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New Initiative: Police program helps engagement

NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Police Department will establish a new initiative to help officers engage with individuals with autism.

Walnut Hill Park steps recognized

NEW BRITAIN — Preservation Connecticut announced its Connecticut Preservation Awards for 2024. The awards recognized rejuvenated projects throughout the state.

Columbia cancels classes, dozens are arrested at Yale

Columbia University canceled in-person classes on Monday and new demonstrations broke out on other U.S. college campuses as tensions continue to grow over Israel’…

PLAINVILLE — In celebration of Earth Day, Rep. Francis Rexford Cooley will be hosting his second annual Earth Day Clean-up Saturday, April 27 by the boat launch at Ham… Read moreEarth Day clean-up Saturday

Pet of the Week: Persius

One-year-old Persius is a male American Pitbull/Terrier mix who is looking for a family with bully breed experience. This energetic boy has been with CHS since early J… Read morePet of the Week: Persius

Superintendent to host ‘showcase’ at Plainville High

PLAINVILLE — Superintendent of Schools Brian Reas will provide an update and “informational showcase” Tuesday at Plainville High School. Read moreSuperintendent to host ‘showcase’ at Plainville High

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New Initiative: Police program helps engagement

NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Police Department will establish a new initiative to help officers engage with individuals with autism.

Walnut Hill Park steps recognized

NEW BRITAIN — Preservation Connecticut announced its Connecticut Preservation Awards for 2024. The awards recognized rejuvenated projects throughout the state.

Columbia cancels classes, dozens are arrested at Yale

Columbia University canceled in-person classes on Monday and new demonstrations broke out on other U.S. college campuses as tensions continue to grow over Israel’s war…

Newington Council passes budget with 3.4% increase

NEWINGTON — The Town Council and Mayor Jon Trister announced they have unanimously passed the annual budget on a bipartisan basis, setting the mill rate at 39.67 with …

Sports

Berlin’s Gentile not letting eye vision stop him from playing baseball

BERLIN — Everyone gets dealt with some tough cards in life, but for some, it happens at birth. Read moreBerlin’s Gentile not letting eye vision stop him from playing baseball

New Britain Sports Hall of Fame inducts Laurie, Black as part of 2024 class

NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Sports Hall of Fame will have a dinner on May 5, 2024, at the Student Center at CCSU to honor the 2024 Sports Hall of Fame class. Two mem… Read moreNew Britain Sports Hall of Fame inducts Laurie, Black as part of 2024 class

E.O. Smith’s four-game week ends with a shutout loss to Southington

SOUTHINGTON — The E.O. Smith Panthers baseball team was looking to prevent their third loss in four days when they traveled to the No. 3 Southington Blue Knights, who … Read moreE.O. Smith’s four-game week ends with a shutout loss to Southington