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Back with ‘The Chain Gang’
The High School Football ‘Chain Gang’ was hard at work at the Thanksgiving Day ‘Battle for the Bell’ between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern high school football teams from the left, Gene...
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Four suspects charged in connection with Federal Street robbery
Bristol police have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man and three juveniles in connection with the robbery that took place on Federal Street back in September. According to a press release from the...
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Pair charged with fraud
Two men were arrested by Plainville police in connection to a fraud investigation involving a now defunct property management firm. Police said they received complaints starting March 15 from several...
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Music listings for Dec. 11
SATURDAY, DEC. 12 OTHER KENNY ROGERS, ‘ONCE AGAIN IT’S CHRISTMAS.’ 8 p.m. Mohegan Sun, Uncasville. $35. 1-800-745-3000. Ticketmaster.com GREATER BRIDGEPORT SYMPHONY’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY, ‘A SEASON OF...
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Work on RR crossing at North Main and Summer planned for Dec. 10
The City of Bristol in conjunction with Pan Am Rail is scheduled to make repairs to the railroad crossing on Center Street. The crossing is located between North Main Street and Summer Street at...
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AT&T is collecting food donations for the holiday season at each of its 38 company-owned retail locations across Connecticut. Now until the end of the year, Bristol residents can drop off donated...
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Library selling historic images of city
The Bristol Public Library is selling copies of four historic images: Main Street circa 1960; Main Street circa 1890; the old Post Office; and Rockwell Park. In addition a DVD entitled “Bristol...
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Library offering gift ideas in history room
The Bristol Public Library is offering to the public the following items in the Bristol History Room: a Christmas ornament originally sold by Michaels Jewelers, the book “Bristol in World War II” and...
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City, RR to make repairs to crossings on Emmett, Broad Friday and Monday
The City of Bristol in conjunction with Pan Am Rail is scheduled to make repairs to the railroad crossings on both Broad Street (between Todd Street and Emmett Street at approximately the address of...
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GOP legislators balk at Malloy’s proposal
Bristol legislators State Reps. Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77), and State Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) joined their legislative colleagues in the General Assembly in convening for a special...
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Gov. to deny firearm permits to those on gov’t watchlists
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his intention to sign a first-in-the-nation executive order that will allow firearm permits to be denied to those on the government watchlists. The...
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Police blotter for Dec. 11
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Sharon M. Theriault, 49, of 82 Lexington St., Bristol, was arrested Nov. 27 and charged with second degree breach of peace....
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Rep. Nicastro honored by police chiefs
State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol) was honored by the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association Thursday for his strong support of public safety and law enforcement, reported a press release...
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BristolAllHeart.com launched
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the City of Bristol Marketing Committee and the Bristol Development Authority, launched a new web portal and Facebook site called...
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Santa says thanks…
The Observer received this letter of thanks regarding last Saturday’s Breakfast with Santa. To the editor: I had a great time at my breakfast at the Little League Center on Dec. 5. It was wonderful to...
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Central wins $100K in safe driving competition
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When Bristol Central High School applied for State Farm’s 2n2 Teen Safe Driving Competition, students and faculty did not expect to be the only school in Connecticut to...
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Straight No Chaser offers up all voice, no filler
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Live harmonies can be a tricky thing for pop performers. Crosby, Stills, and Nash are renowned for their harmonies. On record, they are impeccable. The voices...
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Fire report for Dec. 11
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents over the last couple of weeks. Nov. 20 86 Colony St., smoke detector activation due to malfunction. North Pond St. and Lardner Rd., medical...
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Flexible fashion opportunities
Although the temperatures don’t always indicate it, it’s fall and winter arrives on Dec. 21. Plus, the holiday party season is in full swing. And it’s the time of giving with Chanukah underway and...
View ArticleHead-on crash leaves two children dead and four injured
A two-car head-on collision left two children dead and four others injured early Sunday morning in the area of Pinebrook Terrace. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the...
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