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Letter: Library thanks public for success of Southington Reads event

To the editor: Our 10th Annual Southington Reads was a huge success. Nearly 400 enthusiastic readers came to see and hear New York Times best-selling author Chris Bohjalian present his personal and...

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Local designer offers new line

Southington’s Rachel DeCavage is at it again. The former owner of Sugar Plum in downtown Southington and creator of the fashion line of the same name, DeCavage has launched a new line—Cinder + Salt,...

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Letters: City’s officer of the year says thank you

To the editor: I would like to thank the Exchange Club for sponsoring this year’s Police Officer of the Year Dinner, and all the people who came out and supported it. It was a fantastic night and...

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Superintendent update offered April 15

Plainville Community Schools will host a “Superintendent’s Update and Informational Showcase” on Wednesday, April 15. The program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Plainville High School...

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Police investigate shots fired on Pine Street

Bristol police are investigating after shots were fired at 155 Pine Street on Saturday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, there was some minor damage to a vehicle, but no...

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Council to discuss road bond project tonight

The Town Council will discuss a possible referendum tonight to appropriate $5 million to fix a number of roads that have not been repaved in many years. During a tonight’s meeting, Town Manager Robert...

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Connecticut Budget-Land Conservation – Advocates opposing Malloy plan to...

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Advocates for land conservation, affordable housing, historic preservation and farming are opposing Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s plan to remove money from a fund for historic...

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Library hosting spring vacation activities for kids

The Plainville Public Schools will be on spring vacation during the week of April 20 so the Plainville Public Library, in cooperation with the Plainville Recreation Dept., has planned a variety of...

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Wheeler Y holding ‘Healthy Kids Day’

On Saturday, April 25, from 12 to 3 p.m., the Wheeler Regional Family YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more youths to keep their minds and bodies active. Wheeler’s Healthy Kids Day is...

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Meet Mrs Connecticut International

Paula Mele, resident of New Britain, is the official titleholder of Mrs. Connecticut International 2015. The International System is an organization that promotes today’s married women’s...

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Meet Mrs Connecticut International

Paula Mele, resident of New Britain, is the official titleholder of Mrs. Connecticut International 2015. The International System is an organization that promotes today’s married women’s...

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Meet Mrs Connecticut International

Paula Mele, resident of New Britain, is the official titleholder of Mrs. Connecticut International 2015. The International System is an organization that promotes today’s married women’s...

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Challenger League offered for children with special needs

A baseball program for children with special needs is offered in Bristol. In the Challenger Division, various phases of the game are taught as the players advance in their hitting throwing and...

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Challenger League offered for children with special needs

A baseball program for children with special needs is offered in Bristol. In the Challenger Division, various phases of the game are taught as the players advance in their hitting throwing and...

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Library waives late fees for food donations to pantry

The Plainville Public Library is celebrating National Library Week (April 12-18) by waiving overdue fines on its books for any patrons who make a contribution to the Plainville Food Pantry at the...

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Kindergarten registration information announced

Children who will be 5 years old on or before Jan. 1, 2016 are eligible for kindergarten (full day program) in September 2015. Contact one of the following elementary schools to obtain materials for...

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Household Hazardous Waste collection set for May 2

On Saturday, May 2, residents of member towns in the Tunxis Recycling region will have the opportunity to bring Household Hazardous Waste to the Tunxis Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection,...

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Legion breakfast, blessing of the bikes to support Legion baseball set for...

On Sunday, April 12, there will be two events to raise money for the American Legion baseball program for Post 2. There will be the yearly American Legion Post 2 Baseball Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m....

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Local girls donates to Wigs for Kids

Megan Smith, 9, of Plantsville recently donated her hair to Wigs for Kids to help children with cancer. Lina Vecchio of Hair Creations by Toni helped Megan to make her donation.

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Library events in April

The Southington Public Library has announced the following events in April. If pre-registration is indicated, visit www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on the calendar or contact the reference/...

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