BEHS Pre-School program now registering
Bristol Eastern High School’s Pre-School is currently holding registration. The program will start on Feb. 26 and will run four days a week (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon). Children must be...
View ArticleMusic listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 PLAINVILLE SPIRIT SHAKER. Red Zone, 54 West Main St., Plainville. BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL BANDS AND CHOIRS. 6 p.m. Part of Sweet Sounds-Music and Desserts fund raiser to support the...
View ArticleHealth listings for Jan. 30
FEB. 2-APRIL 22 OTHER STRONGWOMEN-HEALTHY HEARTS. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays. Helping women make positive changes to eat healthier, move more, and improve general health and...
View ArticlePerformance listings for Jan. 30
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 BRISTOL BRISTOL CENTRAL’S GOT TALENT. 7 p.m. Proceeds from the show will go to the Class of 2016, Performing Arts Booster Club, and For Goodness Sake. There will be an array of talent...
View ArticleDining listings for Jan. 30
SATURDAY, JAN. 31 SOUTHINGTON MYSTERY PLAY AND DINNER. 6 p.m., social hour. 7 p.m., dinner. Salad, roast loin of pork, potatoes, vegetable, dessert, and beverages. Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 SOUTHINGTON WINTER RODEO. Held by Southington Elks. 6:30 to 11 p.m. Mammoth Jack will perform. Roping demonstration by Rob from DD Western Wear, Roping Contest, Chili Cook-off, 50/50...
View ArticleKids listings for Jan. 30
JAN. 31, MARCH 14 BRISTOL TAIL OF JOY READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS. Saturdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Special reading event for children of reading age. Ideal for reluctant readers. One 15-minute session...
View ArticleMeetings listings for Jan. 30
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL/ YMCA PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING. 7 p.m. Wheeler YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., Plainville. ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION....
View ArticleSupport group listings for Jan. 30
ONGOING BRISTOL AL-ANON. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. St. Gregory Hall, Stafford Avenue and Maltby Street, Bristol. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome. AL-ANON. Fridays 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Andrew’s...
View ArticleSenior listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER’S CHORAL GROUP MEETING. 9:45 p.m. Do you love to sing, consider joining the group. Rehearses once a month on a Friday morning at the center and...
View ArticlePolice investigate man shot in West End
Bristol police are investigating a shooting that took place in the West End area early Friday morning. According to a news release, officers were dispatched after receiving reports of a 33-year-old...
View ArticleRetrieved WWII letters join Bristol Historical Society’s collection
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER What was once a box placed in a closet and forgotten about for close to 11 years is now a preserved as a historical collection that gives some insight into the lives of...
View ArticleProsecutors: Ex-NFL star Hernandez’s DNA ties him to slaying
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Prosecutors laid out what they called compelling forensic evidence _ Aaron Hernandez’s DNA on a marijuana cigarette shared with the friend...
View ArticleFire report for Jan. 30
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 16 Bishop Street and Pine Street, vehicle accident, general cleanup. Stonecrest Drive and King Street, vehicle accident,...
View ArticleCity offices to delay opening due to impending storm Monday
Bristol City Hall, libraries, Youth Services and Senior Center will open at 10 a.m. on Monday due to anticipated winter storm.
View ArticleCity issues alerts in response to Monday’s anticipated storm
There will be no curbside collections (rubbish or recycle) on Monday due to the expected winter storm. All collections will be one day later in the week, with Friday routes being done on Saturday . The...
View ArticleEmergency parking ban
An Emergency Parking Ban will be in effect as of midnight for snow removal, the city announced this afternoon, Sunday.
View ArticleWith impending storm, governor urges caution Monday
With a winter storm bearing down on the state, a press release from the governor’s office said, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is urging residents to take it slow and, if possible, avoid travel during the...
View ArticleMan charged in attempt to commit burglary at Ross’s Auto Parts
Bristol police arrested and charged a man who tried breaking into Ross’s Auto Parts on Terryville Road Sunday. With the assistance from the Plymouth Police Department, officers were alerted of an...
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Central struts its talent
Bristol Central High School showcased the talent within its four walls with the annual “Bristol Central’s Got Talent.” PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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