Holiday listings for Dec. 12
For the latest holiday-related listings, look for our holiday gift guide inserted in this week’s Observer. You’ll find concerts, craft shows, performances, and more with a holiday them in our “Holiday...
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Performance listings for Dec. 12
FRIDAY, DEC. 12 OTHER LISA LAMPANELLI. 9 p.m. Grand Theater at Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $40 to $60. ComixatFoxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882. DEC. 12-14 BRISTOL ‘TINY TIM’S...
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Observations: Always put your best foot forward
by LISA CAPOBIANCO Standing by the window in our TV room one Saturday morning over the summer, my father seemed as though he was waiting for something intently while looking at the driveway. After...
View ArticleMore time leads to more learning for kindergartners
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Although it has only been three months into the new school year, the first full-day kindergarten program has proven that more time means more skills academically and...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Dec. 12
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Robert Usborne, 34, of 10 Pine Brook Terrace, Apt. 14, Bristol, was arrested Nov. 28 and charged with sixth degree larceny....
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Historical Society readies next big project
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With its roof replacement project near completion, the Bristol Historical Society is ready to move forward with its plan to renovate the second floor of its building....
View ArticleTenet says goodbye to Connecticut plans: Hospital plans abandoned due to...
BY MICHAEL C. JULIANO REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN Waterbury, Saint Mary’s and three other hospitals in the state, including Bristol Hospital, are back to square one in their searches for a for-profit...
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New Britain Ave. bank robbed Thursday night
The Plainville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Thursday night shortly after 6 p.m. at the American Eagle Federal Credit Union on New Britain Avenue, Plainville....
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Hang with the ‘Cool Kids’ in Echosmith Friday night
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR By the time, summer washed into fall, “Cool Kids” by Echosmith was everywhere. Whether it was top 40 radio or on VH1, where the Southern California group was tapped as...
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Skating toward his muse
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR While some artists will paint on canvas, maybe parchment, artist Tom Ryan has taken a different tack. The Naugatuck resident, who has been a frequent presence on the...
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Review: Slipknot provides musical catharsis for fans, themselves
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Cathartic. There’s probably no better way to describe the Slipknot performance on Friday, Dec. 5 at the Mohegan Sun. It was clearly cathartic for the audience as they...
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Fire report for Dec. 12
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents over the past two weeks. Nov. 21 St. Vincent DePaul, 19 Jacobs St., carbon monoxide incident. 231 Stafford Ave., vehicle accident, general...
View ArticleFamilies of Newtown victims sue rifle manufacturer
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) _ The families of nine of the 26 people killed and a teacher wounded two years ago at the Sandy Hook Elementary School filed a lawsuit...
View ArticleApprenticeship, extension courses at Bristol TEC
Apprenticeship and extension courses for the State of Connecticut Adult Education Evening School Division at Bristol Technical Education Center will be starting the week of Jan. 26. Registration dates...
View ArticleFoundation providing holiday dinners to families in Plymouth, Terryville
The Zukowski Family Foundation is sponsoring its “From Our Family to Yours” holiday dinner distribution to families in the Plymouth and Terryville community. This is the second year that the foundation...
View ArticlePasta supper to fund BHS scholarships
The Bristol Historical Society is sponsoring a pasta/chicken dinner to raise funds for its 2015 scholarship. The dinner will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. (Snow date is Jan. 22.) It...
View ArticleHonorees for 45th Bristol Tramps Sports reunion announced
The Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Committee announced the following individuals and teams will be recognized for the 45th Annual Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Dinner at the AquaTurf Club on April 10....
View ArticleCarousel Museum gift shop open for holiday shopping
The New England Carousel Museum gift shop. offers a wide variety of items, ranging from $5 to $50. There aer wood carvings, rocking horses, collectible horse figurines, garden flags, brass rings, key...
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers course to be offered at Chapter 126
Bill Vacek and Todd Johnston, Powerful Tools for Caregivers class leaders. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while...
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