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Challenges continue to daunt hospital
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital is facing more financial challenges from the state. Earlier this month, Bristol Hospital and other community hospitals as well as Federal Qualified...
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Health listings for March 25
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 PLAINVILLE INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Taught by Jessica Lagassey. Essential oils will be available to smell and sample. Plainville Public Library, Peter F....
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Performance listings for March 25
MARCH 25-APRIL 16 OTHER ‘STILL LIFE WITH IRIS.’ Performed by Hole in the Wall Theater. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m Sunday, Apri3 and April 10 at 2 p.m. Directed b Tony Palmieri of New Britain with...
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Music listings for March 25
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER. Carmine’s, 389 Main St., East Hartford. SATURDAY, APRIL 2 BRISTOL HOLDEN IT TOGETHER. A fund raiser for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance. 6 to 10 p.m....
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Bristol man charged after attempting to assault an officer
A Bristol man was arrested and charged last yesterday after attempting to assault a police officer. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 34-year-old Michael Lowery of 1299...
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Obituaries: Laura Clauss
Laura (Bellini) Clauss, wife of Wesley E. Clauss for 73 years, passed quietly away on Friday March 18, 2016, at the Pines at Bristol. She was born in Bristol on April 3, 1921 and was the daughter of...
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Obituaries: Darlene F. Clapper Mercier
Darlene F. (Brown) Clapper Mercier, 54, of Bristol, died on Thursday, March 17, 2016) at Bristol Hospital. Darlene was born in Waterbury on April 23, 1961 and was one of eight children of the late...
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A run for the green
The annual Shamrock Run and Walk was held Saturday from Chippens Hill Middle School. The event is a fund raiser for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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City’s industrial era showcased in new exhibit
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Since the 1850s, Bristol has been a major manufacturing city. The city began its manufacturing era with the clock industry, with many other industries to follow,...
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GOP’s Del Mastro wants Nicastro’s house seat
Peter Del Mastro is seeking the Republican Party nomination to run for state representative from the 79th legislative district, a press release from his campaign announced Thursday. The 79th is the...
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Obituaries: Vera Suslenko Zima
Vera Suslenko Zima, 88, of Forestville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday March 12, 2016. Vera was born on September 22, 1927 in Bristol a daughter of the late Stephen and Tessie...
View ArticleFire report for March 25
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. March 11 643 Jerome Ave., oil or other combustible liquid spill. Stop & Shop, 747 Pine St., lock-out. 22 Henderson St., smoke...
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Happy Easter from Quota
The Quota Club of Bristol held its annual Easter Party on Saturday at Prospect United Methodist Church on Summer Street. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Teen forum on substance abuse, March 31
A teen forum on substance use will give youth from Bristol and across the state a chance to learn and discuss issues related to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. The event will be held at the Boys...
View ArticleRotary awards grants
The Bristol Rotary Club awarded $15,500 in grants to several local organizations in support of programs, activities and events benefiting area children and families. Grants were awarded to the Bristol...
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Meet the president
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce held a welcome breakfast for new Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce president Cindy Scoville, at the chamber’s office on Main Street last Friday....
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Vive la France at Bristol’s city hall
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER City Hall was bustling last Tuesday with over a dozen exchange students from France. The high school students, along with their teachers, Corinne Mutter and Gaël...
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Waterbury man charged for stabbing at Stearns St. home
A Waterbury man was arrested and charged this past Saturday after a reported stabbing at 115 Stearns Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, Bristol police and Bristol...
View ArticleHistory Room to be open April 2
In addition to its regular hours, the Bristol Public Library’s local history room will be open from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2. Visitors will have a chance to win a free gift. On permanent...
View ArticleChallenger Division baseball offered to children special needs
A baseball program for children with special needs is being offered again. This program introduces the game of baseball to special needs children in Bristol and bordering towns. In the Challenger...
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