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Obituaries: Phil Fowler
Phil Fowler of Terryville – a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend – suddenly died early Saturday morning. He was 68. Phil was born on May 18, 1947 in Waterbury, CT. He was...
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Obituaries: Robert W. Wentland, Sr.
Robert W. Wentland, Sr, age 96, received his crown of glory on May 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 2, 1920, to Robert and Emily Wentland, he is survived by the love of his life...
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Obituaries: Rowena C. Longfellow
Rowena C. (St. Pierre) Longfellow, 75, of Bristol, beloved wife of Stephen H. Longfellow, passed away on Thursday (May 12, 2016) at Bristol Hospital. Rowena was born in St. John, Maine on July 1, 1940...
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Obituaries: Sharon LaCourse
Sharon (Mirando) LaCourse, 71, of Terryville, wife of Maurice N. LaCourse died Monday April 18, 2016 at her winter home in Florida. Sharon was born July 8, 1944 in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the...
View ArticleHistorical Society hosts program on Jean Treadway
Jean Treadway, daughter of Morton and Faith Treadway, was blinded at an early age and her story was retold in a book and movie entitled “What Love Sees.” Tom Dickau will provide some biographical...
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Legislators meet with constituents
Bristol Republican legislators Rep. Whit Betts, left, Sen. Henri Martin and Rep. Cara Pavalock on May 13 met area taxpayers for coffee at Rodd’s Restaurant. The legislators stressed the importance of...
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Have you got stuff worthy of ‘American Pickers?’ Show comes to CT
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are returning to Connecticut. They plan to film episodes of the series “American Pickers” throughout Connecticut with filming scheduled for this summer....
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Nicastro leads ‘Pledge’ at General Assembly session
Representative Frank Nicastro of Bristol, left, was invited by House Speaker Brendan Sharkey of Hamden to lead members of the state House of Representatives at the ceremonial ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ to...
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Route for Vietnam Wall That Heals detailed
The Vietnam Wall That Heals will be traveling through Southington and Bristol to its exhibition site in Bristol on June 8 at approximately 10:40 a.m. with an honor guard escort of approximately 200...
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Meet the winners of Junior Miss Southington
The Junior Miss Southington pageant crowned its latest collection of queens in a pageant held May 15 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The girls were judged on private interview with judges, talent,...
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Support group listings, starting May 20
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
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Meetings listings, starting May 20
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and...
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Kids listings, starting May 20
SATURDAY, MAY 21 PLAINVILLE 3RD ANNUAL PLAINVILLE FAMILY FEST. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held by the Plainville Family Resource Network, Plainville Early Learning Center, Family Fest Committee....
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Dining listings, starting May 20
ONGOING BRISTOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 LUNCHEON. Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 2, 22 Hooker Ct., Bristol. Prices vary depending on order placed. Take out call...
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Performance listings, starting May 20
FRIDAY, MAY 20 BRISTOL SANDY BATON STUDIO’S 55TH ANNUAL REVUE ‘DISNEY EXPRESS.’ 7 p.m. The Roberta Barr Ellsworth Memorial trophy, Most Improved Twirler, and other awards will be presented at the...
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Health listings, starting May 20
MAY 24 to JUNE 21 OTHER DEMENTIA AND CAREGIVING SERIES. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Recommended you attend all six weeks. Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, 234 Kensington Rd., Berlin. Space is limited....
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Miscellaneous listings, starting May 20
FRIDAY, MAY 20 BRISTOL SINGLES SWEETHEART DANCE. Held by Social Connections. 8 p.m. to midnight. Dance, buffet. Dress to impress. Nuchie’s Restaurant, 164 Central St., Bristol. $12 for members. $17 for...
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Obituaries: Thomas Edward Piotrowski
Thomas Edward Piotrowski, 61, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday May 15, 2016. He was born on December 15, 1954 in Bristol, a son of the late Edward and Mary (Gebrian) Piotrowski. For many years, prior...
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Music listings, starting May 20
FRIDAY, MAY 20 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER. Old Well Tavern, 20 Tariffville Ave., Simsbury. SUNDAY, MAY 22 OTHER THE ROSENTHALS. 3 p.m. Father and son duo blending bluegrass, jazz, more. The Congregational...
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Obituaries: John F. Blakeslee
John F. Blakeslee, Jr., 63, of Bristol, died on Saturday (May 14, 2016) with his mother by his side. John was born in Southington on May 24, 1952 and was the only son of Florence (Ploszaj) Blakeslee...
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