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Liberty Bank opens its doors

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Liberty Bank President and CEO Chandler J. Howard (left) and Berlin Mayor Adam Salina cut the ribbon on the bank’s new office at 1169 Farmington Ave. during a Feb. 4 ceremony and open house. The bank also announced several charitable donations to local groups as well as a reduced-rate mortgage program for new home buyers
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Two new businesses celebrate Berlin openings

By Olivia L. Lawrence
Posted Monday, February 8, 2010 - 1:22pm

Castle WIndows and Liberty Bank are two new additions to Berlin's business community.

A devastating fire destroyed Castle Window's regional offices in Newington, last year, but now the company has moved on and is proud to announce the grand opening of its new offices at 105 Clark Drive, Unit H, East Berlin.


No Mickey Mouse feat

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The father and son team of David Loiselle Jr. and David Loiselle III, both of Berlin, completed the 26.2-mile Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando, Florida last month.
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Staying warm

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By Olivia L. Lawrence
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Wearing red blankets and staying close, these two horses appear to be enjoying each other's company on a chilly February morning. The equine pair are among 24 horses at Midway Stables on the Chamberlain Highway. The farm is also home to several mules and ponies as well as sheep, ducks, and chickens.
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Small fire causes heavy smoke at local farm

Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 12:16pm

A small fire in a greenhouse on Southington Road, about 7 a.m. Tuesday, created a lot of smoke but resulted in little damage, according to the fire marshal’s office.


High school options top council agenda Tuesday

By Olivia L. Lawrence
Posted Monday, February 1, 2010 - 2:30pm

At its meeting Tuesday night, the Town Council will consider and possibly take action on a plan to upgrade Berlin High School for code and accessibility violations.


Meetings televised

Posted Friday, January 29, 2010 - 12:09pm

Berlin residents have an­other option on cable when programming their TiVo. The Board of Education has partnered with Nutmeg Tele­vision to have its meetings taped and shown on cable tel­evision Channel 95.


Town to celebrate 225 years

Posted Friday, January 29, 2010 - 11:18am

This May marks the 225 anniversary of Berlin’s incorporation as a town.


Who's at the Super Bowl?

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Berlin native Johnny Heslin is assisting in the live production of the Super Bowl XLIV Halftime Show featuring music legends The Who. This is the second time in three years that Heslin has worked the Super Bowl. Heslin is pictured with Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who. Super Bowl XLIV will be held Sunday, Feb. 7 in Miami.
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Crash closes road; knocks out power and cable

Posted Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 10:52pm

 According to the Berlin Police Department Farmington Avenue between Oakwood Drive and Newton Street will be closed from 6:30 p.m. Tuesday until 4:30 a.m. Wednesday due to a car crashing into a telephone pole. Power and cable television will also be out in a large section of Kensington during these times.


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