By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN— As the seasons change and the cold wind starts to blow, children are bundled in jackets, hats and gloves before leaving for school. But sometimes, that isn’t the case. New Britain School District social worker Cynthia Romero recalls a student coming into school wearing a short-sleeve shirt with aContinue reading “Warm the Children campaign aims to provide winter wear”
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Notice’s father speaks during YWCA’s ‘Week Without Violence’
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — It was on Feb. 14, 2009, when Alvin Notice was told his daughter had been stabbed. Upon arriving at the hospital, he learned that her multiple stab wounds had proven fatal. He asked to see her body, much of which was still covered in blood. “That was theContinue reading “Notice’s father speaks during YWCA’s ‘Week Without Violence’”
Chamber to honor Anderson at annual dinner Nov. 17
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — It may not rival the extravagance of a Hollywood party, but for the New Britain community the Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner is the social event of the season. “It’s probably the most important dinner of the year,” said Bill Millerick, president of the New Britain Chamber, laterContinue reading “Chamber to honor Anderson at annual dinner Nov. 17”
Event to develop new business partnerships
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — When businesses in the city are looking to expand, they can think small and open offices in other states. Or they can think big and leap across the Atlantic to Poland. The Polish studies department at Central Connecticut State University will be hosting an event called Poland: BusinessContinue reading “Event to develop new business partnerships”
Notice trial: Jury told bloody jeans belong to suspect
By Lisa Backus and Brenda Maguire Staff Writers Jurors in the murder trial of James Carter were shown a pair of jeans Monday that may represent a key piece of evidence against the defendant in the stabbing death of Tiana Notice. Carter is facing charges of murder and violation of a protective order in connectionContinue reading “Notice trial: Jury told bloody jeans belong to suspect”
Breast Health Initiative funds breast cancer research in the state
NOTE: Printed in special “Pink” section By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — It was 20 years ago that Joyce Bray’s mother died of breast cancer. But the loss crystallized Bray’s focus for the rest of her life, leading her to later launch the CT Breast Health Initiative and seek a cure to the diseaseContinue reading “Breast Health Initiative funds breast cancer research in the state”
A simple test keeps a full life going
NOTE: Also printed in special “Pink” section By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT For Marsha Goldstein, life was good. She enjoyed her job at the now defunct Hartford Area Training Center and she spent plenty of quality time with her husband and three children. Goldstein had a healthy lifestyle. She was a runner and a vegetarian. SheContinue reading “A simple test keeps a full life going”
Warm the Children: Fishing trip yields a good catch
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Two summers ago, Mack Stewart, founder of Warm the Children, took his friend’s two grandsons, who were visiting from Switzerland, fishing. The fishing trip had been a success for the two boys, both of whom caught fish, one catching a sizable striper. But the trip was not onlyContinue reading “Warm the Children: Fishing trip yields a good catch”
Hail and farewell: Rev. Walsh begins new assignment in Wallingford
NOTE: Front page story By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The Rev. Thomas Walsh has been heavily involved in the New Britain community since 2003, when he became pastor of both St. Mary Church on Main Street and St. Ann Church on Clark Street. His duties have called for offering prayers for Memorial DayContinue reading “Hail and farewell: Rev. Walsh begins new assignment in Wallingford”
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