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Connecticut governor wants guns denied to terror watch list
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has called on top congressional leaders to pass legislation that would prohibit the sale of firearms and explosives to anyone suspected by the...
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STORRS, Conn. (AP) _ The University of Connecticut plans to offer scholarships to help community college students who transfer to the flagship university complete their bachelor’s degree. UConn...
View ArticleHistorical society reflects on 2015 Witch’s Dungeon season
“The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum, created and managed by Cortlandt Hull since 1966 recently completed its 49th consecutive year as the longest running Halloween attraction in the country....
View ArticleOnyx tasting room opens today; spirits co. co-owned by Bristol resident
Connecticut liquor distillery Onyx Spirits Company announced Monday the official opening of its “speakeasy” themed tasting room to the public. The tasting room is located in the distillery where Onyx...
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Gov. issues Thanksgiving message
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Governor Dannel P. Malloy shared the following message with Connecticut residents: Every year on Thanksgiving, Connecticut families of all ethnicities, religions, creeds,...
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Legislators announce collection for veterans
BRISTOL – State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara C. Pavalock (R-77), and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) encourage the residents of Bristol and Plymouth to consider donating to...
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Arrest made in drug, sale of untaxed tobacco bust
A Waterbury man was arrested Tuesday night on drug charges and on charges related to selling untaxed tobacco. Bristol police reported that on Nov. 24, personnel from the state Department Of Revenue...
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Police blotter for Nov. 27
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Jose Perez, 29, of 136 South Colony St., Meriden, was arrested Nov. 13 and charged with second degree failure to appear. •Wendy...
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United Way, Parent & Child Center: Keeping families healthy
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER In 2010, the health committee of the Bristol School Readiness Council and the Bristol Early Childhood Alliance surveyed the Body Mass Index (BMI) of nearly 400 children...
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BE’s Tabacco heading to UMass
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – There wasn’t any doubt that Bristol Eastern softball sensation Jenifer Tabacco would be able to pitch at the collegiate level. She has natural ability –...
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Renaissance pulls plug on contract with city
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After trying to develop the 15-acre former mall site downtown for six years, Renaissance Downtowns has ended its contract with the city. In a letter addressed to the...
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This award is the ACE
On Nov. 7, the New England Carousel Museum presented its ACE awards to Mark Mazzarella and Rick Fitzsimons (. The ACE Awards (Art, Culture, and Entertainment) was created by the Carousel Museum to...
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Fire calls for Nov. 27
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Nov. 13 106 Daisy Circle, power line down. TJ Maxx, 683 Farmington Ave., lock-out. Walmart, 1400 Farmington Ave., vehicle...
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Essay contest winners saluted
Local legislators on Nov. 18 hosted a reception at Bristol City Hall to honor area students who participated in an essay contest about what Bristol means to them. Students from St. Joseph, West...
View ArticleBristol man charged after pedestrian crash at Pine Street intersection
A 20-year-old Bristol man was arrested and charged last Thursday after a serious hit and run at the intersection of Pine Street and Mitchell Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police...
View ArticleBristol police searching for suspects of robbery at Birges Pond area
Bristol police are searching for two suspects involved in a robbery that took place last Thursday in the Birges Pond area. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, two victims...
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Social, economic trends in CT detailed in survey report
How happy are you? Have you seen a dentist lately? Is it safe to walk in your neighborhood? Is local government responsive to your needs? Do you need more education or training to advance in your...
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Michael Green gets Ralph Papazian award
On Wednesday Nov. 20 at the annual ‘Breakfast of Champions’ held at St. Paul High School, Michael Green was the recipient of the 2015 Ralph Papazian Leadership Award. The award is sponsored by First...
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Chanukah celebrated by Gishrei Shalom with gathering Dec. 13
On Sunday, Dec. 13, the greater Bristol Jewish community is invited to celebrate the festival of Chanukah with music, food and candle lighting. Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation will host the event at...
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Youth in fashion
Chocolate Angel Boutique in West Haven put the spotlight on children’s models for its Dipped in Diamonds Fashion Showcase on Nov. 28. The children wore clothing from Triple Stitch Diva, KLD Designs and...
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