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Grace in a gown
In the Miss America pageant system, the evening gown is all about showing a contestant’s grace and poise. And the contestant who reach the Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen pageant spend a good deal...
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Fire report for April 22
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. April 8 St. Paul Catholic High School, 1001 Stafford Ave., unintentional transmission of alarm, other. 26 Mines Rd., power line...
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Familiar face in Holy Cross’s production of ‘Grease’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR In the musical “Grease,” the character of Sandy is the new girl in town and an unfamiliar face in the halls of Rydell High. But in the production of “Grease,” being...
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Mayor’s office issues update on business park
The Mayor’s Office gave, in a press release, an update the Southeast Bristol Business Park. Within the past month, the release said, the city has sold Lot no. 1 and Lot no. 5, bringing in $865,040 in...
View ArticleCompounce to hire additional 500 this season
Lake Compounce Family Theme Park is seeking approximately 500 additional individuals to join their team for this summer season. Positions that are available include food and beverage, games, rides,...
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Volunteers sought to protect ‘Wall That Heals’
Volunteers to protect the “Wall That Heals” are needed between Wednesday, June 8 and Monday, June 13. Hours will be 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. in four hour shifts. Contact either Tim Gamache, (860)977-2152 or...
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Bartok campaign in 77th qualifies for financing
The Elect Laura Bartok campaign reported in a press release that it has qualified for the Citizen’s Election Program, Connecticut’s campaign financing system. The campaign reported over $5,300 from...
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Obituaries: Linsie F. Esau
Linsie F. Esau, Jr., 67, of Bloomfield, formerly of Bristol, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. He was born November 30, 1948 in Brooklyn NY and was a son of the late Linsie F....
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Obituaries: Greg J. Aube
Greg J. Aube, 57 of Bristol, passed away on Friday (April 22, 2016) at Bristol Hospital. Greg was born in New Britain on June 3, 1958 to Phyllis “Trixie” (Zielinski) and the late Robert “Rusty” Aube....
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Obituaries: Phyllis J. Kingham
Phyllis J. Kingham, 87, of Bristol, widow of George A. Kingham, on Saturday (April 23, 2016) was released to be with the Lord and will be no more in her broken body but made new by Him. The long...
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Martin supports bill to help veterans with businesses
State Sen. Henri Martin on April 20 joined with lawmakers and family members in supporting legislation to make it easier for veterans to start and maintain local businesses in Connecticut. Martin, the...
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Coping with chronic disease
The Connecticut Center for Healthy Aging is presenting a new free six-week program “Live Well: Chronic Disease Self-Management,” which will be held Mondays, May 16 through June 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.,...
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E.C. Goodwin’s Zachary Butler to be honored by city
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School sophomore Zachary Butler is one of Bristol’s 2016 Outstanding Youth Volunteers. He and other honorees will be recognized on Tuesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. in the City...
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Results of city Fishing Derby announced
Bristol Parks and Recreation hosted its 65th Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday April 23. Over 200 youth and adults were in attendance this year. The city gave thanks to the Bristol Fish and Game...
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Obituary: Otis ‘Buster’ Butler Sr., 86
Otis “Buster” Butler Sr. 86, of Bristol, formerly of Plainville passed away peacefully at home and entered the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday April 26, 2016. He was the husband of...
View ArticleKids listings, starting April 29
APRIL 29, MAY 1 BRISTOL ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ.’ Friday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 4 p.m. St. Joseph School Drama Club. St. Joseph School, 335 Center St., Bristol. (860) 582-8696. SATURDAY, APRIL 30 PLAINVILLE...
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Miscellaneous listings, starting April 29
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 BRISTOL ‘SPRING FLING DANCE.’ 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. With the Al Fenton Big Band. BYOB. Snacks and set-ups available for purchase. Dress to impress. Swing, dip, and jive to live music. New...
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Senior listings, starting April 29
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 BRISTOL MAXIMIZE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH WITH GOODLIFE FITNESS. 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. RSVP. (860) 584-7895.
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Dining listings, starting April 29
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 BRISTOL PASTA DINNER FUND RAISER FOR HUNTER SMITH. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Benefits Ivy Drive student who is having medical issues and has been in CCMC for over two months. Asbury United...
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Performance listings, starting April 29
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 SOUTHINGTON ‘THE CHESTER HADLYME MYSTERY PARTY.’ Benefit for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Doors open and the mystery begins at 6:30 p.m. Buffet dinner is 7 p.m....
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