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Legislator encourages seniors, veterans with disabilities to take free passes...
State Representative Betty Boukus (D-Plainville, New Britain) is encouraging seniors and veterans with disabilities to take advantage of free passes to Connecticut state parks. “This is a terrific...
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Pavalock, Betts attend Manufacturing Technology Day
State Rep. Cara Pavalock meets with representatives from Bauer at the state capitol as part of Manufacturing Technology Day. State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) attended...
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Bristol police are searching for a man who was reported trying to pick up a 17-year-old girl at Page Park today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the girl reported she...
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Reading on the Green continues this year
The third annual Reading on the Green this year is the kick-off to the summer reading program, designed for younger children of reading age, will be held June 20. However, older children are welcome....
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Wheeler Y now registering for summer programs
The Wheeler Regional YMCA is now holding registration for its summer programs. Children can sign up for soccer , T-Ball, Camp Wheeler, martial arts, and rock climbing. For more information on exact...
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Local legislators support bills to help veterans
State representatives Whit Betts, left, and Cara Pavalock. State representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives in unanimously...
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State to make it ‘cheaper’ to use electric vehicles, governor announces
Governor Dannel P. Malloy Tuesday announced in a press release Connecticut is making it “cheaper” to purchase or lease an electric vehicle as a result of the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric...
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Police department sponsors blood drive next week
The Bristol Police Department will sponsor a blood drive next Tuesday to support the American Red Cross. The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Save A Life Bus, which will be...
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Possible scam reported by city water dept.
The Bristol Water Department issued a press release about a possible scam. The release said: “This morning a customer brought to our attention that he had been contacted by someone who claimed to be in...
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Health listings for May 22
FRIDAY, MAY 22 BRISTOL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST LEADS ‘THE PATH TO WELLNESS.’ 2 p.m. With Mark Colello. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7790. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 SOUTHINGTON AMERICAN...
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Dining listings for May 22
THURSDAY, MAY 28 BRISTOL BRISTOL ELKS FAMILY NIGHT DINNER. 5 to 6:30 p.m. End of season buffet. Bristol Elks Club, 126 South St., Bristol. $8 per person, all inclusive. FRIDAY, JUNE 5 PLAINVILLE...
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Meetings listings for May 22
TUESDAY, MAY 26 SOUTHINGTON SOUTHINGTON APPLE VALLEY CHAPTER AARP 4943. 1 p.m. Open to all national AARP members and guests who might be interested in joining. Entertainment by Michael Chivilla. Bring...
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Support group listings for May 22
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 at 10 to...
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Seniors listings for May 22
MONDAY, JUNE 8 PLAINVILLE A SENIOR RENTERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 10 a.m. Presented by Attorney Marilyn Denny from Greater Hartford Legal Services. The lease a senior signs at the time of renting...
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Kids listings for May 22
THURSDAY, MAY 28 BRISTOL OPEN HOUSE. 3 to 5 p.m. Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, One Pleasant St., Bristol. ImagineMuseum.org,, (860) 540-3160. SATURDAY, MAY 30 PLAINVILLE 2ND ANNUAL...
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Performance listings for May 22
FRIDAY, MAY 22 OTHER ‘GUYS AND DOLLS.’ 7:30 p.m. Garde Arts Center, 325 Bank St., New London. $38 to $65. (860) 444-7373, ext. 1, www.GardeArts.org MAY 22-JUNE 7 OTHER ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.’ Friday...
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Memorial Day activities Monday
Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and Bristol will be honoring those who have served for their country. The annual Bristol parade will begin at 9 a.m. on North Main Street followed by a ceremony on the...
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Half century later, The Who is still going strong
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR In 1965, the list of artists who hit Billboard number one is like a graveyard of bands that once were. The Byrds, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, The Supremes, Freddie and...
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History in the making– and in preservation– this Sunday
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol is about to make history again on the Memorial Boulevard this weekend. On Sunday, the public is invited to the unveiling of a new monument that honors the...
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Fire report for May 22
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. May 8 780 James P. Casey Rd., natural vegetation fire, other. Bingham School, 3 North St., grass fire. St. Paul Catholic High...
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