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Tunxis holding enrollment ‘blitz’ Jan. 9
Tunxis Community College will hold a Super Saturday Enrollment Blitz on Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Founders Hall to help students choose courses and register for spring semester. The “Super...
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4th graders build gingergbread houses
On Dec. 11, fourth graders at St Matthew School built gingerbread houses in class. It’s a yearly tradition in Mrs. Patterson’s class that the students look forward to every year. From the left are...
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Betts, Pavalock ring for Salvation Army
State Representatives Whit Betts (R-Bristol, Plymouth) and Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) participated in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. They collected donations as they greeted holiday shoppers...
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Keep safe from fire during winter season
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Winter is in full swing now, and the leading months for home fires in the U.S. are December, January and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association...
View ArticleSchool board takes no action regarding school trips abroad in light of Paris...
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the Bristol Board of Education has not yet decided to cancel any scheduled class trips to a foreign country. During a...
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 25
Robert P. Casorio, of Plainville, husband of Darlene (Hubbell) Casorio, died on Monday Dec. 7. Sarah (Kolosky) Borrelli, 34, of Bristol, died Sunday, Dec. 13 surrounded by her family at Bristol...
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Kids listings for Dec. 25
SATURDAY, DEC. 26 BRISTOL MAKE NEW YEAR’S CARDS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children’s Department, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021 MONDAY, DEC....
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Meeting listings for Dec. 25
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and...
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Support group listings for Dec. 25
ONGOING BRISTOL ADULTS TAKING CARE OF AGING PARENTS. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open to all Bristol residents. Share ideas and knowledge with each other on home care, finances, nursing home...
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Miscellaneous listings for Dec. 25
SUNDAY, DEC. 27 OTHER SINGLES WALK AND LUNCH. Held by Social Connections. 11 a.m. Collinsville Trail, Main Street, Collinsville. Walk and then after eat lunch nearby. No charge for the walk. (860)...
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Music listings for Dec. 25
THURSDAY, DEC. 31 PLAINVILLE SPIRIT SHAKER. 9:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve bash. Red Zone, Plainville. OTHER LITTLE BIG TOWN. 7:30 p.m. With Holly Williams. Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. $49....
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Dining listings for Dec. 25
ONGOING BRISTOL AMERICAN LEGION POST 2 LUNCHEON. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post 2, 22 Hooker Court, Bristol. Prices vary depending on order placed....
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Performance listings for Dec. 25
SUNDAY, DEC. 27 OTHER 26TH ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION. Held by the Queen Ann Nzinga Center. 4 to 7 p.m. Kwanzaa, observed each winter, encourages the traditional values of family, community,...
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Holiday listings for Dec. 25
SUNDAY, DEC. 27 OTHER 26TH ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION. Held by the Queen Ann Nzinga Center. Kwanzaa, observed each winter, encourages the traditional values of family, community, responsibility,...
View ArticleWomen and Girls’ Fund celebrating 15; looking to honor 1,000 women who made...
In just a couple of weeks, the Women & Girls’ Fund of Main Street Community Foundation will be entering its 15th year and commemorating its successful investment in programs that improve the lives...
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Rams lose to East Catholic
The Bristol Central girls basketball team took on East Catholic on Dec. 18. The Rams, however, fell to the visitors, 40-19. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
View ArticleReview of judges caused worry at just sold Las Vegas paper; publisher of...
By BRADY McCOMBS and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The reporting assignment was odd, mostly because it came from the owners of Las Vegas’ main newspaper: Take three reporters off their...
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Museum offers up an artistic love letter to Andy Warhol
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When renowned artist Andy Warhol’s name pops up, many times thoughts will turn to his famous day-glo screen prints of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. But,...
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Holiday message from the mayor
On his Facebook page, Mayor Ken Cockayne posted the following holiday message to the citizens of Bristol. “I want to take this opportunity to wish each of you a very happy Holiday Season and I send to...
View ArticleNORAD is tracking Santa’s travels
Santa is on his way…. keep tabs on his progress. Santa’s arrival imminent
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