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Obituaries: Doris Ann Archer
Doris Ann Archer, 73, of Old Saybrook, widow of William Archer, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 14th, 1943. She was a longtime resident of Bristol,...
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Eastern scores 60 against rival Rams
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Eastern wrestling team has never scored 60 points against its crosstown rival Bristol Central in a city series battle. Well, until Wednesday, Feb....
View ArticlePolice blotter for Feb. 17
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Kane Spielman, 18, of 225 Pond View St., Southington, was arrested Feb. 3 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and...
View ArticleGrand list rises 1%
For the city of Bristol, 2016 saw a year of growth in its tax base. The city’s 2016 Grand List increased by over 1 percent—a sign that the business community is actively participating and reinvesting...
View ArticleAnnual home and business expo returns
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Bristol Home & Business Expo is returning for its 32nd year with over 100 vendors, children’s activities and a psychic medium. Sponsored by the Bristol Chamber...
View ArticleTaste of Bristol tickets on sale this weekend at home show
The West End Association is now conducting its fifth-annual Taste of Bristol promotion to showcase Bristol restaurants and food establishments. The 2017 event will be offered throughout the months of...
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Obituaries: Cecile Michaud
Cecile Morin Michaud, beloved wife of Gaspard Michaud passed away peacefully at Bristol Hospital with her loved ones by her side on Friday Feb 10, 2017. Cecile was born in Lewiston Maine on July 6,...
View ArticleApplications now being accepted for preschool
The Bristol Public Schools Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year. Screening will be held at the Bristol Public Library in April. Interested parents or guardians...
View ArticleBristol Eastern boys hoop vs. Bristol Central: The rematch is on tonight
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – In the land of ‘first horn’ (that’s a shoutout to our favorite Bristol Central icon, Jason ‘Coachie’ DeCarolis), the Bristol Central boys basketball squad...
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Betts testifies on CTFastTrack
State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol) testified this week before the legislature’s Transportation Committee in support of a Republican leadership bill, which would require the Commissioner of...
View ArticleLegislators object to pistol permit fee hike
Members of Bristol’s legislative delegation recently voiced their objections to Governor Malloy’s proposed budget, specifically the more than 400 percent increase in pistol permit fees. The exorbitant...
View ArticleSenior listings, starting Feb. 24
FRIDAY, FEB. 24 PLAINVILLE MOVE LIKE A DANCER PART 2. 10 a.m. Presented by Miles Everett, RD, RN, and Certified Diabetes Educator of Bristol Hospital. Physical principles of dance you can use in daily...
View ArticleSupport group listings, starting Feb. 24
TUESDAY, FEB. 21 PLAINVILLE CAREGIVING CONNECTIONS. 10 a.m. Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., Plainville. Open to the public. (860) 747-5728. ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING....
View ArticleShepard Meadows holding fundraiser April 2
Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center has teamed with Spare Time of Bristol to host the “April Foal’s Day 2017 Fund Raiser.” All of the proceeds on Sunday, April 2 go to SMTRC’s “horse-care”...
View ArticleEversource performing aerial inspections starting March 1
Beginning this week, Eversource will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights-of-way throughout Connecticut. This semiannual inspection is an important part of...
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Obituaries: Stephen E. Guerrette
Stephen E. Guerette, 64, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 surrounded by family at the UConn Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Bozena “Bonnie” (Tabaka)...
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Prog-rock lives, and lives well, with Steve Hackett
by MIKE CHAIKEN If you mention Genesis to a music fan under a certain age, you’re likely to be met with a glassy stare. They might, just might, know Phil Collins from the soundtrack to the Disney film,...
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BBGC squares off against other nonprofits
Similar to the NCAA college basketball tournament, the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is paired up against Greater Hartford non-profits in a donation competition. You can support the club and help...
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Obituaries: Patricia Dionne
Mrs. Patricia Dionne of St. Francois de Madawaska, Canada died Jan. 23 at the age of 77 years. She was the wife of Mr. Normand Dionne for 61 years and resided in Bristol for 30 years. She worked at...
View ArticleMaster Plan for Centre Square unveiled March 9
The Preliminary Master Plan for Centre Square will be unveiled on Thursday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol City Hall Council Chambers. Elected officials, business owners, and members of the public...
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