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Rep. Nicastro applauds projects OKd by Bond Commission
State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol) and Speaker of the House Brendan Sharkey (D-Hamden) lauded two Bristol projects approved by the state Bond Commission Tuesday as important to the city’s...
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Firehouse for Co. 5 to get upgrades, legislators announce
Leading the Bristol delegation, State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-77) announced she, along with State Representative Whit Betts (R-78) and State Senator Henri Martin (R-31), have secured a $260,000...
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Legislators applaud grant for child care center’s move to Jennings
State Rep. Whit Betts (R-78) and state Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) applauded the decision to award a $3,250,000 grant to assist with the Bristol Preschool Child Care Center‘s relocation to the former...
View ArticleBristol police crack down on texting and driving
During the month of August, the Bristol Police Department and law enforcement officers statewide will use a combination of traditional and innovative strategies to crack down on motorists who text and...
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Lincoln College of NE announces Dental Hygiene program
Lincoln College of New England, formerly Briarwood College, is now accepting students for the fall semester in their brand new bachelor of science program for dental hygiene. Registration is underway...
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Council advances boulevard plan
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER The curtain has not been closed on the future of Memorial Boulevard School. The City Council showed unanimous support last week for plans to consider the continued...
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Davis Strong makes things interesting for Bristol Blues
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Davis Strong, Davis Strong, Davis Strong. Although the Bristol Blues (25-18) struggled to build on their lead atop the West Division after going 2-2 on the week, Davis...
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Police blotter for July 31
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Allen H. Bartmen, 39, of 17 Upson St., Bristol, was arrested July 17 and charged with two counts of violation of probation,...
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Walter Trout is back, healthy, and playing the blues
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Walter Trout is honest. “I thought I was done,” said the blues guitarist in a phone interview earlier this year. He recalled how he was in a hospital in Nebraska. His...
View ArticlePolice conduct DWI checkpoint tonight on Route 6
This evening, the Bristol Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint on Route 6. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community,...
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Portion of South Street to close for month starting Monday
South Street in Bristol between Wolcott Street (Route 69) and Church Street will be closed to through traffic for a period of approximately four weeks beginning on Monday, Aug. 3 as part of the...
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Ultimately, Simsbury thwarts Post 2
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER SIMBURY – The Bristol Legion baseball team was two hits away from taking a tournament game against Simsbury that would have forced a third and deciding game against the...
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Police on motorcycles return to city’s streets
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Expanding its traffic division and enhancing its relationship with the community are two goals the Bristol Police Department aimed to accomplish by forming a motorcycle...
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And the bridesmaids were all in WHITE (by Vera Wang)
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The new fall 2015 Bridesmaid Collection of WHITE by Vera Wang has been unveiled. The new collection, according to press materials, introduces 10 new styles. The...
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Fashion, fitness combine to help the kids
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Fashion was the draw. But helping kids was the inspiration. Local fitness icon, Lori-Ann Marchese of Body Construct LLC in New Britain, was tapped as a brand ambassador...
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Senior Center activities announced
Upcoming Events at the Bristol Senior Center: Lectures: “Medicare Savings Program” Join Steve Ardussi Independent Insurance Agent from Crowe and Associates as he discusses the ins and outs of the...
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Fire report for July 31
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. July 17 Price Chopper, 121 Farmington Ave., water or steam leak. 6 Forest St., CO detector activation due to malfunction. 155...
View ArticleLegion tournament gearing up
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – It’s that time of year again as the Eastern Regional portion of the American Legion Tournament is underway and the squad from Bristol was looking to knock...
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Health listings for Aug. 7
TUESDAY, AUG. 11 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. Presented by Hartford HealthCare Services. 11 a.m. to noon. ShopRite, 750 Queen St., Southington. THURSDAY, AUG. 13 PLAINVILLE FREE BLOOD...
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Performance listings for Aug. 7
NOW thru AUG. 31 OTHER CIRQUE ELOIZE. Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m. with matinee performances each Wednesday and Saturday with a special matinee on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m....
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