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Performance listings for Dec. 19
FRIDAY, DEC. 19 OTHER BURLESQUE-A-PADES PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS SHIMMY. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Featuring Angie Pontani, Albert Cadabra, The Maine Attraction, Helen Pontani, The Snowflake...
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FRIDAY, DEC. 19 OTHER KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS AND HITS THROUGH THE YEARS. With special guest Linda Davis. Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville. $35. MoheganSun.com BURLESQUE-A-PADES PRESENTS A CHRISTMAS...
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Senior listings for Dec. 19
THURSDAY, DEC. 25 PLAINVILLE CHRISTMAS DINNER AT THE PLAINVILLE SENIOR CENTER. 11:30 a.m. Traditional Christmas dinner for center members or Plainville residents 60 and over who would otherwise be...
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Support group listings for Dec. 19
ONGOING BRISTOL AL-ANON. Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m. St. Gregory Hall, Stafford Avenue and Maltby Street, Bristol. Families and friends of alcoholics welcome. AL-ANON. Fridays 7:30 to 9 p.m. St. Andrew’s...
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Kids listings for Dec. 19
SUNDAY, DEC. 21 BRISTOL BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast/ crafts/ sleigh/ carriage rides. St. Matthew School gym, 33 Welch Dr., Forestville. $12 for adults. $6 for children 3 and up....
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Miscellaneous listings for Dec. 19
FRIDAY, DEC. 19 PLAINVILLE BOOK SIGNING WITH REV. SALVATORE MANCINI OF MANCHESTER. Noon to 5 p.m. “Should Women Preach? Defending Women in Christian Ministry.” El Camino Christian Book Store, 8 East...
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Schedule for city hall, trash collection for holidays
Bristol City Hall will be closed at 12:15 p.m. for the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 24 and for the entire day Thursday, Dec. 25. City Hall will also close at 12:15 p.m. for the afternoon of Wednesday,...
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Arrest made after gunfire in West End
A New Britain man was arrested early Friday morning after a report of shots fired in the West End. Police said the call came into the department at 12:54 a.m. Police said an Shamound Daley...
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How about putting a whale under your Christmas tree
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Thinking of a unique gift this holiday season. Something other than the latest gadget, widget, and fad. How about putting The Gift of Whales under your Christmas tree?...
View ArticleLatest credit ratings good news for city
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol is seeing a boost in its economic profile, as it recently received an “outstanding” ratings from Fitch Ratings as well as Standard and Poor. During last...
View ArticleHealth district addresses food safety for the holidays
The holidays around the end of the calendar year are a time for all of us to celebrate the successful completion of all our efforts over the past twelve months, and for most, a religious experience....
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Fire report for Dec. 19
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Dec. 5 South Side School, 21 Tuttle Rd., bomb scare-no bomb. 500 Stafford Ave., building fire. Jerome Ave. and Coolidge Ave.,...
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Letter: Reader shares a positive tale about law enforcement
To the editor: With all the negative publicity lately about the conduct of police offers in this country, I would like to relate an experience of my own with Officer Dustin Demonte from the Bristol...
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Chuckling holiday stress away with Burlesque-A-Pades
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR For the standing room audience at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville last Friday, the stresses of the holiday melted away. And it was all thanks to Burlesque-A-Pades’...
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‘Legends in Concert’ continues to be a cut above
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of the aspects of the “Legends in Concert” franchise that I have always enjoyed is that the performers never hold back. When the performers step up on stage as...
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Fire report for Dec. 26
The Bristol Police Department reported the following incidents last week. Dec. 12 185 Martin Rd., cooking fire, confined to container. 100 Franklin St., alarm system activation, no fire—unintentional....
View ArticleLetters: Thanks offered to those who volunteer at Santa’s Breakfast
To the editor: On Saturday, Dec. 6, many adults volunteered at the Breakfast with Santa event, held at the Giamatti Little League complex. We fed approximately 500 people, and many children had special...
View ArticleRefunds available for Connecticut T-Mobile users
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal will discuss how Connecticut customers of T-Mobile can claim refunds from a settlement reached between federal agencies over unauthorized charges....
View ArticleInterest grows in Connecticut DMV mobile app
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) _ The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles says a growing number of people are using the agency’s new mobile app to learn about real-time waits at DMV offices, get...
View Article‘Refuse to Be a Victim’ course to be offered Jan. 10
“Refuse to Be a Victim” once again will be presented by Michael Ptaszynski, MD, a certified facilitator, regional training counselor. The program will be held Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30...
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