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Rep. Pavalock reads at Mountain View
BRISTOL –On Thursday, State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) paid a visit to Mountain View Elementary School in Bristol to participate in Read Across America Day. In honor of Dr. Seuss’...
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Rep. Betts reads to students at Bristol Preschool
On Wednesday, State Representative Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) paid a visit to Bristol Preschool’s West Street location to participate in Read Across America Day. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday,...
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Carousel in Hartford to close for week starting March 27
The carousel at Bushnell Park will be closed for maintenance for one week, starting on Sunday, March 27. The carousel, which is managed by the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, will resume...
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Wheeler offering expanded pediatric services
The Wheeler Health & Wellness Center at 10 North Main St., Bristol now offers expanded pediatric services to Bristol and surrounding communities. The center’s medical staff now includes the...
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Chamber president says farewell to post
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER A slideshow of chamber events and ribbon cuttings appeared in the background as people from different sectors of the community said farewell to Jim Albert last Thursday....
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GOP legislators skewer Malloy on funding to hospital
Sen. Henri Martin, Rep. Cara Pavalock, and Rep. Whit Betts Calling the Malloy administration’s decision to break its promise to Bristol Hospital and withhold state payments “outrageous,” a press...
View ArticleFour suspects arrested for assault at Corner Store
Bristol police arrested and charged four men who assaulted a 27-year-old man at The Corner Store yesterday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the assault inside the...
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Police blotter for March 4
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Ashley M. Clemonts, 22, of 154 Emmett St., Apt. 306, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree failure to...
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Obituaries: Mrs. Bernadette Lillian Scalia
Mrs. Bernadette Lillian (Peltier) Scalia, widow of John “Jake” Scalia, peacefully turned her life over to her Lord on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. Bernadette (Lil) was born in Unionville on August 1, 1925...
View ArticleRobotics team meets next Friday
The Arthur G. Russell Co. is currently sponsoring a Robotics Team (peacce.org), which includes students from the area high schools. The company opened the plant up to the group, have mentors, supply...
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Lancers struggle with Rams in 59-42 win
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – It was the game that some never thought would take place due to postponements and tomfoolery; but finally, the Central and Bristol Eastern girls clashed at...
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Planning continues on hospital’s proposal for downtown project
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital’s downtown project proposal is moving full steam ahead. As its due diligence period continues, the hospital is working with architects and a project...
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Burlesque finds the spotlight at SWAN Day
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of the chief features of the annual SWAN Day event in Connecticut is the festival’s showcase of the art of burlesque. SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now) is an all...
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Rep. Nicastro announces political retirement
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After serving as an elected official for over 30 years, State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol, Forestville) has decided not to seek re-election this November....
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Rep. Nicastro’s retirement opens door for GOP
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR With the pending retirement of Democrat Frank Nicastro in the 79th district come November—and three of their own incumbents already in place, the Bristol Republicans are...
View ArticleEffects of Connecticut’s worsening budget woes taking shape
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Real fallout from Connecticut’s worsening budget deficit problem has begun to materialize, with negotiated pay raises for certain state workers...
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Missing person sought
Bristol police are trying to find 35-year-old Jenna Connelly, who was reported missing. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Connelly is white, 5 foot 1 tall and weighs 115...
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Cindy Scoville tapped as new chamber president
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce (CCCC), the second largest chamber network in the State of Connecticut, announced today that they appointed Cindy Scoville as the new president and chief...
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Community conversation on opiate, heroin use and abuse, March 21
Wheeler Clinic and Bristol Hospital will sponsor a “Community Conversation on Opiate and Heroin Use and Misuse” on Monday, March 21 in the Bristol Hospital Hughes Auditorium, 41 Brewster Rd., from 6 to...
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HIV/AIDS forum set for April 27
The Bristol Mayor’s Task Force on HIV/AIDS will hold its annual HIV/AIDS Educational Forum on Wednesday, April 27. Health care and social service professionals throughout Connecticut are invited to...
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