The state’s Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS) Appointment Assistance Line was inundated with calls throughout the day Monday as those ages…
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Monday 03/01/2021
New Britain, Bristol, Southington each have coronavirus-associated death among residents; state has vaccinated over 600,000 residents so far Posted: 01 March 2021 [05:32 PM] New Britain, Bristol and Southington each had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness over the weekend, according to state health officials…
Healthy Living: Restorative nature of sleep critical to many during pandemic times Posted: 01 March 2021 [05:31 PM] By Toshita Kumar, MD The uncertainty of the COVID pandemic has significantly disrupted our lives. Right now, it is more…
Plymouth Democrats want to get rid of mayor, switch to town manager Posted: 01 March 2021 [04:54 PM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Democrats are circulating a petition hoping to change the town government from mayoral to a town manager style.…
Bristol public schools continue to move toward full in person learning Posted: 01 March 2021 [04:35 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol public schools continue to move back toward full in person learning, with grades seven and eight…
Former prosecutor tapped for Connecticut general counsel job Posted: 01 March 2021 [04:06 PM] HARTFORD - A former federal prosecutor, who helped lead the investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe before resigning from the…
ESPN donates anchor desk used during 2008 NBA Finals to Nutmeg TV Posted: 01 March 2021 [03:33 PM] BRISTOL – ESPN donated an anchor desk, used for the 2008 NBA Finals, to Nutmeg TV. Retrofitted by Creative Dimensions, it…
New Britain commuter student, staff member report positive coronavirus tests at CCSU Posted: 01 March 2021 [03:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Since Feb. 25, Central Connecticut State University reported three new covid-19 cases and zero new cases over the…
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in slaying of Yale student Posted: 01 March 2021 [02:00 PM] NEW HAVEN - An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect in the slaying of a Yale graduate student, authorities said…
NAACP establishes a scholarship in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. Dr. Eddie Whitehead Posted: 01 March 2021 [12:56 PM] BRISTOL – The Greater Bristol Branch of the NAACP has established a scholarship fund at Main Street Community Foundation in honor…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 01 March 2021 [12:40 PM] Bristol police report the following: Feb. 25 Billiejo Demars, 39, 70 Crystal St., Wethersfield, violation of protective order Feb. 26 Rachel…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 01 March 2021 [12:38 PM] Plainville police report the following: Raymond T. Despres, 59, of 123 Woodford Ave. Extension, was charged Feb. 25 with disorderly conduct and…
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise in Connecticut Posted: 01 March 2021 [12:26 PM] NEW HAVEN - Police in Ansonia are investigating the recent thefts of several catalytic converters from cars, echoing a statewide uptick.…
Connecticut girds for demand as vaccine eligibility expands today Posted: 01 March 2021 [12:13 PM] HARTFORD - Health officials in Connecticut expected an avalanche of requests for appointments as the state on Monday opens up vaccines to…
Police: Dispute over room light led to Quinnipiac dorm slashing Posted: 01 March 2021 [12:05 PM] HAMDEN - A Quinnipiac University student slashed his roommate's neck after they argued about a dorm room light, police in Connecticut said.…
Connecticut GOP lost registered voters after Capitol breach Posted: 01 March 2021 [11:58 AM] NEW HAVEN - More than 5,000 Connecticut Republicans left the political party in the six weeks after the Jan. 6 breach of…
School Readiness Council, Bristol Early Childhood Alliance helping parents make sure their child is ready for school Posted: 01 March 2021 [11:53 AM] BRISTOL – Is your child ready for kindergarten? The School Readiness Council and the Bristol Early Childhood Alliance want to…
Two names added to Plainville Veterans Memorial Wall Posted: 01 March 2021 [11:44 AM] Town of Plainville The town of Plainville has added names to the Plainville Veterans Memorial Wall. The following names have…
Corned beef and cabbage dinner event this Saturday Posted: 01 March 2021 [11:40 AM] Terryville Fish & Game Club The Terryville Fish & Game Club will be hosting a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Saturday,…
Sunday 02/28/2021
Flag that flew in Iwo Jima flying over Post 2 for next 30 days Posted: 28 February 2021 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL – A single American flag journeyed from a volcanic island in Japan to the shores of the North Atlantic, eventually…
Light Hangar Company focuses on customers' needs Posted: 28 February 2021 [04:09 PM] STAFF REPORT When it’s time to replace that old light fixture you’ve been staring at forever or complete that home renovation,…
PRIME TIME: A young Eagle Scout becomes a 'Builder of Bristol' Posted: 28 February 2021 [04:03 PM] Correspondent Here is the latest “Builders of Bristol” biography and it’s on William J. Hyland (1928-1996) and written by Eleanor Wilson. William…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Planning and asset protection after the pandemic Posted: 28 February 2021 [04:00 PM] Attorney Philosopher George Santayana noted, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” One year ago, who would have…
Saturday 02/27/2021
Overturned tractor trailer closed part of I-84 in Plainville Saturday Posted: 27 February 2021 [05:49 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A tractor trailer on its side closed part of Interstate 84 Saturday. According to the state Department of Transportation,…
Nearly 1,000 boxes of food distributed in Bristol as city partners with United Way Posted: 27 February 2021 [05:25 PM] BRISTOL -- Volunteers on a cold, rainy Saturday worked tirelessly in Bristol to distribute food to those less fortunate. The collective…
Friday 02/26/2021
Data: Vaccination rates lower for Black and Hispanic people Posted: 26 February 2021 [05:52 PM] BRIDGEPORT - Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday that Connecticut still has "a long way to go" to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates among…
Bristol teacher adapts during pandemic Posted: 26 February 2021 [05:17 PM] BRISTOL – Lisa Galske said the covid-19 pandemic has taught her to be “adaptable, creative, and flexible” as a teacher,…
Bristol has 15 new positive coronavirus cases among residents; case updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 26 February 2021 [05:15 PM] There were eight coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Friday but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been…
Kindergarten registration is open Posted: 26 February 2021 [05:02 PM] BRISTOL – The start of the 2021-22 school year seems far away but the time to register your child for…
Bristol Hospital treating four coronavirus patients Posted: 26 February 2021 [04:51 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is treating four coronavirus patients. This is one additional patient than the hospital was treating…
A look at 'The City Beautiful Movement' that came to Bristol Posted: 26 February 2021 [04:42 PM] Special to the Press This coming October, the City of Bristol, its Parks, Recreation, Youth & Community Services Department, and the Bristol…
State regional university faculty, students rally at CCSU with 'Skunkzilla' at forefront to protest against Board of Regents' contract proposals (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 26 February 2021 [04:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – “Regents Proposals Stink” read the giant sign attached to “Skunkzilla,” a 14-foot inflatable skunk that stood at the…
Community overly pleased with Bristol Health covid-19 vaccine registration event held at American Legion Post 2 Posted: 26 February 2021 [03:27 PM] BRISTOL -- Many in the community walked away from a covid-19 vaccine registration event Friday in Bristol thrilled with how easy…
Two people injured, one in critical condition following car crash in Southington Posted: 26 February 2021 [02:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two people were injured, including one who is in critical condition, during a single-car crash Thursday night. Police said…
Plymouth mayor hopes to see progress on town projects this year Posted: 26 February 2021 [01:09 PM] PLYMOUTH – Mayor David Merchant hopes to see progress this year on road improvements, which he said will be grant-funded, and…
Buddy the beefalo continues to evade capture Posted: 26 February 2021 [01:04 PM] PLYMOUTH – Mayor David Merchant said the escaped beefalo turned folk hero has “remained elusive.” “He’s still out there,” Merchant said.…
New coffee shop finds home in Bristol Posted: 26 February 2021 [12:38 PM] BRISTOL – A new coffee shop, Rise and Dine has opened at 785 Terryville Ave., offering homemade breakfast and lunch. Owner…
Hartford HealthCare launches Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center Posted: 26 February 2021 [12:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of the Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St.…
Connecticut Port Authority investigated for paying $500K 'success fee' Posted: 26 February 2021 [10:53 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong disclosed Thursday that his office is investigating the quasi-public Connecticut Port Authority and a more…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 26 February 2021 [10:26 AM] Bristol police report the following: Feb. 24 Victor Izquierdo, 21, 85 Bradley Ave., Waterbury, criminal trespass first degree, violation of protective order,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 February 2021 [10:24 AM] Southington police report the following: Cody Valle, 26, of 35 Darling St., was charged Feb. 22 with two counts of third degree…
New Britain man charged in Southington burglary Posted: 26 February 2021 [09:40 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man faces burglary and theft charges after police earlier this month found him outside a local…
Thursday 02/25/2021
Bristol Hospital sees another drop in covid-19 patients Posted: 25 February 2021 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital saw another drop in coronavirus cases Thursday. The hospital is down to three patients who have tested…
CCSU officially launches new John Lewis Institute for Social Justice during virtual celebration Posted: 25 February 2021 [05:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Call it a new institute, but it’s really the start of a new era. Central Connecticut State University…
Bristol has three coronavirus-associated deaths, Plymouth has two; plus area case updates Posted: 25 February 2021 [04:37 PM] Over the past two days, Bristol has had three residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while New Britain, Newington and Plymouth each…
Plymouth police seeking information on suspect in theft of $1K worth of shrimp Posted: 25 February 2021 [04:35 PM] PLYMOUTH -- Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing more than $1,000 of shrimp. A photo of the suspect…
Farmers to Families Produce Distribution program returns to Bristol Saturday Posted: 25 February 2021 [04:13 PM] BRISTOL – The next round of the Farmers to Families Produce Distribution program is this Saturday, Feb. 27. Distribution will…
BRISTOL BITS: Having fun with nicknames Posted: 25 February 2021 [04:09 PM] In today’s column, I’m going to ramble on about nicknames and names. If there’s a fellow in Bristol who could be…
Plymouth looking at a budget with a zero mill increase Posted: 25 February 2021 [04:02 PM] PLYMOUTH – Mayor David Merchant is looking at a budget with a zero mill increase. Merchant said that he will be…
Faculty, students, 'Skunkzilla' to rally at CCSU to protest 'destructive contract proposals' Posted: 25 February 2021 [02:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Faculty and students from Connecticut’s four regional universities are holding a rally in front of Central Connecticut State…