Silver Alert issued for Bristol teen
The Bristol Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a Bristol teen who has been missing since 3 p.m. today. According to a press release from the police department, 17-year-old Michael Miller...
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Obituaries: Mary Martell
Mary Martell, 96 of Bristol passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Countryside Manor, Bristol. She was the wife of the late Albert N. Martell. Mary was born in Providence, RI on September 28, 1920...
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Soucy joins board of Sports Hall of Fame
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame announced the appointment of Donald Soucy to its Board of Directors. Soucy resides in Bristol with his wife Linda and has held the position of Eastern Regional director...
View ArticleLetter carriers hold food drive Nov. 19
Bristol Letter Carriers will be conducting their annual community food drive on Saturday, Nov. 19. Perishable or non-perishable food donations may be left at your mailbox. Letter carriers will pick...
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Dining listings, starting Nov. 11
SUNDAY, NOV. 13 BRISTOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 MONTHLY BREAKFAST. 8 to 11 a.m. Eggs any style, create your own omelets, pancakes French toast, bacon, sausage, ham, home fries, coffee, tea, orange...
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Tunxis offers accelerated courses for winter session
Tunxis Community College in Farmington is offering accelerated credit courses during a Winter Session which runs December 28-January 13. Registration is currently under way and will be accepted through...
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Bristol Police Explorers take home awards from S.W.A.T. Challenge
Bristol Police Explorers recently competed in the 2016 Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Education Association S.W.A.T. Challenge, according to a press release from the Bristol Police Department. The...
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Honored teacher’s upbringing set stage for success
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Julia Darcy knew what kind of teacher she wanted to be just by watching her parents. Her father, Mike Audette, served as principal for many years at the former O’Connell...
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St. Paul gives life to the tale of a bubbly orphan girl
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A young orphan girl arrives at a farm, expecting to be welcomed into a new family. However the new family is taken aback when the orphan arrives. They had been expecting...
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Police blotter for Nov. 11
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Sotero Gonzalez, 33, of 268 Queen St., Bristol, was arrested Oct. 27 and charged with illegal operation of motor vehicle under...
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Obituaries: Jim Ogonowski
Jim “Diamond Jim” Ogonowski, 71, of Bristol, husband of Caryl (Ohanesian) Ogonowski and widower of Sharon (McNelly) Ogonowski, passed away on Thursday (November 10, 2016) at John Dempsey Hospital,...
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Public provides vision for downtown in survey
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Traditional, medium-scale buildings, street designs that incorporate on-street parking and plaza spaces were a few examples of what folks would like to see in downtown...
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Fire report for Nov. 11
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Oct. 28 116 High St., unintentional transmission of alarm, other. Peacedale Street and Apple Road, vehicle accident, general...
View ArticleConstruction work on Mellen Street bridge tomorrow
The City of Bristol will start bridge work on Mellen Street between Memorial Boulevard and Riverside Avenue on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The work will consist of removing the existing asphalt, making bridge...
View ArticleMellen Street work delayed to Wednesday
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start bridge work on Mellen Street between Memorial Boulevard and Riverside Avenue on Wednesday Nov. 16. The work will consist of removing the existing asphalt...
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Powder Puff game at BCHS on Saturday
This Saturday, Nov. 19 marks the 17th annual Powder Puff Football games at Bristol Central High School. The games are sponsored on by the BCHS Interact Club, a junior division of the Rotary...
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Dom Coombs selected as chair of OM show
The Older Members Association announced Don Coombs has been selected as the chairman of the 2017 OM Show. He has been actively involved with the OM Show for eight years, half of which has been a member...
View ArticleLegislators hold coffee hour Friday
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with Plymouth state legislators on Friday, November 18 at Eagle’s Nest (163 Main Street, Terryville). The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to...
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Bristol Police Department kicks off toy drive on Nov. 21
The Bristol Police Department, along with the Bristol Salvation Army, will kick off the annual Toy Drive on Monday Nov. 21. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the toys...
View ArticleMuseums team up for Holiday Progressive Dinner
On Friday, Dec. 9, there will be a one-of-a-kind collaboration between three of Bristol’s premier museums–Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, the New England Carousel Museum, and the...
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