child’s mother and fled Chicopee, Mass., with his 21-month-old son told investigators they had…
Pet of the Week: Callie Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:33 PM] Callie is an American Bulldog mix presently residing at our Newington facility. Callie can live in a single family home or condo,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 13 July 2017 [03:33 PM] Newington Police report the following: Tayler Allen, 21, of 148 Lake View Drive, Colchester, was charged June 26 with failure to pay…
Thursday 07/06/2017
Fountain in Mill Pond Park to honor memory of rescue dog Posted: 06 July 2017 [04:31 PM] NEWINGTON - It was a summer day in August 2015 when town resident Dr. Ellen Leonard caught a glimpse of something straddling…
Extra! Extra! It's Extravaganza Week! Posted: 06 July 2017 [03:06 PM] NEWINGTON - Extravaganza week is upon us. The 36th annual Life. Be In It. Newington Extravaganza kicks off with a week of…
Youth Academy introduces teens to police work Posted: 06 July 2017 [03:05 PM] NEWINGTON - Sixteen teenagers spent their first week of summer vacation in intense training for careers in law enforcement. For the second…
Local artist included in 'Making Dreams Happen' event Posted: 06 July 2017 [03:03 PM] NEWINGTON - Town resident Stacey Dinunzio is excited to show the world her talent. The 32-year-old’s artwork began budding a few years…
Police seek public's help in tracking ATV abusers Posted: 06 July 2017 [03:02 PM] NEWINGTON - Urban dirt-bikers who make the streets their own raceway and stunt course are putting others in danger, police say. Officers…
Pet of the Week: Isabelle Posted: 06 July 2017 [03:01 PM] Eight-year-old Isabelle has a beautiful long black coat, which makes her light green eyes really stand out! This girl is looking for…
Newington police blotter Posted: 06 July 2017 [03:00 PM] Newington Police report the following: Thomas Guerrette, 21, of 23 Church St., was charged June 19 with interfering with a police officer.…
Thursday 06/29/2017
Former food bank client is Newington Volunteer of the Year Posted: 29 June 2017 [06:50 PM] NEWINGTON - A few years ago Chris Woodward’s family struggled to put food on the table. Now just this week, he was…
Latest Town Hall renovation plan gets high marks Posted: 29 June 2017 [03:13 PM] NEWINGTON - Citizens are praising the newest plan to renovate Town Hall and the community center, particularly for its inclusion of two…
Athletes and volunteers sought for fall Special Olympics Posted: 29 June 2017 [03:10 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s Special Olympics delegation is looking for athletes and volunteer partners to join its softball and bocce teams. Registration…
Pet of the Week: Persia Posted: 29 June 2017 [03:09 PM] Persia’s kennel card may say 12 years old but in her head, she’s anything but. This lovely, still active girl would like…
Newington police blotter Posted: 29 June 2017 [03:08 PM] Newington Police report the following: Donald Truax, 28, of 441 Platt Hill Road, Winchester, was charged June 21 with sixth-degree larceny and…
Chamber of Commerce proposes guidelines for signage Posted: 29 June 2017 [03:08 PM] To the Editor: For the past several months the Newington Chamber of Commerce has been advocating for Newington small businesses regarding their…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
Newington H.S. principal calls Class of '17 'the best I've ever had' Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:53 PM] NEWINGTON - Tuesday was a night of bittersweet farewells for the Newington High School community, which celebrated the commencement of its Class…
The Class of '17 graduates of Newington High School Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:17 PM] Hannah Marie Aforismo Jorge Aguilar Stephanie I. Akosa Andrei Yuri Alekseiko Syeda Batool Ali Kadam Ali Bakhsh Nathanael Cary Alleyne…
Mediterranean gem hidden inside regular pizza parlor Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:15 PM] NEWINGTON - The recent takeover at Village Pizza on New Britain Avenue is a cover-up. Hiding in this tiny, corner-lot pizza joint…
Newington alternative rock band pursues its musical dream Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:13 PM] If being in your early 20s is defined by fun adventures, self and world discovery, then Placeville is writing the soundtrack to…
Downtown Business Association: French's Worldwide Travel Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:12 PM] NEWINGTON - It might come as a surprise that popular travel destinations right now include Cuba, Iceland and Europe. The agents at…
Pet of the Week: Ipy Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:11 PM] Connecticut Humane Society Ipy is a 1-year old domestic short hair mix cat currently residing at the Adoption Center in Newington. She…
Newington police blotter Posted: 21 June 2017 [06:09 PM] Newington Police report the following: Katherine Quinn, 44, of 157 Main St., Deep River, was charged June 4 with sixth-degree larceny. Derek…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
Best-ever Best of Newington awards Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:38 PM] It was the best year yet for the Newington Chamber of Commerce’s Best of Newington competition, which culminated with an awards ceremony…
School board, Town Council at odds over allocation Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:37 PM] NEWINGTON - Town and school officials are still at odds over budget allotments for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education…
Plans for improving dangerous intersection go to state for review Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:36 PM] NEWINGTON - A plan to improve a dangerous intersection in town is moving on to the state for review this week. The…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:18 PM] Newington Police report the following: Benedict Gedratis, 65, of 35 Columbia St., New Britain, was charged May 30…
Pet of the Week: Francis Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:16 PM] Francis is a 10-year-old beagle at our Newington location. He can live in any size home, including apartments. Francis wants to live…
Newbold to speak on stroke survival at Kiwanis June 26 Posted: 14 June 2017 [06:15 PM] A man on a life-saving mission, who daily walks among us, was struck without warning by an insidious illness that could hit…
Man gets 12 years in 2015 robbery spree in Connecticut, including Newington convenience store Posted: 14 June 2017 [11:08 AM] HARTFORD - One of three men involved in a robbery spree that police say ended when he dropped his wallet at a…
Monday 06/12/2017
Public input sought on draft transportation improvement plan Posted: 12 June 2017 [12:11 PM] NEWINGTON - The Department of Transportation is seeking public input on a draft plan for improving transportation in Connecticut. Two public informational…
Thursday 06/08/2017
Newington police blotter Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:35 PM] Newington Police report the following: Jonathan Adams, 19, of 21 Somerset St., West Hartford, was charged May 24 with possession of marijuana,…
Karen Futoma leaving to take state position Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:13 PM] If Newington had a fairy godmother, Karen Futoma would be it. As director of the town’s Department of Human Services the…
Library program gives kids a head start on science Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:11 PM] NEWINGTON – In a town with biomedical and aerospace academies in its middle schools, families are eager to get their children enthused…
Pet of the Week: Kitty Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:05 PM] Kitty is 10-years-young and would like to live with kids over 12 years of age. She loves to get all of the…
Byron backs bill providing tax credit for food donations Posted: 08 June 2017 [03:04 PM] HARTFORD – State Rep. Gary Byron (R-Newington) strongly supported legislation, which would provide a tax credit for food or other commodities donated…
Thursday 06/01/2017
Friends of NHS football hope you'll tee up for the team Posted: 01 June 2017 [04:35 PM] NEWINGTON - Two sports that couldn’t be any more different are at the forefront of an upcoming collaboration. Newington Friends of Football…
Newington police blotter Posted: 01 June 2017 [04:33 PM] Newington Police report the following: Kelly Burton, 37, of 5 Hickory Hill Drive, Chester, was charged May 12 with sixth-degree larceny. Joseph…