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Middle schooler presented first ever Bobby Garten Memorial Award
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Ben Bronz Academy has named a special middle school award in honor of fallen Detective Robert “Bobby” Garten, an alum of the school. Education Director Christina Lamphere said Garten was an active student when he attended the academy as a fifth and sixth grader from 1999 to 2001. “He had […]
Lucas Brewer honored at Plainville High School graduation three years after tragic death
Lucas Brewer was only 15-years-old when he and another teenager from out of state tragically passed away after swimming in the Farmington River. “Lucas was fully of energy, life, he was goofy,” says his mother Glenda Price-Brewer. “He was adventurous, he was up for anything.”. On Wednesday, Lucas...
New Britain to Pilot Yondr Pouches for Phone-Free School Days
NEW BRITAIN — Middle schoolers may be asked to pocket their phones next fall, as the district considers investing in Yondr pouches to keep devices locked away during the school day. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you...
What’s Right With Schools: Coventry student project still used for fresh foods years later
COVENTRY, Conn. (WTNH) – A student project that’s still giving back years after the student graduated and moved on. You could call it a homecoming for Alex Bohr. He graduated from Coventry High School seven years ago, but still pops in every now again to see how the geodesic dome he created is doing. Right […]
New Britain School Board OKs Budget Without Layoffs, Keeps 40 Positions Intact
NEW BRITAIN — The Board of Education has approved a schools budget that includes no layoffs and allows the district to retain nearly 40 positions created with federal coronavirus funds. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want...
No. 1 Westfield boys volleyball cruises past No. 5 Longmeadow, advances to third straight D-II final
CHICOPEE – Despite trailing by two sets, No. 5 Longmeadow finished the second set on strong and showed promise early in the third – taking their first lead of the night. No. 1 Westfield, who clung to just a 5-3 lead, knew it wouldn’t be easy to put the Lancers away on Monday.
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