Meriden's MidState looks to close psych ward, move beds to New Britain

MERIDEN -- MidState Medical Center’s intent to close its psychiatric unit is facing some, but not all, of the same concerns from psychiatrists and others who opposed a previous version of the move in 2007.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/article_c42e64c6-a455-11e1-8968-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 14:44:40 -0700

Connecticut DCF holding 'Family Fun' fair in Meriden to promote foster parenthood

MERIDEN— The State Department of Children and Families is sponsoring a family fair in Meriden designed to celebrate its foster care program.
http://nhregister.com/articles/2012/05/20/news/doc4fb7b91ff1f81186220298.txt

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 01:04:36 -0700

Three chosen for Meriden Hall of Fame

MERIDEN — Three notable city residents were chosen Tuesday night for induction into the Meriden Hall of Fame this fall.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/article_45b0d9be-a46c-11e1-bb67-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 17:29:49 -0700

Meriden, Cheshire’s finest saluted, honored at Aqua Turf Club

SOUTHINGTON — Cheshire and Meriden police officers were among honorees from across the state Thursday evening at the 18th Annual “Salute to Connecticut’s Finest” awards ceremony held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/local/article_14b19266-a09f-11e1-8bf8-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 21:30:30 -0700

Norwich police adding drug-sniffing dog

A Norwich police drug-sniffing dog team graduated Thursday with the 153rd Narcotic Detector Canine Class from the Connecticut State Police Canine Training Academy in Meriden.
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/x364598747/Norwich-police-to-add-drug-sniffing-K9-team

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:01:47 -0700

Some stores busy, some closed as Sunday sales debut

Father and son Champ and Ravi Patel, of Wallingford, work Sunday afternoon, May 20, 2012, at their liquor store, the Grog Shop, on Old Colony Road in Meriden. They said they were busy all day taking care of customers on the first day Sunday liquor sales were allowed in Connecticut.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/local/article_4a410204-a2f7-11e1-88b5-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 21:00:00 -0700

Democratic Senate hopefuls have it out in Meriden

MERIDEN — Four Democrats vying for Connecticut’s open U.S. Senate seat took part in a debate Saturday that focused strongly on issues affecting the Hispanic population.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/state/article_f7e62972-970b-11e1-b7a7-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Sat, 05 May 2012 16:59:50 -0700

Armed robbery reported in Meriden

Meriden police are on the scene of an armed robbery on Broad Street.
http://www.wfsb.com/story/18441644/armed-robbery-reported-in-meriden

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:19 -0700

Meriden school officials nudge students toward tougher courses

MERIDEN — Over a plate of pasta, bread sticks and salad Tuesday night, about 50 high school students were encouraged to take higher level courses.
http://www.myrecordjournal.com/meriden/article_728352c8-9986-11e1-a47a-001a4bcf887a.html

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 20:30:15 -0700

State police bestow awards for area service

SOUTHBURY -- Four state troopers from Troop A in Southbury and a New Fairfield police officer received awards May 11 for service in the Danbury area. The awards were presented at the Connecticut State Police Training Academy in Meriden.
http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/State-police-bestow-awards-for-area-service-3572613.php

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 18:20:38 -0700