With summer’s end, farmers extend season indoors
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut’s traditional farmers markets are closing up shop after a successful summer season, but a select few are extending their seasons by moving indoors to provide fresh,...
View ArticleFood drive at your mailbox Nov. 22
The Bristol letter carriers will hold their fifth annual food drive on Saturday, Nov. 22. Carriers will pick up food donations at your mailbox. All food donations will remain in the local Bristol...
View ArticleMiss Bristol, Miss Forestville pageant seeks contestants
The Miss Bristol, Miss Forestville, Miss Bristol’s Outstanding Teen and Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen 2015 pageant is looking for contestants interested in earning scholarship money, have a...
View ArticleStates working to fix hobbled health care websites
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) _ The state that served as a template for President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act had so much trouble coordinating with the federal government that it...
View ArticleLabor, environmentalists oppose CL&P rate request
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A coalition of labor, religious and environmental groups is lobbying state regulators to reject Connecticut Light & Power’s request for a higher rate intended to upgrade...
View ArticlePolice target ATV riders without chasing them
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Popping wheelies and running stop lights, ATV street riders who buzz through Connecticut cities in packs have long frustrated police, who are...
View ArticleWater alert from city
The mayor’s office posted this alert from the water superintendent. “The Bristol Water Department has a Water Main Break near 276 Ivy Drive. Crews are on site and will need to shut the water off on Ivy...
View ArticleFelon arrested in connection with firearm incident
A convicted felon was arrested in connection with a domestic dispute in which a firearm was brandished. Police reported that about 11:55 p.m. on Monday several Bristol officers responded to a complaint...
View ArticlePolice start toy drive tomorrow, runs through Dec. 18
The Bristol Police Department, along with the Bristol Salvation Army, will be conducting a “Christmas Toy Drive.” The toys can be dropped off at the front desk in the lobby of the department starting...
View ArticleArt League holding juried show; artwork accepted for submission
The Art League of New Britain will hold its Third Annual Photography Show, Juried for Entry and Prizes, from Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 4. There will be an opening reception on Friday, Dec. 5, from...
View ArticleAccess Health CT offers avatar to make navigating health care coverage...
Access Health CT is the first state-based health exchange to launch an online avatar to help consumers through the process of comparing plans and shopping for quality, affordable health care coverage....
View ArticleCompounce partners with Christmas WishCT
Lake Compounce has announced its new partnership with the Christmas Wish CT charity. Christmas Wish CT will celebrate their 10th year of granting wishes in 2014. In prior years the Christmas Wish CT...
View ArticleHistorical Society holding Holiday Fair
The Bristol Historical Society will be sponsoring its 8th Annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 6 at the home of the Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event will feature...
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Lions Club poster contest winner announced
Martina Joung, a student at the St. Matthew Elementary School, recently captured first place in the local Lions Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Bristol Lions. The international contest encourages...
View ArticleMiddle schools being recruited for model UN
Capitalizing on middle schoolers’ increasing interest in world affairs, Kingswood Oxford is hosting its third annual Model UN for Middle Schools on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to-4:30 p.m. All...
View ArticleNew Bristol Boys and Girls Club holding open house Nov. 28
The new Don Tinty Bristol Boys & Girls Club Family Center will open its doors to the public this Friday, Nov. 28 during an open house. The open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the...
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Police seek info on woman missing since Saturday
UPDATED: Police are looking for information on the whereabouts of a woman missing since Saturday. Police said that on Nov. 15, 49, was reported missing to the Bristol Police Department. Police...
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Music listings for Nov. 21
FRIDAY, NOV. 21 OTHER ACE FREHLEY. Mohegan Sun Wolf Den, Uncasville. MoheganSun.com PATTI LABELLE. 9 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket. $35 to $75....
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Health listings for Nov. 21
MONDAY, NOV. 24 BRISTOL OPEN HOUSE FOR NATIONAL LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 4 to 5:30 p.m. Information on lung cancer prevention and opportunities to sign up for tobacco...
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Performance listings for Nov. 21
FRIDAY, NOV. 21 OTHER ‘THAT’S IT! I QUIT!’ 7:30 p.m. Part of the storytelling series, The MOuTH. With WNPR radio personality Chion Wolf. Special guest Joey L. DeFrancesco. Mark Twain House, 351...
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