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Road closures announced for Monday
Portions of South Street, Union Street, and Church Street in Bristol will be closed for a period of approximately five days beginning on Monday, Sept. 21 as part of the intersection reconstruction...
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Senior listings for Sept. 25
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CHOLESTEROL SCREENING. 10 minute appointment, few drops of blood from a fingertip, and you can learn your numbers for total cholesterol, and the good and bad cholesterol,...
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Support group listings for Sept. 25
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
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Meeting listings for Sept. 25
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and...
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Kids listings for Sept. 25
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 BRISTOL SPECIAL YOGA CLASS FOR KIDS. In observance of National Yoga Month. 10 to 11 a.m. For children 5 and up. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. Space is...
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Miscellaneous listings for Sept. 25
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 SOUTHINGTON 7TH ANNUAL SOUTHINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION GALA. 7 p.m. to midnight. Come in your favorite sports jersey and enjoy an evening of “Tailgating at the Turf,” with food...
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Dining listings for Sept. 25
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 BRISTOL BRISTOL ELKS MUM PARADE FOOD FEST. Enjoy the Mum Parade (1:30 p.m.), enjoy the food. Apple fritters, fried dough, hot dogs, sausage burgers, hamburgers, onion rings, French...
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Performance listings for Sept. 25
SEPT. 25-OCT. 17 OTHER ‘OF MICE AND MEN.’ Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Hole in the Wall, 116 Main St., New Britain. $20, general admission. $15, students and seniors. HITW.org...
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Health listings for Sept. 25
SEPT. 29- DEC. 3 SOUTHINGTON ADULT FITNESS CLASSES. Presented by Southington Parks and Recreation Department. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Low-high aerobics, free weights. Kennedy Middle...
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Music listings for Sept. 25
FRIDAY, SEPT. 25 PLAINVILLE SPIRIT SHAKER. Red Zone, Plainville. THE BAND PERRY. 7:30 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. $49, $29. 1-800-745-3000. Ticketmaster.com SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 OTHER OF MONSTERS...
View ArticleLegislators blast state budget cuts to Bristol Hospital
By MIKE CHAIKEN Bristol’s state legislators are protesting budget rescissions made by the governor that will impact Bristol Hospital. “I am extremely disappointed by the governor’s decision to cut...
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Fire safety program offered to children
The Museum of Fire History, in conjunction with the Bristol Fire Department, has planned a fire safety program for Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages, their families and...
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Zoppo-Sassu fires back at opposition
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Letters to the editor submitted to the Bristol Press and Bristol Observer critical of Councilor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu have resulted in the Democratic mayoral candidate...
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The Band Perry takes on a new dimension
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR As The Band Perry prepares for the release of its next album, the group has sent out into the world its first single from the upcoming effort, “Live Forever.” Although...
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Pretty in vape
Vapes don’t have to be utilitarian and boring. The electronic devices can reflect the style of the user and can give you a little bit of bling with your smoke. Vaper Venue, 17 Farmington Ave.,...
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Police blotter for Sept. 25
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Roxanne Raymond, 35, of 66 Vine Rd., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 11 and charged with second degree breach of peace. •Brittany...
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City beautification efforts recognized
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From businesses and non-profits to single-family and multi-family residences to gardens, the Bristol Chamber of Commerce celebrated the beautification efforts made...
View ArticleBC offense, defense stifle South Windsor
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Central football squad showed balance between its offensive and defensive lines, South Windsor was in for a long night on Saturday, Sept. 19....
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‘The Illusionists:’ Magic for those skeptical about magic
In the year 2015, it’s safe to say, the entertainment art form known as “magic” suffers from a less than glamorous and cool image. Aside from Criss Angel, when I think of magicians I think sleaze and...
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Mixed results as artists gather for 1990s bash
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When you have a concert with more than just three acts, especially a concert that’s a one-and-done for a particular combination of musical forces, you’re bound to get a...
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