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Habitat volunteers ensure family has new home for Thanksgiving
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Hundreds of volunteers flocked to 17 Bernie Ave. in Bristol last week to complete some last minute touches on a Habitat for Humantiy home for a mother and her two...
View ArticleSt. Paul makes splash at Class S
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER NEW HAVEN – The St. Paul swimming team made one heck of a splash at the Class S swimming championships from the pool at Southern Connecticut State University on...
View ArticlePolice return to Hernandez home seeking sneakers
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) _ Authorities have returned to the home of ex-New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez seeking sneakers they believe were worn on the night of a 2013 killing he’s...
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‘Rudolph…’ is a sweet tale that stays true to original
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There is a tendency when creative people take on the job of remaking a classic children’s tale to modernize things. They feel the need to reinvent the story and, often,...
View ArticleLetter: United Way offers its thanks to the community
To the editor: In this season of thanks, we’d like to take a moment to thank the community for its support of our organization. As the United Way of West Central Connecticut, we serve the towns of...
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Fire report for Nov. 28
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Nov. 14 39 Colony St., overpressure rupture of steam boiler. 76 Hacyon Dr., alarm system activation, no fire—unintentional. 133...
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‘Holidays Lights’ arrive at Compounce
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR BRISTOL/SOUTHINGTON — In the Winter Wonderland Starlight Theatre at Lake Compounce, a voice came over the PA. “It’s Santa! I know him!” And out walked the jolly old...
View ArticleSouth Side given all clear
The Bristol mayor’s office posted the following: “Students and Staff re-admitted to Southside School. Police search completed. School safe for re-entry.”
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United Way seeking toy donations for families in need
The United Way of West Central Connecticut is inviting you to Live United this holiday season. United Way is seeking donations for their Annual Joy of Sharing Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. This program...
View ArticleBristol History Room to be opened Dec. 13
The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The room has books about Bristol, pictures...
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 5
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Lorraine Murphy, 89, of Bristol, died on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Apple...
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I’m dreaming of an inexpensive Christmas
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER I found the greatest deal this Black Friday—100 percent savings! I know what you’re thinking, “Which store was giving away something for free” and, “How did I miss that...
View ArticleRoad closure for children’s holiday parade Sunday
There will be a road closure this Sunday, Dec. 7 for the 24th Annual Children’s Holiday Parade. Bellevue Avenue and High Street will be closed from 12:45 p.m. until 2 p.m. and Main Street from the...
View ArticleWater main break reported
The mayor’s Facebook page reported the following report of a water main break. “There is a water main break on Gayle Drive. Crews are on site and will need to shut water off at to make the necessary...
View ArticleSanta pays visit to Carousel Museum this past Sunday
A big crowd gathered to meet with Santa and his Elf at the New England Carousel Museum for Santa Sunday, on Nov. 30. Children and adults alike stood in line to share their hopes and dreams with Santa...
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Carousel Museum art contest winners announced
A large group gathered to enjoy the Annual Student Carousel Art Contest award ceremony held at the New England Carousel Museum on Sunday, Nov. 30. The contest was judged by Rick Fitzsimons, a local...
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Local tree on display at Knights’ museum
Students in Michelle Crowley’s second grade class from St. Matthew School decorated their tree today for the Fourteenth Annual Christmas Tree Festival at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven....
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The women who want to be Miss Southington, Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR This Saturday at 7 p.m., a new Miss Southington and a new Miss Southington’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned. The pageant will be held at 7 p.m. at Derynoski...
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Music listings for Dec. 5
FRIDAY, DEC. 5 OTHER CELTIC THUNDER. 8 p.m. Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. $30 to $50. Foxwoods.com, 1-800-200-2882, 1-800-745-3000. SLIPKNOT, KORN, AND KING 810. 7:30 p.m.,...
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Health listings for Dec. 5
MONDAY, DEC. 8 BRISTOL BLOOD DRIVE. 6:30 p.m. DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr., Bristol. 1-800-RED-CROSS. PLAINVILLE BLOOD DRIVE. 1 to 6 p.m. United Methodist Church, 56 Red Stone Hill, Plainville....
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