Newington News

A Newington man on a crack binge has been charged with trying to rob a sandwich shop in Wethersfield and is a suspect in four other armed robberies during the previous 24 hours, police said.

Police are working to determine if five holdups in a little more 24 hours in Plainville, Berlin, Newington, Glastonbury and Wethersfield were committed by the same man caught early this evening after a robbery at D'Angelo's Sandwich Shop in Wethersfield.

Sphinx Shriners "Fez-tival" of Trees Submitted by Vin Matozzo, Sphinx Shriners , on 2009-11-23.   The Sphinx Shriners announces an event that will "brighten the upcoming holiday season." The first annual "Fez-tival" of Trees is here... and we would like to invite you and your family to attend.

Police in Newington and Berlin said they are investigating robberies at Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in their towns.

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.

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.