Jessica Fontaine

NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Museum of American Art announced educational programs and social events in May, including its Access for All Community Day May 18 with free admission.

NEWINGTON — Personal finance students from Newington High School taught money lessons to second grade students at Elizabeth Green Elementary School as part of the National Teen Teach-In.

BERLIN — The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library recently added Tonieboxes to its collection, allowing children to have fun without looking at a screen.

LaserMaxx Newington on the Berlin Turnpike has finally opened its 8,000-square foot playing battlefield reminiscent of “The Lost Temple.”

The 5K start during the 16th annual Race in The Park held in New Britain five years ago.

Central Connecticut State University has become the state’s first Junior Achievement of Southwest New England higher education partner.

BERLIN — Berlin High School’s valedictorian Addison Whiteside has been heavily involved in her school community and hopes to make a difference in her career path.

BERLIN — Berlin High School’s salutatorian Patrick Kot stepped out of his comfort zone throughout high school and encouraged other students to do the same.

NEW BRITAIN — E.C. Goodwin Technical High School Salutatorian Makayla Smith has big plans after graduation.

SOUTHINGTON — Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas will be the guest speaker at the First Baptist Church of Southington’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. observance Sunday.