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Monday 12/02/2019
President of New Britain manufacturer talks up careers in trades Posted: 02 December 2019 [06:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - All eyes and ears were on Bill Tomasso of The Tomasso Group, as he introduced Chris Link, president of…
Spring semester registration underway at Tunxis Posted: 02 December 2019 [06:08 PM] FARMINGTON - Credit registration for the spring 2020 semester is in progress at Tunxis Community College. Classes start Wednesday, Jan. 22.…
'FAFSA Month' to bring financial aid help sessions to Tunxis Community College Posted: 02 December 2019 [06:07 PM] FARMINGTON-December is “FAFSA Month” in Connecticut, and Tunxis Community College will host sessions for those who need help filing their Free Application…
HEALTHY LIVING: Diet moderation is the key to eating healthy over the holidays Posted: 02 December 2019 [05:45 PM] Bristol Health As Thanksgiving comes to an end, the busy holiday season begins. Holiday celebrations, work parties and friend gatherings. For at…
Wednesday 11/27/2019
18-year-old man charged with shooting at police vehicle Posted: 27 November 2019 [12:22 PM] HARTFORD - Police have arrested an 18-year-old man they say opened fire on an unmarked Hartford police vehicle, narrowly missing an officer.…
Monday 11/25/2019
Adoption proudly goes public on statewide celebratory day Posted: 25 November 2019 [08:52 PM] The Connecticut Department of Children and Families continued its celebration of National Adoption Month, which occurs annually in November, with Adoption…
Sunday 11/24/2019
A parish with 125 years of heart: Sacred Heart Church celebrates a milestone Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It was an incredibly joyous weekend at Sacred Heart Parish and School. The congregation celebrated its 125th anniversary…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Protecting your family with planning is ethical Posted: 24 November 2019 [04:08 PM] Senior Signals As we prepare for Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to family. In this column, I have written about the passing…
Friday 11/22/2019
Longtime St. Jerome Church music director to give piano concert in Unionville Sunday Posted: 22 November 2019 [08:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Rick Daddario, a former resident of New Britain, who served for three decades as music director at St. Jerome…
Thursday 11/21/2019
Police: New Britain man mutilated rabbit while driving Posted: 21 November 2019 [12:42 PM] VERNON - A New Britain man is facing animal cruelty and other charges for allegedly mutilating a rabbit while driving. WTIC-TV reports…
Wednesday 11/20/2019
Polish Christmas-season tradition returns with Szopka Festival and Competition Dec. 1 Posted: 20 November 2019 [08:56 PM] Christmas traditions dating back to the 19th century are still prominent today for many Polish communities, where elaborate szopkas are built…
Tuesday 11/19/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Tips to have a healthy Thanksgiving Posted: 19 November 2019 [06:36 PM] Bristol Health Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the holiday season. The holidays are a time of celebrating traditions and reconnecting with…
Monday 11/18/2019
New Britain's Stag Arms to make Wyoming its new home Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Gun manufacturer Stag Arms is moving to Wyoming, the company announced Monday. The New Britain-based company said in…
Appeal process continuing in firing of CCSU's Dukes Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The termination of the former director of student conduct at Central Connecticut State University is still in the…
Sunday 11/17/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: The importance of advance directives Posted: 17 November 2019 [08:03 PM] Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your…
Musical salute to veterans fills air at CCSU Posted: 17 November 2019 [07:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Heroes were summoned to Central Connecticut State University Sunday, for the Plainville Wind Ensemble’s annual Veterans Concert.…
Volunteers craft activity blankets for dementia patients Posted: 17 November 2019 [06:24 PM] BERLIN - Members of the Berlin Senior Center teamed up with Euro-American Connections & Homecare Wednesday afternoon to craft blankets to…
Polish patriotism and pride celebrated at dinner, show Posted: 17 November 2019 [05:58 PM] BERLIN - The dramatic performance that took place inside Baltic Restaurant Sunday would have made Kazimierz Pulaski proud. A celebration…
Mobile Veterans Memorial to be unveiled next year Posted: 17 November 2019 [05:30 PM] Newington Parks and Recreation has (another) new initiative in the works. Superintendent Bill DeMaio and his staff waited until Veterans Day…
Saturday 11/16/2019
All criminal charges dropped against former CCSU staffer accused of assaulting his wife Posted: 16 November 2019 [04:27 PM] HARTFORD – The former Director of Student Conduct at Central Connecticut State University accused of assaulting his wife has had all…
Friday 11/15/2019
CCSU forum delves into gender pay inequality Posted: 15 November 2019 [04:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Central Connecticut State University held a forum on Overcoming Gender Pay Inequality on Thursday that highlighted how Connecticut compares to…
Thursday 11/14/2019
New Britain EMS says shooting victim is a man; police still searching for suspect Posted: 14 November 2019 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The 26-year-old city resident shot Wednesday afternoon has been identified as male, but police have not released his…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
New symphony orchestra director a smash hit Posted: 13 November 2019 [06:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The community’s music lovers came out to support Maestro Toshiyuki Shimada’s debut concert with the New Britain Symphony…
Lamont gets pushback on tolls from Senate Democrats Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:46 PM] HARTFORD - A key bloc of Connecticut state lawmakers has told Gov. Ned Lamont they like the idea of a 10-year transportation…
Plastic bag tax generates much less cash than budgeted Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:04 PM] HARTFORD - A new state report indicates Connecticut consumers are remembering to bring their own bags to the supermarket. Revenue estimates released…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
Database on who is buried in Ancient Burying Ground is now complete Posted: 12 November 2019 [05:50 PM] Who is buried in Hartford’s Ancient Burying Ground? The burial ground served as Hartford’s primary graveyard from 1640 until the early…
Monday 11/11/2019
Bristol's Exterior Trim Specialties wins praise for its own spruce-up Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - Exterior Trim Specialties celebrated its grand opening Thursday with officials from the city and the Central Connecticut Chambers of…
Southern Connecticut State gymnast dies following practice accident Posted: 11 November 2019 [01:38 PM] NEW HAVEN - A college gymnast from Connecticut has died following a training accident. Officials at Southern Connecticut State University say 20-year-old…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Survivor, former addict works to help others Posted: 10 November 2019 [05:37 PM] Finding and embracing one’s purpose is sometimes a lifelong pursuit. For one Newington woman, the journey has been long, but each…
SENIOR SIGNALS: What to do if your Medicaid application is denied Posted: 10 November 2019 [04:11 PM] Dear Attorney Tully: My husband is in a nursing home for long-term care. I tried to file for Medicaid benefits on…
Friday 11/08/2019
City to hold inauguration ceremony Monday at BCHS Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:48 PM] BRISTOL - The city will hold the 2019 Inauguration Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., as required by the City…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Lamont officially unveils his retooled transportation plan, which calls for 14 tolls Posted: 07 November 2019 [04:03 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont says he hopes commuting times in Connecticut will greatly improve by fixing major traffic chokepoints across the…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Lamont's latest transportation proposal would limit tolls to 14 bridges and interchanges Posted: 06 November 2019 [03:46 PM] HARTFORD - Some Democratic legislative leaders gave early, positive reviews Wednesday of Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's latest transportation improvement proposal, which includes…
Estranged husband of missing mother Jennifer Dulos appears in court Posted: 06 November 2019 [03:07 PM] STAMFORD - The estranged husband of a missing mother of five has made a brief court appearance on charges related to her…
Monday 11/04/2019
CCARC to hold final workshop in series on Thursday for families of children with autism Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - CCARC, Inc. in New Britain is hosting its ninth and final workshop to benefit families of children with…
CCSU students share in seniors' wisdom through WISE Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:19 PM] What do 66-year-old Irene Hopkins and 20-year-old Merisa Kuljancic have in common? They have always dreamed of going skydiving. They are also…
HEALTHY LIVING: Deciding when it's time for hospice Posted: 04 November 2019 [05:11 PM] Bristol Health Home Care and Hospice November is Home Care and Hospice month and it’s a good time to discuss hospice care…
Sunday 11/03/2019
HALS Academy students make ornaments for national tree display Posted: 03 November 2019 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN - HALS Academy was selected to represent Connecticut in the 2019 National Christmas Tree display in President’s Park, Washington,…
All Souls Day Mass honors those who have passed Posted: 03 November 2019 [05:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Thousands of people made their way into Sacred Heart Cemetery for the All Souls Day Mass Sunday. The…
SENIOR SIGNALS: It's a good time to review your estate plan Posted: 03 November 2019 [04:15 PM] We just changed our clocks back to standard time. Just as we are encouraged to change the batteries in our smoke…
Friday 11/01/2019
Arrest made after trick-or-treating children find razor blades in candy Posted: 01 November 2019 [12:00 PM] WATERBURY - Police in Connecticut have arrested a man after trick-or-treaters reported finding razor blades in their candy bags. Waterbury police say…
Thursday 10/31/2019
Suspect in fatal hit-and-run on Rt. 9 in Berlin identified by police Posted: 31 October 2019 [06:33 PM] BERLIN – The driver of the car involved in the fatal hit-and-run on Route 9 south on Oct. 2 has been…
Works from the oldest artist honorary society are being showcased at the New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 31 October 2019 [05:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN- The New Britain Museum of American Art will host For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design exhibit,…
Wednesday 10/30/2019
Polish genealogy conference in New Britain attracts record attendance Posted: 30 October 2019 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A genealogy event recently held at Central Connecticut State University’s ITBD campus in downtown New Britain had its…
Public invited to experience Marine Corps birthday celebration Saturday Posted: 30 October 2019 [04:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Coming up on Nov. 11 is a holiday that everyone knows is a day to celebrate military veterans, but…
Tuesday 10/29/2019
Hospital for Special Care breaks ground on autism unit expansion Posted: 29 October 2019 [06:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Hospital for Special Care hosted a ground breaking ceremony for an expansion on its Autism Inpatient Unit…
Monday 10/28/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Are you at risk for breast cancer Posted: 28 October 2019 [07:52 PM] Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute During the month of October, we honor individuals who have battled breast cancer and strive…
Sunday 10/27/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Words of wisdom from television's Joan Lunden Posted: 27 October 2019 [08:32 PM] My law partner, Dean B. Kilbourne, and I recently attended a benefit luncheon presented by SilverSource of Stamford entitled, “Inspiring Lives.”…
Friday 10/25/2019
CCSU faculty union criticizes president for releasing too much information about sexual misconduct accusations Posted: 25 October 2019 [08:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As Central Connecticut University is working toward creating a campus climate that better handles sexual misconduct allegations, the…