Senior center next week begins registration for programs
The BristolSeniorCenter will be holding registration for the fall session classes at the senior center at 240 Stafford Ave. on Wednesday, Sept.10 starting at 9 a.m. Registration will be ongoing on a...
View ArticleESPN to debut new studio in Bristol during this weekend’s NFL coverage
ESPN’s National Football League coverage will have a completely new look during the 2014 season thanks to a state-of-the-art 9,000 square foot NFL studio that will debut this week with the three-hour...
View Article‘Holiday Showcase of Stars’ schedules auditions
“The 11th Annual Holiday Showcase of Stars” will be performing “Rejoice!” in December. The showcase is looking for singers for its children’s and adult choruses for its performance on Saturday, Dec. 6...
View ArticleNo Bomb Threat Found at Green Hills School, But Student Charged
Police have arrested and charged a student at Green Hills School in connection with a suspected bomb threat left in the seventh grade bathroom yesterday, the Bristol Police Department stated in a news...
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Miscellaneous listings for Sept. 5
The Crocodile Club convenes at Lake Compounce on Friday. The Art League of New Britain holds a reception for the opening of ‘Three Artists: One Show’ on Friday night in New Britain. FRIDAY, SEPT. 5...
View ArticleKids listings for Sept. 5
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5 BRISTOL ‘BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT.’ Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Movie begins at dusk. “Despicable Me 2.” Pre-show entertainment from musical performer Les Julian. Muzzy Field,...
View ArticleSupport group listings for Sept. 5
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18 BRISTOL ‘NEW DAY, NEW LIFE’ BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY. Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 p.m. for 10-weeks. For those who have lost a loved one. Bartlewski Center, 510 West St., Bristol (860) 583-9831...
View ArticleSeniors’ listings for Sept. 5
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6 SOUTHINGTON MULBERRY GARDENS OF SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day and memory care facility. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St.,...
View ArticleDWI checkpoint tonight on Route 229
Bristol police have announced that tonight, Sept. 5, officers will be conducting a driving while intoxicated checkpoint on Route 229. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI...
View ArticleForums scheduled on block grant funding, Oct. 1
Mayor Ken Cockayne in a press release today announced a community forum to address future Federal Community Development Block Grant funding. The forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the...
View ArticleMichalik opens campaign headquarters Saturday
Democrat Rob Michalik announced that the kick-off of his fall campaign for State Senate will be held at 430 North Main St. in Bristol at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal...
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Local youths come face to face with ‘Dance Moms’ and Abby Lee Miller
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR You say Abby Lee Miller to a young dancer and he/ she immediately knows who you are speaking about. The Lifetime reality show, “Dance Moms,” is a pop culture phenomenon....
View ArticleCardinal earn city series crown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Little League Baseball City Series looked to be destined for a third and deciding game on Monday, Aug. 25 as the McCabe-Waters Yankees – trailing...
View ArticleSt. Anthony will ‘float’ 75 years of pride at Mum Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Every year, members of St. Anthony School show their pride during the parade held at the annual Mum Festival in a float that stands out from the crowd. Weeks before the...
View ArticleTransportation Commission holding public hearings across state to gather info
The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing in Torrington in the TorringtonCity Hall auditorium 140 Main St., on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the second of five...
View ArticleEnrollment accepted for 4-year-olds at Bristol Preschool
Bristol Preschool Child Care Center, Inc. is accepting applications for 4-year-old children for enrollment. Bristol Preschool is a non-profit, NAEYC accredited agency funded by the State Department of...
View ArticlePrice Chopper, Clear Channel team up to help Red Cross, get you prepared
September is National Preparedness Month and this year Price Chopper and Clear Channel Communities have launched a special, month-long campaign with the American Red Cross to encourage listeners and...
View ArticleForum for high school students, public will dispel myths of manufacturing...
On Thursday, Oct. 2 at BristolCentralHigh School, the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce, New England Spring and Metalstamping Association, Main Street Community Foundation and the Bristol Board...
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CT model walks down the ‘Project Runway’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The state of Connecticut has had its flirtation with “Project Runway” a number of times over the years. Numerous contestants on the fashion competition show, such as...
View ArticleBristol History Room to hold Saturday hours on select dates
The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates: Sept. 20, Oct. 18,...
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