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PHOTOS: Creating art at the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden -

Secretary of the State candidates discuss, early voting, ranked-choice- State Rep. Hilda Santiago, D-84th, listed early voting and absentee ballots as her top priorities should she become Secretary of the State in November.Santiago’s opinion that a study on ranked choice voting, and allowing prisoners to vote should take...

Tips for starting a garden, growing unusual produce- Hopefully, when you think of spring you think of the endless backyard garden possibilities rather than seasonal allergies. Or perhaps, if you’re like me, you think of both. As a college student and someone who rarely touched a shovel, let alone...

Meriden music teacher charged with sexual assault of student in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — A local music teacher faces charges after police said he sexually assaulted one of his students, a minor, and made advances toward other students. Adam Romo, 36, of 85 Bradley Ave., Meriden, was charged March 17 with two counts each of...

Aldi opens on Meriden’s west side - MERIDEN — The opening of an Aldi store Wednesday at the Chamberlain Plaza marked the return of a major grocer to the city’s west side.The new store is part of Aldi’s plan to open approximately 100 new locations across the country this year.  A...

Over 75 volunteers set to spruce up Linear Trail in Wallingford - WALLINGFORD — The Quinnipiac River Linear Trail Advisory Committee is hosting a spring cleanup on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.Over 75 volunteers are scheduled to participate, which is more than have attended previous cleanups.   “The community effort...

Wallingford teacher Hope Pendleton left legacy of caring, friendship- WALLINGFORD — Former students are remembering Hope Pendleton, a first-grade teacher who taught generations to read through her 56 years with Wallingford Public Schools.“She really took all her students under her wing and poured love into...

Meriden teen to compete in statewide pageant- MERIDEN — A local teenager is just weeks away from competing in the Miss CT Teen USA pageant with support from the community.“This is my first pageant and I just decided I wanted to try something new,” said Mylin Bennet, 18, of Meriden. “It was...

PHOTOS: Having fun on the playscape at Doolittle Park in Wallingford.  -

Former Southington Democratic treasurer charged with larceny- SOUTHINGTON — The former Southington Democratic Town Committee treasurer was charged with larceny Thursday following a police investigation into cash donations from a 2021 barbecue fundraiser that were never deposited into the party’s bank...