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Rep. Pavalock, legislators greet young inventors
State Representative Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) joined fellow legislators in welcoming young inventors to Connecticut Invention Convention Day at the State Capitol. During the event, Pavalock spoke with...
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Boys and Girls Club announces new hire
Dawn Burke is the new director of corporate, foundation and donor relations at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center. She brings with her extensive knowledge of the nonprofit services...
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TRIAD offering free conference, ‘Working Mind- Healthy Mind,’ May 20
The West Central Connecticut TRIAD will hold its annual free conference on Wednesday, May 20 at the Bristol Public Library. The theme of this year’s conference is “Working Mind – Healthy Mind:...
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Sen. Martin meets with St. Paul students
State Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol) on April 10 visited St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol to talk with students about their state government Sen. Martin discussed several key issues being...
View ArticleRep. Betts holding office hours in Terryville April 17
HARTFORD – Representative Whit Betts (R-77) has announced April office hours in Terryville to meet with residents and discuss updates on the 2015 Legislative Session. “As we continue to move through...
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Martin, Nicastro support for student veterans legislation
State Sen. Henri Martin, ranking member of the legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said, according to a press release from his office, he intends to vote in favor of a bill that would study...
View ArticleImagine Nation school offering open house May 28
The Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will hold an Open House on Thursday, May 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. The school is located in the Imagine Nation Museum at One Pleasant Street. The Open House...
View ArticleRoad resurfacing to begin April 20
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start its spring 2015 roadway resurfacing program on April 20. As part of the program the following streets will be milled and resurfaced: Fern Hill Road (Nelson...
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Aaron Hernandez convicted
BY MICHELLE R. SMITH ASSOCIATED PRESS Former New England Patriots NFL football player Aaron Hernandez listens as prosecution witness Alexander Bradley testifies during his murder trial April 1....
View ArticleHealth listings for April 17
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 PLAINVILLE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. 1 to 6 p.m. United Methodist Church, 56 Redstone Hill, Plainville. 1-800-RED –CROSS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 SOUTHINGTON THE SOLUTION TO WEIGHT...
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17 SOUTHINGTON COMEDY NIGHT. With comedians Mike McKenna and Claudia Stavola. Benefit for Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. 6:30 p.m., doors open. 7 p.m., ziti dinner with...
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SUNDAY, APRIL 19 PLAINVILLE/ SOUTHINGTON FLAPJACK FUND RAISER BREAKFAST. Held by The Giving Back Girls. 8 to 10 a.m. Applebee’s, 270 New Britain Ave., Plainville. MONDAY, APRIL 20 BRISTOL FUND RAISER...
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FRIDAY, APRIL 17 BRISTOL SINGLES SPRING DANCE. Sponsored by Social Connections. 8 p.m. to midnight. Dance to The Instigators. Buffet from 8 to 9 p.m. Dress to impress. Nuchie’s, 164 Central St.,...
View ArticleKids listings for April 17
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 BRISTOL SPRING BREAK AT THE CAROUSEL MUSEUM. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Create a cut out. New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave., Bristol. $6 for adults. $5 for children. Free for...
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MONDAY, APRIL 20 OTHER QUILTS THAT CARE. Monday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center, 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. (860) 945-0184, QuiltsThatCare.Deb@gmail.com, QuiltsThatCare.org...
View ArticleSupport group listings for April 17
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30...
View ArticleSenior listings for April 17
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 OTHER ARBOR ROSE AT JEROME HOME. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Independent, assisted living, and memory care facility. Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain. RSVP. (860)...
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Young talent to provide musical lead-in for Whiffenpoofs Sunday
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When the Yale Whiffenpoofs hit the stage at Memorial Boulevard School auditorium, audiences will experience a little local aural aperitif before the headliners raise...
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Nicastro rallies for honor guards
State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol) speaks to veterans, advocates and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers at a State Capitol rally to restore proposed cuts to the state budget for honor...
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United Way Day of Caring seeks volunteers
The United Way of West Central Connecticut, serving the communities of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth and Terryville, will be holding its 24th Annual Day of Caring on Friday, May 15 (with a...
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