Glastonbury News

A box of firefighting collectibles left at the Manchester Fire Department wound up containing one antique of a different sort- World War 2 era mortar round.

Just six days after the class meets, at which no girl could break the 19-minute mark, six went sub-19 Friday afternoon in a blazing State Open at Wickham Park.

Jacqueline White of Glastonbury is an oil painter whose work is inspired by nature, painting on location and her love of travel.

An Ellington woman awaiting sentencing for stealing $1.7 million from the law firm where she once worked was arrested Tuesday by town police on charges related to the theft of more than $40,000 worth of clothing from two stores that used to employ her.

Police have charged a 76-year-old Wethersfield woman with doctor-shopping to obtain narcotics and other controlled drugs.

A Birch Mountain Road orchard owner was twice targeted by thieves in recent days.

Q: In response to N.B. from Avon's question about keeping mice out of the car when being stored, I have had great success with natural peppermint oil.

After keeping shop at seven different locations in downtown Hartford over a span of 75 years, investment firm Coburn & Meredith is moving out of the city and into the suburbs, where the parking is free but walking-distance lunch spots are much more limited.

Biz Buzz Submitted by Charlene Durham on 2009-11-02.   Estetica's new Esthetician Maureen Ciapponi joins the staff at Estetica Hair & Cosmetics in Glastonbury.

A school crossing guard was hit by a car Monday morning after she pushed a child out of harm's way, police said.

School Stuff Submitted by Laila Kain on 2009-10-30.   Among the many stars at the Halloween Parade at Renbrook School in West Hartford was Ellen Harris of Glastonbury who teaches junior kindergarten at this pre K-9 school.

Voters may have shot down a school construction referendum last year, but School Superintendent Jeffrey A. Villar has not given up.

Democrats , who are running two incumbents and four newcomers, are hoping voters are looking for fresh faces and ideas, saying the "true heart of every community is its citizens, not its politicians." The Democrats are Iraq war veteran Timothy Coon, 50, an incumbent who is seeking his second term; incumbent Robert Zanlungo, 32, who replaced ...

Town and private crews will demolish buildings of the onetime worldwide leader in breeding hens - the farm that produced a bird that grocers called the "Chicken of Tomorrow" - creating open space at the site of a business that transformed America's eating habits.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Mary Preisner on 2009-10-26.   This GFWC club will have it's monthly meeting 7 p.m., Nov.

With her daughter and husband in tow, Marcia Letourneau spent many wonderful summers exploring the Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge in Wakefield, R.I. The area, which is known for its lush natural habitat and abundant wildlife, had a calming effect on Letorneau, whose busy life was filled with her young child's many activities and her own ...

Warm water jets will soon help state veterans, especially those with dementia and other chronic illnesses.

On Campus Submitted by Meagan Fazio on 2009-10-20.   Kristin Muschett of South Glastonbury was one of eight exceptional University of Hartford alumni honored during the 2009 Anchor Awards ceremony on Saturday, Oct.

Submitted by Faith Manierre on 2009-10-20.   President of Busy Bees Professional Organizing Becomes First Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization in CT.

George Christensen of Glastonbury is a charter member of the East Hartford Art League and has taken a variety of art courses.