Bloomfield News

Police are searching for a man they say robbed the Northwest Community Bank on Hartford Avenue Wednesday, one day after another branch of the same bank was robbed in Torrington .

Phyllis Starkie of Bloomfield has been painting for about 10 years. She is a member of the Wintonbury Art League, and her work has been shown by the West Hartford and Bloomfield Art leagues.

After nearly three decades with the Hartford Fire Department, including the last nine as chief, Charles A. Teale Sr.

The ACLU of Connecticut is warning the Enfield school board to stop holding graduation ceremonies at a Bloomfield megachurch, claiming the graduates and their families are unconstitutionally being subjected to religious messages.

The Connecticut Supreme Court reinstated a lawsuit Wednesday brought by the owners of a dump truck involved in a fiery crash in Avon in 2005 that killed four people and injured 11 others.

The town's wetlands agency has approved a permit for a developer who wants to build a large trash-hauling facility on 32 acres on Mucko Road, off Woodland Avenue.

For the Courant's complete coverage of the November 3 municipal election, visit the elections page .

The school system's Identity Project, now in its third year, has embarked upon its most ambitious agenda yet.

John William Lomax III was arraigned in connection with the murder of Jasper Howard on October 28.

Submitted by Sonya Adams, Kingswood-Oxford School , on 2009-11-12.   Kathy Lynch Kingswood-Oxford School seniors Byron Perpetua of Newington and Derek Lessard of Hebron display their award for winning first-place advanced team at a debate tournament at Andover.

People Submitted by Laura Phillips Ward, Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame, on 2009-11-11.   Jaime Rae Heaverly Pictured from left to right are: Marie M. Spivey, R.N., M.P.A., Ed.D.; Sheryl L. Breetz, M.A.; Elizabeth W. Brady, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S.; Debora A. Kustron, Psy.D.; Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.; Deborah Watts Miles, M.S.N, ...

For attorney Deron Freeman , the phone call was like so many others he has fielded.

Bloomfield Police say a man collapsed in the road while crossing a busy intersection and was then struck by several vehicles.

Bloomfield Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a 10:25 A.M. bank robbery that occurred at the Webster Bank located at 782 Park Avenue.

A Superior Court judge could decide this week whether to open the files of a 21-year-old Bloomfield man accused of fatally stabbing a University of Connecticut football player.

The recession isn't over. It has hurt everyone from Main Street to Wall Street and organizations that provide food to those in need aren't getting donations like they used to.

Government Announcements Submitted by Ken Freidenberg, Director of Human Services In Newington, on 2009-11-05.   On behalf of the Newington Department of Human Services I want to thank all residents for their support for the Election Day Food Collection.

Success at the polls Tuesday will enable fire officials to seek bids next month for the renovation and expansion of the Hayden Station Firehouse.

Submitted by Suzette DeBeatham-Brown on 2009-11-03.   On Oct. 31, Rehoboth Church of God marched in celebration and thanksgiving for what the Lord has done for our church.

At The Museum Submitted by Windsor Art Center on 2009-11-02.   The second in a series of four Poetry on the Line events will take place on Sunday, Nov.