Election Day snarls may prompt legislative action
By STEPHEN SINGER Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ It was an Election Day scene in Connecticut that officials and voters hoped would never again happen. But four years after voting in Bridgeport...
View ArticleBristol History Room to be open Nov. 15
The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The room has books about Bristol, pictures...
View ArticleFeast out on wings at Nov. 19 Wing Fest
The annual Wing Fest competition sponsored by the Southington Chamber Women’s Committee is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Cadillac Ranch, Jude Lane, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event is the fifth...
View ArticleReview: A ‘Wicked’ night to remember
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR To paraphrase the song from “The Sound of Music,” how do you solve a problem like Idina and Kristen? The trajectory toward success for most Broadway musicals will be...
View ArticleObituaries for Nov. 14
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For details, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Eugene Kovaleski, 90, of Northridge, Calif., formerly of Bristol, widower of...
View ArticleApplications for minigrants sought for substance abuse prevention programs
The Local Prevention Council of Bristol (LPC) is requesting proposals from organizations serving the Bristol community to implement programs or initiatives that prevent or reduce the use of alcohol,...
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Bristol woman accused of stealing from relative
Southington police reported that on Nov. 9 at 9 p.m., the Bristol police arrested Jessica Interligi-Vitale, 35, of Bristol and turned her over to the Southington Police Department on the strength of an...
View ArticleFor Goodness Sake fund raiser success
For Goodness Sake, a Bristol-based not-for-profit organization held its first annual fundraiser, “A Plate at the Table” on Nov. 2, 2014 at Anthony Jacks Wood Fire Grill in Southington. Over 130 people...
View ArticlePlanet Fitness collecting food donations
Planet Fitness, the health club franchise known for its Judgment Free Zone and affordable prices, has partnered with several Connecticut food banks to help communities in need. Beginning Nov. 9, Planet...
View Article99 makes donation to Boys and Girls Clubs
The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub announced that $547,000 was raised for 65 local chapters of the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout New England and New York in the month of October during the...
View ArticlePedestrian injured when struck by car
Police reported a juvenile was injured when struck by a car. The injuries were non-life threatening. Police said that on Tuesday Nov. 11, at 4:54 p.m., officers from the Patrol Division responded to...
View ArticleNearly $17 M in outside money spent on gov race
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Nearly $17 million in outside money was spent on Connecticut’s tight governor’s race, a sizable sum that could prompt legislative action by state...
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Gridiron preview for Nov. 14
BRISTOL – This is the week scholastic football fans. This is the week that the Bristol Observer guarantees all three football squads in town will come out victorious. Oh sure, the competition will...
View ArticleVets air complaints, praise for veterans home
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ Many veterans who live at the Connecticut Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill see it as a life-saver, but still believe the buildings, staff and...
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Health listings for Nov. 14
SUNDAY, NOV. 16 SOUTHINGTON PET PARTNER EVALUATION TESTS. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For people interesting in serving with their dogs as pet therapy partners. Participants are first required to successfully...
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Performance listings for Nov. 14
FRIDAY, NOV. 14 OTHER ‘DER ROSENKAVALIER.’ 7:30 p.m. Performed by Connecticut Lyric Opera and Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra. Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London. $32 to $60. (860)...
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Miscellaneous listings for Nov. 14
FRIDAY, NOV. 14 BRISTOL SINGLES MOONGLOW DANCE. Held by Social Connections. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dance the night away to a DJ. Buffet from 8 to 9 p.m. Dress to impress. Door prizes. Nuchie’s Restaurant,...
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Dining listings for Nov. 14
SUNDAY, NOV. 16 BRISTOL BRISTOL ELKS FAMILY BREAKFAST. 8 to 11 a.m. Egg omelets or egg sandwich on a hard roll or French toast, or pancakes, choice of bacon, kielbasa, sausage or ham, home fries, bread...
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Kids listings for Nov. 14
SATURDAY, NOV. 15 BRISTOL ‘OLIVER TWIST.’ Performed by the Hampstead Stage Co. 2 p.m. Children in the audience will be selected to help the players perform the story. Bristol Public Library, 5 High...
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Meetings listings for Nov. 14
NOV. 15, 16 PLAINVILLE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. 4 p.m. on Saturday. 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday. Knights of Columbus Reverend Gerald T. Corrigan Council No. 3544 will speak to all...
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