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Monday 05/16/2022
Plainville Community Schools select five teachers to honor Posted: 16 May 2022 [03:04 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Community Schools have selected a “Teacher of the Year” at each of the five Plainville schools. “The…
Bristol man who stole firearm during burglary sentenced to three years in prison Posted: 16 May 2022 [02:48 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has been sentenced to prison after police searched his bedroom in 2019 and found cocaine, marijuana,…
American Savings Foundation award CCARC, Sun Scholars grants Posted: 16 May 2022 [02:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – American Savings Foundation awarded CCARC and Sun Scholars grants due to the final projects of Central Connecticut State…
Linden Street School community participates in Project ACES Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Linden Street School community participated in Project ACES, (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) May 5. “Students, faculty and…
Bristol Historical Society announces two programs Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:37 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society has announced two programs, a look at Victorian women's fashion on May 19 and a…
Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:07 PM] BRISTOL – Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship. “Graduating high school seniors who are legally blind or visually…
Terryville Public Library will be holding its semi-annual book sale this Saturday Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:00 PM] PLYMOUTH – Terryville Public Library will be holding its semi-annual book sale this Saturday for the first time in two years.…
American Legion Post 2, Bristol Public Library working together on new display Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:50 AM] BRISTOL – American Legion Post 2 is working with Bristol Public Library to set up a new display, featuring items left…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:25 AM] May 10 Albert Lacomb, 34, of 22 Green St., Middletown, was charged May 10 with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:09 AM] May 8 Legacy Jackson, 19, 107 Sisson St., East Hartford, ill opn mv under suspension, ill opn mv under suspension Joseph Alfred…
Bristol Central Boys Basketball share their success story Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:04 AM] BRISTOL – Because of a historic Division II State Championship win at Mohegan Sun, Bristol Central Boys Basketball shared with Chippens…
Sunday 05/15/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: It's never too late to devise a Medicaid plan Posted: 15 May 2022 [08:54 PM] I have become increasingly concerned about incorrect “advice” that some seniors are being told by professionals about “spending down” for Medicaid…
PRIME TIME: More on the life of Builder of Bristol James A. Mathews Posted: 15 May 2022 [08:51 PM] Correspondent The following is Part 2 of 2 of the “Builders of Bristol” biography on James A. Mathews, written by Eleanor Wilson…
Bristol History Mystery Posted: 15 May 2022 [08:46 PM] What can you tell me about today’s photo, the location it was taken, the approximate year and the names of those shown.…
Brunch for a Cure raises money to find cure for leukemia Posted: 15 May 2022 [02:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN – City native Lasondra Pontarelli returned to her hometown to host the final event in her Woman of the…
Fishing derby sees warm weather, good turnout Posted: 15 May 2022 [02:00 PM] BRISTOL – Lots of fish came out of the pond at Rockwell Park Sunday morning. A total of 124 kids participated…
Saturday 05/14/2022
Festival of Wines and Spirits fundraises for emergency hospital generators Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL – Hundreds took part in the annual Festival of Wines and Spirits Saturday evening, listening to jazz and tasting a…
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Friday 05/13/2022
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 May 2022 [05:25 PM] May 7 John Allan Duncan, 22, 29 Atkins Ave., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered mv Maxwell Leandre Ford, 19, 59 Taylor Ave., New Haven,…
Man who police say sexually assaulted woman in Southington takes plea deal, is sentenced to prison Posted: 13 May 2022 [04:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Hartford man who police say sexually assaulted and choked a Southington resident has been sentenced to prison after…
Former Nuchie's location has sold Posted: 13 May 2022 [04:31 PM] BRISTOL – With a fond farewell, sibling duo, Mike and David Pasqualicchio, owners of the iconic venue and banquet hall, Nuchie’s,…
Bristol Press, New Britain Herald returning to separate editions Posted: 13 May 2022 [03:05 PM] The Bristol Press and New Britain Herald will be returning to separate newspapers, according to Jody Boucher, regional publisher of Connecticut…
Petit Family Foundation selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers Posted: 13 May 2022 [02:19 PM] The Petit Family Foundation is currently selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers, and planted a garden at Community Mental Health Affiliates…
Bristol native touring the country as part of a national production of 'Jersey Boys' Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:33 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol native Matt Faucher has been touring the country as part of a national production of Jersey Boys, playing…
Plainville PAWS continuing to help local animals in need Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:29 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville PAWS, a local nonprofit organization which supports Plainville Animal Control, is continuing to help local animals in need…
United Way of West Central Connecticut is celebrating 100 years Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:09 AM] BRISTOL – United Way of West Central Connecticut is celebrating 100 years of supporting area nonprofits this year, starting with a…
Over $5,000 raised to assist Ukrainian refugees in Poland Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:06 AM] SOUTHINGTON – As part of the Main Street Community Foundation’s Women and Girls Fund Wonder of Women event May 3, an…
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble putting on free concert Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:00 AM] BRISTOL – On May 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bristol Senior Community Center at 240 Stafford Ave., the…
PET OF THE WEEK: HAZE Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:59 AM] Haze has been with the Connecticut Humane Society for 1 year and would love to find his new home in time for…
Hartford HealthCare celebrates frontline workers Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:57 AM] BERLIN - In honor of Nurses Week, Hartford HealthCare celebrated their frontline workers with a special live performance by CT native…
BRISTOL BITS: CERT lends a hand at fishing derby Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:41 AM] Here’s a photo of the folks from CERT who volunteered at the 8th Annual Pine Lake Fishing Derby this past Saturday.…
Thursday 05/12/2022
Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation is hosting free tours of the park this Sunday Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN – If you’ve ever exited Rt. 9 at Ella Grasso Boulevard, caught a glimpse of the American flags lining…
Keynote speaker of the YWCA New Britain's 19th Biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon shares her story Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:17 PM] PLANTSVILLE – Business strategist, refugee, Indian, Amish, CEO, outspoken lesbian: Amita Mehta is living her truth. As keynote speaker of the…
Area high school students gather for Salute Dinner Posted: 12 May 2022 [03:30 PM] BRISTOL – Area high school students gathered for a Salute Dinner Wednesday at the Bristol Elks Lodge 1010 as they prepare…
Bristol moves forward on changing City Council districts Posted: 12 May 2022 [03:22 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol City Commission adopted amendments for city ordinances to allow for the movements of City Council districts, Tuesday, in…
American Red Cross employees rally for fair contracts, healthcare benefits this past week Posted: 12 May 2022 [03:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local frontline workers joined fellow American Red Cross (ARC) employees across the U.S. rallying for fair contracts and…
Plymouth woman avoids jail after defrauding client as home health aide Posted: 12 May 2022 [02:55 PM] PLYMOUTH - A local woman who forged checks while she worked as a home health aide, defrauding a patient out of…
Ingraham Manor has covid outbreak, representatives say it has been contained Posted: 12 May 2022 [02:30 PM] BRISTOL – Ingraham Manor representatives reported Thursday they have contained and are working to prevent the further spread of an outbreak…
Plainville's Memorial Day parade, ceremony will return this year Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – The town’s traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony will return this year. “Everything will be back the same way…
New Britain woman found with stolen vehicle in Plainville Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:12 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain woman was arrested in Plainville on Tuesday after police found her in a stolen car. Marilu…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce is accepting registration for annual State of the City and Towns Posted: 12 May 2022 [12:43 PM] BRISTOL – The Central CT Chambers of Commerce is accepting registration for the annual State of the City and Towns breakfast…
Bristol Health, Factory Square businesses teaming up for scavenger hunt Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:54 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Bristol Health and several Factory Square businesses are teaming up to offer a scavenger hunt that will benefit the…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:22 AM] May 9 Jose G. Soto, 31, of 108 Winthrop St., New Britain, was charged May 9 with sixth degree larceny.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:18 AM] April 30 Michael Letizio, 24, of 741 Broad St., was charged April 30 with second degree failure to appear.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:07 AM] May 6 Christopher Lutz, 26, 35 Circle St., Bristol, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault Eric Stephen Pelletier, 32, 36 Crescent Dr., Bristol, three…
Southington's Memorial Day Parade returning after two year hiatus Posted: 12 May 2022 [09:51 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Memorial Day Parade is returning this year after a two year hiatus. After being canceled for the past…
Wednesday 05/11/2022
Well-being check in Bristol leads to police chase Posted: 11 May 2022 [04:49 PM] BRISTOL – A well-being check on Tuesday ended in a police chase. Police on Wednesday released limited details of the event,…
Bristol Health hosting festival of wine and spirits Saturday Posted: 11 May 2022 [04:34 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Hospital Foundation is set to host its annual wine event this Saturday. The Festival of Wine &…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 May 2022 [04:11 PM] April 28 Jarid Weymer, 21, of 40 Center St., Bristol, was charged April 28 with two counts of disorderly conduct. Sandra…