BRISTOL - The school district’s annual employee fundraiser, Dress Down Days, raised nearly $25,000 during the 2017-18 school year.…
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Tuesday 07/17/2018
Sports bar coming in August to Bristol's N. Main St. Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Sports Bar & Grille is planning to open in a month at the former location of Milestone Restaurant,…
Bristol woman convicted in Lake Compounce assault Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman has pleaded guilty in connection with an assault last summer at Lake Compounce. Alina Stein, 24,…
Bristol man held in scuffle with police found competent for trial Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:29 PM] BRISTOL - A city man whose apprehension caused a police officer to suffer a broken hand has been found competent to…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:23 PM] Bristol police report the following: Anthony Cruz, 20, of 113 Stewart St., was charged on July 7 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:44 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Bristol man convicted of embezzling funds from McDonald's Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:33 PM] BRISTOL - An East Hartford man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $3,000 from McDonald’s using his debit card to…
Bristol Boys & Girls Club reaps benefits of Mayor's Cup Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - Past mayors joined area golfers for the 20th annual Mayor’s Cup tournament and lunchion Monday at Chippanee Country Club.…
Monday 07/16/2018
Woman sues Bristol over injury suffered at Blues game Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - A woman is suing the city and the Bristol Blues baseball team, saying she had to undergo surgery after…
Former Bristol woman ordered to have no contact with police officer Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A former city woman, accused of making false rape and harassment allegations against a Bristol police officer, faced a…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:05 PM] Bristol police report the following: Edward Anderson, 58, of 426 Emmett St., was charged on July 5 with interfering with an officer,…
Cooling centers open across Bristol as heat returns Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - With the temperature on the rise, with humidity nudging upward as well, cooling stations are open across the city.…
Sunday 07/15/2018
Engineer says to expect delays in Route 6 construction Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - Route 6 construction is expected to face delays due to the relocation of telecommunications lines running beneath the road,…
Wildlife artist's work on display at Barnes Nature Center Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The union of art and wildlife came to be at the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center Sunday. Wildlife…
When life hands kids lemons, there's Nico's Lemonade Stand Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - The warm weather worked out in favor of Nico’s Lemonade Stand, which hosted its ninth annual fundraising event Saturday.…
CT Humane Society helps older pets find new homes Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:06 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - Buddy has a halo over her head. It’s not a ring of light that hovers above…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:00 PM] Bristol police report the following: Robert Lemire, 34, of 48 Academy St., Southington, was charged on July 3 with evading responsibility, failure…
Bristol Personnel Director Diane Ferguson retires Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council accepted the retirement of city Personnel Director Diane Ferguson, after 22 years of service to the…
First Tee of CT brings young golfers to the fore Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:58 PM] The youngest generation of golfers stepped up to the tee at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain Sunday. The First Tee…
Work on 2 CCSU buildings on track for January Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:53 PM] Special To The press With doors set to open in January, Central Connecticut State University construction is on track for the big…
SENIOR SIGNALS: How to approach the subject of a living will for your loved ones Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:33 PM] Attorney Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your…
Friday 07/13/2018
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:40 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jamel Guest, 21, of 52 Putnam St., New Britain, was charged on July 1 with creating a…
Bristol man in critical condition after drive-by shooting downtown Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - A city man is in critical condition after he was involved in a drive-by shooting in downtown Bristol early…
Bristol car accident sends 2 to hospital Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - A two-vehicle crash on Stafford Avenue Friday afternoon sent as many people to the hospital. The crash was reported…
Hip hop coming to Rockwell Park Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - The City of Bristol has announced upcoming concerts with the Rockwell Park Concert Series. On July 17, Rockwell Park will…
Despite plane crash, few in Plainville worry about airport Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Thursday’s plane crash - the second locally in less than a year - has not caused too many safety…
Imagine Nation helps families cool down Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:12 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - Families eagerly gathered at Imagine Nation, a Museum Early Learning Center to beat the summer heat…
One more chance to pig out at Bristol Library Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - Paul “Farmer” Minor has one more “Pig Out on Reading” program planned for July 23 before he says farewell…
Thursday 07/12/2018
Pilot killed in crash of small plane near Robertson Airport Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:34 PM] PLAINVILLE - One person was killed Thursday morning when he was ejected from a twin-engine airplane after crashing it near Robertson…
YMCA Camp Sloper honors 'a lot of awesome people' Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The local YMCA cooked up a picnic for donors and members Thursday as they inducted past Sloperians into the…
Petting zoo delights kids at Manross Library Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:33 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo came to Manross Memorial Library Thursday to the delight of…
William Mann named to head CCSU's new LGBT Center Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:32 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN-Professor William J. Mann has been named as CCSU’s new director of the LGBT Center, and will…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:24 PM] Bristol police report the following: Gabor Cirok, 42, of 34 Williams St., was charged on June 29 with sixth-degree larceny. Ninamarie Cloutier,…
Railroad Day at Imagine Nation July 25 Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:22 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is teaming up with the Railroad Museum of New England to offer…
Bristol Blues to host Salvation Army Night July 22 Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:20 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues will host a Salvation Army Night July 22 to support the local charity organization, which will…
Bus driver marks 40 years with Dattco Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Dattco employee recently celebrated his 40th year with the company. Mark Sullivan was honored on June 29.…
Bristol man, charged in drug bust, police chase, exposed to decade in prison Posted: 12 July 2018 [04:28 PM] BRISTOL - A city man arrested last week after running from officers twice in the same day is exposed to as…
Wednesday 07/11/2018
Former city woman charged with filing false rape, harassment claims against Bristol police officer Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:43 PM] BRISTOL - A former city woman has been charged with making serious allegations against a Bristol police officer that turned out…
Second weekly Bristol farmers market opens on Federal Hill Green Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol’s second farmer’s market opened Wednesday on Federal Hill to enthusiastic crowds and vendors praising its popularity. Visitors…
20th annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament tees off Monday Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:37 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Boys & Girls Club’s 20th Annual Mayor’s Cup returns to Chippanee Country Club Monday, July 16, with…
Bristol woman, accused of assaulting officer, mugging man, hoping to avoid prison, felony conviction Posted: 11 July 2018 [04:39 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman who was arrested twice within a month for allegedly assaulting a police officer and mugging a…
Tuesday 07/10/2018
Final Tilcon submission in the works as Water Planning Council evaluates options Posted: 10 July 2018 [08:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The state Water Planning Council on Tuesday denied a request by the city and Lenard Engineering request…
Tuesday's town council meeting recognizes local organizations and businesses for giving back Posted: 10 July 2018 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol City Council recognized the efforts of local non-profit Brian’s Angels at Tuesday’s meeting. Pat Stebbins,…
Stanley Black & Decker to clean up Rhode Island Superfund site Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Stanley Black & Decker and Emhart Industries have reached a $100 million settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection…
Bristol police make POP Squad arrest after Waterbury man tried to meet teenage girl Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:38 PM] BRISTOL - A Waterbury man was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to meet up with someone in Bristol who he thought…
Minor injuries, traffic delays result from two-car wreck Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:37 PM] BRISTOL - Two people suffered minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when their vehicles collided into one another. The two-car crash was reported…
Bristol Bits: The Elks, a veteran and a short hiatus Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:35 PM] Former Bristol resident Dave Helming, an Army veteran as a lieutenant, is among those who have made their mark in life.…
Bristol man charged in shoplifting turned robbery, assault Posted: 10 July 2018 [03:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man is facing charges after police say he was involved in a shoplifting turned robbery. Police allege…
Monday 07/09/2018
Centre Square access road nearly done Posted: 09 July 2018 [09:46 PM] BRISTOL - The Centre Square access road is nearly complete, says City Engineer Ray Rogozinski, and construction crews are starting landscaping…
Failure-to-appear suspect attempts to disappear twice Posted: 09 July 2018 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - Police arrested a Bristol man, wanted for failing to appear in connection with a drug bust and a Plymouth…