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UPDATE: WHITE NIGHT BRISTOL POSTPONED: All in white. Dressed for the party
Summer is the time to wear a wardrobe of white. This summer, Bristol is once again hosting a White Night party, where guests are encouraged to wear white (as best as they can). If you’re looking for...
View ArticleSunday road rage on the highway
Bristol police are investigating a road rage incident that occurred on Barnes Highway Sunday at 2:34 p.m., which involved a gun. The investigation found that Brett Cutler, 42 of Wolcott, was driving on...
View ArticleFugitive on drug, gang charges arrested
A police encounter with a group of men trespassing on Housing Authority property led to the arrest of a man wanted on arrest warrants in New York City and Puerto Rico, including drug-related and...
View ArticleAfter 10 year absence, talent round-up returns Thursday
Fiddling Around is resurrecting the talent round up it was doing 10 years ago. Fiddling Around is looking for all kinds of talent and there will be two shows a month. The next one will be Thursday,...
View ArticleRookie and Clemente League World Series games coming up
The BristolBoys & GirlsClubFamilyCenter will be hosting the Rookie and Clemente League World Series games on Monday, Aug. 18 at Muzzy Field. The Rookie League is a baseball program for boys &...
View ArticleMark your calendars: Cash Mob coming to Clock and Watch Museum next week
Back in January, Bristol Rising held a survey on who the public wanted to see receive a Cash Mob this year — a one-day event that encourages all members of the community to come and spend a minimum...
View ArticleOnyx Moonshine seeking ‘Taste Testers’
Connecticut liquor producer Onyx Spirits Company has announced the search for the Official Onyx Moonshine Taste Tester. To apply for the position, applicants are asked to create an upbeat, creative...
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Cops make heroin bust in Brackett Park
Andre Allen was arrested by Bristol police Tuesday on drug charges. Officers on foot patrol in Brackett Park on Tuesday night made a significant drug bust, involving 150 bags of heroin in addition to...
View ArticleObituaries for Aug. 8
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Curtiss Vincent Stella, 94, died Tuesday, July 29. Elizabeth (Kloss)...
View ArticleWoman assaulted, robbed near Vance Dr. this morning
A woman was assaulted and robbed with a weapon in the area of Vance Road early Wednesday morning, police reported At about 4:27 a.m. this morning, police said officers were dispatched to a call of a...
View ArticleAdult education department to announce new workforce development program
The BristolAdultEducationCenter and Rowley Spring will hold a press conference on Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at The Bristol Adult Education Center, 210 Redstone Hill Rd., to launch AEDAC, a workforce...
View ArticleBE volleyball meet Aug. 19; tryouts Aug. 23
Girls volleyball tryouts will begin at Bristol Eastern High on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 8:30 a.m. All players wishing to tryout should attend the Parent/Player meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. in the...
View ArticleRep. Wright opposes CL&P hike; hearing on hike set for Aug. 27
State Representative Christopher Wright (D-Bristol) announced in a press release he opposes a CL&P proposed rate hike request and urges residents to protest the increase being considered by the...
View ArticleHealth listings for Aug. 8
TUESDAY, AUG. 12 PLAINVILLE ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP. 10 a.m. “Keep It Cool.” Workshop will help you understand anger, how it affects your body, and how to find healthy ways to cope with anger issues...
View ArticleSupport group listings for Aug. 8
TUESDAY, AUG. 12 SOUTHINGTON ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. MulberryGardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. RSVP. (860) 276-1020. ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS...
View ArticleKids listings for Aug. 8
FRIDAY, AUG. 8 BRISTOL PUPPET SHOW, ‘JACK AND THE BEANSTALK.’ Presented by Nappy’s Puppets. 11:30 a.m. Register. Manross Memorial Library, 260 Central St., Forestville. www.BristolLib.com, (860)...
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Performance listings for Aug. 8
As part of its Gaslight Film Series, the Bristol Public Library shows ‘Sherlock Holmes’ next Friday afternoon. AUG. 8-SEPT. 15 OTHER ‘WOODY SEZ: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF WOODY GUTHRIE.’ Tuesday,...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Aug. 8
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Shawn M. Davis, 24, of 152 Davis Dr., Bristol was arrested on July 30 and charged with third degree burglary, fourth degree larceny, and...
View ArticleLights, camera, Bristol
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When Michele Boyko wrote a movie script, she knew she wanted to make it Bristol’s independent film project. A writer/producer for J.A.C.O.B. Film Productions, Boyko...
View ArticleMeeting listings for Aug. 8
TUESDAY, AUG. 12 PLAINVILLE THE CLASS OF 1960 PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. 55th class reunion organizational meeting. Plainville Public Library, 56 East Main St., Plainville. Classmates encouraged to...
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