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Police blotter for May 13
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Gloria J. Tessman, 54, of 40 Peggy Lane, Farmington, was arrested April 29 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics,...
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Fish for free in CT Saturday
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The state of Connecticut is opening up its lakes, rivers and other bodies of water for fishing at no charge. The annual “Free Fishing Day” on Saturday is designed to encourage...
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Uniprop breaks ground in business park
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The first lot of the Southeast Bristol Business Park was a scene of activity last Wednesday, as city staff and leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a 128,000 square...
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Digging up the archaeology of White Zombie
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a band hits it big after building up its audience from the ground up, it may find its sound shifting 180 degrees as it works its way to fortune and fame. If all you...
View ArticlePolice investigate convenience store robbery on Riverside Ave.
Bristol police are investigating a robbery that happened early this morning at the 7-11 convenience store on Riverside Avenue. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, a male...
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What comes after Army Strong Center?
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER A group of Bristol veterans have stepped up to help transition the Army Strong Community Center into a center that would function under a new model. Members of the...
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Bristol police find wanted felon at Beacon St. residence
A wanted felon was taken into custody by Bristol police early this morning. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers responded to a Beacon Street residence where they...
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Legislators meet with constituents
Bristol Republican legislators Rep. Whit Betts, left, Sen. Henri Martin and Rep. Cara Pavalock on May 13 met area taxpayers for coffee at Rodd’s Restaurant. The legislators stressed the importance of...
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Nicastro leads ‘Pledge’ at General Assembly session
Representative Frank Nicastro of Bristol, left, was invited by House Speaker Brendan Sharkey of Hamden to lead members of the state House of Representatives at the ceremonial ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ to...
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Bristol company highlighted in CPTV documentary; airs May 19, 23
Bauer, Inc. in Bristol is one of the companies highlighted for its innovation in CPTV’s original documentary, “Made in Connecticut II,” which premieres Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m., with an encore...
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Route for Vietnam Wall That Heals detailed
The Vietnam Wall That Heals will be traveling through Southington and Bristol to its exhibition site in Bristol on June 8 at approximately 10:40 a.m. with an honor guard escort of approximately 200...
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Music listings, starting May 20
FRIDAY, MAY 20 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER. Old Well Tavern, 20 Tariffville Ave., Simsbury. SUNDAY, MAY 22 OTHER THE ROSENTHALS. 3 p.m. Father and son duo blending bluegrass, jazz, more. The Congregational...
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Obituaries: John F. Blakeslee
John F. Blakeslee, Jr., 63, of Bristol, died on Saturday (May 14, 2016) with his mother by his side. John was born in Southington on May 24, 1952 and was the only son of Florence (Ploszaj) Blakeslee...
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A little ‘Magic’ in city’s museums June 11
The City of Bristol is offering “Museum Magic” for Connecticut Open House Day on Saturday, June 11. There will be free admission to five of the city’s museums. Participating are the American Clock...
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Legislators meet constituents for coffee Friday
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour hosted by Sen. Henri Martin and Rep. Whit Betts on Friday, May 20 at Eagles Nest, 163 Main St., Terryville. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from...
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Boys and Girls Club holds recognition dinner
The 80th annual Recognition Dinner for the Bristol Boys and Girls Club and Family Center was held recently. The following awards were distributed. The travel teams and coaches were: All nine Boys...
View ArticleCarousel museum raffling off Harley
It is Harley time again at the New England Carousel Museum. This will be the 21st year for the Harley Davidson Street Glide raffle that benefit the museum. Stop in at the New England Carousel Museum, a...
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Fire report for May 20
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. May 6 180 Divinity St., extrication of victim(s) from vehicle. Page Park swimming pool, 2 Page Park Rd., overpressure rupture of...
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Mum Festival gets reprieve
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol All Heart, the marketing partnership of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the city of Bristol, has teamed up with the Bristol Exchange Club to revive the...
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A classic invitation to ‘play with your food’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The jump from the culinary arts to the musical arts isn’t as broad as one might think at first blush (or merlot). A well-trained chef can pull together the individual...
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