Who will be crowned Mr. BCHS? Find out April 26
The Bristol Central High School InterAct club will host its 12th annual “Mr. BCHS” comical male beauty pageant on Saturday, April 26, at 7 p.m. in the BCHS auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10...
View ArticleArt and poetry mingle this Saturday at Artist Tree Tea House
On Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m., Lorna Cyr and her group of poets will be the honored and celebrated artists for the night at ArtistTree Teahouse. Lorna Cyr’s art will be accompanied by the Free Poets...
View ArticleUsed toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes, dental floss containers could win...
TerraCycle announced its Recycled Playground Challenge – a new initiative in partnership with Colgate, the global oral care leader, and ShopRite, which has more than 250 stores in the Northeast – to...
View ArticleObituaries for April 11
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further details, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Laura (Zakrewski) Tompkins, 54, of Terryville, wife of Mark S. Tompkins...
View ArticleCharity Cycling Challenge plans golf tourney May 31 to benefit Special Olympics
The Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc will host its 2nd Annual Swing Fore Special Olympics Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 31 to raise money to benefit the Special Olympics of Connecticut. The event...
View ArticleModels make their career move as they ‘Rock the Runway’
As evidenced by last month’s Charleston Fashion Week in the South Carolina metropolis, fashion and style are taking a front seat in the south. Besides providing young and cutting edge designers from...
View ArticleBristol police search for suspect in Valero gas station robbery
Bristol police are looking for a male suspect who they said robbed the Valero gas station at 105 West St. Tuesday evening just after 10 p.m. A press release said the lone male suspect is being...
View ArticleDCF seeking foster families in area
Across Connecticut, according to the Department of Children and Families, there are over 4,000 children in its care. They need foster families to provide care, stability, and love, said DCF in...
View ArticleHuskies’ victory parade this Sunday in Hartford, governor announced; sponsors...
Governor Dannel P. Malloy in a press release today announced that the Hartford Business Improvement District will host a victory parade and rally in Hartford on Sunday, April 13 to congratulate the...
View ArticleESPN says ratings for UConn women’s victory highest since 2004
ESPN’s telecast of Connecticut’s 79-58 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA Women’s National Championship on April 8 averaged a 3.1 metered market rating, making it the highest overnight rating for a...
View ArticleESPN announces Drake to host ESPYs broadcast
ESPN announced that renowned rapper Drake is taking the reins of this year’s ESPYs. http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/04/drake-announced-as-host-of-the-2014-espys/
View ArticleMonday could bring temps in mid-70s, says AccuWeather
The Hartford area could see temperatures reaching to 75 degrees, according to the latest forecast from AccuWeather. AccuWeather Global Weather Center — 9 April 2014 – AccuWeather.com reports the...
View ArticleRep. Betts to fight recent court ruling regarding horses
A recent state Supreme Court ruling that affirms a lower court decision branding horses as “inherently dangerous” animals intensifies the need for the legislature to pass legislation that will protect...
View ArticleComcast announces faster internet speeds
Comcast yesterday announced it has increased the speeds of two of its Xfinity Internet tiers in the Northeast, at no additional cost to customers. The increase marks the 13th time in the past 12 years...
View ArticleMayor’s blight fight attacks another property
The City of Bristol and Mayor Ken Cockayne continued the blight fight with the demolition of another condemned home, this one at 30 Lincoln Place, a press release said. “The message is clear and will...
View ArticleHobby Lobby to take over old Sears Hardware location on Farmington Ave.
Hobby Lobby Stores, a privately held national retail chain of crafts and home decor stores, announced in a press release today that it has signed a lease to open a store in Bristol. Construction is set...
View ArticleCompounce opens for season May 10; New attractions offered
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10, as LakeCompounce hosts its grand opening day for the 2014 season. A press from the oldest amusement park in the country said the park has “tripled the fun”...
View ArticlePerformance listings for April 11
APRIL 11, 12 OTHER ‘THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.’ Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Tunxis Community College, Founders Hall, Route 177 and 6, Farmington. $5...
View ArticleHealth listings for April 11
THURSDAY, APRIL 17 SOUTHINGTON LUNCH AND LEARN FEATURES DINE WITH A DENTIST. Noon to 1 p.m. Dr. Sunita Kalluri and Maegan Connolly will speak about how the mouth is the window to overall health. The...
View ArticleDining listings for April 11
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 BRISTOL DINNER AND AUCTION. 5:30 p.m. Dinner includes baked fish, rice, vegetable, bread, dessert, and beverages. Asbury United MethodistChurch, 90 Church Ave., Forestville. $10 for...
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