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Presidential hopeful Trump reels supporters into Hartford
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump spoke to a throng of local supporters on Friday, filling the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Posters filled the air...
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Turning trash into fashion as art
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The annual event where fashion meets art meets the joys of being kind to the environment returns this Saturday at Hartford City Hall. Trashion Fashion is about...
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Eastern socks it to Manchester, 23-1
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – After a tough 9-2 loss to Conard to open up its season, the Bristol Eastern softball squad was expecting to bounce back in the biggest way. There was an...
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After 75 years, Harvest tradition continues with changing hands
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER More than 30 years ago, Marty Hurwitz and his wife Jackie became the third generation to own and operate Harvest Bakery. But after recently deciding to retire, Marty and...
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Fire report for April 22
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 8 St. Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Ave., unintentional transmission of alarm, other. 26 Mines Rd., power line...
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Mayor’s office issues update on business park
The Mayor’s Office gave, in a press release, an update the Southeast Bristol Business Park. Within the past month, the release said, the city has sold Lot no. 1 and Lot no. 5, bringing in $865,040 in...
View ArticleCompounce to hire additional 500 this season
Lake Compounce Family Theme Park is seeking approximately 500 additional individuals to join their team for this summer season. Positions that are available include food and beverage, games, rides,...
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Bartok campaign in 77th qualifies for financing
The Elect Laura Bartok campaign reported in a press release that it has qualified for the Citizen’s Election Program, Connecticut’s campaign financing system. The campaign reported over $5,300 from...
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Martin supports bill to help veterans with businesses
State Sen. Henri Martin on April 20 joined with lawmakers and family members in supporting legislation to make it easier for veterans to start and maintain local businesses in Connecticut. Martin, the...
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Coping with chronic disease
The Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging is presenting a new free six-week program “Live Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management,” which will be held Mondays, May 16 through June 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.,...
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E.C. Goodwin’s Zachary Butler to be honored by city
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School sophomore Zachary Butler is one of Bristol’s 2016 Outstanding Youth Volunteers. He and other honorees will be recognized on Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the City...
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Results of city Fishing Derby announced
Bristol Parks and Recreation hosted its 65th Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday April 23. Over 200 youth and adults were in attendance this year. The city gave thanks to the Bristol Fish and Game...
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Local state reps meet with seniors
Earlier this month, State Reps. Cara Pavalock and Whit Betts, and State Sen. Henri Martin visited the Bristol Senior Center. The lawmakers provided a legislative update to the group, including the...
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Obituaries: Margaret Louise Everett
Margaret Louise (Desmarais) Everett, 76, of Bristol, beloved wife of Donald J. Everett passed away peacefully from a short battle with cancer on Tuesday (April 26, 2016) in New Britain. Born in...
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Local GOP legislators discuss Republican budget fix
Bristol lawmakers State Sen. Henri Martin and State Reps. Whit Betts and Cara Pavalock MOnday praised the alternative state budget put forth by legislative Republicans for its structural reforms, its...
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Choral Society staging ‘Pirates of Penzance’ and ‘Iolante’
The Plainville Choral Society has received a sponsorship of $750 from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain to stage the Gilbert and Sullivan comedies “Pirates of Penzance” and “Iolanthe”,...
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Interact holds its Mr. BCHS Pageant
On April 23, the Interact Club of Bristol Central High School held its 14th annual Mr. BCHS Pageant. A record 18 contestants participated in a night of talent, school spirit and question and answer...
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Dining listings, starting April 29
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 BRISTOL PASTA DINNER FUND RAISER FOR HUNTER SMITH. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Benefits Ivy Drive student who is having medical issues and has been in CCMC for over two months. Asbury United...
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For those fall brides
Bridal retailers and designers converged in New York City this month for the April edition of New York bridal fashion week. At The Knot’s Couture show and the New York International Bridal Week, the...
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Rep. Nicastro helps vets dress for the job
Rep. Frank Nicastro joined colleagues and volunteers Wednesday donating suits and other clothing items to the ‘Save A Suit’ program to help veterans who are scheduled for job interviews. The program...
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