Muzzy Field anniversary bash slated for July 5
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER July 5. That is the day Bristol will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its legendary Muzzy Field. The field will have had a facelift to its exterior front entrance by...
View ArticleFalcons fly past Eagles, 57-28
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WOLCOTT – With the two top teams of the Naugatuck Valley League Brass division squaring off in Wolcott on Monday, Feb. 10, the St. Paul girls basketball team made a...
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Connecticut native unveils her latest ‘Hot’ collection
Terryville High School alum Betsey Johnson, at left with her granddaughter, presented her fall/winter 2014 collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City on Feb. 12....
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Who is exhibiting at the Home Show?
A list of vendors and their booth numbers for this weekend’s Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce Home and Business Expo at Bristol Eastern High School. The show is open Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m....
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Looking ahead to next fall with Rebecca Minkoff
Rebecca Minkoff offered a collection of edgy yet comfortable collection for fall and winter 2014 at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center on Feb. 8. Photos by Mike Chaiken
View ArticleGrammys looking to honor music educators
Applications for the second annual Music Educator Award are currently online; to nominate a teacher, visit GRAMMYMusicTeacher.com. The deadline to nominate is March 31, 2014. The application process...
View ArticleHall of Fame taps new directors
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame has announced the appointment of four new board members. Tom Monahan is best known as a political reporter who has covered hundreds of campaigns and elections. The...
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Bristol FCG hosts meet; new session begins March 3
Bristol FCG (the Bristol Boys & Girls Club and FamilyCenter’s Gymnastics Program) hosted an AAU gymnastics meet on Saturday, February 22. The girls are competing to qualify for the AAU State meet...
View ArticleRep. takes Mental Health First Aid course
HARTFORD- In order to better educate himself on the mental health needs in his community, a press release from his office announced State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) participated in a Mental...
View ArticleSen. Welch wants standards for executive orders
HARTFORD- In order to better educate himself on the mental health needs in his community, a press release from his office announced State Rep. Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) participated in a Mental...
View ArticleHeather Bailey Memorial Scholarship applications available
The Heather Bailey Memorial Scholarship Award is now taking applications. The scholarship isintended to: honor the memory of Heather Bailey, a former Northeast Middle School student; provide financial...
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Winter weather will be slow to subside, says AccuWeather
If you’re waiting for a spring warm-up, the weather pattern will be uncooperative heading into March, says AccuWeather. AccuWeather.com reports while spring officially begins on March 20 and there are...
View ArticleObituaries for Feb. 28
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For further details, look to our print or e-edition on Friday. Carmella “Molly” Sobota, 94, of Forestville, died Wednesday, Feb. 19....
View ArticleLincoln College looks to give kids a smile
Lincoln College of New England is looking to give kids a smile. On Saturday, March 1, the school’s dental clinic is offering free dental service to children ages 3 to 17. The event runs from 8 a.m. to...
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Snow headed this direction Monday
A lingering snow storm appears to be on the way to the east as February shifts to March, according to AccuWeatherAccuWeather.com reports March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation,...
View ArticleState senator asks for alternative to current road deicer; public hearing...
State Senator Jason Welch (R-Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Harwinton, Thomaston) is asking the state’s Transportation Committee leaders to find a way to reduce the state’s use of magnesium chloride,...
View ArticleDave Roche to seek Democratic nod in 31st senate district
Bristol Democrat Dave Roche announced he will be running for State Senate in the 31st District this year. Roche unsuccessfully ran against current Republican State Senator Jason Welch, who is said to...
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Another blast of winter, snow coming toward Northeast, says AccuWeather
The beginning of March looks less than auspicious with a snow storm that will stretch 1,500 miles across the United States, according to AccuWeather. AccuWeather.com reports March may not come in like...
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Sun’s no competition for Home Show
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER The 29th annual Bristol Home & Business Expo was another success last weekend, despite the warm temperatures and sunshine that could have distracted residents...
View ArticleEastern continues winning ways, topping off Central rivals, 41-36
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central girls basketball team didn’t budge an inch against Bristol Eastern during their grudge match on Monday, Feb. 17. But defense ruled the...
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