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Thursday 12/02/2021
Lamont, leaders of Community Action Agencies, other state officials encourage residents to apply to programs to help offset heating costs Posted: 02 December 2021 [06:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Housing Services Agency of New Britain together with Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that there…
Bristol Public Schools name principal for Arts and Innovation Magnet School Posted: 02 December 2021 [05:25 PM] BRISTOL – Dr. Samantha Sarli has been named the new principal in the 2022 to 2023 school year for the Bristol…
Two St. Joseph School students become mayor for the day Posted: 02 December 2021 [05:19 PM] BRISTOL – Two St. Joseph School students were named mayor for a day Thursday as part of efforts to raise funds…
American Legion Post 2 will honor the late Major Ed Riccio Jr. as part of its Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony Posted: 02 December 2021 [12:51 PM] BRISTOL – American Legion Post 2 will honor the late Major Ed Riccio Jr. as part of its Pearl Harbor remembrance…
Silver Alert for former Bristol mayor canceled Posted: 02 December 2021 [12:26 PM] BRISTOL -- Former Bristol Mayor Bill Stortz has been located. This comes after police on Wednesday said the 85-year-old had gone…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 02 December 2021 [11:43 AM] Nov. 30 William Charles Brown, 53, 331 Scott Rd., Terryville, failure to wear safety seat belt Jonathan Cruz, 20, 27 Center St.,…
FRIDAY FICKS: Running late for a very important date Posted: 02 December 2021 [10:53 AM] Running late for a very important date A cold and dark morning, and I have to get to an early law school…
City Council members representing District Two will hold a check-in forum Posted: 02 December 2021 [10:31 AM] BRISTOL – City Council members representing District Two will be holding a check-in forum at Rockwell Park in Mrs. Rockwell’s Pavilion…
Wednesday 12/01/2021
Police asking for help finding former Bristol Mayor Bill Stortz Posted: 01 December 2021 [07:29 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are asking for help finding former Bristol Mayor Bill Stortz. A Silver Alert was issued late Wednesday…
Bristol man accused of assaulting man during road-rage incident going to trial Posted: 01 December 2021 [06:11 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man who allegedly assaulted a man during a road rage incident is fighting the charges against him.…
Bristol Public Schools name Paraeducator of the Year Posted: 01 December 2021 [05:46 PM] BRISTOL – Josephine Marino has been recognized as the Bristol Public Schools’ Paraeducator of the Year and shared what working with…
Bristol Hospital's Beekley Center gets $165,000 donation Posted: 01 December 2021 [03:32 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Health officials believe they offer the best breast health care in the state, and they say this enormous…
Bristol Public Library announces roster of upcoming Christmas programs Posted: 01 December 2021 [02:02 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Library has announced a roster of upcoming Christmas programs as part of a return to in-person programming.…
Rotary Club of Bristol accepting applications for Karl J. Schwartz college scholarship program Posted: 01 December 2021 [12:42 PM] BRISTOL – The Rotary Club of Bristol is now accepting applications for its annual Karl J. Schwartz college scholarship program.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 01 December 2021 [11:18 AM] Nov. 29 Luke Edward Disapio, 23, 17 Hunters Rdg., Wolcott, op mv w/ handheld tel/elc dev/txt Curtis J. Mitte, 55,…
Bristol Public Schools has become the second district in the state to partner with DonorsChoose Posted: 01 December 2021 [10:20 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Schools has become the second district in the state to partner with DonorsChoose. The district announced the…
Tuesday 11/30/2021
Veterans, residents upset that Iwo Jima Memorial has been left in the dark Posted: 30 November 2021 [06:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Local residents are complaining that the Iwo Jima Memorial off Route 9 has been dark for the last…
Area businesses see bumps in sales during Small Business Saturday Posted: 30 November 2021 [05:55 PM] Area businesses said they saw bumps in sales during Small Business Saturday, but the pandemic and large online retail options still…
Middletown man accused of having sex with underage girl in Bristol going to trial Posted: 30 November 2021 [05:33 PM] BRISTOL – A Middletown man accused of having sex with an underage girl in Bristol several years ago is headed for…
BRISTOL BITS: Remembering games played outside Posted: 30 November 2021 [01:00 PM] Games and entertainment growing up. Monday’s “Primetime” column received a number of comments, so I thought I’d share them with readers.…
Indian Rock Nature Preserve will host Santa's Walking Wonderland Posted: 30 November 2021 [12:55 PM] BRISTOL – Children will be able to visit with Santa Claus at Indian Rock Nature Preserve this Friday through Dec. 12…
Bristol Historical Society's Annual Christmas Craft Fair returns Saturday Posted: 30 November 2021 [12:32 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday will feature numerous vendors and a variety of Christmas…
Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus stopping at Wojtusik Nursery Garden Center Saturday Posted: 30 November 2021 [10:19 AM] BRISTOL – Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will stop in at Wojtusik Nursery Garden Center this Saturday from noon to 4…
U.S. Secretary of Education will visit Central Connecticut State University Friday Posted: 30 November 2021 [10:10 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The U.S. Secretary of Education will visit Central Connecticut State University Friday to accept an award from the…
Monday 11/29/2021
Bristol man who pleaded guilty to using racial slur could face sentencing in January Posted: 29 November 2021 [05:30 PM] BRISTOL -- A city man who has pleaded guilty to using a racial slur toward a minority and making a number…
Southington man pleads not guilty in seven shootings in town, one in Bristol Posted: 29 November 2021 [02:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man has pleaded not guilty in a series of shootings in town, as well as one in…
Winter Wonderland and Santa Land Village at Rockwell Park returns this year Posted: 29 November 2021 [12:28 PM] BRISTOL – Holiday cheer will be found in abundance Dec. 9 through 12 at The Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 29 November 2021 [11:29 AM] Nov. 28 Nathaniel Julius Gonzalez, 26, 950 Farmington Ave., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, ill opn motor vehicle under suspension, failure…
Sunday 11/28/2021
PRIME TIME: Finding entertainment in a simpler time Posted: 28 November 2021 [05:57 PM] Correspondent Among my observations in recent times is the fact that so many are addicted to their own laptops and cell phones.…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Holiday observations and planning Posted: 28 November 2021 [05:48 PM] Attorney For most people, the holidays are a combination of tradition, nostalgia, stress and joy. We work hard preparing for our holidays,…
St. Gregory's Christmas Fair returns with great joy, abundance Posted: 28 November 2021 [05:09 PM] BRISTOL - The Parish Hall at 1043 Stafford Avenue bustled with holiday shoppers all weekend long. St. Gregory the Great’s…
Saturday 11/27/2021
Recognizing Small Business Saturday Posted: 27 November 2021 [07:49 PM] With Black Friday in the region’s wake and Cyber Monday on the horizon, owners were happy to see shoppers come to…
Friday 11/26/2021
Shoppers show up for Black Friday, find deals Posted: 26 November 2021 [06:10 PM] @Hooks_Ciara Despite a rainy, chilly morning this Black Friday, customers still came out in droves to shop deals and support local…
New nonprofit forms to support Bristol's culture, arts scene Posted: 26 November 2021 [05:39 PM] BRISTOL – A new nonprofit has recently formed to support Bristol’s culture and arts scene both financially and organizationally. The hopes…
State police responded to nearly 3,000 calls for service over last two days Posted: 26 November 2021 [04:19 PM] State police have responded to nearly 3,000 calls for service and made 20 DUI arrests in the first two days of…
Bristol Mayor's Task Force to recognize World AIDS Day Posted: 26 November 2021 [03:42 PM] BRISTOL – On Dec. 1, the Bristol Mayor’s Task Force on HIV, AIDS and HCV is slated to recognize World AIDS…
Forum answers questions about Covanta Bristol Resource Recovery Center Posted: 26 November 2021 [11:18 AM] PLYMOUTH – An open forum was held at the Plymouth Town Hall Tuesday to discuss proposed changes to incinerate biomedical waste…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 26 November 2021 [10:40 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Nov. 23 Julianna Maria Bardales, 22, 781 Farmington Ave., Bristol, ill opn motor vehicle under infl alc/drug,…
Thursday 11/25/2021
Area retailers, Westfarms mall, big box stores ready to hand out deals on Black Friday to expected big crowds Posted: 25 November 2021 [10:53 AM] STAFF There is promised to be deals, deals and more deals this Black Friday and retailers are prepared for shoppers. The holiday…
Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville, Southington in red zone for covid infections Posted: 25 November 2021 [10:06 AM] HARTFORD - Sixty-five percent of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns are now in the red alert level, the state's highest of four…
Bristol Chorale and the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble set for holiday concert at BCHS Posted: 25 November 2021 [09:55 AM] BRISTOL BRASS & WIND ENSEMBLE BRISTOL – The Bristol Chorale and the Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will be presenting its…
Elaborate Wedding & Event Planner make sure every event turns out exactly how customers want it Posted: 25 November 2021 [09:48 AM] BRISTOL - The staff at Elaborate Wedding & Event Planner make sure every event they plan turns out exactly how the…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 November 2021 [09:44 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Nov. 21 William Manchester, 68, 73 Pond View Ln., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, criminal violation on…
Wednesday 11/24/2021
Area officials, leaders say what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving Posted: 24 November 2021 [04:07 PM] HERALD PRESS STAFF Happy Thanksgiving! As a newspaper staff, we are thankful that you continue to support us through subscribing and purchasing…
Bristol police part of auto theft task force, taking steps to educate area youth on hazards of vehicle theft Posted: 24 November 2021 [04:05 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Police Department is taking part in the Greater Hartford Regional Auto Theft Task Force and is also…
Elderly Bristol man who had been missing located Posted: 24 November 2021 [02:19 PM] BRISTOL -- An elderly Bristol man who had been missing for nearly a week has been located. Bristol police on Wednesday…
Bristol Historical Society is bringing back its outdoor 'European Christmas Market' Posted: 24 November 2021 [01:46 PM] BRISTOL –Bristol Historical Society is bringing back its outdoor “European Christmas Market” Friday, which will be held outdoors, weather permitting, in…
Tuesday 11/23/2021
Bristol teen who had been missing has been located Posted: 23 November 2021 [06:02 PM] Update: The teen has been located, according to a woman who identified herself as his mother. Original story: BRISTOL…
State, area police gearing up for heavy travel on roads for holiday week, including Click It or Ticket campaign Posted: 23 November 2021 [05:56 PM] State and area police are gearing up for a holiday week that is expected to see much more travel than last…