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Police blotter for July 22
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Nicholas Birkenberger, 24, of 13 Holt St., Apt. 81, Terryville, was arrested July 8 and charged with operation while under the...
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Challenger asks for debate against endorsed candidate in 77th
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After recently petitioning herself onto the ballot, Democratic state representative candidate Christy Matthews challenged her Democratic opponent to a debate before next...
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Monster Jam… rolling with the changes
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR As driver Gary Porter explains it, they don’t make monster trucks like they used to. However, that’s not a bad thing, he said. Porter comes to Connecticut July 23 and 24...
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Ellis Paul believes in the gospel according to Ray Charles
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One day when singer Ellis Paul sat down with the late great musician Ray Charles, Charles shared a little philosophy with Paul. “There’s only two kinds of music,” said...
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Cheap Trick keeps exploring new horizons
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Some bands who stick around for a couple of decades resort to retracing their steps rather than forging ahead with new ones. But Cheap Trick, despite a sizeable...
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Road resurfacing begins Monday
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start Phase II of its annual roadway resurfacing program. The following roads will be milled and paved. Brace Avenue (East of Vera); Burton Street (Vera to...
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Pokemon GO all the way to sweetFrog
sweetFrog Enterprises, a leading national frozen yogurt franchise, has announced that it will host a Pokémon GO takeover from coast to coast this weekend (July 22-24) in all participating locations,...
View ArticleBees head to Bridgeport for three-game series
In 140 Characters or Less: The Bees head to Bridgeport tonight to open a three-game series with in-state rival Bluefish! 7:12PM first pitch! Series: New Britain and Bridgeport are 7-7 against each...
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Obituaries: Bernard W. Smith
Bernard W. Smith, 99, of Terryville, former Thomaston resident, husband of the late Harriet (Dickinson) Smith, died Thursday July 21, 2016 at Cook Willow Health Center, Plymouth. Bernard was born...
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Honoring Boston Red Sox great Jim Rice
Hall of Famer and Boston Red Sox player Jim Rice was saluted in a ceremony at Muzzy Field July 14 by the Bristol Blues. Rice played with the old Bristol Red Sox and the Blues retired the veteran...
View ArticlePD, NAACP meet to solidify partnership
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER In light of recent events across the nation, including the shooting death of five police officers in Dallas, Texas on July 7, the Bristol Police Department is working to...
View ArticleBees drop series opener to Bluefish
In 140 Characters or Less: In the series opener from Bridgeport, the Bees were unable to hold onto an early lead as they fell 10-3 to the Bluefish. The Game Changed When…: …Bluefish right fielder...
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Fire report for July 22
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents over the past few weeks. July 1 40 South St., building fire. 1960 Perkins St., heat detector activation due to malfunction. Moe’s, 641...
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Obituaries: Margaret White
Margaret (Fraser) White, 84, of Plymouth, widow of Frank Thomas White died Thursday July 21, 2016 at The Pines at Bristol, Bristol. Margaret was born July 25, 1931 in Waterbury, Connecticut, daughter...
View ArticleBlues top Mavericks Saturday night
The Bristol Blues defeated the first place Seacoast Mavericks 7-4 July 23, giving the Blues wins in back to back nights. Sebastian DiMauro (U of Hartford) made his first start of the year, running into...
View ArticleBees win in extra innings
GOLSON DELIVERS TWO-RUN TRIPLE IN 11TH BOX SCORE In 140 Characters or Less: Greg Golson delivered the Bees’ to a thrilling 7-4 win in 11 innings on the road against the Bridgeport Bluefish. The Game...
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Obituaries: Angeline L. Roberts
Angeline L. (Bisignano) Roberts, 87, of Danbury, former Bristol resident, and widow of Hollis Roberts, died Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Glen Hill Center, Danbury. Angeline was born in Bristol...
View ArticleBees lose to Bluefish, 10-1
Box score In 140 Characters or Less: The bats of the Bluefish proved to be too much for the Bees in 10-1 loss in series finale in Bridgeport. The Game Changed When…: …With the Bees just getting on the...
View ArticleBlues drop one to Navigators, 11-3
The Bristol Blues fell to the North Shore Navigators by a score of 11-3 Sunday night at Muzzy Field. Jared Gallagher (CCSU) got the nod for the Blues and struggled with location early, yielding two...
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Obituaries: Rosemary C. Fournier
Rosemary C. (Chapin) Fournier, 89, of Bristol, widow of Edward R. Fournier, Sr., died at her home on Sunday, July 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born in Bristol on October 6,...
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