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”
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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”
Singers hope for contest ‘Glee’
By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT A New Britain middle school and Bristol Eastern High School have both entered an online contest sponsored by the television show “Glee” with hopes of winning a grant for their music departments. The “Glee: Give a Note” contest asked public schools across the United States to submit videos of musical performances,Continue reading “Singers hope for contest ‘Glee’”
Area firefighters return after battling Minn. wildfires
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Firefighters from Berlin, New Britain and Wethersfield returned to Connecticut on Monday after assisting with wildfires in Superior National Forest in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota. The firefighters stayed in Minnesota for two weeks helping to cut fire lines to stop the spread of the wildfires. New BritainContinue reading “Area firefighters return after battling Minn. wildfires”
NB youngsters speak about how to improve state’s foster-care system at Capitol
By Brenda Maguire Correpsondent HARTFORD — State leaders gathered Monday in a committee room of the Legislative Office Building looking down on four people much younger than them, but it was the group of foster youths who took command of the conversation. The four spoke with lawmakers asking that the state make a greater effortContinue reading “NB youngsters speak about how to improve state’s foster-care system at Capitol”
Housing court to remain in New Britain
NOTE: Front page story in New Britain Herald By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT State judiciary officials announced Thursday that the New Britain Housing Court, which serves many Central Connecticut communities, will remain open to hear cases involving housing disputes. The state Judicial Department was considering closing the court, which is on Franklin Square, as part ofContinue reading “Housing court to remain in New Britain”
Many local non-profits blessed by ‘Miracle’ donations
By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Over the years the Farrell Treatment Center, a substance abuse center on Main Street in New Britain, has been in need of additional money to provide various items for their patients. And each year the center is able to get the necessary funding thanks to the Archdiocese of Hartford and itsContinue reading “Many local non-profits blessed by ‘Miracle’ donations”
Variety of factors led to Principal of the Year Award
NOTE: Printed in special “Principal of the Year” section. By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT Personalization. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Collaborative leadership. These were the three categories an independent selection committee looked at when choosing New Britain High School Principal Michael Foran as the 2012 MetLife/NASSP National High School Principal of the Year. “From that criteria, heContinue reading “Variety of factors led to Principal of the Year Award”
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