Barnes nature center due to reopen May 16
After almost two years of being closed for renovations, the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center, on Shrub Road in Bristol, will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A...
View ArticleThis race is everything it’s ‘quacked’ up to be
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER This weekend, 5,000 rubber ducks will take over the Pequabuck River, competing to get the finish line. On Sunday, the 11th annual Pequabuck River Duck Race will return...
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Fire report for May 1
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 17 94 Nelson Farm Rd., good intent call, other. 1001 Stafford Ave., aircraft standby. 47 Claire St., detector activation,...
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Military-bound HS grads to be saluted by Veterans Council
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the past five years, the Bristol Veterans Council has honored high school graduates who choose to serve their country. This year, 25 graduating seniors who are...
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Did you win in the Duck Race?
The winning ducks for the 11th annual Pequabuck River Duck Race have been announced: 2015 Pequabuck Duck Race Winners Prize Winner Name Ticket # 1 Mya Rossignol...
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Legislator on hand for dedication of Habitat for Humanity home
On April 15, state Representative Cara Pavalock (R-77) joined local officials, volunteers, and guests to celebrate Habitat for Humanity home dedications for two Bristol families, one being a military...
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State Rep. Nicastro speaks to West Bristol School students
State Representative Frank Nicastro (D-Bristol) speaking with students from West Bristol School at the State Capitol Monday. Nicastro answered student questions in the Hall of the House following their...
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Republican legislators meet with Realtors
HARTFORD – State Senator Henri Martin, State Rep. Whit Betts, and State Representative Cara Pavalock met with local Connecticut Realtors during their annual Realtor Day at the State Capitol. On Realtor...
View ArticleRep. Whit Betts holds office hours May 15
Representative Whit Betts (R-77) has announced May office hours in Terryville to meet with residents and discuss updates on the 2015 Legislative Session. Bristol, Plymouth, and Terryville residents can...
View ArticleAuthors to discuss their book about book clubs May 14
Local authors Suzanne Colley and Kathleen Marsan will be at the Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. to discuss their recently published book, “Beyond...
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Obituaries for May 8
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. Harold E. Woike, 94, husband of Martha E. (Eschner) Woike for 67 years, died Tuesday, April 28 at Bristol Hospital. Janet (Bogino)...
View ArticleCrews repairing water main break on Route 6
Crews are on the site of a water main break that happened on Route 6 near Franklin Street. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, crews may need to shut the water off along...
View ArticleMan who shipped guns to ex-NFL star Hernandez gets 2 years
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) _ A man who shipped guns to former New England Patriots player and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison....
View ArticleAgreement reached to sell Waterbury Hospital
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) _ Greater Waterbury Health Network has reached an agreement to sell Waterbury Hospital to a Los Angeles-based company. Darlene Stromstad, the health network’s chief executive...
View ArticleCommunity Wellbeing Survey underway
How happy are you? Have you seen a dentist lately? Are local government officials responsive to your needs? Those are some of the questions being asked by friendly survey-takers helping DataHaven and...
View ArticleBarnes Nature Center to reopen May 16
After almost two years of being closed for renovations, the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center, on Shrub Road in Bristol, will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A...
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Lake Compounce opening in time for Mother’s Day
Lake Compounce Theme Park is opening for its 2015 season on Saturday, May 9, just in time for Mother’s Day. During its opening weekend, May 9 to 10, Rregular admission tickets are buy one, get one...
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Sen. Martin fighting tax hikes
State Sen. Henri Martin (R-Bristol, Plainville) is working at the State Capitol to prevent tax hikes. In a press release, Martin said he feels the proposal by Democrats in the legislature to raise...
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Art Squad organizing effort to fight blight with art
The Bristol Art Squad burst onto the scene with the Operation Storefront Art project. The Art Squad has announced its next official project — teaming up with the City of Bristol to fight blight with...
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Library’s Bristol room to be open May 16
The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday, May 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The room has books about Bristol, pictures...
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