A former Disney cast member, a wedding singer and a veteran of the stage - and all members of the NAHB family - are just three of the candidates vying for a chance to be the first NAHB Star .

Health Notes Submitted by Nancy Martin on 2009-11-13.   Rusty Kimball Attendees at a recent luncheon honoring hospital volunteers included, seated, l to r: Lorraine Carlson of Newington, 41 years; Irene Buden of New Britain, 26 years; and Greta Davidson of Berlin, 29 years.

Submitted by Philip Brockett, Bethany Covenant Church, on 2009-11-17.   Bethany Covenant Church Music Series will present a free organ concert by a renown organist David Spicer on Sunday, Nov.

East Hartford authorities say they probably won't continue a search for a man who disappeared after a minivan sank in the Connecticut River.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Alice Mosher on 2009-11-08.   The Ladies Guild of St.

Police are investigating an armed robbery reported Sunday night at the Friendly's Restaurant at 3490 Berlin Turnpike.

A worker at a convenience store was robbed at gunpoint Sunday morning while making a deposit at the Bank of America branch at 525 New Britain Road, police said.

Drive Marks "Day of Caring & Compassion" Updated 10:45 AM EST, Sat, Nov 7, 2009 15 fire departments across Connecticut are collecting non-perishable food donations Saturday as part of a statewide "Day of Caring & Compassion". Gov.

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.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Lisa Siembab on 2009-11-06.   During the month of November, CARSTAR, Berlin will honor America's active duty and retired military veterans with special offers for veterans, active military members and families of those serving our country.

Santa is on a budget this holiday season. That's the word from retail trends experts who report that St.

Democrats , who campaigned for improving town schools and keeping a lid on spending, easily retained control of the town council Tuesday, extending their six-year streak by two years, according to unofficial election results.

Submitted by Berlin Congregational Church on 2009-11-01.   The Spiritual Ministry & the Pastoral Search Committee of Berlin Congregational Church are pleased to invite you to take part in an evening of organ music accompanying the singing of old fashioned hymns, hourly Bible readings & prayer -- in celebrating the search for our Settled ...

Today is Sunday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2009. There are 60 days left in the year.

Middletown 's Office of Emergency Management at 169 Cross St. and the Old Saybrook Fire Department at 310 Main St.

Teachers have agreed to a wage freeze for the 2010-2011 school year as part of a three-year contract approved by the school board Monday, officials said.

The park has been in the works for a couple of years and will be on a town-owned parcel adjacent to the Super Stop & Shop.

After a six-month search for a new superintendent, the Region 9 Board of Education unanimously appointed Michael Cicchetti to the position.

Icy roads are being blamed for numerous accidents across Connecticut. Authorities closed the northbound lanes of the Wilbur Cross Parkway in Wallingford and shut down the Route 66 bridge over the Connecticut River between Middletown and Portland Monday morning.

The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association is pleased to announce its Fall 2009 Sustainability Workshop Series with six workshops in five states scheduled to run in October, November and December.