Greater Bristol Night at the Rock Cats
Go to New Britain Stadium, home of the Rock Cats minor league baseball team, as they host “Greater Bristol Night.” Enjoy a night of entertainment and networking within the Greater Bristol Community by...
View ArticleGov. issues warning about tonight’s severe weather
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today, in a news release, cautioned residents about possible severe weather through this evening and potential flooding through tomorrow morning. “We continue to be in a very...
View ArticleObituaries for July 18
The following obituaries will be published in the July 18 Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Lorenzo Thibeault, 88, of Bristol, widower of Rita (Deprey)...
View ArticlePedestrian hit by truck on Redstone Hill Road
A pedestrian was struck by a truck on Redstone Hill Road around lunch time, police reported. Police said that today, at about 11:44 a.m., officers responded to the area around 295 Redstone Hill Road...
View ArticlePolice charge woman with leaving kids alone in car
Last Wednesday night, another arrest was made in Bristol following a mother leaving her children alone in a car. Bristol police reported that at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, several officers...
View ArticleStakes high, but Post 2 pulls it off
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – This past weekend’s doubleheader against Terryville and Southington wouldn’t have amounted to a hill of beans if the Bristol Legion baseball team dropped its...
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Performance listings for July 18
‘Radium Girls’ will be performed July 18 to 20 at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury. JULY 18 to AUG. 3 OTHER ‘DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS.’ Fridays and Saturday at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Thomaston Opera...
View ArticleBOE to fight order over cafeteria workers
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER In response to an order of the state Board of Labor Relations last month regarding school cafeteria workers, the Board of Education recently voted to appeal the order....
View ArticleSenior listings for July 17
FRIDAY, JULY 18 PLAINVILLE ELECTRIC VIOLINIST CARYN LIN. 11 a.m. Co-sponsored by PlainvilleSeniorCenter and Plainville Library. Classically trained violinist. Everything from baroque to rock. Open to...
View ArticleGroup plans Rockwell fest return, and more
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER West End Association to Celebrate Spirit of Rockwell Park with Festival From music and dance performances to crafts and food to children’s activities and an antique car...
View ArticleSupport group listings for July 18
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a group of people recovering from...
View ArticlePolice blotter for July 18
The Bristol Police Department made the following arrests last week: •William J. Santiago, 26, of 267 Washington St., Plainville, was arrested July 4 and charged with distribution of controlled...
View ArticleDining listings for July 18
SATURDAY, JULY 19 OTHER OLD FASHIONED BLUEBERRY PANCAKE SUPPER. Held by the Ladies of the Plymouth Congregational Church. 5 to 7 p.m. Blueberry Pancakes, sausage, beverage, dessert. Adults, $6....
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for July 18
FRIDAY, JULY 18 OTHER SINGLES LET’S EAT OUT. Held by Social Connections. 6:30 p.m. On the Border Mexican Cantina, 1519 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill. Meet old and new friends. Reserve. (860)...
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Music listings for July 18
Sarah McLachlan performs Sunday at the Mohegan Sun Arena. FRIDAY, JULY 18 OTHER WHO ARE YOU? 7:30 p.m. HartfordSymphonyOrchestraTalcottMountain Music Festival. The music of the Who. With guest...
View ArticleWest End gardens provide yield; veggies delivered to soup kitchen
The West End Association delivered the first vegetables from the community garden over at the former O’Connell School to the soup kitchen on Prospect Street Thursday. “It is all exciting to see the...
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City commits to helping improving West End
Encouraged by the efforts of the West End Association and businesses such as Wah Lung Restaurant, to make improvements in their neighborhood and in their own properties, in a press release from his...
View ArticleLibrary will digital collection of magazines for computers, smartphones
Bristol Public Library is now offering its patrons two new digital services: Zinio, a digital collection of popular magazines that can be read on a wide variety of computers and mobile devices inside...
View ArticleCarjacking in Wolcott leads to arrest in Bristol
It started with a carjacking in Wolcott, and ended with an attempted carjacking in Bristol before Bristol police arrested a Naugatuck man on a flurry of charges. Bristol police reported that Friday...
View ArticleFirst, they’re up. Then, they’re down
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – It was an up and down week for the Bristol Legion baseball team and over the last eight days, Post 2 took part in 10 games, going 5-5. After sweeping Winsted...
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