Obituaries: Diane M. Demora
Diane M. Demora, 61, of Bristol, CT died Friday, Oct. 14 2016. She was born on March 15,1955 in Bristol, CT and was a daughter of John and Marion (Petrie) Demora. She worked as a nurse for many...
View ArticlePolice search for suspect of convenience store robbery
Bristol police are searching for the suspect of a robbery that took place at Uno Convenience store yesterday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, a man wearing a ski mask...
View ArticleObituaries: Stanislaw Kowalski
Stanislaw Kowalski, 93, of Terryville, husband of the late Florence (Krajewski) Kowalski died Tuesday October 18, 2016 at home. Stanislaw was born December 9, 1922 in Poland, son of the late Stefan...
View ArticleSchool readiness programs offered to children
Bristol Board of Education, Bristol Preschool Child Care Center and Imagine Nation –A Museum Early Learning Center are the Bristol School Readiness Programs. The BOE offers programs at Hubbell School,...
View ArticleMandatory water restriction implemented in city
The Mayor’s Office and the Bristol Water Department announced today that the City’s reservoirs have declined to below 50 percent capacity from the lack of rain and that the Water Department has issued...
View ArticleRotarians’ generosity allows kids, adults to see Witch’s Dungeon Columbus Day
Thanks to the Bristol Rotary Club’s financial support over 100 children and adults traveled to the Witch’s Dungeon at the Bristol Historical Society on Columbus Day to enjoy an afternoon at the longest...
View ArticleObituaries: Angelina Labbadia
Angelina (DeParolis) Labbadia, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Bristol on Monday evening, October 17, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Saverio “Sam”...
View ArticleChamber debates aired this week on Nutmeg TV
The 2016 State Debates hosted by the Bristol Chamber of Commerce will be broadcast on Nutmeg TV will be airing the State Debates. Tune into Channel 5 – Comcast Channel 99 – Frontier Chamber Debate...
View ArticleUnited Way needs help for its Joy of Sharing program
The United Way of West Central Connecticut is asking for help this holiday. The organization is looking for donations of non-perishable food items and gifts. These contributions will help provide...
View ArticleWoman’s Club looking for members
The Woman’s Club of Plainville is looking for ambitious women who want to be a part of an active and productive organization. The local club is a member of the General Federation of Women Clubs. The...
View ArticleBristol chamber encourages you to shop local in new campaign
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of a new Shop Local, Chamber First campaign aimed at driving consumers to local businesses and chamber members. Encouraging people to shop local...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Oct. 21
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Michael D. Jenkins, 47, of 8 Pickett Lane, Unionville, was arrested Oct. 7 and charged with second degree failure to appear....
View ArticleMum-A-Thon taking new course this year
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Mum-A-Thon is running its way to Bristol this year with a new course, a new distance, and a Halloween theme. One of Connecticut’s longest continually run athletic...
View ArticleGridiron preview for Oct. 21
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITERI t’s back to work for Week 7 of the scholastic football season. Two out of the three scholastic teams in town are in action this weekend while one has it off. Both...
View ArticleElection 2016: State Senate– Henri Martin, Mike Nicastro
What we asked We reached out to the local candidates for the state senate and state house races via our editorial page and asked them: 1.) There has been a lot of discussion the past year about the...
View ArticleElection 2016: House of Representatives– Whit Betts, Krystal Myers
What we asked We reached out to the local candidates for the state senate and state house races via our editorial page and asked them: 1.) There has been a lot of discussion the past year about the...
View ArticleWith state looking at Vo-Tech cuts, Bristol TEC stands strong
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Last year, 123 students graduated from the Bristol Technical Education Center, including 56 students who participated in work-based learning program. “We have one of the...
View ArticleWoodland Street shooting leaves 63-year-old man dead
A 63-year-old man died after getting shot on Woodland Street on Friday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Daniel J. Caron of Bristol, sustained a gunshot wound to the...
View ArticleElection 2016- House of Representatives: 79th District
What we asked We reached out to the local candidates for the state senate and state house races via our editorial page and asked them: 1.) There has been a lot of discussion the past year about the...
View ArticleElection 2016– House of Representatives: 77th District
What we asked We reached to the local candidates for the state senate and state house races via our editorial page and asked them: 1.) There has been a lot of discussion the past year about the...
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