Obituaries for Oct. 17
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For further details, look to our print or e-edition on Friday. Mary S. (Sanchez) Roberts, 91, of Bristol, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014,...
View ArticleClinton rallies for Malloy, says he told the truth
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Former President Bill Clinton is crediting Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy with making the unpopular decisions needed to address the state’s...
View ArticleDiaper Drive to be held Oct. 25
The Bristol Exchange Club will host its annual Day of Service diaper drive on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside of the Stop & Shop at 597 Farmington Ave. Club members and friends...
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Hobby Lobby now open
Hobby Lobby held a grand opening for its new location last Monday. The Bristol store is Hobby Lobby’s second location in Connecticut. Edward Koslow is the store manager of the 48,000 square-foot retail...
View ArticleGroups object to Democrats’ Malloy mailer
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ State elections regulators and a government watchdog group have formally objected to the Connecticut Democratic Party, saying money raised for federal campaigns is being used to...
View ArticleMelting Pots participating in Sticks for Soldiers Lacrosse Classic
For the second year in a row, the Bristol Melting Pots will be participating in the annual Sticks For Soldiers Lacrosse Classic, played Thanksgiving Saturday at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. Sticks...
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Parks dept. offering Halloween activities for kids
Celebrate Halloween with the Bristol Parks and Recreation Department this year. The department is offering three special events including the annual Halloween Carnival & Costume Parade, Family...
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State taking additional steps to prepare for Ebola outbreak
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced today that the State of Connecticut is taking additional steps to strengthen the level of preparedness for the Ebola virus by enacting the quarantine and isolation...
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Yale-New Haven patient tests negative for Ebola; governor’s response
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to preliminary negative test results from the Massachusetts State Public Health laboratory on the patient being treated for...
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Police blotter for Oct. 17
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Kirk D. Marshall, 27, of 11 Ledgewood Rd, Groton, was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with illegal possession of narcotics and...
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Life’s a circus: The birth of a clown
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR It’s kind of like the circus version of “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” Are clowns born or are they made? The people most in the know to answer that question...
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GOP’s Martin looks to be voice of taxpayers, business in 31st
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Investing in infrastructure and reducing Connecticut’s gas tax are two top issues Henri Martin feels certain he wants to address if elected to the state senate seat for...
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State’s economy, jobs loom large at debate
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Recent studies show that nearly 50 percent of residents in Connecticut are leaving or plan to leave. It also is rated as the worst state in the union to retire, as...
View ArticleBristol x-country takes on Wickham
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MANCHESTER – All six country squads from the Mum City took part at the 2014 Wickham Park Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 11 from Manchester and each of the boys and...
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Democrat Michalik wants focus placed on jobs, economy
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Improving jobs and the economy is the first issue Rob Michalik plans to tackle if elected as state senator this November. One way to spur job growth, said Michalik, is...
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Performance listings for Oct. 17
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 SOUTHINGTON COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION COMEDY SHOW. Held by the Southington Chapter of UNICO. “Matzoh Balls and Meatballs—Where the Lower Eastside meets Little Italy.” Comedians Linda...
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Dining listings for Oct. 17
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 OTHER ADELBROOK’S TASTE OF CROMWELL. 6:30 to 10 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott, 4 Sebeth Dr., Cromwell. $30 or $50 for a pair in advance. $35 at the door. (860) 635-6010 ext. 327,...
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Kids listings for Oct. 17
SATURDAY, OCT. 18 PLAINVILLE SUNDAY SCHOOL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. 3 to 7 p.m. 2:45 p.m., register your carved pumpkin and/or scarecrow to enter into the contest. 3 p.m., festival begins. Games and...
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Meetings listings for Oct. 17
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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Support group listings for Oct. 17
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 PLAINVILLE CAREGIVING CONNECTIONS. 10 a.m. Goals for this month’s meeting are to choose yourself, be reflective not impulsive, to know yourself be honest with yourself, treat yourself...
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