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Health listings, starting Feb. 12
MONDAY, FEB. 15 OTHER FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. Held by Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group. 10 a.m. to noon. Pat’s IGA, 816 Wolcott Rd., Wolcott. www.BristolHospital.org/events TUESDAY, FEB....
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Miscellaneous listings, starting Feb. 12
FRIDAY, FEB. 12 OTHER SINGLES HAPPY HOUR. Sponsored by Social Connections. 5 p.m. Plaza Azteca, 3260 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. No charge. (860) 582-8339. FEB. 12-13 BRISTOL HOLLYWOOD AT THE BIJOU....
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Obituaries: Theresa Ann Riccio
Theresa Ann Riccio, 87, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was the loving wife of Edward Riccio, Jr. Born in Hartford on November 5, 1928, she was the daughter of...
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Obituaries: Stella LeClair
Stella (Adamczyk) LeClair, 90, of Bristol, widow of Bruno “Tut” LeClair, passed away at Bristol Hospital on Monday (Feb. 8, 2016). Stella was born on April 19, 1925 to the late Stanley and Teofoa...
View ArticleSuperintendent responds to phone call threats made at Bristol schools
The series of phone call threats made to at least several school districts in the state have turned out to be “swatting” threats. According to a message of Bristol Supt. of Schools Dr. Ellen Solek that...
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Police blotter for Feb. 12
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Jason R. Zeiner, 46, of 530 East Cotton Hill Rd., New Hartford, was arrested Jan. 29 and charged with sixth degree larceny....
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Rams hitting their stride
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MERIDEN – The Bristol Central wrestling team might just be peaking at the right time. With the Class L championships just a stone’s throw away, the Rams picked up an...
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Eye-popping Op-Art exhibit opens at The Matt
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR To the casual art observer, Victor Vasarely is not as much of a household name as Picasso, Monet, or Warhol. But Cynthia Roznoy, curator at the Mattatuck Museum,...
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Chocolaty goodness
On Saturday, the Bristol Chocolate Expo and Craft Fair was held at the DoubleTree by Hilton. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Businesses can learn about how to use LinkedIn
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce Business Builders networking group’s March meeting will feature speaker Trish Thomas, founder of Edge Career Solutions. Thomas will discuss understanding...
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Obituaries: Senator Joseph John Dinielli
Senator Joseph John Dinielli, 88, of Bristol, beloved husband of Mae (Harrington) Dinielli, died Tuesday (February 9, 2016) at home with his wife by his side. Born in New York City on April 8, 1927,...
View ArticleLegislators Betts, Martin host coffee hour Feb. 19
The public is invited to a Coffee Hour with the Plymouth legislators on Friday, Feb. 19 at Eagles Nest, 163 Main St., Terryville. The “Coffee With Your Legislators” event will run from 8 to 9 a.m. It...
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Grant received for brownfield assessment on Riverside Ave.
Mayor Ken Cockayne announced Thursday that Bristol is one of 16 municipalities in Connecticut that has been awarded a State Brownfield Assessment grant. In a press release, the mayor said, “We are...
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Obituaries: Anna Sidlik DiVenere
Anna (Spinelli) Sidlik DiVenere, 101, of Bristol, widow of Clarence Sidlik and Giovanni DiVenere, died on Wednesday (February 10, 2016) at Ingraham Manor. Anna was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on...
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St. Paul’s Pryor commits to play in state
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The St. Paul Catholic high school community has an outstanding array of student athletes and on Wednesday, Feb. 3, it was time for Ben Pyror – a standout...
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Obituaries: Catherine Kelly
Catherine (Daddario) Kelly, 74, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on May 13, 1941 in New Britain and was the daughter of the...
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Bristol resident tapped as chair for Conn. Science Center
The Connecticut Science Center Board of Trustees has elected business leader Thomas Barnes of Bristol as chairman. Barnes, chairman of Barnes Group, has served on the Science Center Board since its...
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Police blotter for Feb. 19
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Heather Brayton, 36, of 47 South St., Plymouth, was arrested Feb. 5 and charged with first degree criminal trespass, second...
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Trio of seniors put St. Paul over the top
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER DERBY – With win number eight hanging in the balance – meaning automatic state tournament qualification – the St. Paul boys basketball team turned to its trio of senior...
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Brian’s Angels: Ending homeless with acts of love
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER It’s hard for Pat Stebbins to believe that Brian’s Angels began just six months ago. Brian’s Angels is a movement of concerned citizens dedicated to helping people...
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