Bristol Catholic schools holding open house
In conjunction with National Catholic Schools Week and as part of their new collaborative structure, Saint Matthew School and Saint Joseph School will host open houses at both locations on Sunday, Jan....
View ArticleFriendly’s ‘Cones for Kids’ supports Easter Seals
Friendly’s Ice Cream, LLC has launched its 35th annual “Cones for Kids” campaign. The Valentine’s Day fundraiser will benefit the Easter Seals programs and services of Greater Waterbury, Central and...
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ASPCA issues winter weather reminders for pets
With a major winter storm threatening much of the East Coast, the ASPCA is reminding pet owners that cold weather conditions can be particularly dangerous for pets. Below are safety tips pet owners...
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Obituaries: Kent Louis Michaud
Kent Louis Michaud of Bristol passed away courageously and peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 19, 2016 from an aggressive Glioblastoma. Kent was born in Southington, Connecticut on...
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Lamb of God: Rubbing elbows with the establishment
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Grammys and Lamb of God. The pair don’t seem to go together. The Grammys, which this year will be distributed on Feb. 15, tends to be about the industry honoring the...
View ArticleWaterbury woman charged with negligent homicide for October crash
Bristol police have found that the woman involved in a serious car crash that killed a 68-year-old man last October was driving above the speed limit and failed to drive left of a parked vehicle....
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Obituaries: Geoffrey Michael Pierce
It is with heartfelt sadness that we say good-bye to our loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and best friend who was a wonderful and genuinely caring person. Geoffrey Michael Pierce passed...
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Friends of the library holding winter used book sale Feb. 24-28
The Friends of the Bristol Public Library will hold its Winter Used Book Sale from Wednesday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, Feb. 28 in the meeting rooms in the lower level of the Bristol Library, 5 High St.,...
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Betts, Martin meet with constituents
State Rep. Whit Betts (top left) and State Sen. Henri Martin (middle right) met with constituents during an early morning coffee hour at Eagles Nest Restaurant in Terryville. Betts and Martin discussed...
View ArticleFocusing on parade, club ponders taking on lead for Mum Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER While the Bristol Exchange Club will continue producing the Mum Parade, the discussion has started on the possibility of continuing the Mum Festival events. Last week,...
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A heavy loss as Lancers lose Arbuckle
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Eastern boys basketball team dropped a 71-54 to Central Connecticut Conference foe Manchester on Monday, Jan. 11, the loss was of devastating...
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Police blotter for Jan. 22
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Jeffrey Granger, 49, of 31 Kenney St., Bristol, was arrested Jan. 8 and charged with third degree larceny. •Amanda N. Amenta,...
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The problems in ‘Ragtime’ echo the problems of today
A scene from the musical ‘Ragtime,’ which comes to the Palace Theater in Waterbury this weekend. By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The stories in the stage musical “Ragtime” take place in 19th century...
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United Way offering tax preparation help
United Way of West Central Connecticut will again be hosting a free tax preparation site for individuals residing in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth and Terryville throughout the tax season....
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The art and times of the Tom Tom Club
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Husband and wife Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth both attended the Rhode Island School of Design in their younger days, where they were members of a band called The...
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Students honored for art work; exhibit opens Sunday
The 27th annual Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards, the largest juried student art exhibition in the state, were awarded. Several Bristol students were among those selected. The national...
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Obituaries: Albert R. Pelletier
Albert R. Pelletier, 63, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Village Green Rehabilitation & Health Center, he was the husband of Carol (Belanger) Pelletier. Albert was born...
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St. Paul sinks Naugy 52-29 to reach 10-0
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Maybe the St. Paul girls basketball team sent the squad from Naugatuck to the foul line a bit too much during their Naugatuck Valley League tilt on Friday,...
View ArticleCouncilor faces resignation after buying home out of district
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER City Councilor Calvin Brown was caught off guard at a recent City Council meeting when the impending sale of his Ivy Drive residence was questioned. Brown, a representative...
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