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Mother of 4-year-old who brought pot to Meriden school arrested

MERIDEN - The mother of the 4-year-old boy who brought nine baggies of marijuana to school turned herself in to police Friday night.
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Former Southington official says age bias led to dismissal SOUTHINGTON -- Former Public Works Director and Town Engineer Anthony Tranquillo has filed an age discrimination complaint in hopes of getting his job back.
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Plantsville School students dance for a good cause

Aislinn Walters, left, 21, of Southington, a member of Phi Sigma Rho sorority at UConn, dances to "Cotton Eyed Joe" with Michelle Flynn, middle, 11, Hannah Michaels, middle, 10, and Mariah Conant, right, 10, at Plantsville School's dance-a-thon after raising money for the Connecticut Children's Medical Cen…
wallingford

School hurt by parking change, others see little impact WALLINGFORD - In a letter to Holy Trinity School officials earlier this month, Jack McGuire wrote that he would no longer be allowing church use of the portion of his parking lot behind the businesses on Simpson Court.
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Nightmare cruise still haunts Wallingford woman WALLINGFORD - Two weeks after the Italian cruise ship she was on struck a reef, took on water and keeled over - leaving 16 dead and 17 more missing - Melissa Goduti is trying to pick up the pieces and move forward.
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Komisarjevsky speaks out during sentencing for Cheshire h…

MERIDEN - Convicted killer Joshua Komisarjevsky told a full courtroom that he knows his "responsibilities but what I cannot do is carry the responsibilities of the actions of another. I did not want those women to die."

Latest News

Police: Teens broke window on Gale Ave. in Meriden

MERIDEN - Three 17-year-old boys are facing charges after police say an officer saw two of them smash a window of a house on Gale Avenue. Comments (0)

Sports News

Friday Boys Basketball Roundup

Shider's 40 powers Wilcox Comments (0)

10:31 pm Cheshire hold on versus Sheehan New! Comments (0)
10:24 pm Friday Girls Basketball Roundup New! Comments (0)
10:11 pm Cheshire girls charge past Titans New! Comments (0)
8:54 pm Friday Boys Swimming Roundup Comments (0)
6:08 pm Friday Scholastic Scoreboard (FINAL) Updated Comments (0)

Business News

State jobs numbers improve in December

WETHERSFIELD - The state's unemployment rate fell to 8.2 percent in December, continuing a trend of declines, according to the state Department of Labor. Comments (0)

Features

Surgery turns table on Plantsville woman's seizures

Like other young men and women her age, 21-year-old Sarena Salmeri, of Plantsville, is looking forward to starting her career. However, unlike her peers, one year ago her future was uncertain because her life was dictated by multiple seizures each day. In addition to the epilepsy that first manifested itself when she was 9, she had bilateral hand tremors and central auditory processing disorder. Comments (0)

Following Farrah

Elvis, Truckers, and Hotdogs!

Follow Farrah to Marilyn's Dancing Dogs where Elvis and truckers are as common as hot dogs!
Youth Summer Theater

After weeks of preparation, the Southington Youth Summer Theater puts on three performances …
Following Meriden's Meals on Wheels

See how over 100 meals are delivered each day in Meriden!
Following Farrah: Crafting …

Follow Farrah this week as she explores a community Christmas craft fair!
The Art of the Tattoo

Meet John Vance of Fantasy Ink in Meriden and learn all about the art of tattoos!
Following Farrah to the Vineyard

Follow Farrah to Gouveia and go behind-the-scenes of the wine-making process!
Following Farrah into the Flames

Follow Farrah as she participates in the Wallingford Fire Department's annual live burn!
Guarding the Water

Follow Farrah to the local pool to learn about the young men and women trained to save lives!
Following Farrah: Overcomin…

See how people suffering from natural and medical hair loss are helped in Cheshire
Following Farrah to the Vet

Follow Farrah to the vet and see what goes on after your pet is dropped off!
Following Farrah to Master's Manna

Find local volunteer opportunities and get a behind the scenes look at Master's Manna!
Following Farrah to Zumba Class

Find out all about this Columbian dance sensation and the ladies who lead the classes!
Following Farrah into the Air
Following Farrah: A Visit f…
Following Farrah Back to School

Local kids will be heading back to school this morning so Farrah went to find out what goes …
Welcome to the Teaching Garden

Follow Farrah as she explores the Teaching Garden where fourth and fifth graders are learning!
Are you ready for Halloween?

Get ready for Halloween this year by Following Farrah!
Jen Clark, Fitness Competitor

Follow Farrah as she meets Jen Clark: 41-year-old mother of two and fitness competitor!
Following Farrah to the Bakery

Get a behind the scenes look at Fran's Pastry Shoppe and watch Farrah bake apple turnovers!

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State News

Conn. GOP says Malloy pension savings fall short

A nonpartisan analysis shows a $3.1 billion difference between how much Gov. Dannel P. Malloy expects to save from changes to the state's pension plan, and how much the General Assembly's budget office is now projecting. Comments (3)

3:03 pm Blumenthal highlights Obama's jobs plan in Conn. AP Comments (0)
2:26 pm Malloy continues meetings with firms eyeing Conn. AP Comments (0)
2:24 pm Conn. senator returns to Capitol following stroke AP Comments (0)
12:40 pm Conn. home invasion killer is sentenced to death AP Comments (12)
12:39 pm A list of Connecticut's death row inmates AP Comments (0)

National News

US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' civil liberties. Comments (0)