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Sen. Murphy puts positive spotlight on city’s Arthur G. Russell Co.
On April 11, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that Arthur G. Russell Company Inc. (AGR) of Bristol is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Founded in 1945 and operating in a...
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New pageant winner has ties to Bristol
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The daughter of the owners of a Bristol business is now Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen. Samantha Anderson, competing as Miss Constitution’s Outstanding Teen, won...
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Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins donates to Boys and Girls Club
The Northeast Chapter of The Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center, to support the club’s Triple Play Program....
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Forestville is going to the ducks
On Sunday, May 1, 5,000 numbered rubber ducks will be dumped into the Pequabuck River as spectators watch them race to be one of the first 41 ducks to cross the finish line, earning prizes for the...
View ArticleHand to Hand cleaning out storage area
On Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, Hand To Hand Direct Care Ministry, Inc. will be cleaning their storage area and giving away free houseware and children’s items to the community. This event...
View ArticleLegislators holding coffee hour Friday
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with the Plymouth legislators on Friday, April 15 at Eagles Nest, 163 Main St., Terryville). The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m. It...
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Chamber seeks help to buy American flags
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce has worked with Bill Englert of City True Value Hardware and Just Ask Rental for many years to outfit the City of Bristol with U.S. flags displayed on street poles...
View ArticleSt. Anthony hosting event for Jubilee Year of Mercy, May 1 to 3
St. Anthony Church, 111 School St., will be hosting ” iMercy: The Divine Hotpot,” A Mission for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, May 1 to 3 at 7 p.m. Spend three evenings with Father William Garrott O.P....
View ArticlePolice conduct DWI checkpoint Friday evening
Bristol police will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 72 this Friday evening. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, this is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences...
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Public works director honored by national organization
Mayor Ken Cockayne announced in a press release Bristol’s Public Works Director Walter Veselka has been recognized as one of the American Public Works Association Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the...
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Forget the nostalgia, Duran Duran still a vital musical entity
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When I headed to the Duran Duran concert at the Mohegan Sun Arena on April 7, I thought about how the last time I saw Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Nick...
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Rams hold off Maloney, 3-2
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MERIDEN – The Bristol Central baseball team tangled with a formidable opponent in its 2015-16 debut in the form of Maloney in an CCC South Interdivisional challenge...
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Police blotter for April 15
Bristol police reported the following arrests: Denis J. Dallaire, 50, of 34 Dewey Ave., Bristol, was arrested April 1 and charged with evading responsibility through physical injury and/or property...
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Parents question class sizes at West Bristol
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Several parents expressed their concern last week over the class sizes at West Bristol School. During a Board of Education meeting held last Wednesday, Kristen...
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“Encore” OM Show’s 75th Anniversary Show This Weekend
The OM Show opens Friday April 15th at 7:30 PM. There will be two performances on Saturday, April 16th, at 1:30 and 7:30.All performances will be held at St. Paul High School, 1001 Stafford Ave. in...
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Locals saluted for ‘Living United’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, the United Way of Central Connecticut honors local individuals and organizations who share their time and resources to create lasting changes in the...
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$7,000 raised at charity event to fight brain tumors
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The room was full at Nuchie’s on April 2 as residents joined Bristol’s Allison Owsianko to support the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance. Owsianko, the reigning Miss...
View ArticleImagine Nation chldren’s art show May 3
The opening reception of “All Art, All Heart,” an exhibit of artwork created by the children of the Early Learning Center and community preschools will be held Tuesday, May 3 at Imagine Nation, A...
View ArticleFire report for April 15
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 1 4 Frederick St., motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Federal Street and Summer Street, passenger vehicle fire. 154...
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Rep. Pavalock attends event to raise awareness about child abuse
State Rep. Cara Pavalock (R-77) recently joined Bristol Hospital in working to raise awareness about child abuse. Pavalock recently attended the Bristol Hospital’s Parent and Child Center lighting...
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