Monthly Archives: October 2011

New Britain native shares Peace Corps memories

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent Becky Coggins has accumulated a lifetime of memories during her two-year stay in Togo, a country on Africa’s west coast. But the New Britain native said she will particularly cherish an event she helped organize during … Continue reading →

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Large donations help Warm the Children

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent NEW BRITAIN— A month has gone by and the Warm the Children campaign is now more than halfway to its goal of $40,000 with a total of $26,016 in donations, partially thanks to hefty donations from … Continue reading →

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End of a ‘golden’ era: Bilodeau’s Jewelers to shut its doors

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL — Annette Bilodeau in 1984 began an after-school job working sales and stringing pearls at Belanger’s Jewelers, the store her older brother took over from their grandfather in 1980. Now, after continuing in the family … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart Church holding annual All Saints’ Day celebration

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — Sacred Heart Church on Sunday will be holding its annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Day March for Life and Cemetery Mass. The march is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at St. Lucian’s Home … Continue reading →

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Bolstering Manufacturing

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT BRISTOL — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., wore a smile on his face Wednesday as he toured a manufacturing company and greeted workers, but he didn’t mince words when speaking of China’s affect on Connecticut business. … Continue reading →

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Wybory Miss Polonia USA, Miss Polonia USA in NY

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

NOTE: Printed in weekly Polish edition of The Herald

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OIC holding Halloween party, other events to support programs

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire CORRESPONDENT NEW BRITAIN — The Opportunities Industrialization Center of New Britain has a few events planned for the future, but before it looks too far ahead, the center needs some support. It will be holding a Halloween … Continue reading →

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Mayor puts in a plug for new charging station

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

By Brenda Maguire Correspondent BRISTOL — As Mayor Art Ward got behind the wheel of a Nissan Leaf he took awhile to get acclimated. He wasn’t sure if the car was on, because it was virtually silent, and he needed … Continue reading →

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Warm the Children campaign aims to provide winter wear

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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Notice’s father speaks during YWCA’s ‘Week Without Violence’

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

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 … Continue reading →

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