New laws spur colleges to step up fight against rape
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the majority of women, becoming a victim of rape and sexual assault happens even before they hit age 24. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports...
View ArticleSuperintendent announces changes in wake of bomb threats
In the wake of the numerous bomb scares in Bristol schools over the past two weeks, the superintendent of schools announced to parents some changes being implemented in the city schools: “Dear BPS...
View ArticleImagine Nation preschool registering for fall
The Imagine Nation Preschool Learning Center is currently accepting registration for the fall. The school is located in the Imagine Nation Museum located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol. The...
View ArticleBristol police issue warning about paving scam targetting elderly
A paving company out of New Britain going under the name of “Hot Top Paving” has been going door to door soliciting driveway paving jobs from residents, reported Bristol police. According to the...
View ArticleDWI checkpoint Friday night on Route 229
During the evening of June 13, Bristol police announced officers will be conducting a DWI checkpoint in the area of Rt. 229. This is part of a federal grant to combat drunk driving, the police said in...
View ArticleCommemorating 125 years of Bristol commerce
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Dozens of historical photographs depicting the city of Bristol were spread out on the desk of Jim Albert, the president and CEO of the Central Connecticut Chambers of...
View ArticlePolice blotter for June 13
Bristol police reported the following arrests: •Jeffrey J. Thibeault, 51, of no certain address, was arrested on May 30 and charged with violation of probation. He was arrested a little later and...
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Miscellaneous listings for June 13
‘The Nerd’ opens at Connecticut Cabaret Theatre in Berlin this Friday night. FRIDAY, JUNE 13 BRISTOL 2ND ANNUAL WALK FOR A CURE. To benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Connecticut. Sponsored by...
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Performance listings for June 13
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 OTHER SANDRA BERNHARD. 9 p.m. Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket. $25, $35, and $45. ComixatFoxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882. JUNE 13-14 OTHER ‘ONE DROP OF LOVE.’ 8...
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Good time had by all at Unified Sports Day
By VANESSA STEVENS CORRESPONDENT On May 30, about 150 people— families, teachers and coaches gathered on the back lawn of Hubbell Elementary School to witness students run, catch, throw, laugh and play...
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A Century of Muzzy: Muzzy Field during the war years
By TOM DICKAU BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is the fifth of ten articles to be written by Tom Dickau, president of the Bristol Historical Society and member of the Muzzy Field Anniversary Committee....
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Central’s 1 and 2 seniors find balance to achieve success
By NICOLE JACQUES CORRESPONDENT Bristol Central High School’s top students say prioritizing their studies and balancing their academic and social lives were key in their journey towards scholastic...
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BE’s top duo shares passion for math, science
By NICOLE JACQUES CORRESPONDENT Bristol Eastern’s top students share more than just a similar grade point average—they share a passion for math and science that has persisted throughout their high...
View ArticleVehicle Accident Leaves Closure on Route 6
Officers responded to a vehicle accident on Farmington Avenue (Route 6) late this morning. The vehicle came to rest on its roof after striking a telephone pole, and electrical wires that went down...
View ArticleRoute 6 finally open
After being shut down yesterday before noon and remaining closed throughout the night, Bristol Police reported that Route 6, between Camp Street and Stafford Avenue, is now open. Late Monday morning,...
View ArticleChakulla performs family friendly concert in Bristol June 25; food donations...
Artist Tree Tea House in Bristol will host a family-friendly concert on Wednesday, June 25 with Chakulla, a Folk/World/Jazz/American artist, performing. He will be on his way from performing at the...
View ArticleFire destroys building on Reilly Place; two injured
Two people were injured and a structure was destroyed in a blaze Monday night. Police said that at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, Bristol fire and police department personnel responded to a structure...
View ArticleString of robberies reported; committed while residents are asleep
A string of burglaries, apparently committed by the same person and committed while residents are sleeping, has caught the attention of law enforcement. The Bristol Police Department Criminal...
View ArticleCafeteria privatization still drawing crowds: Contractor unveils menu plans
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Cafeteria workers and the public filled the auditorium room of the school administrative building last Wednesday to continue to speak out against the Board of...
View ArticlePolice blotter for June 20
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Troy S. Bard, 46, of 61 Bartholomew St., Apt. A, Bristol was arrested June 6 on two counts of disorderly conduct. •Jennifer A. Lange, 42,...
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