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Free admission to Imagine Nation for city residents Jan. 9
On Saturday, January 9, all Bristol families are invited to visit and participate in “Imagine Nation Loves Bristol.” Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in...
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Coffee with legislators on Jan. 8
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with Bristol legislators on Friday, Jan. 8 at Rodd’s Restaurant, 854 Farmington Ave., Bristol. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m....
View ArticlePipe bursts at Greene-Hills
Greene-Hills School has had a pipe burst. On its Facebook page this morning, the K-8 school posted: “A water pipe has burst at Greene-Hills School. Crews are evaluating the situation now, but there is...
View ArticleUpdate on Greene-Hills: School cancelled
Following a burst pipe this morning, Greene-Hills School announced on its Facebook page: “School is canceled for Tuesday, January 5.”
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Connecticut State Police release New Year’s enforcement data
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut State Police responded to more accidents and issued more tickets for distracted driving and speeding over this year’s New Year’s holiday than during the same period...
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Libertarian Party sues Connecticut over ballot petition laws
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Libertarian Party is suing the state of Connecticut in federal court, challenging laws regarding the rules for petitioning candidates to appear on the election ballot. The party...
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Connecticut groups say they’re ready for more refugees
By ALAINE GRIFFIN Hartford Courant HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Amid growing debate over the country’s immigration policies in the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks, Connecticut is preparing for a new...
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Vietnam Wall that Heals coming to city in June; planning begins Saturday
The first meeting to form committees and begin planning for the arrival and visit of the Vietnam Wall that Heals to Bristol in June will be held Saturday, Jan. 9 at 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall...
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Man arrested and charged for attempted armed robbery at Valero
Bristol police arrested and charged the suspect connected to the attempted armed robbery that took place at Valero gas station on Pine Street last Thursday. According to a press release from the...
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Obituaries: Emile A. Martin
Emile A. Martin, 87, of Bristol, widower of Georgette M. (Cyr) Martin, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Emile was born on June 20, 1928 in Edmundston, NB, Canada and was a son of the late...
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Obituaries: Darryl Alton Oakes
Darryl Alton Oakes, 52, of Bristol, passed on Thursday (Dec. 31, 2015). Darryl was born in Bristol on November 4, 1963 to Alton and Allison (Clark) Oakes. Darryl spent his career working as the lead...
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Historical society dinner on Jan. 21 to benefit its scholarship fund
The Bristol Historical Society is sponsoring a pasta/chicken dinner to raise funds for its 2016 scholarship. The dinner will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. (Snow date is Jan. 28 at...
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Henri Martin announces intent to seek reelection as state senator
State Sen. Henri Martin, the incumbent Republican from the 31st district, which includes Bristol and Plainville, has announced his intention to seek a second term. Martin, a former Bristol city...
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Plymouth legislators to meet with constituents over coffee
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with the Plymouth/ Bristol legislators on Friday, January 15 at Eagles Nest, 163 Main St., Terryville. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to...
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Desperately needed win secured by BE
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WOODBURY – In what was coined a “must win” situation, the Bristol Eastern boys basketball team nabbed a desperately needed victory in the consolation game of the...
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Police blotter for Jan. 8
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Brittani Martin, 28, of 14 Broad Place, Bristol, was arrested Dec. 23 and charged with evading responsibility. •Keith Bidwell,...
View ArticleHospital to build on old mall lot
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After trying to redevelop the former Bristol Centre Mall site for a decade, the city will now have a medical office building downtown. Last Wednesday, the City Council...
View Article5-car crash kills teen; Bristol teen seriously injured
BY ANDREW LARSON AND MIKE PATRICK REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WATERBURY — State police can’t say yet what caused the accident that killed a 19year-old on Interstate 84 on Wednesday, but the DOT says it...
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GOP legislators plan Jan. 28 Town Hall Meeting
State Sen. Henri Martin, Rep. Whit Betts. and Rep. Cara Pavalock—Republicans who represent Bristol– will host a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 28 at the Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room 1,...
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Lancers win Bristol Central invite; BC 5th
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – In another loaded field of scholastic grapplers, the Bristol Eastern wrestling team topped all the competition as the Lancers won the Bristol Central...
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