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SPECIAL MEANING FOR NEW BRITAIN NATIVE: Tony award winner returns to theatre to train ‘Toto’

21+ hour, 23+ min ago  (565+ words) William Berloni, a New Britain native, is continuing his decades-long career as an animal trainer, helping bring "The Wizard of Oz" to life. NEW BRITAIN " William Berloni is a well-known alumnus of Central Connecticut State University and the only graduate…...

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‘Put the Phone Away or Pay’ campaign begins

21+ hour, 23+ min ago  (159+ words) Plainville police will be ramping up enforcement in April. PLAINVILLE " The Plainville Police Department will ramp up distracted driving enforcement this month. The Plainville Police Department said this is part of the statewide "Put the Phone Away or Pay" campaign…...

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Spring Sports Are Back: Spring sports season begins Saturday for some local teams

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (433+ words) The 2026 CIAC spring sports season begins for some teams this Saturday, April 4. This Saturday, multiple high school teams in the area across multiple sports will begin their 2026 spring season with others starting their seasons next week." Let's take a look…...

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Bristol poet laureate, three other poets reading at Manross library

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (469+ words) BRISTOL " "Bristol Poet Laureate Tom Lagasse and three other established Connecticut poets will be coming to Manross Memorial Library for a reading this April. The event, which coincides with "National Poetry Month," will be held April 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the…...

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DATTCO acquires Land/Jet company

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (211+ words) A DATTCO school bus service. NEW BRITAIN " DATTCO Inc., a family-owned transportation company based in New Britain, has acquired Land/Jet, a bus company in Watertown. The move expands DATTCO's service into western Connecticut and New York. Company leaders said…...

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Berlin girls basketball coach King announces retirement after 40-year coaching career

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (322+ words) Berlin girls basketball coach Sheila King announced her retirement from coaching on Friday, March 26, 2026. BERLIN " Few people have had more of an impact on Berlin athletics than Sheila King. King, the Berlin High School girls basketball coach since 2004, has served…...

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HISTORY AND FUTURE OF ESPN DISCUSSION: New Britain Institute hosting roundtable on the sports giant

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (369+ words) NEW BRITAIN " The New Britain Institute will host a roundtable discussion this spring focused on innovation and entrepreneurship through the history and future of ESPN. The event, titled the 2026 New Britain Institute Lecture, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday,…...

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POTENTIAL STRIKE COULD AFFECT BUSES: Union for First Student, used by New Britain and Bristol schools, is ‘ready to strike for a fair agreement’

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (481+ words) First Student school buses outside New Britain High. Teamsters voted by an 88% margin to authorize a strike if a contract isn't agreed to by March 31. A potential strike by Teamsters school bus workers at First Student yards could affect students…...

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newbritainherald.com > sports > ccsu-quarterback-olson-receives-invite-to-patriots-local-pro-day-next-month > article_f5d65bc9-f521-4ca3-aa25-a66e65404edf.html

CCSU quarterback Olson receives invite to Patriots local pro day next month

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (701+ words) CCSU quarterback Brady Olson set school records in passing yards (3,132) and passing touchdowns (25) in a single season for the Blue Devils during the 2025 season." NEW BRITAIN " Brady Olson is getting his shot. The former Central Connecticut State University Blue Devil…...