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Obituary: John Sarachun, 90
John Sarachun, 90, of Terryville, husband of Helen (Pirog) Sarachun, passed away Thursday March 17, at home. John was born Feb. 4, 1926 in Terryville, son of the late Klement & Mary (Bodak)...
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Council, fire, cops subjects of possible charter revisions
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The city council, the fire department, and police department were the primary targets for public commentary at last Monday’s Charter Revision Commission hearing. Among...
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Nothing to lose, but Falcons fall
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER EAST WINDSOR – With nothing to lose, the St. Paul boys basketball team – the 31st ranked squad in all of the CIAC Class S fray – went for broke against No. 15 East...
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Falcons pull off first round upset
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR HARTFORD – Something special happened in Hartford on Monday, March 7. It was a little “March Madness” and the group infected with those feelings was the boys basketball...
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There’s nothing like the music of The Eagles
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Pops! series presents ‘The Music of the Eagles’ Saturday. By MIKE CHAIKENEDITIONS EDITOR As Terry Brock sees it, it’s all about the songs. If you want to know why a...
View ArticleParking restrictions scheduled Saturday for Shamrock Race
Race officials, Bristol CERT, and Bristol police officers will be on hand to help drivers in the area during the Shamrock Road Race on Saturday. The race will take place at Chippens Hill Middle School...
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Obituary: Gregory Chisar, 58
Gregory S. Chisar, Sr., 58, of Bristol, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning on March 17 at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain General campus. He was the husband of 35 years to Rose...
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Obituary: Raymond Markie, 68
Raymond Ned Markie, 68, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Bristol, beloved husband of Lynda (Bossie) Markie, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 15 at his home. Ray was born on January 14, 1948...
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Obituary: Tina Baruffi, 58
Tina (Albert) Baruffi, 58, of Shelton, passed away on March 3 at Griffin Hospital. She was born in France on March 31, 1954, and lived in Plainville for about 40 years. She attended Plainville...
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Obituary: Wilma Engle, 79
Wilma J. (Varner) Engle, 79, of Torrington, wife of Raymond G. Engle passed away Friday March 18. Wilma was born Jan. 11, 1937 in South Fork, Penn., daughter of the late Harry D. & Opal Hoffman...
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Bristol Central receives regional accreditation
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every 10 years, each high school in Bristol goes through an accreditation process under the authority of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In January,...
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Fire report for March 18
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. March 4 36 Greystone Ave., lock-out. March 5 Broad Street and King Street, vehicle accident, general cleanup. Memorial Boulevard,...
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MBCC has new website
The Memorial Boulevard Cultural Center officially has a presence on the web. At last Monday’s City Council meeting, Councilor Jodi Zils-Gagne announced the launch of TheMBCC.org, the center’s new...
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BCHS InterAct Club, Thrivent join forces to give back
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, Bristol Central High School’s Interact Club puts on a game of Powder Puff football to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation. A junior division of the Rotary...
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Young Democratic hopeful wants to continue service by representing city in...
Christy Matthews (Photo contributed by Lindsay Vigue) By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER While attending a summit in Washington D.C. for YP4, a leadership program that creates lasting progressive social...
View ArticleDelivery driver of local restaurant robbed at gunpoint
A delivery driver for a local restaurant was robbed at gunpoint by two men in the area of 427 North Main Street last Friday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the driver,...
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Vocal fellowship offered by Bushnell for HS singers
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is now accepting applications for audition for their Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship Program. The Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship is a full-scholarship vocal...
View ArticleInfant massage classes offered, starting April 21
Infant massage classes are a fun way to learn how to soothe your baby. Learn to understand your baby’s non-verbal cues and promote bonding. Parents will learn a series of gentle strokes from a...
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A way to help children and get rid of your old computer
Not sure what to do with that old, outdated or nonworking computer or laptop? Planting Pencils, a Connecticut based education charity, has formed a partnership with ReBoot Computers in Bristol to...
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Who will get to ‘Kiss the Pig’?
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is sponsoring the annual Kiss A Pig Contest. Professionals from the community have volunteered to support Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center...
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