Farmington News

Police said they are investigating an armed robbery that happened at about 4 a.m. today at the 7-Eleven on Richard Street just off the Berlin Turnpike.

Last December, the University of Connecticut and the parent company of Hartford Hospital were both pretty excited to announce they were planning on creating a new hospital in Farmington.

Talk And Exhibition on Realities of Aging & Alzheimers And Realities of Aging, Submitted by Nancy Helle, Farmington Library & Donald Axleroad, artist, on 2009-11-19.   Three exhibitions are showcasing the work of award-winning artist Donald Axleroad at the Farmington Library through November 27.

Katie Burns had 16 kills as No. 1 Southington defeated No. 5 NFA 3-2 in the Class LL semifinals Thursday in East Haven .

At The Museum Submitted by Cynthia Cagenello, Hill-Stead Museum, on 2009-11-18.   Patty Swanson Hill-Stead interpreter Peggy Hall portrays artist Mary Cassatt, a friend of the Pope family and guest at Hill-Stead in 1908, at Hill-Stead's annual Meet the Family holiday program.

Submitted by Diane Brunner, The Master's School, on 2009-11-17.   Diane Brunner Student Life Members: Jane Dietrich of West Hartford, David Wright of Simsbury, Luke Deckert of West Simsbury, Jenna Lowe of Simsbury, J.P. Bertuglia of West Simsbury, Mina Deckert , Emi Mason of Windsor, and Lauren Lebo of Simsbury load the bus for The Simsbury ...

Submitted by Diane Brunner, The Master's School, on 2009-11-17.   The Master's School in West Simsbury fall sports teams have experienced great success this year both on the field and the court.

Submitted by Miss Porter's School on 2009-11-16.   Miss Porter's School senior Jennifer Roach '10 is the founder of a community art project entitled The Ribbon Project.

Regional Submitted by Wendy Allerton on 2009-11-15.   Vallis Music is pleased to announce the schedule for its annual celebration of "Nine Lessons and Carols." The group is an ecumenical choir that started as the joining of the choirs of St.

The Veterans Commission will hold a series of ceremonies Wednesday around the city to honor men and women who have served in the military.

Submitted by Joan Morin, Exchange Club of Farmington, on 2009-11-12.   Americans are bound together by their love of freedom, and religion is no exception.

Submitted by Farmington Public Schools on 2009-11-13.   The Noah Wallace School Student Council, grade 3 and 4 students, coordinated by Bonny Myers and Janet Heintz, loaded up wagons to transport 315 pounds of food collected for the Farmington Food Pantry.

Submitted by Farmington Public Schools on 2009-11-13.   Noah Wallace School had the pleasure of hosting educator and author, Ralph Fletcher.

School Stuff Submitted by Farmington Public Schools on 2009-11-13.   Our school-wide Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF drive was a success again this year.

Artists with studios at the Farmington Valley Arts Center will host a candlelight celebration Friday evening, Nov.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Warren's Pro Dog Walking Service on 2009-11-10.   Warren Lueders, owner of Warrens Pro Dog Walking Service, will sponsor a Paws for a Cause, a day of raffles, bake sales, and entertainment to benefit the Animal Rescue Foundation in Terryville.

People Submitted by Chris DeFrancesco on 2009-11-10.   UConn Health Center Dr.

Police are investigating a report that a woman was sexually assaulted at gunpoint early today in a parking lot off Route 6. A police officer on routine patrol about 2 a.m. today came upon a woman walking along Route 6. She told police she was in New Britain when she accepted a ride from someone she did not know.

Submitted by Cory Gabel on 2009-11-10.   The 9th Annual Gabel Basket Brigade, a community effort aimed at providing needy families with all the fixings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal, will be held Sunday, November 22, from 1-4 p.m. at the Burlington Fire Department.

Submitted by Dan Turkeltaub on 2009-11-07.   Scouts from around Farmington have delivered bags to 7600 town homes for their annual Scouting for Food Drive, benefiting the Farmington Food Pantry.