Newington News

For folks who grew up in the area, the southern end of Cedar Mountain, with its woods and sweeping views, was like a communal backyard, according to lifelong resident Bernadette Conway.

Submitted by Sonya Adams on 2009-11-18.   Kingswood-Oxford School's creative arts department will present Candlelight Concerts Sunday, Dec.

Local Sports Submitted by Sonya Adams on 2009-11-18.   Kingswood-Oxford School girls' cross-country runner Brittany Vose of Cromwell placed seventh at the Division III New England Prep School Track Association Cross-Country Championships held Saturday, Nov.

The Hartford Saengerbund, or German Club, will celebrate the Christmas season with a festival Nov.

The town council is seeking nominations for the 2009 volunteer of the year award.

How do Republican mayors lead heavily Democratic cities with Democratic-controlled councils? One uses a carrot.

OnStage presents a three-act comedy by Rick Abbot, directed by Jennifer Gresh. Have you even been in a show that you knew was going to implode on opening night? When a theatre group is offered a royalty-free play titled "Murder Most Foul" from a novice playwright, they welcome the chance to return the theatre's finances to black ink for the first ...

Submitted by Angela Quental, Newington High School, on 2009-11-11.   Newington High Schools Marching Band has been characterized by vintage cream and navy uniforms complete with gold accents across the chest and embroidered Ns on the shoulders since the early 1990s.

Religious Life Submitted by Laura Soll on 2009-11-09.   All Windsor residents are invited to a Holiday Food Drive and Interfaith Service on Sunday, November 22 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on the Windsor Town Green.

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.

Submitted by Kiwanis Club of West Hartford on 2009-11-06.   The Kiwanis Club of West Hartford welcomes its new president, West Hartford Fire Chief William Austin.

Police said a 70-year-old man pretended to be a police officer in an attempt to lure a boy from the electronics department at a Newington WalMart.

More than 30 World War II veterans who live at the State Veterans Home where honored Wednesday by Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.

This feature -- including convenient Web links to useful information -- is a concise monthly update of some of the things ARRL is doing on behalf of its members.

Find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts at the Brookfield Craft Center's Annual Holiday Sale opening Saturday.

The city will celebrate the opening of the new Willow Street Park Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. The New Britain High School Band will lead a street parade and mini-concert at 4 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Timothy Stewart.

The driver of a vehicle involved in an Ohio gun battle that killed a member of the rapper T.I.'s entourage during a wild highway chase has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges.

At The Library Submitted by Diane Durette on 2009-10-27.   There will be a free program on Starting Your Own Business, on Monday, Nov.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Linda Levinson on 2009-10-26.   Members of Cub Scout Pack 347 of Newington recently climbed Talcott Mountain.

Hartford Habitat's 20th Anniversary Celebration Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Monica Kawecki on 2009-10-23.   Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity will hold a 20th Anniversary Celebration and awards fundraiser, honoring the original board members from 1989, Wednesday, Dec.