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Performance listings for Oct. 23
OCT. 23-NOV. OTHER ‘DRACTASTIC!’ Presented by Pantochino Productions, Inc. Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. performance on Saturday, Oct. 24. Comical pop rock retelling...
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Chamber unveils new logo
The Bristol Chamber of Commerce traces its roots to the Bristol Board of Trade, which was founded in 1889 and later renamed the Bristol Business Men’s Association. On Oct. 18, 1915, the name was...
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‘Gone With the Wind’ screened at Historical Society Nov. 13, 14
Cortlandt Hull continues his Hollywood at the Bijou movie series with the Civil War epic “Gone With the Wind.” Directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, and Olivia de...
View ArticleBristol police conduct DWI checkpoint this evening on Route 72
The Bristol Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint this evening on Route 72. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI crashes and fatalities in the Bristol community,...
View ArticleFitness scholarships established by MF Training
MF Fitness in downtown Bristol has started a high school scholarship program as part of its MF Fitness Challenge. The scholarship will be available to any Bristol high school senior—attending Bristol...
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Firm tapped to survey MBS for historic designation
A press release from the mayor’s office announced the city has selected Archaeological and Historical Services, Inc. of Storrs, Connecticut to survey the former Memorial Boulevard School and apply to...
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Mum Fest committee hands out awards
On Wednesday night, the Mum Festival Committee met for the last time at the American Legion, Post 2 for a dinner. Bristol Mayor Ken Cockayne was on hand to give out awards to committee members who...
View ArticleESPN is cutting about 300 jobs, or 4 percent of staff
NEW YORK (AP) _ Disney’s ESPN is cutting about 300 jobs, or 4 percent of its staff, amid signs that the traditional cable bundle is less far-reaching than it once was. ESPN spokeswoman Amy Phillips...
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Campaign 2015: City council
The Observer asked the city council candidates three questions. A) What do you feel were the economic development successes for the city in the last two years – or what have been the failures? B) What...
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3rd annual Craft Fair sets down at Senior Center
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Bristol Senior Center was bustling this past summer with over a dozen volunteers gearing up for the 3rd annual Craft Fair scheduled to kick off today (Oct. 23)....
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Rams beat back Green Wave, 3-0
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central volleyball squad took on a significant non-conference challenge against New Milford, battling New Milford from the Charles C. Marsh...
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Capt. Gould takes over as city’s acting chief
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the past 21 years, Captain Brian Gould has served the Bristol Police Department, taking part in a variety of special assignments and teams, including the Narcotics...
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Police blotter for Oct. 23
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Keisha Mitchell, 22, of 46 Ridgecrest Lane, Bristol, was arrested Oct. 10 and charged with disorderly conduct. •Jeffrey Davis,...
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Symphony brings out the spies and private eyes
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Although the hit singles from James Bond movies often get the attention, singer Sheena Easton—who had one of those singles—said there is much more in the world of...
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Falcons in flight
St. Paul beat visiting Crosby 36-6 last Saturday at St. Paul in Bristol.
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Bridal gown designers share a similar facet
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Their homes may be at two opposite ends of the globe, but they shared a common element. The element of “grace.” Solo Merav—from Haifa, Israel—and pas de deux from...
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Generating traffic for art with traffic boxes
The Bristol Art Squad was responsible for Operation Storefront Art and Art to Fight Blight projects. Now, Bristol’s “cultural ninjas” are at it again. Groundwork has been laid the past several months...
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Finding a smile and highlighting beauty after a childhood of tears
Tina Fine can typically be found around the beautiful women she outfits in garments from her store, Tina’s Fine Lingerie and Swimwear in Middletown, Conn. And as these women turn to Tina for advice on...
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Those pesky paparazzis of autumn
For celebrities out on the street, paparazzi are everywhere. Inspired by photographs snapped by papazzi of stylish celebs, Brianna Beyers of Bristol wears the newest fashions for autumn. All items are...
View ArticleCampaign 2015: Board of Education
The Observer asked the Board of Education candidates two questions: A) What have been the major educational successes or failures of the past two years B) If you are elected/ reelected, what do you see...
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