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Thursday 10/18/2018
Local businesses attend Newington High School Academies Breakfast Posted: 18 October 2018 [05:15 PM] NEWINGTON - Teens did business over breakfast recently. More than 75 community members joined students at Newington High School’s Academy…
Newington Business Spotlight: Damato Chiropractic Posted: 18 October 2018 [05:14 PM] NEWINGTON - Three new faces are gracing the treatment rooms and fitness center inside Damato Chiropractic Center at 123 Lowrey Place.…
Wednesday 10/17/2018
Town to create committee for 150th anniversary celebration Posted: 17 October 2018 [02:48 PM] NEWINGTON – The town is getting a head start on its 150th anniversary celebration. It won’t be until the year…
Pet of the Week: Blue Posted: 17 October 2018 [02:43 PM] Introducing Blue. If you are the type of family that enjoys having a large, mature dog in your lives, then consider taking…
Officials celebrate completion of Constance Leigh Drive Streetscape project Posted: 17 October 2018 [02:42 PM] Newington Town Council members recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Constance Leigh Drive Streetscape project. This…
Diamonds in the Ruff fundraiser to honor Renee DiNino Posted: 17 October 2018 [02:41 PM] NEWINGTON - On any given day, Renee DiNino is on the radio talking about pets, finding help for a homeless animal, or…
Brother-sister duo win inaugural Indian Cup Posted: 17 October 2018 [02:38 PM] NEWINGTON - Last Sunday at at Indian Hill Country Club the Newington High School Golf Program held the first annual Indian Cup…
Newington police blotter Posted: 17 October 2018 [02:34 PM] Newington police report the following: Desteni Grant, 18, 13709 Hook Creek Blvd., Rosedale, N.Y., was charged on Oct. 5 with criminal attempt…
Wednesday 10/10/2018
Sam and Albertine Anest reflect on 70 years of marriage Posted: 10 October 2018 [02:00 PM] NEWINGTON - “If I could go back” usually preempts a regret. If Sam and Albertine Anest could relive the last 70…
A train station's coming, the question is where? Posted: 10 October 2018 [01:59 PM] NEWINGTON – Amtrak’s Hartford Line service began June 16 with six stops between Springfield, Mass. and New Haven and more…
Don't expect to see many crows on Garfield Street after Saturday Posted: 10 October 2018 [01:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Scarecrows: Come one, come all. Newington Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Scarecrow Contest for the second year…
Heavenly Hat Day caps off hard work by students Posted: 10 October 2018 [01:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Sporting black baseball caps on Friday, Oct. 5, Newington High School seniors Audrey Schuler and Jordan Buslewicz were hoping…
Envy hair salon moves from Newington to Berlin Posted: 10 October 2018 [01:56 PM] BERLIN - Envy hair salon recently relocated from Market Square in Newington to 224 Berlin Turnpike, and recently held a ribbon…
Pet of the Week: Chelsea Posted: 10 October 2018 [01:42 PM] Eight-year-old Chelsea wants to live with adults and older kids who are gentle and respectful of cats. Chelsea loves attention, especially being…
Newington police blotter Posted: 10 October 2018 [01:41 PM] Newington police report the following: Masiel Matos, 30, 98 Rockwell Ave., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 29 with leaving a child…
Wednesday 10/03/2018
Wally Brideaux retires after 47 years as a Newington volunteer firefighter Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:53 PM] NEWINGTON – Lifelong resident and volunteer firefighter for the last 47 years Walter “Wally” Brideaux will be staying out of…
Human Services' Wellness Series back for an encore Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:53 PM] NEWINGTON - Back in town by popular demand this fall is “A Drum Circle: Drumming for Wellness.” It’s one of several…
Newington Waterfall Festival Chalk Walk winners Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:53 PM] Many volunteers helped to make this event possible including the Newington Art League, the Transition Academy, the Boy Scouts of America, the…
Police and fire departments link up on the links Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:53 PM] NEWINGTON - It was an opportunity for first responders to come together outside of being the first to respond to…
Pet of the Week: Hershey Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:53 PM] This is Hershey, a 4-year-old Retriever mix at our Newington location. Hershey can live in a single family home or condo, with…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:52 PM] Newington police report the following: Luis Ortiz, 27, os 55 High Gate Road, Newington, was charged Sept. 20 with risk of injury…
Saengerbund to hold Oktoberfest Oct. 13 Posted: 03 October 2018 [01:47 PM] The Hartford Saengerbund will celebrate the season with an Oktoberfest party from 1-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. German wursts (sausages) and schnitzel…
Wednesday 09/26/2018
Gary Byron, Gary Turco: Will they debate? Posted: 26 September 2018 [02:04 PM] NEWINGTON – Will State Rep. Gary Byron and his democratic opponent for the 27th House District seat Gary Turco have…
Toy testing toddlers turn work into play Posted: 26 September 2018 [02:01 PM] NEWINGTON - Toddlers at one school in town spent the week doing official national business. They played with toys. The…
Library goes big on 150th anniversary of 'Little Women' Posted: 26 September 2018 [02:01 PM] NEWINGTON - A book that is a childhood favorite is the focus of a series at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library.…
A tip of the cap to Heavenly Hats Day in Newington schools Posted: 26 September 2018 [01:59 PM] NEWINGTON - Before they step out of the house and onto the school bus on Friday, Oct. 5, students in town…
Pet of the Week: Cane Posted: 26 September 2018 [01:57 PM] Cane is looking for love! He is currently staying at our Newington Care Center. Cane is an FIV positive cat so he…
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 September 2018 [01:57 PM] Newington police report the following: Luis Ortiz, 27, 55 High Gate Road, Newington, was charged on Sept. 20 with risk of injury…
Monday 09/24/2018
Child seriously hurt in Farmington car crash Posted: 24 September 2018 [12:43 PM] FARMINGTON - Police say a 9-year-old child was critically injured in a head-on traffic crash that also sent three other people to…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Newington High School cross country teams pay tribute to first responders Posted: 18 September 2018 [07:01 PM] NEWINGTON - As memories of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks surfaced earlier this month, teens reached out to local emergency…
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…
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…