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Meriden restaurant captures unique flavors of Brazil- MERIDEN — Capturing the flavors of his native Brazil is something local restaurant owner Nilton Coelho takes very seriously — right down to the charcoal he uses to grill a variety of traditional meats. Banana Brazil, 124 Hanover St., offers self-serve...

Ambulance company to pay over $600K in civil settlement agreement- A statewide ambulance service entered into a civil settlement agreement to resolve allegations of improper billing claims to Medicare and Medicaid. American Medical Response of Connecticut, AMR, agreed to pay $601,759 to resolve the allegations,...

Study finds slow response times, high morale, aging stations at Southington FD- SOUTHINGTON – An extensive study of the town’s fire department shows committed department members and lean administration as well as inadequate fire stations, slower-than-recommended response times and a complicated political authority...

Two Republicans running in redrawn Meriden-Berlin-Cheshire House district- Two Republicans have entered the 83rd House district race following the redrawing of the district to include part of Cheshire, more of Berlin and less of Meriden.Both parties are interviewing candidates to present to electors before the General...

Applications for Wallingford ARPA funding drafted- WALLINGFORD — Applications for businesses and non-profits to seek a portion of the $13.1 million in federal pandemic relief funds the town is receiving were drafted by a Town Council subcommittee on Tuesday night.The Subcommittee on ARPA voted 4 to 1...

Meriden teen charged in connection with drive-by shooting in Middletown- MIDDLETOWN — A Meriden teen faces charges after police said he was involved in a drive-by shooting in Middletown last year. Marion Nesmith-Ortiz, 18, of Meriden, was charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, commission of a felony with a...

Cyberattack targets Bradley International airport website- WINDSOR LOCKS (AP) — Connecticut officials said they were monitoring a cyberattack Tuesday that attempted to crash the website of Bradley International Airport but had no impact on operations.The Connecticut Airport Authority, which oversees...

6 hiking spots to experience from Castle Craig to Camp Sloper- As warm weather approaches, it is time to dust off your hiking gear and hit the trails. Whether you have never hiked before, have young children, or are an expert climber, Connecticut has the perfect trail for everyone.For beginners and families:Camp...

 Suspect shot at resident who confronted him during catalytic converter theft in Wallingford - WALLINGFORD — Police are investigating after a suspect fired at a resident who confronted him while he was stealing catalytic converters Sunday. Police responded to 69 S. Turnpike Rd. around 2:35 a.m. for a report of a gunshot fired during a theft...

Samuel Kalmanowitz (Community Service) - 1939 – 2008Born in Meriden, Mr. Kalmanowitz was a 1957 graduate of Meriden High School, and a 1961 graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. A Meriden pharmacist, Mr. Kalmanowitz was the owner of Kaye’s Pharmacy and has been...