Princess Meet and Greet on May 7, tickets available now
A Princess Meet and Greet will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be face painting, nail and hair stations, glitter tattoos, balloonists, feather hair extensions, DJ services,...
View ArticleHistorical Society offering scholarship
The 2016 Bristol Historical Society Scholarship has been increased from $500 to $750. Proceeds from the pasta dinner held in January at Nuchie’s Restaurant were augmented by funds that were transferred...
View ArticleEntries sought for Amateur Art Exhibit
The third annual Amateur Art Exhibit will again be held at the Plainville Library during the month of April. All area artists are welcome to participate and share their art with the community. The show...
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Carousel in Hartford to close for week starting March 27
The carousel at Bushnell Park will be closed for maintenance for one week, starting on Sunday, March 27. The carousel, which is managed by the New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, will resume...
View ArticleProgram on cookbook author Fanny Merritt Farmer at March 10 DAR meeting
The Daughters of the American Revolution Katherine Gaylord Chapter will hold its Thursday March 10 meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library. Speaker will be DAR Member Marcia Eveland,...
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Wheeler offering expanded pediatric services
The Wheeler Health & Wellness Center at 10 North Main St., Bristol now offers expanded pediatric services to Bristol and surrounding communities. The center’s medical staff now includes the...
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Chamber president says farewell to post
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER A slideshow of chamber events and ribbon cuttings appeared in the background as people from different sectors of the community said farewell to Jim Albert last Thursday....
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Talking about women, men… and art
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The event is called Support Women Artists Now Day or SWAN Day. According to the website of the national organization WomenArts.org, the event – which will be held...
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GOP legislators skewer Malloy on funding to hospital
Sen. Henri Martin, Rep. Cara Pavalock, and Rep. Whit Betts Calling the Malloy administration’s decision to break its promise to Bristol Hospital and withhold state payments “outrageous,” a press...
View ArticleJr. Miss Southington pageant plans meeting on March 16
Junior Miss Southington Scholarship Organization is hosting its annual pageant on Sunday, May 15 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. An informal meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at the...
View ArticleFour suspects arrested for assault at Corner Store
Bristol police arrested and charged four men who assaulted a 27-year-old man at The Corner Store yesterday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the assault inside the...
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Police blotter for March 4
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Ashley M. Clemonts, 22, of 154 Emmett St., Apt. 306, Bristol, was arrested Feb. 18 and charged with second degree failure to...
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Obituaries: Mrs. Bernadette Lillian Scalia
Mrs. Bernadette Lillian (Peltier) Scalia, widow of John “Jake” Scalia, peacefully turned her life over to her Lord on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. Bernadette (Lil) was born in Unionville on August 1, 1925...
View ArticleRobotics team meets next Friday
The Arthur G. Russell Co. is currently sponsoring a Robotics Team (peacce.org), which includes students from the area high schools. The company opened the plant up to the group, have mentors, supply...
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Lancers struggle with Rams in 59-42 win
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – It was the game that some never thought would take place due to postponements and tomfoolery; but finally, the Central and Bristol Eastern girls clashed at...
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Planning continues on hospital’s proposal for downtown project
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital’s downtown project proposal is moving full steam ahead. As its due diligence period continues, the hospital is working with architects and a project...
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Obituaries: Norman Martin
Norman Martin, 79, of Bristol, beloved husband of Henrietta (Desjardins) Martin, died on Thursday (March 3, 2016) at his home after a short illness while he was surrounded by his family. Norman was...
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Obituaries: Joseph A. ‘Ron’ Barie Sr.
Joseph A. “Ron” Barie Sr., 71, of Burlington, widower of Kathleen (Blum) Barie, passed away at Bristol Hospital on Thursday (Mar. 3, 2016). Ron was born in Bristol on May 27, 1944 to the late Theodore...
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Burlesque finds the spotlight at SWAN Day
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of the chief features of the annual SWAN Day event in Connecticut is the festival’s showcase of the art of burlesque. SWAN Day (Support Women Artists Now) is an all...
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Rep. Nicastro announces political retirement
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After serving as an elected official for over 30 years, State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol, Forestville) has decided not to seek re-election this November....
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