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Tuesday 03/19/2019
BRISTOL BITS: Foggy day on the diamond makes for good fun Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:44 PM] I crossed paths with Tom Dickau the other day and he asked if I wanted him to send me a humorous story…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 March 2019 [07:43 PM] Bristol police report the following: Christopher Smith, 41, of no certain address, was charged on March 12 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Monday 03/18/2019
Bristol's Boguslawski eulogized as tireless fighter for state's consumers Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - At the funeral Mass of Michael J. “Bogey” Boguslawski Monday morning, the Very Rev. Steven Boguslawski recalled his…
Man with history of threatening Bristol Hospital denied bond reduction request Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - A local man with a history of threatening Bristol Hospital was denied a bid to have his bond reduced…
Program to milk memories of Bristol's dairy history Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society will recount on Thursday the days of Bristol’s dairy farms and milkmen delivering door to…
Probation violator takes plea deal to avoid prison Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville man admitted to violating his probation, which he is serving for a 2017 assault and robbery in…
Veteran Bristol musicians finally land a record deal Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - Over the past summer, David Watson, Stanley O’Donnell and John Cyr, all Bristol natives, signed their first recording contract…
Suspect in Bristol stabbing offered plea deal for lesser sentence Posted: 18 March 2019 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - A city man charged in a New Year’s Day stabbing has been offered a plea deal involving a reduced…
Sunday 03/17/2019
Over 800 runners, walkers tackle Shamrock Run in Bristol Posted: 17 March 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - Runners and walkers flooded to Chippens Hill Middle School Saturday morning for the 17th annual Shamrock Run and Walk.…
'This Is Me' OM Show prepares for showtime in Bristol Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - Richard Neill knows it’s getting close to showtime when the kids start coming to Sunday rehearsal in sequined tutus…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:57 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, March 19 Board of Water Commissioners, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Water Filtration Plant, 1080 Terryville Ave. Real Estate Committee, 5…
BRISTOL BITS: Veteran honored with Order of Saint Maurice award Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:56 PM] Tony Sileo, WWII veteran who served with the 10th Mountain Division, received another award for his military service a week ago Saturday…
PRIME TIME: Banker was first president of Bristol Boys Club Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:54 PM] Here is the March 2019 “Builders of Bristol - Millennium Edition” entry by Eleanor Wilson on Edson M. Peck (1864-1931): Edson, the…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:53 PM] Bristol police report the following: Trey Tucker, 26, of 8 Arnold Court, was charged on March 9 with interfering with an officer.…
Bristol man accused of intentionally crashing into vehicle Posted: 17 March 2019 [08:24 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has been charged with intentionally hitting a vehicle that belongs to a man who is dating…
Friday 03/15/2019
End of the ride: Louise DeMars has announced her retirement as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - Louise DeMars is retiring as executive director of the New England Carousel Museum after 28 years of dedication growing…
International recognition given to Bristol Hospital employee Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol Hospital employee has been internationally recognized for her work on an algorithm that makes wound care treatment…
Vehicle leaves road in Bristol crash Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - A car accident Friday afternoon sent one vehicle off the road on Stafford Avenue. The accident was reported at…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:29 PM] Bristol police report the following: Crystal James, 36, of 35 View St., was charged on March 9 with risk of injury to…
City broadens policy on employees' military leave Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:23 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council updated its military leave policy for city employees, to broaden the description of where they…
Bristol man accused of leaving 2 children home alone Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces charges for allegedly leaving two children home alone. Marcus Mitchell, 36, of 73 Woodard Drive,…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Always in your corner: Bristol community mourns the loss of 'Bogey' Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Mike “Bogey” Boguslawski, the Bristol-born consumer reporter known for his catchphrase “I’m in your corner,” died Wednesday night.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:45 PM] Bristol police report the following: Eric Studley, 24, of 366 South Main St., New Britain, was charged on March 8 with traveling…
West Haven man convicted of having sex with underage teen in Bristol Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - A West Haven man has been convicted of having sex with an underage girl in Bristol. Frank Pepe, 24,…
New board members appointed to Main Street Community Foundation Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - The Main Street Community Foundation held its annual meeting March 8, distributing $1.7 million in grants and scholarships. The…
BRISTOL BITS: Former Rowley Spring boss was one of the good ones Posted: 14 March 2019 [08:39 PM] I recently asked readers if they had a boss they truly respected and Rob Pierpont emailed me the following: “You asked today…
Man seriously hurt in Harwinton crash same person accused of assaulting 3 women in Bristol Posted: 14 March 2019 [04:14 PM] BRISTOL - A 30-year-old man seriously injured in a car crash in Harwinton on Wednesday has been identified as the same…
Bristol native Mike Boguslawski dies at 78 Posted: 14 March 2019 [01:49 PM] BRISTOL –Mike “Bogey” Boguslawski, Bristol-born consumer reporter known for his catchphrase “I’m in your corner,” passed away Wednesday. Boguslawski,…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
Brochures on opioids will be spread around Bristol Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Opioid Task Force has produced a pair of brochures aimed at the community and overdose survivors…
BCHS InterAct to benchpress for charities at fitness challenge Posted: 13 March 2019 [08:38 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Central High School’s InterAct Club is inviting the public to join in the club’s second annual HOPE…
Bristol woman accused of stealing $56K from Naugatuck resident Posted: 13 March 2019 [08:38 PM] NAUGATUCK - A Bristol woman has been accused of stealing more than $50,000 from someone in Naugatuck. Tina Seckington, 37,…
Kids can learn about their health at Teddy Bear Clinic at Imagine Nation Posted: 13 March 2019 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is hosting its 15th Annual Teddy Bear Clinic March 16, and unveiling…
2 people accused of stealing $100K worth of property from Bristol home, including $40K engagement ring Posted: 13 March 2019 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - Two people have been charged in a home burglary in which just over $100,000 worth of property was reported…
Tech Advisory Council in Bristol brings students, careers together Posted: 13 March 2019 [08:22 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Technical Advisory Council was created in 2014 to match the technical business community to the educational…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 March 2019 [08:18 PM] Bristol police report the following: Larry Foran, 34, of 20 Herold St., was charged on March 8 with following too close with…
Tuesday 03/12/2019
Bristol Development Authority releases results from first survey Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Residents stay in Bristol for family, think the city’s greatest strength is its parks system, but say business retention…
Shamrock Run kicks off Saturday in Bristol Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - A sea of green is coming to Chippens Hill Middle School Saturday, as hundreds of runners and walkers aim…
BRISTOL BITS: Photos needed to help restore the former Sessions' Lodge Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:57 PM] Peter Mack stopped by the office to see if I would ask readers if they or anyone they knew ever worked on…
Mass. man pleads guilty in Bristol house shooting Posted: 12 March 2019 [08:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Massachusetts man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a shooting at a Bristol home in early…
Monday 03/11/2019
Lawsuit accuses Bristol-based lawyer of embezzlement Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:45 PM] BRISTOL - A local attorney is being sued by a nonprofit organization that helps military members and veterans who are recovering…
Bristol chamber announces award recipients for June dinner Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:43 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Chamber of Commerce has announced the local individuals and businesses to be honored at its 130th annual Awards…
Rescheduled Mayor's Youth Cabinet session set for Tuesday in Bristol Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - The next Mayor’s Youth Cabinet meeting is scheduled for today, and will feature City Clerk Therese Pac and…
Museum talk to explore American, European carousel differences Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - The New England Carousel Museum is hosting a Museum After Hours lecture Thursday, March 14, to showcase the major differences…
Bristol man admits to violating sexual assault probation Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A city man convicted in October of sexually assaulting another man while both were in a local psychiatric unit…
Wheeler Clinic seeks opioid recovery peer coach Posted: 11 March 2019 [09:00 PM] BRISTOL - Wheeler Clinic is looking to hire an opioid addiction recovery peer coach using a state grant obtained by…
Bristol man accused of punching 2 women in store parking lot Posted: 11 March 2019 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested Saturday, accused of assaulting three women, including two random victims who were shopping at…
Sunday 03/10/2019
Bristol Family Health & Wellness Expo has something for everyone, even dogs Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - The 3rd Annual Bristol Family Health & Wellness Expo Saturday had information and resources to keep everyone healthy: mothers, fathers,…
This week's meetings Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, March 12 Joint Meeting, 6:45 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. City Council, 7 p.m.,…
Bristol artist shows off work at nature center Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - You’ll be seeing a lot more from Britni Pastyrnak. The Bristol native’s life and wildlife experiences came full…