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Forestville gets all ‘quacked up’ for annual race
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Dianne Maher and her 3-year-old grandson Eragon sat in their beach chairs by the Pequabuck River last Sunday in anticipation for 5,000 rubber ducks to get to the finish...
View ArticleSports Clips Haircuts to open May 15 in ShopRite Plaza
Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care, will open Friday, May 15 in Bristol’s Shop Rite Plaza shopping center 1196 Farmington Ave. This new business...
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Dancing into the world of bridal separates
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR About five years ago, Martha Flemming had an idea. The driving force behind Greenwich bridal design house, Pas De Deux Bridal, said most bridal designers didn’t take...
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Thomaston Svings announces earnings
Thomaston Savings Bank reported net income of $2.29 million for the six months ended on March 31, 2015 compared with $2.20 million for the prior fiscal year, an increase of $92,000, or 4.2%. Current...
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Fit, fabulous, fashionable
The philosophy behind Athleta fitness wear is empowering women and embracing women of all ages, shapes, and sizes, according to Bristol’s Gina Prentiss, the community manager of the Westfarms store....
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Fire report for May 8
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 24 83 Meadow St., lock-out. Home Depot, 1149 Farmington Ave., sprinkler activation, no fire—unintentional. Clean Harbors,...
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Letters: Veteran says thanks to those who donated
To the editor: I would like to announce that I have successfully finished my 23rd patriotic project. My friend Ed Luczkow said that a number of Bristol Eastern High School veterans asked him if he...
View ArticleHummer owned by Aaron Hernandez found for sale at car lot
WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) _ A Hummer owned by former New England Patriots star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez has been found for sale at a used car lot. Hernandez was convicted last month of the...
View ArticleMalloy wants lawmakers to pass transportation lockbox bill
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is urging state lawmakers in the final weeks of this year’s legislative session to pass his version of a bill that would...
View ArticleSynthetic pot leads to spike in hospitalizations across US
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Connecticut (AP) _ A huge spike in hospitalizations last month caused by a class of drugs often called “synthetic marijuana” illustrates the potency and...
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As Operation Storefront Art wraps up, win your favorite ‘heart’-inspired piece
The Bristol Art Squad has been deploying art in vacant storefronts throughout the city with “Operation Storefront Art,” creating a positive buzz in the community, and helping lease vacant spaces. With...
View ArticleForestville post holding fishing derby
Forestville Village Post #209 will host its first-ever youth fishing derby on May 30. The free derby will take place at Rockwell Park, and is open to youth up to age 18. Over 200 trout will be placed...
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Local high school students vie for ArtScience prize Tuesday
One of the six teams of local high school students participating in the ArtScience Prize at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center will attend the International Innovation Workshop this...
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Bristol Blues seek area host families for players; season begins June 1
Do you love baseball? Or maybe you just like meeting new people. Are you interested in helping to shape a young man’s career, possibly a professional baseball career? If so, you may be a perfect...
View ArticleStartUp Bristol shifts into gear
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When Kathy Faber received a phone call about joining a new task force aimed at helping start-up businesses in Bristol, she jumped at the opportunity. Owner of Kathy...
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Teen’s cinematic potential claimed in upcoming film short
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A Bristol teen already was hooked by the acting bug. But after stepping across local stages, she now has secured her premiere on the big screen… and she secured the lead...
View ArticleNaming rights, ads, considered to help cover transportation
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Selling more advertising and leasing naming rights are being discussed as possible ways to raise at least a small portion of the money needed to...
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Early Childhood Programs now registering
The Bristol Public Schools is accepting applications for its Early Childhood Programs for the 2015-2016 school years. Screenings occur in January, June, and August. Interested parents/guardians may...
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McCabe-Waters opens for season
McCabe-Waters Little League opened its 66th season last week with members of its past, present and future gathered on historic Frazier Field. In addition to families, volunteers and coaches, members of...
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Rep. Pavalock supports bill dealing with animal therapy programs
State Rep. Cara Pavalock (R-77) supported a bill to establish a state protocol for animal therapy programs that could help other children living with trauma and loss, according to a press release from...
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