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Meriden official pitches new vision for Cook Avenue- MERIDEN — City officials are considering razing 116 Cook Ave. following a fire last month that revealed hazards in the former medical office building.Also under consideration is the partial demolition of the former Meriden-Wallingford Hospital...

Meriden police identify woman killed outside condo complex- MERIDEN — Police released the identity Tuesday of a woman killed outside an East Main Street condominium complex on Sunday. Dominique Curtis, 37, was found Sunday night in the driveway the Atrium condominium and apartment complex, 1274 East Main St.,...

Latino-owned Fabi’s Pizza restaurant thrives in the community- WALLINGFORD — A family owned pizza eatery sits on the corner of South Main Street and South Elm Street and has been serving the community since 2015.Fabi’s Pizza, owned by the married couple Viviana Calderon and Fabian Morales, offers pizza and other...

Recipe: Leftovers, pantry staples make better fried rice- The secret to a great fried rice is all in the leftovers. Freshly cooked rice often results in a soggy, gluey dish because it continues to cook as ingredients are added to the pan. But chilling previously cooked rice changes its starches, yielding...

Democratic party leaders re-elected over challengers in Wallingford- WALLINGFORD — The local Democratic Party chose to retain its existing slate of leaders during a contested election of town committee officers last week.“We’re looking forward to making Wallingford shine again, and will keep building and organizing...

Local doctors offer advice on colorectal cancer - MERIDEN – March is colorectal cancer awareness month and to help you understand the disease, we have gathered some advice from area doctors.Dr. Rafal Barczak, colorectal surgeon at  MidState Medical Center, said the term “colorectal cancer” is used to...

Proposed change to Southington polling places prompts questions- SOUTHINGTON — Town registrars are looking to change where residents vote to reduce lines and realign polling locations with new state house districts.The plan includes closing the polling locations at DePaolo Middle School and The Tabernacle church....

What to do, eat, see and experience this spring in the area- Spring has sprung, Connecticut! After what seemed like an exceptionally long (and muddy) New England winter, it’s finally about time to switch out the snow boots for sandals!While last year’s spring was a warm, upbeat time for many, there was still an...

Lawmakers seek increase in school mental health services- HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health services for school students, and a recent report has illuminated where the help is needed most.The legislative task force, led by the state Department of...

Lawmakers seek increase in school mental health services- HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut lawmakers are looking at ways to increase mental health services for school students, and a recent report has illuminated where the help is needed most.The legislative task force, led by the state Department of...