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Camp Sloper gears up for 10th annual Race4Chase kids triathlon in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — It’s an anniversary rooted in tragedy. It’s an anniversary honored with triumph.This Saturday, the 10th annual Race4Chase kids triathlon runs at Camp Sloper.The event, staged in memory of Sandy Hook victim Chase Michael-Anthony Kowalski,...

National Days coming up this week: National Night Out, avocados, international beer,- Here are some yummy and interesting National Days this week that can be celebrated at local restaurants and businesses.National Avocado Day While most people today enjoy the superfruit as guacamole or, more recently, on toast, avocado consumption...

Former Wallingford music teacher to serve 8 years for sexual assault- WALLINGFORD — A former music teacher was sentenced to eight years in prison in connection with a sexual assault case from last year. Adam Romo, 38, of 85 Bradley Ave., Meriden, was charged March 17, 2022, with two counts each of second-degree sexual...

7 things to know next week in Meriden, Wallingford, Southington, Cheshire- Things to know next week include a housing development planned for Crown Street in Meriden, along with changes to the St. Joseph Church parking lot in conjunction with the sale of the parish’s former convent.In Southington, town officials will discuss...

Garden-style apartments planned for Crown St. in Meriden- MERIDEN — A development partnership is seeking permission from the Zoning Board of Appeals to build 21 garden-style apartments on a vacant lot along Crown Street. Developer 3 Squared LLC has applied for a special exception and site plan approval for...

Triano, Lombardi not running for re-election to Southington Town Council- SOUTHINGTON — Republicans are looking to continue their four-year majority on the Town Council, nominating incumbents and current town leaders for this November’s election. Notably absent from the council slate are Chairwoman Victoria Triano and...

Meriden police: More than 40 reports of smashed vehicle windows- MERIDEN — The Meriden Police Department encourages residents to stay vigilant after receiving upwards of 40 reports of smashed-out vehicle windows Wednesday night.The reports occurred in several different areas, predominantly on the east side of the...

Lamont pitches electric cars, new regulations boosting them- On the sales floor of the A-1 Toyota dealership in New Haven, Katie Dykes was selling a vision of Connecticut’s car-buying future Wednesday: A rapidly increasing number of electric vehicles, a network of fast chargers and incentives that Dykes...

Past water problems threaten Wallingford housing proposal at former nursing home- WALLINGFORD — A 5-year-old cease and correct order has resurfaced and now threatens plans to convert the former Quinnipiac Valley Health Center into apartments after 55 Kondracki LLC purchased the property.55 Kondracki LLC recently filed plans with...

With Meriden office expansion, pediatric therapy company increases possibilities - MERIDEN — Erik Staehly, 5, spends most of his time at the Cheshire Fitness Zone gym in Meriden, zooming from one activity to the next with his assigned occupational therapist, Karissa Laramie, following closely behind. Running from the ball pit to the...