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Michalik knocks on his 4,000th door
On Wednesday Sept. 24, State Senate candidate Rob Michalik reached another milestone in his campaign: his 4,000th door knocked, reported a press release from his campaign. Over the course of the...
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Minecraft coming to Bristol Public Library
Any mention of kids and computer games in the same breath tends to conjure up images of zombies, gore, and digital violence—not to mention way too much time spent in isolation. The Minecraft Club at...
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View ArticleObituaries for Oct. 3
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, look to our e-edition or print edition on Friday. Eric H. Skinner, 90, of Bristol died on Wednesday, Sept. 17...
View ArticleYorkie found in Indiana returns home to Texas
By WILL HIGGINS The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ A Yorkshire terrier, a dog the size of a rabbit, walked down a winding suburban street near 38th Street and Post Road the Tuesday before last....
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Southington police investigating late night motorcyle crash that killed two
The Southington Police Department is investigating a late night motorcycle crash on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike that left two dead. At about 10 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, police were dispatched to a...
View ArticleJudge hearing Hernandez bid to suppress evidence
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ A judge is hearing arguments on a bid by lawyers for ex-New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez to have additional evidence in a murder case against him thrown out. The hearing is...
View ArticleVets to be honored at Friday’s football game
Bristol Central High School will be honoring the veterans and current military alumni of Bristol Central at its first home football game at Muzzy Field on Oct. 3. Kickoff against RHAM high school will...
View ArticleFamily Farms Day brings in the smell, the scarecrows, and the fun: Weather...
UPDATE: Due to the weather forecast for Saturday, Family Farm Day has been rescheduled for Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Alex Bernier of Bristol Central High School never...
View ArticleMalloy, Foley spar over jobs, agree on casinos
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Republican challenger Tom Foley may disagree about the direction of Connecticut’s economy, but they...
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Performance listings for Oct. 3
OCT. 3, 4 PLAINVILLE ‘THE TEST’ BY CLIFF MCCLELLAND. Presented by the Plainville Choral Society. “Saturday Night Live”-style comedy. The Middle School of Plainville, Northwest Drive, Plainville. OCT....
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Dining listings for Oct. 3
SATURDAY, OCT. 4 PLAINVILLE ANNUAL ROAST PORK DINNER. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Glazed roast pork with fresh potatoes and vegetables, assorted breads and apple crisp for dessert. Silent gift basket auction....
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Miscellaneous listings for Oct. 3
FRIDAY, OCT. 3 BRISTOL JOHN E. TAVERA MEMORIAL FUND FIFTH ANNUAL FUND RAISER. 5 p.m. Picnic buffet, free draft beer, cash bar, raffle prizes, musical entertainment provided by Flyin’ Blind. Proceeds...
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Kids listings for Oct. 3
OCT. 6-DEC. 12 BRISTOL STORY TIME AND READING CLUBS. Various times. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. Registration required for some....
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MONDAY, OCT. 6 OTHER QUILTS THAT CARE. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Make quilts for people who undergo cancer treatment. The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 10075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. (860) 945-0184....
View ArticleSenior listings for Oct. 3
MONDAY, OCT. 6 BRISTOL CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET. 1:30 p.m. All candidates running in November who are Bristol residents can vote for are invited to participate. Meet and greet is designed to be a...
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Bristol church to screen ‘Frozen’ as its ‘gift’ to the community
This Saturday, unless Mother Nature comes calling and wants to spoil the show, the First Congregational Church was slated to continue its October tradition of screening family-friendly movies on an...
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Historical Society hosts program about Masons
On Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., members of Franklin Lodge, No.56, A.F. & A.M. willpresent a Power Point presentation about the history and importance of the Masons in Bristol. This organization has...
View ArticleGOP councilors offer their view on Depot Square
On Oct. 2, GOP Council Caucus issued official statement on the Depot Square project. The Depot Square project is currently in the hands of the Bristol Downtown Development Corp. as it has been over the...
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Martin: Don’t reduce drug-free zones around schools
Henri Martin, candidate for state Senate district 31, pledged that he would fight any efforts to reduce the size of drug free zones around schools and daycares, said a press relesase from his campaign....
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