Kids listings for Jan. 30
JAN. 31, MARCH 14 BRISTOL TAIL OF JOY READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS. Saturdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Special reading event for children of reading age. Ideal for reluctant readers. One 15-minute session...
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL/ YMCA PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING. 7 p.m. Wheeler YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., Plainville. ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION....
View ArticleSupport group listings for Jan. 30
ONGOING BRISTOL AL-ANON. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. St. Gregory Hall, Stafford Avenue and Maltby Street, Bristol. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome. AL-ANON. Fridays 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Andrew’s...
View ArticleSenior listings for Jan. 30
FRIDAY, JAN. 30 PLAINVILLE PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER’S CHORAL GROUP MEETING. 9:45 p.m. Do you love to sing, consider joining the group. Rehearses once a month on a Friday morning at the center and...
View ArticlePolice investigate man shot in West End
Bristol police are investigating a shooting that took place in the West End area early Friday morning. According to a news release, officers were dispatched after receiving reports of a 33-year-old...
View ArticleEastern overwhelms Central, 62-29
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Eastern girls basketball squad gets into their transition offense, it’s a tough component to contend with. But Bristol Central – engaged with...
View ArticleRetrieved WWII letters join Bristol Historical Society’s collection
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER What was once a box placed in a closet and forgotten about for close to 11 years is now a preserved as a historical collection that gives some insight into the lives of...
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Linkin Park takes a turn for the metal on ‘The Hunting Party’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The opening moments of Linkin Park’s latest album, “The Hunting Party” leaves no doubt that the veteran act was setting out to do a different kind of record. With the...
View ArticleProsecutors: Ex-NFL star Hernandez’s DNA ties him to slaying
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Prosecutors laid out what they called compelling forensic evidence _ Aaron Hernandez’s DNA on a marijuana cigarette shared with the friend...
View ArticleFire report for Jan. 30
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 16 Bishop Street and Pine Street, vehicle accident, general cleanup. Stonecrest Drive and King Street, vehicle accident,...
View ArticleCity offices to delay opening due to impending storm Monday
Bristol City Hall, libraries, Youth Services and Senior Center will open at 10 a.m. on Monday due to anticipated winter storm.
View ArticleCity issues alerts in response to Monday’s anticipated storm
There will be no curbside collections (rubbish or recycle) on Monday due to the expected winter storm. All collections will be one day later in the week, with Friday routes being done on Saturday . The...
View ArticleEmergency parking ban
An Emergency Parking Ban will be in effect as of midnight for snow removal, the city announced this afternoon, Sunday.
View ArticleWith impending storm, governor urges caution Monday
With a winter storm bearing down on the state, a press release from the governor’s office said, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is urging residents to take it slow and, if possible, avoid travel during the...
View ArticleMan charged in attempt to commit burglary at Ross’s Auto Parts
Bristol police arrested and charged a man who tried breaking into Ross’s Auto Parts on Terryville Road Sunday. With the assistance from the Plymouth Police Department, officers were alerted of an...
View ArticleMeeting for Jr. Miss Southington pageant set for Feb. 17
The Junior Miss Southington Scholarship Organization will host its annual fund raiser/ community service pageant on Sunday, May 3 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. Contestants are needed between the...
View ArticleMake plans to meet a princess
The annual Princess Meet and Greet will be held on Sunday, April 17 at the Aqua Turf in Southington from noon to 4 p.m. There will be opportunities for photographs with all of the princesses. There...
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Central struts its talent
Bristol Central High School showcased the talent within its four walls with the annual “Bristol Central’s Got Talent.” PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Pop diva Debbie Gibson’s fans are loyal through the decades
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR As soon as readers of The Observer heard via Facebook that an interview with 1980s pop star Debbie Gibson was imminent, the “likes” and comments began to rain down. It...
View ArticleArt students honored in Bristol
Bristol was well-represented in the 26th annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards, the largest juried student art exhibition in the state. It is an affiliate of the National Scholastic Art...
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