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Hundreds compete in annual Race4Chase kids triathlon in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — Lines of bikes hung on racks, each decorated with a small helmet on its handlebars. Nearby, spectators rang cowbells, cheering on their little triathletes who were about to see six weeks’ worth of efforts pay off at the finish line.“It...

7 things to know next week in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire- Things to know next week include additional funding for Meriden Markham Airport and a review of high school graduation requirements in Wallingford. In Cheshire, the Town Council will receive an update on the construction of two new elementary...

A guide for this year’s Meriden Puerto Rican Festival- MERIDEN — This Sunday, the Meriden Puerto Rican Festival returns to Hubbard Park from noon to 8 p.m. with authentic food, live performances and entertainment.For 56 years, the festival has brought the Puerto Rican community together, celebrating and...

Urgent centers for kids’ mental health crises open in Connecticut- Children in mental health crisis can now go to one of the state’s four urgent crisis centers to get help rather than risking an hours-long wait in the emergency room for care, officials said Wednesday.Wednesday marked the grand opening of The Village...

Beautiful lanternflies could be beastly to Wallingford vineyards- WALLINGFORD — At first glance, spotted lanternflies may appear beautiful, with gray, black, and red layers of spotted wings. However, this colorful creature holds the rank of one of Connecticut’s most invasive species.First appearing in the United...

WHPT Participates in 2023 CT Summer at the Museum - Thanks to a generous CT Humanities grant, The Wallingford Historic Preservation Trust is one of 18 organizations in New Haven County, and the only museum in Wallingford, participating in the CT Summer at the Museum program.Now in its third year, the...

Probe into AR-15 stolen from DEEP vehicle continues in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — The investigation into the theft of an AR-15 from a state vehicle last week continues, but there is no new information yet, according to police.On July 26, there was a rash of 11 car break-ins in the area of Sunrise Circle, Kingsland...

National Night Out forms bond between community, Meriden law enforcement- MERIDEN — About 3,000 people attended the annual National Night Out hosted by the Council of Neighborhoods and the Meriden Police Department Tuesday evening in Hubbard Park.Event organizer Holly Wills said she was grateful for the the nice weather and...

5 things to know about $119 Avelo flights between New Haven and San Juan- NEW HAVEN — Budget airline Avelo announced new nonstop service between Tweed New Haven Airport and Puerto Ricos San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport on Tuesday.The U.S. Census Bureau estimates about 298,000 Puerto Ricans lived in...

Meriden BOE defends request to pause new housing applications- MERIDEN — The Board of Education defended its request to pause new housing applications as not discriminatory against any particular group.Robert Kosienski, president of the Board of Education, sent a letter dated May 31 to the Zoning Board of Appeals...