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Scenes from the game: BE vs BC on Thanksgiving
Bristol Eastern High School and Bristol Central High School met at Muzzy Field on Thanksgiving Day for the annual face-off between the crosstown rivals. PHOTOS by MIKE CHAIKEN
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Resident safe after attacks at Ohio State U.
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When the alert went out about a possible shooter on the campus of Ohio State University, Morgan Ouellette found herself in the middle of the emergency that elicited news...
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Police blotter for Dec. 2
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Jimmy Cintron-Guzman, 32, of 511 Emmett St., Bristol, was arrested Nov. 18 and charged with operation while under the influence...
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Members of Straight No Chaser are big fans of their fans
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Straight No Chaser always has had a special relationship with its fans. At its concerts, the a cappella pop group encourages fans to take photos of their performance and...
View ArticleWinter parking ban begins on Dec. 15
The city of Bristol’s annual winter parking ban will begin on Dec. 15 and continue until March 15 next year. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the parking ban restricts...
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Police discover animal fighting operation on School Street
On Thursday, personnel from the State of Connecticut Department Of Revenue Service, assisted by the Bristol Police Narcotics Enforcement Team responded to the Tropical Market convenience store located...
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Police Explorers kick off toy and clothing drive on Monday
Bristol Police Explorers will hold the Stuff the Truck Toy and Clothing Drive this upcoming Monday (Dec. 5). According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the event will take place...
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Showcase of Stars continues to shine but with new purpose
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Holiday Showcase of Stars lost its reason for existence in June. The annual event was launched as a fundraiser for St. Anthony School. However, after decades of...
View ArticleRoad closures expected for Children’s Holiday Parade
With the Children’s Holiday Parade scheduled for this Sunday, drivers traveling through downtown Bristol cal expect road closures on Main Street, High Street and Bellevue Avenue. According to a press...
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Youths hope to grow as leaders at conference
by LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Building leadership skills and forming positive relationships with other peers are just two of many experiences youth will have at the Boys & Girls Clubs of...
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Construction set for Route 69 at Maple Ave., Peacedale
The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that Intersection Improvements at Route 69 at Maple Avenue and Peacedale Street in Bristol will begin on or about Monday, Nov. 21. The project...
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OM show auditions are scheduled for Jan. 8, 10
The 76th OM Show auditions will be held Sunday, Jan. 8 from noon to 6 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m at the Bristol Boys and Girls Club of Bristol and Family Center, 270 West St., Bristol....
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Straight No Chaser offers up amazing moments
by MIKE CHAIKEN Editions Editor I would guess there is that moment in every Straight No Chaser’s concert where a smile arises on the face of an audience member when the thought pops into their head,...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings, starting Dec. 9
SATURDAY, DEC. 10 BRISTOL HOLIDAY VENDOR CRAFT FAIR. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pictures with Santa, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Luncheon. Train Display. St. John’s Church, 851 Stafford Ave., Bristol. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14...
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Police blotter for Dec. 9
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests over the past two weeks. Samantha M. Clemens, 32, of 76 Barlow St., Bristol, was arrested Nov. 23 and charged with second degree failure to...
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Purchase, sales extension OK’d for hospital project
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The purchase and sales extension between the city and Bristol Hospital has been pushed back to Feb. 28. This extension was approved by the City Council during a special...
View ArticleLast chance for leaf, yard waste collection
This week is the last week of leaf bag and yard waste barrel collection. After your collection this week, please do not put any more leaf bags or yard waste barrels curbside until next spring. Spring...
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Indoor golfing at BBGC
Thursday morning, David Reynolds was working on keeping his swing in shape at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center. Indoor Golf nets and balls are available to the public Monday to Friday...
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A month for kindness at Greene-Hills
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Last year, the Greene-Hills School community completed 10,050 acts of kindness, which more than doubled from the year before. “It’s amazing to see that kids are really...
View ArticleArthur G. Russell gets grant to expand
The Mayor’s Office announced that the Mayor’s Economic Development Committee has approved a grant of $95,000 to The Arthur G. Russell Company, Inc. as an incentive for building a 20,000 square-foot...
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