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Thursday 09/16/2021
Bristol's Board of Education gives updates on masking measures, covid precautions Posted: 16 September 2021 [05:52 PM] BRISTOL – During the Bristol Public Schools Board of Education meeting Wednesday evening, masking measures and covid precautions were once again…
Eversource crews return home from helping Louisiana residents recover from Hurricane Ida Posted: 16 September 2021 [05:06 PM] BERLIN – Eversource Energy welcomed home local service men Thursday after they spent two weeks in Louisiana to help restore power…
Former St. Paul Catholic High students send open letter to school asking them to remove new gender identity policy Posted: 16 September 2021 [03:33 PM] BRISTOL – Around 200 past students of St. Paul Catholic High School voiced their disapproval in an open letter about a…
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at Richard Jackson Posted: 16 September 2021 [03:23 PM] I recently asked readers to send me comments on the late Richard Jackson, who I knew as a teacher at the…
East Hartford man pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting child in Bristol Posted: 16 September 2021 [01:27 PM] BRISTOL – An East Hartford man accused of sexually assaulting a child more than once has pleaded not guilty to six…
Reimagining of Bristol's school district seeks to accomplish four goals Posted: 16 September 2021 [01:27 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Schools central executives presented a plan to the City Council for the reimagining of the district in…
Quite a catch: Catfish shatters state, maybe world, record Posted: 16 September 2021 [10:38 AM] A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 September 2021 [09:41 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Sept. 7 Sammy Robles, 34, no certain address, simple trespass, third-degree criminal mischief Sept. 8 Jeffrey…
Wednesday 09/15/2021
Taking a look at Bristol's mayoral race between Zoppo-Sassu and Caggiano Posted: 15 September 2021 [06:04 PM] BRISTOL – From term limits to focusing on the opioid crisis, Democrat and incumbent Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and Republican candidate Jeff…
Sex offender failed to properly register while living in New Britain Posted: 15 September 2021 [04:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN -- A former city man was convicted last week of failing to properly as a sex offender when he…
Plainville police say they have ID'd pair who allegedly broke into car at Naval Reserve Base, used stolen debit card Posted: 15 September 2021 [03:55 PM] PLAINVILLE -- Police say they have identified two suspects who broke into a vehicle at the local U.S. Naval Reserve. A…
Stamford, Hamden mayors lose Democratic primaries Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:17 PM] STAMFORD - Mayors David Martin of Stamford and Curt Leng of Hamden both lost to fellow Democrats in Tuesday's primary elections, while…
Stop & Shop donates to Tunxis Community College's recently reopened food pantry to benefit students Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:09 PM] Stop & Shop made a $5,000 donation to the Tunxis Community College Food Pantry, which reopened last week. This will assist…
Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:08 PM] STORRS - At most of the largest U.S. public universities, students are under no obligation to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Some schools…
Connecticut woman, daughter charged in Jan. 6 Capitol breach Posted: 15 September 2021 [12:03 PM] CANTERBURY - A Connecticut woman and her adult daughter have been charged with trespassing and other crimes for entering the U.S. Capitol…
Berlin police believe they have identified suspect in pizza house assault Posted: 15 September 2021 [11:54 AM] BERLIN – Police believe they have identified the suspect in an assault that took place at a local pizza restaurant. Chris…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 September 2021 [10:52 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Sept. 6 Timothy Cote, 23, no certain address, first-degree criminal trespass, violating standing criminal protective order Batalie…
Tuesday 09/14/2021
Bristol awarded Achievement in Financial Reporting Posted: 14 September 2021 [05:27 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol was recently awarded with the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s…
Hartford HealthCare reaches 97% of full-time employees who are vaccinated; believe federal mandates 'is right thing to do' Posted: 14 September 2021 [04:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare has more than 97% of its full-time employees vaccinated and continues to say vaccination is the…
Bristol police looking for missing teen Posted: 14 September 2021 [04:40 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are looking for a teen who has been missing since Sunday. State police late Monday said a Silver…
BRISTOL BITS: Lance Pepper is stepping up Posted: 14 September 2021 [03:32 PM] I announced recently that Donna Papazian has stepped down as a member of the Bristol Tramps Committee. Donna, who has been…
Lamont to seek extension of emergency powers, extend mask mandate for public schools Posted: 14 September 2021 [02:49 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday that he wants to extend Connecticut's mask mandate for public schools beyond the end of…
Take a free historical tour of the National Iwo Jima Memorial, plus activities for children Posted: 14 September 2021 [01:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation Inc. will be hosting free historical tours of the National Iwo Jima…
New business in Berlin focuses on improving performance in baseball and golf athletes, from age 3 to 93 Posted: 14 September 2021 [11:53 AM] BERLIN – The town held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Northeast Performance Institute, a business that offers an array of services…
State police looking to ID suspect, vehicle believed to be involved in violent abduction that ended in Berlin Posted: 14 September 2021 [11:49 AM] State police have released photos of a suspect and a vehicle believed to be involved in a violent abduction that ended…
Immanuel Lutheran Church ready for its annual German Festival Posted: 14 September 2021 [11:10 AM] BRISTOL – Immanuel Lutheran Church is ready to celebrate with its annual German Festival this Friday and Saturday. The event will…
Quinoco Energy Company in Bristol has been servicing community's energy needs since 1877 Posted: 14 September 2021 [10:39 AM] If you’re looking for a company to service your energy needs, look no further than Quinoco Energy Company, which has…
Ad falsely claims Connecticut politician has criminal record Posted: 14 September 2021 [10:22 AM] BRIDGEPORT - An online political ad falsely claimed that a Bridgeport city councilwoman had a criminal record after the organization that placed…
Push for Native American curriculum in schools makes gains Posted: 14 September 2021 [10:18 AM] For years, many Native American tribes have felt their history has not been given its due by schools in Connecticut, a state…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 September 2021 [09:59 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Sept. 5 Marie Heather Birdsall, 45, 15 Easton St., Waterbury, fifth-degree larceny Christian Garcia, 27, 37 Acorn…
Two teenagers shot in Bristol on Sunday Posted: 14 September 2021 [08:31 AM] BRISTOL -- Two teenagers were shot on Sunday in the area of Main and Summer streets, police said Tuesday. The male…
Monday 09/13/2021
300 Afghan refugees expected in Connecticut in coming months Posted: 13 September 2021 [04:42 PM] HARTFORD - About 300 refugees from Afghanistan are expected to arrive in Connecticut in the coming weeks and months as immigrant advocacy…
Southington police investigating six reports of thefts from vehicles at local gas stations over the past week Posted: 13 September 2021 [02:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Southington police are investigating six reports of car burglaries over the past week involving victims who were parked at…
Bristol man sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex charges involving children Posted: 13 September 2021 [02:26 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man who pleaded guilty to sex charges involving children has been sentenced to a decade in prison.…
HEALTHY LIVING: Support can be a large positive for covid-19 longhaulers Posted: 13 September 2021 [01:26 PM] RN The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in truly unprecedented ways. Both physically and mentally, the impact it has had on…
Bristol Health kicking off series of virtual recruiting events for nursing positions Posted: 13 September 2021 [01:20 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Health on Tuesday is kicking off a series of virtual events aimed at recruiting nursing positions. The series…
CT Humane team aids in New Orleans hurricane relief efforts Posted: 13 September 2021 [12:00 PM] CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY NEWINGTON – Even on holidays, the Connecticut Humane Society team is on-site caring for pets. And on this past…
State police investigating abduction that ended in Berlin Posted: 13 September 2021 [11:39 AM] State police are investigating after a woman was abducted in Marlborough before she was beaten and robbed and later released in…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 September 2021 [10:53 AM] Bristol Police report the following: Sept. 2 Nathan Anthony Marco, 23, 40 Lincoln St., Bristol, second-degree failure to appear Sept. 3 Nikki…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 September 2021 [10:43 AM] Plainville police report the following: Chelsea L. Guardarrama, 28, of 182 Redstone Hill Road, was charged Sept. 8 with first degree failure…
Man drowns while swimming with friend at Fairfield reservoir Posted: 13 September 2021 [10:42 AM] FAIRFIELD - A 35-year-old man drowned Sunday while swimming with a friend at a Fairfield reservoir, police said. Police and fire department…
Police appeal order to turn over documents in 2010 cold case Posted: 13 September 2021 [10:40 AM] MADISON - Police in a wealthy Connecticut town where the 2010 killing of Barbara Hamburg remains unsolved are fighting a judge's order…
Sunday 09/12/2021
Polish food fans flock to St. Stan's for annual Dozynki Posted: 12 September 2021 [07:27 PM] The scent of Polish delicacies wafted down West Street over the weekend, emanating from behind St. Stanislaus Church. The parish’s annual…
The stray cat brews: Five Churches helps raise funds for Animal Alliance Posted: 12 September 2021 [07:26 PM] Well over 400 stray cats call this city home, and a small group of volunteers collected donations for their care at…
PLAINVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Eagle Fence & Guardrail offers value and expertise Posted: 12 September 2021 [05:53 PM] PLAINVILLE - When it comes to fencing needs, Connecticut’s most knowledgeable fence company, Eagle Fence and Guardrail, should be the first call…
Chauncey Boardman, a clockmaker whose pieces are timeless Posted: 12 September 2021 [05:51 PM] Correspondent Here’s a condensed “Builders of Bristol” version of mine on Chauncey Boardman, which was originally written by Janet Dibble, a local…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Ethically protecting your family with Medicare planning Posted: 12 September 2021 [05:47 PM] Attorney I was recently reviewing the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services website when I came upon an explanation of Medicaid…
Saturday 09/11/2021
Bristol honors Sept. 11 sacrifices Posted: 11 September 2021 [08:10 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol still remembers. Dignitaries, first responders and residents gathered outside the North Main Street Bristol Fire Department to remember…
Friday 09/10/2021
Bristol families will be able to sleep under the stars, take part in scavenger hunts, games at Muzzy Field; here's how Posted: 10 September 2021 [05:10 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol families will be able to sleep under the stars on Muzzy Field as part of the first…