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Volume 24, Number 10
Thursday, March 10, 2022
No go for local state politician Abercrombie not seeking ninth term By Mary Ellen Godin Record-Journal staff
After representing the towns of Meriden and Berlin for 16 years, state Rep. Catherine Abercrombie is not seeking a ninth term in the General Assembly. See Abercrombie, A8
The Berlin High School Music & Theatre Arts Department performed the musical “Into the Woods” from March 3 to March 6. Photos by Nicole Zappone
GIRLS HOOPS
Fairy tale characters brought to life in BHS’s ‘Into the Woods’ Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and other fairy tale characters took the stage at Berlin High School last week. The BHS Music & Theatre Arts Department performed Stephen Sondheim’s award-winning musical “Into the Woods” March 3 to 6.
The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who hopes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who simply wants his cow to give milk. Ultimately, their wishes are granted, but lead to disastrous results. The production was comprised of nearly 65 students. Rehearsals started in December, set construc-
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tion began in January, and the orchestra got to work in February. “This was a very difficult show for students to perform, both in terms of the complexity of the material – especially the music – and the themes that are addressed,” said producer-director Tyler A. Boyle.
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The Berlin High School girls basketball team’s run in the CIAC Class MM state tournament came to an end this week. After knocking off
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