Lawmakers struggle to replenish Malloy’s human service cuts
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Proposed funding cuts to social service programs are one of the most vexing challenges for Connecticut lawmakers as they struggle to find the...
View ArticleBill would allow Connecticut spouses to keep more assets
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A bill that would allow the spouse of someone living in a nursing home to keep more of the couple’s assets is moving through the General Assembly. Under the state’s current...
View ArticleConnecticut, Notre Dame in NCAA title game _ again
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ All season it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Connecticut would play for another women’s national championship. It wasn’t as clear cut for...
View ArticlePolice arrest suspect connected to Pine Street shooting
Bristol police found the suspect connected to the Pine Street shooting that took place last Saturday. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, officers arrested Bristol resident...
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Annual OM variety show has a new captain this year
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There is a new face taking charge behind the scenes of this year’s annual OM Show. Although, in the world of Bristol’s community performing arts, she’s a familiar face....
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Bristol natives bring sound of rock’s royalty, Queen, to Blvd. April 11
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR In his hometown of Bristol, Joe Archambeault said he was best known as a top-notch baseball pitcher in his younger days. Now, he is best known across the country as JJ...
View ArticleConnecticut Budget-Land Conservation – Advocates opposing Malloy plan to...
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Advocates for land conservation, affordable housing, historic preservation and farming are opposing Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s plan to remove money from a fund for historic...
View ArticleMeet Mrs Connecticut International
Paula Mele, resident of New Britain, is the official titleholder of Mrs. Connecticut International 2015. The International System is an organization that promotes today’s married women’s...
View ArticleChallenger League offered for children with special needs
A baseball program for children with special needs is offered in Bristol. In the Challenger Division, various phases of the game are taught as the players advance in their hitting throwing and...
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Flips team wins SOMERSault
The Flips Gymnastics Team strutted their stuff at the 2015 SOMERSault Jungle Jam Invitational, taking first place for AAU Bronze level teams. Held on March 29 in Somers, CT, the Flips Team competed...
View ArticleObituaries for April 10
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. Frieda (Rindfleisch) Malsheske, 86, of Bristol, widow of Frederick Malsheske, died Friday, March 27. Rocco J. “Rocky” Fiorente, 93, of...
View ArticleHousehold Hazardous Waste collection set for May 2
On Saturday, May 2, residents of member towns in the Tunxis Recycling region will have the opportunity to bring Household Hazardous Waste to the Tunxis Recycling Household Hazardous Waste Collection,...
View ArticleLegion breakfast, blessing of the bikes to support Legion baseball set for...
On Sunday, April 12, there will be two events to raise money for the American Legion baseball program for Post 2. There will be the yearly American Legion Post 2 Baseball Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m....
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Robert S. Watson Sr. Scholarship fund raiser dinner April 23
The annual Robert S. Watson Sr. Scholarship fund raiser dinner will be held on Thursday, April 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Nuchie’s Restaurant, Central Street, in Forestville. The menu includes pasta,...
View ArticlePolice arrest two suspects connected to liquor store robbery
Bristol police arrested and charged two men connected with a robbery at Bristol Liquor Store Outlet this evening. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, 25-year-old Joel...
View ArticleBristol Hospital officials meet with state legislators
State representatives Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth), Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol), and Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) met with representatives from Bristol Hospital on Wednesday afternoon in Hartford at...
View ArticleNature Park now open
The Tomasso Nature Park is open for the season for the public to enjoy. This nature facility is open from dawn to dusk and is located off Granger Lane near the Plainville Highway Department and Dog...
View ArticleSouth Bristol residents sought as Wolcott volunteer firefighters
Beginning Sunday April 12, 2015, America celebrates National Volunteer Week. Nearly three-quarters of all fire departments in the United States are staffed solely by volunteers. Eighty three percent of...
View ArticleTennis tournament scheduled
The Wint Filipek Sr. Memorial Tennis Tournament is scheduled for June 6 to 14 atthe Copper Valley Swim and Tennis Club, Cheshire. The event is held in partnership with the Cheshire Academy and the...
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Getting ready for some serious baseball with the Bristol Blues
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER It might have been a cold April Fools’ Day, but it was no joke that the Bristol Blues baseball organization couldn’t wait to get its inaugural season underway as they...
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