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Rep. Nicastro’s retirement opens door for GOP
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR With the pending retirement of Democrat Frank Nicastro in the 79th district come November—and three of their own incumbents already in place, the Bristol Republicans are...
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Fire report for March 4
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents over the past few weeks. Feb. 12 44 Michael St., person in distress, other. Walmart, 1400 Farmington Ave., lock-out. Boardman St. and...
View ArticleEffects of Connecticut’s worsening budget woes taking shape
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Real fallout from Connecticut’s worsening budget deficit problem has begun to materialize, with negotiated pay raises for certain state workers...
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Missing person sought
Bristol police are trying to find 35-year-old Jenna Connelly, who was reported missing. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Connelly is white, 5 foot 1 tall and weighs 115...
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Cindy Scoville tapped as new chamber president
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce (CCCC), the second largest chamber network in the State of Connecticut, announced today that they appointed Cindy Scoville as the new president and chief...
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Obituaries: Irene L. Taylor
Irene L. (Lamothe) Taylor, 91, of Bristol, widower of Alvin Ray Taylor, passed away as the sun was rising on Sunday (March 6, 2016). She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a...
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Obituaries: Elna P. Lynch
Elna “Ellie” P. (Potz) Lynch, 93, of Wolcott, widow of Clarence S. Lynch, passed away on Saturday March 5, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving children. Ellie was born in Bristol on December 6,...
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Obituaries: Anna Mackiewicz
Anna “Annie” (Dubiel) Mackiewicz, 92, of Terryville, widow of Lewis W. Mackiewicz died Saturday March 5, 2016 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol. Annie was born August 28, 1923 in Torrington, CT, daughter of...
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Obituaries: Paul Joseph Marino Sr.
Paul Joseph Marino Sr., 75 of Bristol, husband of Gloria Marino, passed away at the Sheriden Woods Health Care Center in Bristol on March 7th with his wife Gloria at his side. Paul was born January...
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Community conversation on opiate, heroin use and abuse, March 21
Wheeler Clinic and Bristol Hospital will sponsor a “Community Conversation on Opiate and Heroin Use and Misuse” on Monday, March 21 in the Bristol Hospital Hughes Auditorium, 41 Brewster Rd., from 6 to...
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HIV/AIDS forum set for April 27
The Bristol Mayor’s Task Force on HIV/AIDS will hold its annual HIV/AIDS Educational Forum on Wednesday, April 27. Health care and social service professionals throughout Connecticut are invited to...
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Support group listings, starting March 11
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,...
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Meetings listings, starting March 11
SATURDAY ,MARCH 12 BRISTOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 WALL THAT HEALS MEETING. 3 p.m. American Legion Post 2, Hooker Court, Bristol. (860) 589-0088. TUESDAY, MARCH 15 BRISTOL QUILTS THAT CARE. 6:30 to 8...
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Kids listings, starting March 11
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 SOUTHINGTON KIDS’ FAIR. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a school tour, meet teachers, experience the school. Elsa, BB from the Bristol Blues Baseball team, face painting and tattoos provided...
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Miscellaneous listings, starting March 11
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 BRISTOL SINGLES SWEETHEART DANCE. Held by Social Connections. 8 p.m. to midnight. Buffet from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dance to a DJ. Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central St., Bristol. Dress...
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Dining listings, starting March 11
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 OTHER ANNUAL MAPLE SUGARING AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All the pancakes you can eat and pure maple syrup. Beverage and sausage (limit two per person) are included. Watch...
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Performance listings, starting March 11
MARCH 11-13 OTHER ‘STOMP.’ Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Shubert Theater, 247 College St., New Haven.(203) 562-5666. Shubert.com SATURDAY, APRIL 9 SOUTHINGTON COMEDY...
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Music listings, starting March 11
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 PLAINVILLE ‘WE DREAM A WORLD.’ 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Plainville Choral Society. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 355 Camp St., Bristol. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Children...
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P.R. Bailey no stranger to art or education
Details from a painting by Abbe. By MOLLY WESTFALL CORRESPONDENT P.R. Bailey, also known as Abbe, is no stranger to the world of art and art education. Her love of art was sparked at a young age when...
View ArticleAccordions program at senior center March 18
Paul Ramunni, founder of the New England Accordion Museum, will present several of his accordions in a program at the Bristol Senior Center on Friday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Advocates for...
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