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Democrat Michalik opens campaign headquarters
State Senate candidate Rob Michalik was joined by dozens of supporters for his fall campaign kick-off event on Saturday, Sept. 13. Among those in attendance were U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and...
View ArticlePetit road race raised more than $115,000
GE’s Industrial Solutions business helped raise more than $115,000 as the title sponsor of a 5K road race in Plainville, Conn., that benefited the Petit Family Foundation. The non-profit foundation was...
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Gateway helps animal charity
The Gateway Cafe on Riverside Avenue hosted a benefit for TOMcat Animal Rescue on July 26, which raised over $1,000.Close to 100 people attended the benefit, which included food, raffle prizes, and...
View ArticleObituaries for Sept. 19
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further details, look to our e-edition or print edition. Robert R. Broadwell, of Bristol, husband of Esther (White) Broadwell, died...
View ArticleCandidates to debate in chamber-sponsored event Oct. 6
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will host a debate for local state Senate and House of Representative candidates on Monday, Oct. 6 at St. Paul Catholic High School in the auditorium, 1001...
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‘Simpson’ writer, Bristol native Reiss to attend dedication ceremony at...
On Saturday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m., the Bristol Public Library will welcome Bristol native, and “The Simpsons” television series writer, Mike Reiss. Reiss, who was a Bristol Public Library user in his...
View ArticleBoys and Girls Club to present Humanitarian Awards Nov. 13
Several individuals and organizations from the greater Bristol community will be honored by the Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol at the 30th Annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner on Nov....
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‘Fore’ a good cause
The 40th Annual Golf Tournament of the United Way of West Central Connecticut was held Sept. 4 at Chippanee Golf Club. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
View ArticleZion Lutheran holding Fall Fest next Friday
Zion Lutheran Church, home of Meals for the Needy, will hold its Fall Fest fundraiser Friday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 27 Judd Street in Bristol. This event includes a tag sale, vendors,...
View ArticleAaron Hernandez: I felt helpless to refuse police
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez said in a court filing released Tuesday that he felt helpless and concerned about his fiancee and their baby when police...
View ArticleIn Southington: Man in military jacket prompts school lockdown
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ A Southington middle school has been locked down when a staff member reported seeing a man in a military jacket in the building. The man wearing the suspect jacket in the John...
View ArticleHearing on transportation issues in Waterbury Sept. 30
The Connecticut Public Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing at Waterbury City Hall, 235 Grand Street, on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the third of five hearings that...
View ArticleKohl’s holiday hiring to rise 15 pct
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Kohl’s Corp. plans to hire more than 67,000 seasonal workers nationwide for the holiday shopping season, which the company said is a 15 percent...
View ArticleMalloy rebuffs Foley’s criticism of UConn report
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is rebuffing Republican Tom Foley’s criticism of a new report that highlights UConn’s economic impact, calling his...
View ArticleLearn more about Girl Scouts
Join the Girl Scouts at The Congregational Church of Plainville, 130 West Main St. (park and enter in back) on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to create your own Butterfly Ring and learn more...
View ArticleCandidate Michalik salutes the Constitution
In honor of Constitution Day, State Senate candidate Rob Michalik released the following statement: “On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 we celebrate Constitution Day – the 227th anniversary of the...
View ArticleCity gets grant money to assess Middle Street brownfield
Mayor Ken Cockayne announced Thursday the City of Bristol has been awarded $125,000 in grant funding from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s Remedial Action and...
View ArticleSupport group listings for Sept. 19
MONDAY, SEPT. 22 OTHER RELATIVES AS PARENTS. 10 a.m. For adults appointed as legal guardians of children or youth as well as kinship caregivers licensed by the Department of Children and Families....
View ArticleSeniors listings for Sept. 19
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 PLAINVILLE FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS. 11:30 a.m. Offered by the Plainville Senior Center. A group of single, divorced, and widowed seniors who like to eat out at a restaurant, but do not...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for Sept. 19
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 OTHER GALLERY TALK, ‘THE INTRIGUING MEDIUM OF ROCK.’ Noon. Professor Robert Thorson, Department of Geology at the University of Connecticut and author of ‘Stone by Stone: The...
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