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Saturday 05/19/2018
Posted: 19 May 2018 [07:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With applause and whoops of excitement, the students of Central Connecticut State University bid farewell to their college life and prepared to head off to the working world or further academic pursuits. Some 2,800…
Friday 05/18/2018
Phone problems: Many drivers ignoring distracted driving dangers Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:56 PM] BRISTOL - Despite all the warnings, all the public service announcements and all the statistics, far too many people still get…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:37 PM] Bristol police report the following: Kayla Huminski, 27, of 100 Norton Park Road, Plainville, was charged on May 12 with using a…
Summer work happening thanks to grant Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:34 PM] BRISTOL - The Walsh Summer Work Experience Program (WSWEP) will once again be offered in 2018. Last summer the City of Bristol…
1 of 3 alleged attempted burglars pleads not guilty Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded not guilty to charges he tried to break into a Bristol apartment last month.…
Volunteers lend helping hand on Day of Caring Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - Volunteers were out in force Friday, as part of the United Way of West Central Connecticut’s 27th annual…
Bristol police arrest sex offender Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - A previously convicted sex offender has been charged in a local sexual assault. James Mulhern, 42, of 218 West…
Annual Meeting, State of the City upcoming for chambers Posted: 18 May 2018 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - The Central CT Chambers of Commerce have announced several upcoming programs next month. On June 6, The Bristol Chamber…
Thursday 05/17/2018
Firefighters, Animal Control officer rescue ducklings in Bristol Posted: 17 May 2018 [09:11 PM] BRISTOL - Three local firefighters and an animal control officer rescued six ducklings that were stuck in a storm drain Thursday.…
Bristol Historical Society holds annual dinner Posted: 17 May 2018 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society honored the Veterans Strong Center with its Community Award and presented its Volunteer of the…
TEAM Bristol to present 'Music Among the Memorials' on Boulevard May 26 Posted: 17 May 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - TEAM Bristol and The Bristol Historical Society are joining forces to present “Music Among the Memorials” May 26 on…
Drivers feeling pain at pump as gas drives past $3 Posted: 17 May 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - Connecticut drivers may be experiencing sticker shock as the price of gasoline has jumped in recent weeks, passing…
Rebuilt North Main Street Bridge opens in Plymouth Posted: 17 May 2018 [09:04 PM] PLYMOUTH - After almost a year of detours, the North Main Street Bridge has reopened. Mayor David Merchant held…
BRISTOL BITS: Genesis HealthCare pays tribute to veterans Posted: 17 May 2018 [08:48 PM] Correspondent Genesis HealthCare in Forestville held a tribute to the veterans who are residents there and this took place in the courtyard…
Bristol honors staffers during Municipal Clerks Week Posted: 17 May 2018 [08:45 PM] BRISTOL - The City of Bristol celebrated Municipal Clerk Week, the 49th annual event to recognize and honor municipal clerks, earlier this…
New Haven man pleads not guilty in Bristol assault Posted: 17 May 2018 [06:06 PM] BRISTOL - A New Haven man has pleaded not guilty after allegedly forcing his way into a Bristol home and assaulting…
Man found with 300 fentanyl bags to be prosecuted in Bristol Posted: 17 May 2018 [02:59 PM] BRISTOL - A Hartford man found with about 300 bags of fentanyl in a local home will be prosecuted in Bristol,…
Wednesday 05/16/2018
Centre Square access road taking shape as granite curbing is installed Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:36 PM] BRISTOL - Work is progressing on Centre Square, with the installation of granite curbing under way and gas line improvements and…
Council to consider 'aggressive panhandling' restrictions Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Ordinance Committee voted Wednesday to refer proposed revisions to the city’s panhandling and loitering ordinance to the City Council…
40 Bristol adult ed students achieve 'a major milestone' Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - Forty Adult Education students earned their high school equivalency degrees Wednesday evening. The graduates at the Adult…
BRISTOL BITS: A longtime friendship that began with a '55 Chevy Bel Air Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:23 PM] Correspondent Oftentimes guys think back on their first car. For me, it was a sweet, blue and white, two-door 1955 Chevy Bel…
CCSU commencement is Saturday at XL Center Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut State University Class of 2018 commencement ceremony will take place this Saturday, May 19, at…
Baleshiski challenges Aresimowicz for District 30 seat Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:21 PM] BERLIN - Steve Baleshiski, a Tunxis Community College student studying political science, is the Republican candidate to challenge Democrat incumbent Joe…
Southington Library's Sue Smayda set to embark on a new chapter Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Board members and employees of the Southington Public Library honored Sue Smayda Wednesday for 11 years of enthusiastic work…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 May 2018 [09:15 PM] Javier Santos, 42, of 19 Earl St., was charged on May 9 with second-degree sexual assault: consent, no force/threat and two counts…
Man pleads guilty to leaving drugs at Bristol home where victim overdosed Posted: 16 May 2018 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - An East Hartford man, with a history of selling drugs in Bristol, has pleaded guilty to leaving behind multiple…
Bristol man gets 2 years for firearms possession; still facing narcotics charges Posted: 16 May 2018 [04:02 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegally possessing of a number of guns,…
Tuesday 05/15/2018
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:23 PM] Bristol police report the following: David Harlow, 63, of 146 Vance Drive, was charged on May 5 with littering. Brad McCall, 50,…
Bristol man wanted for failing to appear in sex assault case Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - Police are looking for a city man accused of having sex with an underage girl who missed his scheduled…
South Side students go full STEAM ahead Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - South Side Elementary School students learned about forecasting the weather, planning a party, the science involved in detective…
Bristol Central students post high scores on Latin exams Posted: 15 May 2018 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - Students at Bristol Central High School recently received high scores on the 41st annual National Latin Exam and…
Monday 05/14/2018
Bristol hoping to raise $50,000 to buy 2 drug-sniffing dogs Posted: 14 May 2018 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - The city is trying to raise $50,000 to buy two police dogs trained in drug detecting - something the…
'Hollywood at the Bijou' film screenings to return to Bristol Historical Society Posted: 14 May 2018 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - From carousels to killer brains, Cortlandt Hull has announced several upcoming programs at the Bristol Historical Society. The following…
Plainville Family Fest to offer 'something for everyone' Posted: 14 May 2018 [09:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Family Fest returns to Linden Street School this Saturday, bringing priceless family fun. There’s something for everyone…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 May 2018 [08:56 PM] Bristol police report the following: Conor Allen-Kelley, 20, of 3 Marion St., was charged on May 4 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Yankee Harley Davidson to hold Grand Re-Opening events Posted: 14 May 2018 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - Yankee Harley Davidson will be celebrating its re-opening this weekend. Yankee Harley will also be having a “Grand…
Southington council OKs $148.7M budget with no -- repeat no -- new taxes Posted: 14 May 2018 [08:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - No new taxes - the Town Council voted to unanimously approve a $148.7 million 2018-2019 budget Monday with a…
Arm wrestling tournament to be held June 2 in Southington Posted: 14 May 2018 [08:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Connecticut Arm Benders are partnering with the Sons of the American Legion Post 2 to hold their…
Autopsy shows man found in Pequabuck River drowned, no signs of foul play Posted: 14 May 2018 [01:41 PM] BRISTOL - The body of a man recovered in the Pequabuck River on Saturday showed no signs of foul play. Police…
Many millennials: Generation is staking ground in the Mum City Posted: 14 May 2018 [12:40 PM] BRISTOL - Every community goes through cycles of change, and Bristol seems to be growing again and attracting young families…
Sunday 05/13/2018
Letter Carriers' Food Drive delivers for seven area non-profits Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - Volunteers unloaded a busload of food donations at the Bristol Post Office Saturday during the 26th annual Letter Carriers’…
Painting away on Mother's Day at Barnes Nature Center Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:36 PM] BRISTOL - Stuffed ducks and other fowl lined the walls of a room inside the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center…
Broughton-Markley: GOP convention says 'That's the ticket' Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:24 PM] MASHANTUCKET - Following hours of voting, three ballots cast and some last-minute confusion, the Connecticut Republican Party endorsed Danbury Mayor Mark…
Man's body recovered from Pequabuck River Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - Police and firefighters recovered a man’s body from the Pequabuck River along Memorial Boulevard Saturday morning. The body was…
BRISTOL BITS: A couple of Car Talk type guys come through in the clutch Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:20 PM] Correspondent My car wouldn’t start the other day until I turned the ignition key a dozen times or more. Later, it took…
PRIME TIME: Fond memories of pediatric nurse Sophie Jadowicz Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:19 PM] Correspondent With last week being National Nurses Week, I thought I’d share a note that the late Dave Lepore sent to The…
This week's meetings Posted: 13 May 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL Monday, May 14 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Freedom of Information Advisory Board, 7…
Connecticut GOP picks Boughton, Markley for GOP ticket Posted: 13 May 2018 [01:10 PM] MASHANTUCKET – Following hours of voting, three ballots cast and some last-minute confusion, the Connecticut Republican Party endorsed Danbury Mayor…
Friday 05/11/2018
Toby is touted as City Mascot by mayor, students Posted: 11 May 2018 [09:45 PM] BRISTOL - Children at Ellen P. Hubbell School clapped and cheered for Toby, a pug and Chihuahua mix, as Mayor Ellen…