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Southington police search for automobile theft suspects- SOUTHINGTON — Police are searching for suspects after a string of 11 vehicle burglaries Wednesday morning. Police said the incidents occurred in the northwestern and central regions of town and resulted in the theft of one purse, one wallet and a...

5 in-state Latino events to check out- From a Latin dance party, a Mothers Day salsa celebration and a Cinco de Mayo tequila dinner, Connecticut has a series of Latin events coming up that appeal to a wide variety of interests.Here are five in-state events you can add to your May...

Ice cream parlor, townhouse projects approved in Cheshire - CHESHIRE — Although the final tally was not unanimous, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve two projects this week that had drawn vocal opposition from neighbors at a series of public hearings.Both applications were approved Monday...

Former Meriden state Rep. Altobello named daffodil parade grand marshal- MERIDEN — Former state representative and longtime festival supporter Emil “Buddy” Altobello will lead the Daffodils on Parade Saturday as this year’s grand marshal.“I was shocked when they asked me and I thought to myself, ‘Oh geez there are a lot of...

Vietnam era vets honored 50 years after withdrawl- The Town of North Haven honored local veterans who served during the Vietnam era at a well-attended April 3 ceremony held at the high school.The Vietnam era spanned Nov. 1, 1955 to May 7, 1975, and March 29 marked 50 years that the last American...

Meriden bilingual educator to receive ‘exceptional teacher’ award - MERIDEN — Inside classroom 28 at Hanover Elementary School, Bilingual Educator Alicia Lorenzo has formed a family with her group of 26 fifth-graders. Together, they navigate the current curriculum in their native Spanish. Lorenzo has been part of the...

Art Heals programs returns to Artsplace in Cheshire- CHESHIRE — The free Art Heals program returned to the Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Artsplace, following a hiatus during the pandemic.The classes are offered to Cheshire residents who are homebound due to medical, physical, or emotional...

Treasure hunters flock to Hubbard Park for pre-festival tag sale- MERIDEN — The 19th annual Daffodil Tag Sale at Hubbard Park on Saturday proved the old proverb that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Vendors set up their tables in a big, white tent that will also be used for the Meriden Daffodil...

Meriden Hall of Famer: Christopher W. Wilson (Historical Persons) - Christopher W. Wilson (Historical Persons) Christopher W. Wilson was born in 1846 in Dublin, Ireland. His family immigrated to Meriden and was living in today’s downtown at the start of the Civil War in 1861. Only 19 years old, Wilson enlisted in the...

LeadingAge Connecticut announces Caring Hands Awards- SOUTHINGTON — Seven Hartford HealthCare Senior Services colleagues earned statewide recognition from LeadingAge Connecticut for excellence in senior care. LeadingAge Connecticut represents the state’s nonprofit senior living communities. The awards,...