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Young Democratic hopeful wants to continue service by representing city in...
Christy Matthews (Photo contributed by Lindsay Vigue) By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER While attending a summit in Washington D.C. for YP4, a leadership program that creates lasting progressive social...
View ArticleDelivery driver of local restaurant robbed at gunpoint
A delivery driver for a local restaurant was robbed at gunpoint by two men in the area of 427 North Main Street last Friday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the driver,...
View ArticleSt. Paul to present musical, ‘Rags;’ ticket sales begin March 29
This year St. Paul Performing Arts presents a chance to see the 1986 Broadway musical, “Rags.” Set in 1910, “Rags” follows the story of Rebecca, a young Russian immigrant mother, arriving in America...
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Vocal fellowship offered by Bushnell for HS singers
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is now accepting applications for audition for their Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship Program. The Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship is a full-scholarship vocal...
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A way to help children and get rid of your old computer
Not sure what to do with that old, outdated or nonworking computer or laptop? Planting Pencils, a Connecticut based education charity, has formed a partnership with ReBoot Computers in Bristol to...
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Who will get to ‘Kiss the Pig’?
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is sponsoring the annual Kiss A Pig Contest. Professionals from the community have volunteered to support Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center...
View ArticleLegislators support bill to fight opiate, heroin epidemic
State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) announced their support for the passage of two major bills to address the state’s growing opiate...
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City schedule changes for Good Friday
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Friday, March 25 in honor of Good Friday. There will be no curbside collections on Friday, and all Friday collection routes will be done on...
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Lt. gov. attends Wheeler Health and Wellness Center open house
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman and more than 50 local community and health care leaders attended an open house on March 14 at the Wheeler Health & Wellness Center, 10 North Main St., Bristol, to...
View ArticleP.E.E.A.C.C. Robotics team wins district event
The Arthur G. Russell Company, Inc. announced the company sponsored robotics team, Operation P.E.A.C.C.E. Robotics (3461), won the New England District UMASS-Dartmouth Event 2016 on March 20. AGR...
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Obituaries: Giulio A. Baldaccini
Giulio A. Baldaccini, 89, of Bristol, husband of Phyllis (Lacovara) Baldaccini, died on Tuesday (March 22, 2016) at home. Giulio was born on July 20, 1926 in Bristol and was the youngest of six...
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Program on sleep problems presented Monday
Grace Lutheran Church of Plainville will hold its Health Ministry program on Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. The topic is “Sleep-Just for the Health Of It,” presented by Nancy Cosgrove BS, RGSPT, RRT....
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Legislators meet with BCO
State Representatives Cara Pavalock and Whit Betts (R-Bristol) attended a legislative breakfast hosted by Bristol Community Organization. The legislators met with Tom Morrow, executive director of BCO,...
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Police blotter for March 25
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Jose Serrano, 47, of 431 North Main St., Apt. 23, Bristol, was arrested March 11 and charged with second degree violating...
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Challenges continue to daunt hospital
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital is facing more financial challenges from the state. Earlier this month, Bristol Hospital and other community hospitals as well as Federal Qualified...
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Creativity that you can wear
Fashion, like ceramics, lays somewhere between the realms of utility and art. Fashion is something we wear to fulfill a function, whether it’s modesty or to protect us from the elements. It can be...
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The Rocket Summer lets the muse take its time
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Three-and-a-half years have passed since The Rocket Summer released its last album. But as Bryce Avary, who in the studio is The Rocket Summer but gathers musicians for...
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Tax relief applications for elderly, disabled being accepted
The State of Connecticut Renters Rebate/Tax Relief for Elderly and Totally Disabled Renters begins Monday, April 1 through Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Bristol Assessor’s Office, will be taking applications...
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Bristol man charged after attempting to assault an officer
A Bristol man was arrested and charged last yesterday after attempting to assault a police officer. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 34-year-old Michael Lowery of 1299...
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A run for the green
The annual Shamrock Run and Walk was held Saturday from Chippens Hill Middle School. The event is a fund raiser for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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