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Police reported just three arrests following the holiday weekend, all of which were from cases that were closed early last week.

State Rep. Betty Boukus won the Democratic Party 's nomination to seek her tenth term representing Plainville , along with parts of Bristol and New Britain , in the 22nd House District.

Michael Salter is both attracted and repelled by strip malls. No matter how he tries to drive past them, he just can't. "It feels like passing a train wreck.

After the brawl that erupted at the end of last year's game at XU's Cintas Center, officials from... Three important seasons of the year are coming up, one after the other in the space of a few spring... If you like to have leftovers for quick meals or to take for lunch, here's a recipe for you.

Town police officer John Quilter addresses the town council on Monday after it approved his promotion from corporal to sergeant.

A 23-year-old Bristol man is facing charges after police said the theft of a firearm from a Southington home led them to discover he had been involved in trafficking guns in Connecticut.

An out-of-town developer has agreed to let the Fletcher-Terry farmhouse remain standing a few more weeks, but the historic building could come down as soon as mid-June. Advocates for saving the home are trying to use the time to ramp up pressure on Chatham Lake One LLC, which recently finished building a multimillion-dollar bank and pharmacy on ... (more)

The Southington Police Department reported the following arrests: James N. Landry, 37, of 122 Pheasant Drive in Rocky Hill, was charged with disorderly conduct, May 10.

The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys.

A contractor claims that the city of Bristol is refusing to pay him thousands of dollars for work he did after Irene.

City leaders on Wednesday night showed no support for the controversial austerity-budget scenario that infuriated library patrons, senior citizens and unionized municipal workers earlier this week.

Did you know it's American Craft Beer Week ? This is your chance to celebrate and enjoy one of the fastest-growing industries.

A Meriden Police provided the following information on arrests and infractions. Inclusion on this list does not indicate a conviction.

It started as a tight vote between the Lake Compounce at the Bristol town line and Mountain Grove Swim Club on Savage Street, but a strong finish in the polling helped define a clear winner this week.

Let's call this a modern spin on community planning - Patch's version of a charette, a digital drawing board where all ideas are on the table.

The new Avon Village Center may not be completed for many years, but when Bob Desmarais, of Bristol, heard about Ensign Bickford's collaboration to create a "more formal downtown," he knew he wanted to build a bike store right nearby.

Conard senior Sebastian Gorczysnki thinks West Hartford needs a skate park. And he is doing everything in his power - including tackling the issue as a project for one of his classes - to let town officials know how and why it should become a reality.

Peter Dinklage asks fans to join him in making kind choices by not hurting animals or asking others to hurt animals for them.

The Main Street Singers Spring Concert Saturday featured young singers from Bristol, Farmington, Plainville, and Southington along with The Main Street Singers in songs about the earth and the new season such as "The Sally Gardens," "The Storm Is Passing Over," and "Fireflies." A Performing for an audience of approximately 300, the children also ... (more)

The Southington Police Department reported the following arrests: Dale A. Arpin, 36, of 100 Wheeler Village Drive in Southington, was charged with possession of over one kilogram of marijuana, possession of over one kilogram with the intent to sell, possession of narcotics, possession of over four ounces of marijuana, possession of drug ... (more)