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Monday 08/19/2019
Pets find their forever home during the 'Clear the Shelters' event at the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:33 PM] NEWINGTON - Hundreds of people waited outside the Connecticut Humane Society Saturday hoping to find a new furry friend to add…
New court date set for woman charged in missing mom Jennifer Dulos case Posted: 19 August 2019 [12:22 PM] STAMFORD - A judge has set a new court date for a woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a 50-year-old…
Fate of legalized marijuana in Connecticut remains hazy Posted: 19 August 2019 [12:19 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut lawmakers have yet to decide when to make another attempt at legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana. It's doubtful there…
Friday 08/16/2019
CCSU student who posted online an interest in committing mass shooting banned from campus Posted: 16 August 2019 [12:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Norwalk man who was arrested for illegal possession of large capacity magazines after posting on Facebook an…
Thursday 08/15/2019
Man in the mirror image: globe-trotting Michael Jackson impersonator performs in New Britain on Saturday Posted: 15 August 2019 [04:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The King of Pop will return to Trinity-on-Main Saturday in the form of tribute artist Joby Rogers, who…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Special celebration coming to New Britain's Sacred Heart Church this fall Posted: 14 August 2019 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It is now the 21st century, but it was in the 19th century that the church was founded.…
Get ready for back-to-school shopping with Tax-Free Week, starting Aug. 18 Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:10 PM] There’s no better time to ‘shop ‘til you drop’ than during tax free week. Connecticut’s 19th Sales Tax Free Week runs…
Tunxis Community College Foundation announces new leadership Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:02 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College Foundation and Advisory Board Inc. has announced the election and appointment of new leadership at…
Find yourself a furry friend with the CT Humane Society's 'Clear the Shelters' event Posted: 14 August 2019 [04:57 PM] The Connecticut Humane Society (CHS) will be holding their annual “Clear the Shelters” event this Saturday, Aug. 17. All CHS…
Monday 08/12/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Even without a heat wave, outdoor workers need to take precautions Posted: 12 August 2019 [04:42 PM] Bristol Health The summer may be half over and despite these beautiful, comfortable temperatures, it’s vitally important for those who work outside…
Sunday 08/11/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Remembering Ronald Reagan and his battle with Alzheimer's Posted: 11 August 2019 [09:10 PM] It has been 15 years since the death of former President Ronald Reagan. When President Reagan died, it reminded Americans about the…
Suspect who attempted to rob Herald employee has been arrested Posted: 11 August 2019 [08:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A man suspected of attempting to rob a New Britain Herald employee in downtown New Britain Friday afternoon…
Friday 08/09/2019
Herald employee ran for her life after a man tried to rob her at gunpoint in downtown New Britain Friday afternoon Posted: 09 August 2019 [08:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New Britain Herald employee ran for her life after a man attempted to rob her at gunpoint…
Humane Society fundraiser coming to Moe's in Newington next week Posted: 09 August 2019 [08:07 PM] NEWINGTON-The Connecticut Humane Society will be holding a fundraiser at Moe’s Southwest Grill on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 5 to 9…
New Britain man loses leg to flesh-eating bacteria Posted: 09 August 2019 [12:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New Britain man whose right leg was amputated after becoming infected by flesh-eating bacteria thinks he came down…
Wednesday 08/07/2019
New Britain's Polish American Foundation takes group to experience the sights and traditions of Northern Poland Posted: 07 August 2019 [07:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A wedding with rituals going back centuries, folk art, and a ride in the forest were only some of…
Tuesday 08/06/2019
High school dropouts enhance their education and their employment prospects in American Job Center program Posted: 06 August 2019 [07:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Ricardo Rentas dropped out of high school to find employment to support his daughter. By the time he…
Sunday 08/04/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Be careful whose advice you take Posted: 04 August 2019 [08:02 PM] One recent evening, I was playing golf with my college-aged daughter, Allie. In watching her play, I had many memories of…
Saturday 08/03/2019
Breaking a 'bag' habit: How customers and stores are adjusting to the plastic bag fee Posted: 03 August 2019 [06:37 PM] BRISTOL - On Aug. 1, people across the state started to give up their “bag” habit. Thanks to a new 10-cent…
Thursday 08/01/2019
Marshalls in New Britain closing; new stores coming in Posted: 01 August 2019 [04:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Marshalls in New Britain is set to close its doors on Aug. 4, less than a month after…
Eversource cleaning up diseased, stressed trees Posted: 01 August 2019 [03:52 PM] BERLIN - Eversource’s increased tree work this summer is a response to address concerns of dying, dead and hazardous trees in…
Wednesday 07/31/2019
Here's who made the Dean's List for Tunxis Community College in Spring 2019 Posted: 31 July 2019 [06:56 PM] FARMINGTON -- Tunxis Community College has announced the names of those students who qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2019…
Tuesday 07/30/2019
Parent company of Connecticut-based People's United Bank to purchase holding company for United Bank Posted: 30 July 2019 [03:55 PM] BRIDGEPORT - The parent company of Connecticut-based People’s United Bank agreed to purchase the holding company for United Bank for $759 million…
Escaped calf killed behind Home Depot sparks outrage Posted: 30 July 2019 [03:30 PM] BLOOMFIELD - The slaughter in a Home Depot parking lot of a calf that escaped a butcher shop and led employees on…
Jennifer Dulos' mother seeks custody of grandchildren Posted: 30 July 2019 [12:49 PM] STAMFORD - The mother of a missing Connecticut woman has asked a judge to grant her sole custody of her daughter's five…
Sunday 07/28/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: How to approach your parents about their estate plan Posted: 28 July 2019 [04:29 PM] We often hear from children who are concerned that their parents may not have an estate plan in place. The children are…
Friday 07/26/2019
Aaron Hernandez estate settles wrongful death lawsuit Posted: 26 July 2019 [07:25 PM] …
Helpful and harmful: Experts warn about excessive use of social media Posted: 26 July 2019 [07:25 PM] Like any other risky business, social media could benefit from a warning label. “Caution!” it might read. “May impair judgment.…
Thursday 07/25/2019
New Britain Walk and Roll returns for its 12th year, celebrating the abilities of people with disabilities Posted: 25 July 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Lisa Daigle was excited to see so many people come out on a sunny Wednesday to participate in the…
CCARC Inc. and the Art League of New Britain partner on art show Posted: 25 July 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - CCARC Inc. and the Art League of New Britain are partnering to showcase a selection of artwork created…
Wednesday 07/24/2019
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is offering instruction and chances to perform to talented young musicians Posted: 24 July 2019 [09:04 PM] FARMINGTON - The 2019 Connecticut Virtuosi Summer Music Institute & Festival will take place Aug. 10-24, at Tunxis Community College. Founded…
245 Connecticut residents will pedal against cancer in Pan-Mass Challenge Posted: 24 July 2019 [06:08 PM] More than 6,700 riders, including 245 residents from Connecticut, will pedal up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge with the…
Jennifer Dulos missed 'beyond words,' says family rep Posted: 24 July 2019 [01:06 PM] HARTFORD - A representative for the family of a missing Connecticut mother says she is missed “beyond words” and that her five…
Tuesday 07/23/2019
Registration for the fall semester is underway at Tunxis Community College Posted: 23 July 2019 [07:41 PM] FARMINGTON - Credit registration for the fall semester is in progress at Tunxis Community College. For information on how to apply…
Many leads, little progress 2 months after Jennifer Dulos vanished Posted: 23 July 2019 [10:59 AM] HARTFORD - Two months after a mother of five vanished from a tony Connecticut town, authorities say they're still following up on…
Monday 07/22/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Radiofrequency procedure can help chronic pain Posted: 22 July 2019 [09:27 PM] Hartford Healthcare For people who suffer with chronic knee, hip, or back pain, discomfort can affect…
State treasurer talks financial literacy to future CCSU students Posted: 22 July 2019 [05:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - State Treasurer Shawn Wooden was at Central Connecticut State University on Monday to address students in the Educational…
Sunday 07/21/2019
102nd Army Band hosting free concert July 25 Posted: 21 July 2019 [04:54 PM] BERLIN - The 102nd Army Band will be holding a free “Tribute to Veterans” concert in Veterans’ Memorial Park on Thursday,…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Family strife over elder care? Consider an elder mediator Posted: 21 July 2019 [03:31 PM] Dear Attorney Tully: I have a major problem with my family. My mother passed away recently. I did everything for her: I…
Friday 07/19/2019
New Britain man beaten by police officer in video arrested in drug sweep this morning Posted: 19 July 2019 [06:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The police department along with the Drug Enforcement Agency and other law enforcement agencies conducted a drug raid…
Fast-growing web of doorbell cams, including in Wolcott, raises privacy fears Posted: 19 July 2019 [12:55 PM] The woodsy community of Wolcott, Connecticut, doesn't see a lot of crime. But when the police chief heard about an opportunity to…
Report shows Connecticut lost 1,400 jobs in June Posted: 19 July 2019 [12:49 PM] WETHERSFIELD - A new report shows Connecticut lost 1,400 jobs in June, nearly all coming from local government. The Department of Labor's…
Thursday 07/18/2019
Man calls beating by New Britain police officer an unprovoked attack Posted: 18 July 2019 [08:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Dennis Ramos cradled his arm in a sling as he detailed injuries to his shoulder, hip and…
Michelle Troconis, woman charged in missing mom case, makes court appearance Posted: 18 July 2019 [12:20 PM] STAMFORD - A woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a Connecticut mother of five has made a brief appearance in…
Clearing the air: Connecticut to hike smoking age for tobacco, vapes from 18 to 21 October 1 Posted: 18 July 2019 [11:13 AM] This story is the first of a two-part series on the smoking age change. For some young people, this summer will…
Wednesday 07/17/2019
Officer in spotlight again after beating caught on video Posted: 17 July 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - On Dec. 14, 2017, police officers were ordered to “block in” a vehicle suspected to be involved in…
Utility offers ways to stay cool while saving energy during heat wave Posted: 17 July 2019 [08:04 PM] With temperatures on the rise yet again, Eversource is expecting increased electricity demand and offers some tips to stay cool. High…
Tuesday 07/16/2019
New Britain cop involved in 2017 fatal shooting captured on video beating suspect on North Street Posted: 16 July 2019 [06:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN – An officer involved in a fatal 2017 shooting is seen in two videos hitting a city man in…
Dental hygiene students from Tunxis put healthy smiles on faces of underserved children in Bahamas Posted: 16 July 2019 [06:31 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College dental hygiene students and faculty led a community service project in Great Harbour Cay, Bahamas, recently.…