GOP accuses Malloy of circumventing campaign law
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Republican legislative leaders are accusing Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the Democrats of trying to circumvent Connecticut’s campaign finance laws...
View ArticleNew England schools face rash of bomb threats
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) _ School and law enforcement officials in New England are concerned about a recent rash of bomb threats that have forced schools to cancel classes. Nearly...
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City closures for Columbus Day; leaf collection info
City Hall and the Bristol Transfer Station will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13 in honor of Columbus Day. There will be no curbside collections on Monday. Rubbish, recycling and yard waste collection will...
View ArticleBomb scare at Bristol Central; bomb squad en route
The Bristol Board of Education announced “This morning Bristol Central High School was evacuated after finding a bomb threat; students and staff were safely evacuated. The Hartford bomb squad is in...
View ArticleSupport group listings for Oct. 10
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 OTHER CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Arbor Rose at Rose at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. RSVP. (860) 229-3707. ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS...
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Senior listings for Oct. 10
SATURDAY, OCT. 11 SOUTHINGTON MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day and memory care community. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St.,...
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Miscellaneous listings for Oct. 10
FRIDAY, OCT. 10 BRISTOL AN EVENING OF FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY. 6 p.m. Held by the Salvation Army. Bristol Fire Department, Fire truck demonstration and exploration, free activity bags. The Salvation...
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Police blotter for Oct. 10
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Leonard Cifone, 72, of 57 Brentwood Rd., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 26 and charged with criminal violation of protection...
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Youth’s Zombie Zone fights Crohn’s disease; now open
The Pelletier Family of Bristol has had its fair share of scares, namely those related to their youngest son, Andre’, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11. Crohn’s disease, along with...
View ArticlePost-debate, Michalik contrasts himself with opponent
State Senate candidate Rob Michalik highlighted his plan for moving Connecticut forward during a legislative debate sponsored by the Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce Monday night at St. Paul...
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Rosa Gatti center named at BBGC
The Bristol Boys and Girls Club recently named the Rosa Gatti Community Center. Here, Rosa Gatti, a member of the Bristol Boys & Girls Club’s Development Committee and former ESPN Vice President of...
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Robbery suspect caught following foot chase
A robbery suspect on Farmington Avenue was arrested Wednesday evening after police gave chase on foot. Police said that at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to Price Chopper, 121...
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Judas Priest’s newest addition fitting in nicely, thank you very much
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner indoubtedly had some big shoes to fill when he stepped up to join one of the most iconic bands of British heavy metal. Faulkner...
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2-1-1: United Way’s gateway to assistance
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER During and after Hurricane Sandy, United Way 2-1-1 offered emergency information around the clock statewide. A free, health and human service information and referral...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for hospice
Volunteers to donate their time and talents in the hospice division of Athena Home Health Care. Opportunities in various settings are available to provide terminally ill patients and their families...
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Fire report for Oct. 10
sThe Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Sept. 26 Stephen Toyota, 1069 Farmington Ave., vehicle accident, general clean-up. 103 Union St., fuel burner/boiler...
View ArticlePolitical celebs roll in for Conn. governor’s race
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Some political heavy-hitters are coming to Connecticut to help out in the state’s close race for governor. President Barack Obama is scheduled Wednesday to appear in Bridgeport...
View ArticleHernandez defense loses bid to toss phone evidence
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Ex-New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez lost a bid Friday to have his cellphone and some other evidence thrown out in the murder case against him. After hearing several...
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Disturbance at Double Tree leads to Southington man’s arrest
A disturbance at the Double Tree Hotel on Century Drive resulted in a Southington man being arrested on breach of peace charges. The suspect made things worse for himself when he verbally attacked...
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Burlington Ave. man accused of attempting break-in at neighborhood biz
Police arrested a local man on burglary charges for an attempted break-in at a convenience store about a tenth of a mile from where he lives. Jesse R. Doak, 22, of 268 Burlington Ave. in Bristol was...
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