Bristol Memorial Day parade cancelled
The Memorial Day Bristol parade has been canceled on Monday. A service will be held at the American Legion 9:30 am Monday
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Betts, Pavalock-D’Amato attend Manufacturing Innovation Day
HARTFORD- State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) attended Manufacturing Innovation Day at the State Capitol May 17. Betts and Pavalock met with their local...
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Massarelli breaks BE-BC stalemate
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Another competitive battle between the Bristol Central and Bristol Eastern baseball squads ensued on Tuesday, May 23 from Muzzy Field in Bristol but this time...
View ArticleBees weekend wrap-up May 30
BEES GET 3RD EXTRA INNINGS WIN OF THE SEASON OVER BLUE CRABS BOX SCORE In 140 Characters or Less: Bees come from behind to secure a victory in extra innings with Rosa’s walkoff single in the 10th! 3-2...
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Eastern student selected as ‘Youth of the Year’
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When Jillian Maghini began volunteering for an entire summer at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center, her hard work—as well as her personality—shined...
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Make plans for Wings & Wheels Fly-In and Car Show June 10
On Saturday, June 10, the 6th Annual Plainville Wings & Wheels Fly-In and Car Show will be held. The goal of this event is twofold; the first is to raise funds for the Petit Family Foundation and...
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Watch the Blues, help the OMs
The Older Members Association of the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center is sponsoring a Bristol Blues baseball game at Muzzy Field on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m.OM member George Klimek will...
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Obituaries: Rev. Dr. Gardenia E. Davis
Rev. Dr. Gardenia E. Davis worked at New Departure Rev. Dr. Gardenia E. Davis, 72, formerly of Bristol passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 in Augusta, GA. Born April 16, 1945 in Sumter, SC,...
View ArticleNAACP holding fundraising 3 on 3 hoop tourney
As part of an ongoing effort to fund an annual scholarship award for college bound local high school students, the youth chapter of the Bristol NAACP will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at...
View ArticleLong ball doesn’t help Bees
MIKE LEE PITCHES 6 STRONG INNINGS IN 8-6 LOSS BOX SCORE In 140 Characters or Less: Rosa and Bierfeldt bring 4 runs home with the long ball, but the Bees’ late rally falls short against Bluefish, 8-6....
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New employees at chamber
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce recently hired two new employees, Mecheal Hamilton and Katie D’Agostino. Mecheal Hamilton, who also runs a product brokerage company focusing on the health...
View ArticleExchange Club holding Diaper Drive June 10
The Bristol Exchange Club will hold a Diaper Drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 during the Gloria Dei Caring for Kids Strawberry Festival, 355 Camp St. The collection will support the...
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Blood drive June 8 to honor twin sisters
The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) and Bristol Firefighters Local 773 will continue to honor twin sisters Cameron and Olivia Plourde by hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to...
View ArticlePolice blotter for June 2
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Areanna Gaddy, 18, of 82 Nutmeg Rd., Bristol, was arrested May 19 and charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct....
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St. Paul’s top students attribute success to families
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For Jordan Silva and Benjamin Czuprinski, balancing homework, sports and student activities was not easy, but remembering the sacrifices made by their families inspired...
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Shape of hospital’s downtown project receives unveiling
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Last Thursday marked another landmark moment for the city’s downtown Centre Square project, as Bristol Hospital unveiled two renderings of its proposed ambulatory care...
View ArticleMartin touts GOP budget plan
State Senator Henri Martin this week joined fellow Senate Republicans as they announced a revised biennial state budget proposal that contains no new taxes and proposes an alternative to the labor...
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Obituaries: Elizabeth Mary Wirtes
Elizabeth Mary Wirtes, 88 of Newington, passed away on Memorial Day May 29, 2017. She was born on November 22, 1928 in Throop, PA, a daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Sheftz) Szczepanski....
View ArticleInitiative gives police tools to promote good will in West End
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The police board recently approved a new initiative that promotes good will between Bristol officers and the West End neighborhood. Proposed by City Councilor Jodi Zils...
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Wheeler Clinic presents awards
Connecticut State Representative Whit Betts (R-78), Cathryn Addy, Ph.D., president of Tunxis Community College and former member of the Wheeler Board of Trustees, and Gnazzo’s Food Center in Plainville...
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