Obituaries: Guy A. ‘Papa’ Ingham
Guy A. “Papa” Ingham, 56, of Bristol, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 28, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the husband of Julie (Bossie) Ingham. They recently...
View ArticleApplications sought for Heather Bailey scholarship
The Heather Bailey Memorial Scholarship Award is currently accepting applications. The scholarship honors the memory of Heather Bailey, a former Northeast School student. It is intended to provide...
View ArticleBristol Central offering pre-school program March 9 to May 27
Bristol Central High School Pre-School Program is about to begin. The program has a play-based philosophy and integrates the Connecticut Early Learning and Developmental Standards. The program is...
View ArticleSave the date: Free Italian ices to welcome spring March 20
Rita’s First Day of Spring Free Italian Ice Giveaway will be held on Sunday, March 20. For the 24th year, Rita’s Italian Ice is giving away free Italian ice on March 20, including all Rita’s of...
View ArticleObituaries: Shirley Douma
Shirley Douma, 79, of Bristol, CT, passed from this life into eternity at 3:30 pm on February 20, 2016 with her brother Bill and his wife Paula by her side. She loved her family, Native American...
View ArticleFloodplains along Pequabuck, Quinnipiac may have shifted in new FEMA maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is charged with studying flood risks in the United States and creating maps that depict the nature and extent of the risk borne by residential and commercial...
View ArticleSeniors listings, starting March 4
MONDAY, MARCH 14 BRISTOL ‘MY SOCIAL SECURITY.’ Sponsored by The Advocates for Bristol Seniors. 2 p.m. With Benjamin Rhodes, public affairs specialist for Social Security. Learn about Social Security...
View ArticleSupport group listings, starting March 4
ONGOING BRISTOL OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. 10 a.m., Wednesdays at Bristol Recovery Club, 67 West St., Bristol. Saturdays at 11 a.m., Bristol Hospital “E” Floor in the back of the cafeteria, Brewster Road,...
View ArticleMeetings listings starting March 4
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 BRISTOL BUSINESS BUILDERS. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Trish Thomas, Edge Career Solutions, “Understanding LinkedIn.” Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, 200 Main St., Bristol. Register....
View ArticleKids listings starting March 4
SATURDAY, MARCH 5 BRISTOL TIE-DYE WORKSHOP. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In celebration of spring, tie-dye eggs, personalized with your unique tag. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. Free....
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings starting March 4
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 OTHER SINGLES HAPPY HOUR. Sponsored by Social Connections. 5 p.m. Bonefish Grill, 2903 Berlin Turnpike, Newington. No charge. (860) 309-1653. SATURDAY, MARCH 5 BRISTOL RETURNABLE BOTTLE...
View ArticleDining listings for March 4
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 OTHER THIRD CONNFECTION EVENT. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Connecticut made food, wine, and craft beer. Pastas, sausages, artisanal breads, gourmet olive oils, smoked cheeses, specialty...
View ArticlePerformance listings for March 4
MARCH 4-13 OTHER ‘ARSENIC AND OLD LACE.’ Performed by Connecticut Theatre Company. Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Repertory Theatre, 23 Norden St., New Britain. $18 for adults,...
View ArticleHealth listings for March 4
MARCH 8-APRIL 5 BRISTOL THE PRESCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AND DISCIPLINE SERIES. 6 p.m. Participants will receive a light dinner, pamphlets/ handouts, and a children’s book covering the week’s topic. Preschool...
View ArticleMusic listings starting March 4
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 OTHER MAXX EXPLOSION, THE CRUZ MACHINE. 8 p.m. Trinity-on-Main, 69 Main St., New Britain. (860) 229-2072. SATURDAY, MARCH 5 OTHER JORMA KAUKONEN. 8 p.m. Infinity Music Hall, 32 Front...
View ArticleJennifer Hill, from organizing to performing at SWAN Day
Jennifer Hill isn’t just the woman behind SWAN Day CT. The former Bristol resident is one of the staple performers at the annual event. SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day returns on Saturday, this...
View ArticleObituaries: Gerald ‘Mac’ Richard McCarthy
Gerald “Mac” Richard McCarthy, 69, of Bristol, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. He was the loving husband of Linda (Pelletier) McCarthy and...
View ArticleObituaries: Arthur C. Duessel
Arthur C. Duessel, 76, of Terryville, died on Tuesday (March 1, 2016) at Hartford Hospital. Art was born at home in Plainville on November 7, 1939 and was one of four children of the late The Rev....
View ArticleRep. Pavalock reads at Mountain View
BRISTOL –On Thursday, State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) paid a visit to Mountain View Elementary School in Bristol to participate in Read Across America Day. In honor of Dr. Seuss’...
View ArticleRep. Betts reads to students at Bristol Preschool
On Wednesday, State Representative Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) paid a visit to Bristol Preschool’s West Street location to participate in Read Across America Day. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday,...
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