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Fate of Southington library project uncertain- SOUTHINGTON — The town manager announced the decision to voluntarily withdraw from a $1 million state library construction grant at a Town Council meeting earlier this month, leaving the future of the project uncertain. The project architect is...

Meriden man sentenced to 6 years in connection with shooting, carjacking- MERIDEN — A local man was sentenced to six years in prison in connection with separate shooting and carjacking incidents in 2020. Josaun Munoz, 37, of 58 Willis Ave., pled guilty to first-degree robbery in connection with the car jacking and attempt...

5 things to know this week from Latin America and the Caribbean- 1. Hurricane Fiona makes landfall in Puerto Rico, Dominican RepublicHurricane Fiona struck Puerto Ricos southwest coast on Sunday, causing a blackout on the island. Much of the island remained without power on Monday.The National Hurricane Center...

State aid announced for Wallingford sidewalks, Cheshire streetscape- The town of Wallingford is set to receive half a million dollars from the state for sidewalk improvements, while Cheshire is in line for nearly $300,000 in state funding to further improve its West Main Street corridor.The $500,000 award for...

Southington Apple Harvest Festival set to begin later this month- SOUTHINGTON — The last committee meeting for the town’s 53rd annual Apple Harvest Festival was held on Wednesday night and panel members said they are confident about the event ahead.The downtown festival is set to begin on Sept. 30 at 5:30pm and...

Southington School Superintendent responds to controversy prompted by unapproved worksheets on social equity- SOUTHINGTON — Superintendent of Schools Steven Madancy responded Wednesday to ongoing media attention prompted by a Southington High School English teacher using unapproved worksheets to teach social equity and inclusion.Madancy said the worksheets...

Fire officials: Retirement benefit decreases Wallingford volunteer ranks - WALLINGFORD — Wallingford Volunteer Fire Department officials have a goal – to revitalize, retain and retrain its members on an ongoing basis. But one aspect of the benefits offered to volunteers may be hindering membership, officials told the Town...

Meriden marks 9/11 with City Hall ceremony- MERIDEN —The day after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Don Gervais, a volunteer with South Meriden Fire Department, went to Ground Zero in New York. I told my wife I loved her because I didnt know what to expect,” he said. “It was tedious when...

No more nuance: Democrats slam GOP abortion-rights backers- DENVER (AP) — The anxious-looking women talk directly to the camera, warning that the Colorado Republican running for the U.S. Senate opposes the state’s reproductive rights law and supports the conservative Supreme Court justices who revoked the...

Meriden father charged with accidentally shooting teenage son- MERIDEN — City police charged a father with accidentally shooting his 17-year-old son in the chest on Aug. 12.Justin Mergel of Forest Avenue turned himself in to Meriden police on Friday and was charged with second-degree assault, first-degree...