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Firefighters, police unions support Michalik
Citing his strong commitment to public safety, State Senate candidate Rob Michalik announced in a campaign press release the endorsement of Connecticut’s police officers and firefighters. Michalik...
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Utility work to disrupt South, Church, Union streets
Due to ongoing utility work, portions of South Street, Church Street and Union Street will experience disruption to normal traffic operations for approximately three weeks, beginning on Monday, Oct....
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Young Professions for United Way plan Dec. 5 Wine Gala
The Young Professionals for United Way will be holding its 4th Annual Wine Gala on Friday, Dec. 5 at Chippanee Country Club in Bristol. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tastings will occur until 8:30 p.m....
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Pension, liability at center of treasurer’s race
By STEPHEN SINGER Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Pension funds valued at $29 billion and even greater unfunded liabilities are giving state treasurer Denise Nappier and Republican challenger...
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Ballot proposal could open door to early voting
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut residents are being asked to give state officials new authority to make major changes to how, when and where citizens can vote, which...
View ArticleProgram about state during WWII to be shown Nov. 11
The Bristol Historical Society will be presenting the movie “Home Front: Connecticut during WW II” on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the BHS, 98 Summer St. at 7 p.m. This CPTV production focuses in on how...
View Article‘Newsies’ does everything right
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Exuberant, fun, heartfelt, touching. These are just a few of the words that come to my mind after catching the opening night of Disney’s “Newsies” at the Palace in...
View ArticlePoll: Connecticut governor’s race still deadlocked
HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) _ The latest Quinnipiac University (KWIHN’-ih-pee-ak) University poll shows the race for governor in Connecticut remains deadlocked. The poll released Wednesday shows Gov. Dannel P....
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Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
The Bristol Veterans Council has invited all Bristol veterans and also members of Gold Star, Blue Star, and POW/MIA families to participate in the city’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov....
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Police officers receive honors, commendations
Several Bristol police officers received awards and accommodations at the Oct. 21 Board of Police Commissioners regular meeting. Officer Suzanne Howard received an Exceptional Service Accommodation and...
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Miss Southington pageant seeks contestants for Dec. 6 pageant; info meeting...
Would you like to earn scholarship money? Do you have a passion to give back to your community and help others? Would you like to improve your self-confidence, public speaking and interview skills?...
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Donations sought for United Way’s Re-Gifting Program
The Young Professionals for United Way and Webster Bank are now accepting donations of unused items for Bristol’s Annual Re-Gifting Program. This is a popular program that allows children in low-income...
View ArticleLetter: Thanks for helping Pumpkin Festival; here are the winners
To the editor: The Forestville Pumpkin Festival clan wish to thank the hundreds who attended and those who participated in the pumpkin carving, scarecrow contest, costume pet, and children’s parades....
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The Who’s Daltrey helps a friend, gets a hit record
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Who sets out on the road next year to celebrate its 50th anniversary. And as he stepped on stage of the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods...
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Music listings for Oct. 31
FRIDAY, OCT. 31 OTHER STONE TEMPLE PILOTS WITH CHESTER BENNINGTON. 8 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. Foxwoods.com MUSIC SPUYTEN DUYVIL. With The CRB Unplugged. 8 p.m .Bridge...
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Performance listings for Oct. 31
FRIDAY, OCT. 31 OTHER DUELING COMIX PIANOS. 10:30 p.m. Comix at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $15 to $25. Foxwoods.com OCT. 31-NOV. 15 OTHER ‘ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST.’...
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Health listings for Oct. 31
TUESDAY, NOV. 4 SOUTHINGTON BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Held by Central Connecticut Senior Health Services. Southington YMCA, 29 High St., Southington. THURSDAY, NOV. 6 SOUTHINGTON...
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Dining listings for Oct. 31
SUNDAY, NOV. 2 BRISTOL ‘A PLATE AT THE TABLE.’ 12 to 4 p.m. Fund raiser for For Goodness Sake, Bristol-based not-for-profit that gathers donations of furniture and other household goods for individuals...
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Kids listings for Oct. 31
FRIDAY, OCT. 31 BRISTOL TRUNK OR TREAT. 6 to 8 p.m. Cars will be decorated handing out treats to all youngsters. Bounce house, popcorn, hot cocoa, and punch. Grace Baptist Church, 736 Louisiana Ave.,...
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Meetings listings for Oct. 31
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5 PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL/ YMCA PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING. 7 p.m. Wheeler Regional YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., Plainville. BRISTOL EDGEWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB. 6:45 p.m. Guest will...
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