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Eastern takes 2nd place at invitational
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BERLIN – The wrestlers of Bristol Eastern program made a strong second place showing at Berlin’s C.J. McCormack Invitation on Saturday, Dec. 19. And it was a very tough...
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By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol Hospital proposes medical office building downtown Although the city recently went back to square one for the development of the former mall site downtown,...
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St. Paul rushes past Kennedy, 62-36
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER WATERBURY – The St. Paul girls basketball team looked in midseason form during its opener against Kennedy on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Waterbury. In fact, when the home team...
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Police blotter for Dec. 25
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Nicole Powell, 22, of no certain address, was arrested Dec. 10 and charged with seven counts of second degree failure to...
View ArticleBristol Hospital still strong despite loss of $2.6M from CT
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Although Bristol Hospital is facing a loss of $2.6 million from the state budget, the nonprofit has continued making investments in technology and recruiting new doctors...
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Fear not the pop, Grace Potter is still Grace Potter
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When a musical artist is known for a particularly left-of-center style— and word arrives that their newest recorded effort is “pop”— trepidation ripples through the ears...
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Children welcomed to ‘Winter Wonderland’
Bill Finkenstein will paint a carousel horse during the Bristol Historical Society’s “Winter Wonderland” event, scheduled for Dec. 28. By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From animation drawings to...
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Fire report for Dec. 25
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Dec. 11 Middle St. and Battisto Rd., alarm system sounded due to malfunction. Barnes Highway and East Main St., motor vehicle...
View ArticleRegister for apprenticeship, extension courses at Bristol TEC
Apprenticeship and extension courses for the State of Connecticut Adult Education Evening School Division at Bristol Technical Education Center will be starting the week of Jan. 25. Registration dates...
View ArticleCarousel museum activities during winter break
A fun-filled week of special programs are being offered at the New England Carousel Museum from Saturday, December 26 through Wednesday December 30th, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM. Price: $5.00 per...
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Dems to hold caucus to pick town committee on Jan. 5
On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Bristol Democrats will vote for 54 town committee members: six from each of the town’s nine voting districts. “The primary mission of the Bristol Democratic Town Committee is to...
View ArticleFree Sriracha Grilled cheese sandwiches for New Year’s Day at Wayback
Wayback Burgers have announced that to toast to the New Year, the restaurant will give away free Sriracha Grilled Cheese sandwiches at its restaurants nationwide on New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1....
View ArticleChristmas trees to be collected at curb until Jan. 15
Christmas trees will be collected at the curb through Jan. 15. Please note, trees must have all tree stands, lights, ornaments, and tree bags removed. Remember to keep your Christmas tree (or any other...
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Minimum wage going up Jan. 1
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in a press release this week announced that as the result of a new law he signed last year, Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an...
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K of C free throw contest on Jan. 17
The Plainville Knights of Columbus council will host the local level contest of the 2016 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the...
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Zukowski foundation helps community families during holidays
The Zukowski Family Foundation sponsored their annual “From Our Family to Yours” holiday dinner distribution to families in the Plymouth and Terryville community. This is the third year that the...
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Carousel Museum with The Chaparrals
The Chaparrals are performing on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31, at the New England Carousel Museum, from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There will be supper served at intermission, noise-makers, hats, and...
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Support group listings for Jan. 1
THURSDAY, JAN. 7 OTHER FOSTER CARE ALUMNI. 6:30 p.m. 211 Schraffts Dr., Unit A5, Waterbury. Pre-registration is recommended but not required. (475) 235-2184. AnnieC.org ONGOING BRISTOL ADULTS TAKING...
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Senior listings for Jan. 1
SATURDAY, JAN. 9 SOUTHINGTON OPEN HOUSE AT MULBERRY GARDENS. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisted living, adult day and memory care community. Mulberry Gardens, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. (860) 276-1020....
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Dining listings for Jan. 1
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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