ESPN announces Drake to host ESPYs broadcast
ESPN announced that renowned rapper Drake is taking the reins of this year’s ESPYs. http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/04/drake-announced-as-host-of-the-2014-espys/
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Monday could bring temps in mid-70s, says AccuWeather
The Hartford area could see temperatures reaching to 75 degrees, according to the latest forecast from AccuWeather. AccuWeather Global Weather Center — 9 April 2014 – AccuWeather.com reports the...
View ArticleRep. Betts to fight recent court ruling regarding horses
A recent state Supreme Court ruling that affirms a lower court decision branding horses as “inherently dangerous” animals intensifies the need for the legislature to pass legislation that will protect...
View ArticleComcast announces faster internet speeds
Comcast yesterday announced it has increased the speeds of two of its Xfinity Internet tiers in the Northeast, at no additional cost to customers. The increase marks the 13th time in the past 12 years...
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Mayor’s blight fight attacks another property
30 Lincoln PlaceThe City of Bristol and Mayor Ken Cockayne continued the blight fight with the demolition of another condemned home, this one at 30 Lincoln Place, a press release said. “The message is...
View ArticleHobby Lobby to take over old Sears Hardware location on Farmington Ave.
Hobby Lobby Stores, a privately held national retail chain of crafts and home decor stores, announced in a press release today that it has signed a lease to open a store in Bristol. Construction is set...
View ArticleCompounce opens for season May 10; New attractions offered
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10, as LakeCompounce hosts its grand opening day for the 2014 season. A press from the oldest amusement park in the country said the park has “tripled the fun”...
View ArticlePolice blotter for April 11
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Jose L. Rivera, 44, of 94 Divinity St., Bristol was arrested on April 1 and charged with threatening, second degree breach of peace, and...
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Legislators attend recent stop of Save A Life Tour in district
Last week, State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Plymouth, Terryville, Bristol) attended the Save A Life Tour presented at TerryvilleHigh School. The Save A Life Tour was created in an effort to raise awareness...
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Club’s school-based units square off with some friendly competition April 17
This past week, the Bristol Boys and Girls Club school-based sites (Stafford, Greene-Hills, Hubbell, Ivy Drive, Edgewood, Mountain View, Lake Garda, and South Side schools) have been working on a...
View ArticleFormer Bristol attorney charged with embezzlement
Bristol Police arrested a former Bristol attorney Friday morning and charged him with stealing more than $1 million from a former client. Roger G. Nielson, 65, of 26 Terrace Lane., Bristol was arrested...
View ArticleVideo service now offered at Senior Center to interact with Social Security
To assist Bristol residents who need to interact with Social Security, The City of Bristol Senior Center is now offering a video service for interacting with Social Security Administration. This...
View ArticleRoadwork planned on Terryville Rd. begins Wednesday
The City of Bristol will be doing extensive road work on Waterbury Road. The work area will extend from the intersection of Terryville Road to the Plymouth/Bristol town line. The Department of Public...
View ArticleKern Park clean up on April 26
The Kern Park Association, as part of the Pequabuck River Watershed Association spring cleanup, will hold a “trail clean up” Saturday, April 26. “KernPark is 29 acres of wetland habitat rich in...
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Pequabuck River clean up on April 26
The Pequabuck River Watershed Association (PRWA) will conduct a river cleanup with the help of dozens of volunteers on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “The Pequabuck River Watershed...
View ArticleEcumenical sunrise Easter service on Federal Hill
The Bristol Area Association of Ministry, representing all of the faith communities of Bristol, will host the annual Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 20 at 6:30 a.m. at the Federal Hill Green...
View ArticleRoad milling projects to begin on several city streets April 21
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start its spring 2014 roadway resurfacing program on April 21, 2014. As part of the program the following streets will be milled and resurfaced: Maple Avenue...
View ArticleCurbside leaf bag collection runs through April 25
The following press release was sent out by the Bristol Public Works Department. “As a reminder, leaf bag collection will run through April 25. Curbside Leaf Bag Collection –Leaf bags (brown,...
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Missing man last seen in Bristol
A missing person alert has been issued for 41-year-old Sifredo LeBron Jr. A press release from Bristol Police said LeBron Jr., was last seen in Bristol on March 7, and was possibly headed to New York...
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Keynote speaker announced for Armenian Genocide Commemoration April 26
Ruth Thomasian, a photograph archivist and historian, will be the keynote speaker at the annual 99th Armenian Genocide Commemoration Ruth Thomasian, a photograph archivist and historian, will be the...
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