Country singer Bari Leigh set to conquer CT this weekend
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Connecticut will be country singer Bari Leigh’s temporary home this weekend as she sets up shop for three separate Nutmeg State gigs, including a Sunday night...
View ArticlePerformance listings for June 13
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 OTHER SANDRA BERNHARD. 9 p.m. Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Mashantucket. $25, $35, and $45. ComixatFoxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882. JUNE 13-14 OTHER ‘ONE DROP OF LOVE.’ 8...
View ArticleMeeting listings for June 13
ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Concerned citizens and taxpayers of Plainville who meet monthly to discuss town issues, policies, and...
View ArticleGood time had by all at Unified Sports Day
By VANESSA STEVENS CORRESPONDENT On May 30, about 150 people— families, teachers and coaches gathered on the back lawn of Hubbell Elementary School to witness students run, catch, throw, laugh and play...
View ArticleAfter 12 innings, Rams sent home packing
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – In the end, somebody had to lose a 12-inning, scholastic baseball war that saw two evenly matched teams duke it out from Muzzy Field in Bristol on Monday,...
View ArticleA Century of Muzzy: Muzzy Field during the war years
By TOM DICKAU BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is the fifth of ten articles to be written by Tom Dickau, president of the Bristol Historical Society and member of the Muzzy Field Anniversary Committee....
View ArticleSibling rock tradition continues with The Raskins
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Logan and Roger Raskin follow a long tradition of brothers who lead a rock band. Sometimes, siblings in rock have a shaky—albeit fruitful— relationship. Ray Davies and...
View ArticleCentral’s 1 and 2 seniors find balance to achieve success
By NICOLE JACQUES CORRESPONDENT Bristol Central High School’s top students say prioritizing their studies and balancing their academic and social lives were key in their journey towards scholastic...
View ArticleBE’s top duo shares passion for math, science
By NICOLE JACQUES CORRESPONDENT Bristol Eastern’s top students share more than just a similar grade point average—they share a passion for math and science that has persisted throughout their high...
View ArticleVehicle Accident Leaves Closure on Route 6
Officers responded to a vehicle accident on Farmington Avenue (Route 6) late this morning. The vehicle came to rest on its roof after striking a telephone pole, and electrical wires that went down...
View ArticleRoute 6 finally open
After being shut down yesterday before noon and remaining closed throughout the night, Bristol Police reported that Route 6, between Camp Street and Stafford Avenue, is now open. Late Monday morning,...
View ArticleChakulla performs family friendly concert in Bristol June 25; food donations...
Artist Tree Tea House in Bristol will host a family-friendly concert on Wednesday, June 25 with Chakulla, a Folk/World/Jazz/American artist, performing. He will be on his way from performing at the...
View ArticleFire destroys building on Reilly Place; two injured
Two people were injured and a structure was destroyed in a blaze Monday night. Police said that at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, Bristol fire and police department personnel responded to a structure...
View ArticleObituaries for June 20
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, look to our print or e-edition published Friday. Arcilia (Normandin) Morin, 96, of Bristol, widow of Aurele R....
View ArticleString of robberies reported; committed while residents are asleep
A string of burglaries, apparently committed by the same person and committed while residents are sleeping, has caught the attention of law enforcement. The Bristol Police Department Criminal...
View ArticlePerformance listings for June 20
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 OTHER THE MOUTH WITH CHION WOLF: ‘THE FAME AND FAME-ISH.’ With Deven Green, (aka, Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian). 7:30 p.m. Mark Twain House and Museum, 351 Farmington Ave.,...
View ArticleHealth listings for June 20
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 OTHER ‘NUTRITION AND METABOLIC SYNDROME.’ 7 p.m. With Stuart Horen, doctor of chiropractic and holistic health. Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr., Farmington. Events are free and...
View ArticleCafeteria privatization still drawing crowds: Contractor unveils menu plans
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Cafeteria workers and the public filled the auditorium room of the school administrative building last Wednesday to continue to speak out against the Board of...
View ArticleMeetings listings for June 20
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 BRISTOL BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Vote on new by-laws. Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol. ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7...
View ArticleMusic listings for June 20
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 OTHER SPIRIT SHAKER, SHAKEDOWN. Hungry Tiger, 120 Charter Oak St., Manchester. THE LITTLE ROY AND LIZZY SHOW. 8 p.m. Presented by GuitartownCT. Five-piece traditional bluegrass band...
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