Aaron Hernandez jurors see video of victim getting into car
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Grainy surveillance video shown Friday to jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez shows the...
View ArticleWide range of groups critical of Malloy’s budget proposal
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut lawmakers intend to make changes, possibly substantial ones, to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s proposed two-year, $40 billion budget plan as...
View ArticleWaste-to-energy plant in Bristol faces $90K in OSHA fines
BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) _ A Bristol plant that burns garbage to produce energy is facing more than $90,000 in proposed fines for violations of workplace health standards. The U.S. Department of Labor’s...
View ArticleIvy Drive, Northeast MS in lockdown
The mayor’s office is reporting on its Facebook page: “Northeast Middle School as well as Ivy Drive School are currently in lockdown due to activity near the vicinity of Lufkin Road. This is for a...
View ArticleLockdown lifted
The mayor’s office reported via its Facebook page: “Lockdown has been lifted at Northeast Middle School and Ivy Drive Elementary School. Police activity cleared at Lufkin Road.”
View ArticlePolice continue investigation of bank robbery scheme
The investigation into a bank robbery scheme continues, as police officers of Bristol and New Britain are still searching for the two suspects involved. To date, both the New Britain Police Department...
View ArticleObituaries for Feb. 27
The followign obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For additional information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Anna (Graziano) Baptist, 95, of Bristol died on Friday, Feb....
View ArticleYouth Commission seek nominees of youth volunteers for award
The Bristol Youth Commission is seeking nominations of youth of all ages who in the last year (March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015) have volunteered to make a meaningful contribution to their school,...
View ArticleImagine Nation hosts fundraising event ‘From the Vine’
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will be hosting “From The Vine, Wine Tasting, Fondue, Grape Stomping, Sweets Too.” Sponsored by Briarwood Printing, Yankee Discount Liquor, Kohl’s, See’s...
View ArticlePolice arrest two suspects connected to burglary at D&D Package Store
Two men are facing charges after taking a cash register from the D&D Package Store on Pine Street overnight. Juan Gonzalez, of no certain address and his brother, Jesus Gonzalez, of 54 Center...
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Performance listings for Feb. 27
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 BRISTOL THE SENSATIONAL DAN LAROSA COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW. 7 p.m. Benefits St. Paul 2015 All-Night Graduation Party. St. Paul Catholic High School auditorium, 1001 Stafford Ave.,...
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Music listings for Feb. 27
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 BRISTOL BRISTOL OLD TYME FIDDLERS. Presented by the New England Carousel Museum and the American Legion Forestville Village Post 209. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $1 carousel rides. Soda, water,...
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Health listings for Feb. 27
FRIDAY, FEB. 27 BRISTOL RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bristol Hospital, 41 Brewster Rd., Bristol. 1-800-REDCROSS SATURDAY, FEB. 28 SOUTHINGTON GIVE KIDS A SMILE DAY: FREE DENTAL...
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Dining listings for Feb. 27
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 BRISTOL COOKING CLASS: FUNGHI. 6:30 p.m. Mushrooms take center stage in Italian cuisine. Learn the numerous fresh mushrooms available to the home cook, when and how to use readily...
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Kids listings for Feb. 27
SATURDAY, FEB. 28 BRISTOL MAGICIAN STEVE WOYCE PRESENTS A WINTER WONDERLAND MAGIC SHOW. 2 p.m. Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Bristol. Free. (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021. BristolLib.com SATURDAY,...
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Meetings listings for Feb. 27
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 PLAINVILLE PHS/ YMCA PROJECT GRADUATION MEETING. 7 p.m. Wheeler Regional YMCA, 149 Farmington Ave., Plainville. BRISTOL EDGEWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB. 6:45 p.m. Gail Farrar will speak about...
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Support group listings for Feb. 27
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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Senior listings for Feb. 27
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 BRISTOL FRAUD WATCH. 1:30 p.m. Seniors, look into the mind of the con artist, see the psychology behind the scams, learn protection tactics for you, your loved ones, and your...
View ArticleCelebrating Queen will rock the Boulevard this April
They will rock you at the Memorial Boulevard School theater this April. It’s official, the Queen tribute band, Celebrating Queen, featuring Bristol residentsd Joe Archambeault (aka J.J. Midnight) and...
View ArticlePolice make arrests after violations of tobacco sales
The Bristol Police Department made several arrests for revenue violations related to tobacco sales, tax stamps and the sale of individual cigarettes. On Thursday, officers made an arrest at La Familia...
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