BRISTOL - Home is where the heart is. That is the motto for this year’s 56th annual Mum Festival and it…
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Saturday 09/23/2017
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: Bristol barber shops a true family business Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:12 PM] The barbering profession in many cases is a family thing. At Tony’s Hair Design and Andy’s Hair Studio, both on West Street,…
Older Member Association a big part of Boys & Girls Club history Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:10 PM] Special to the Press Editor’s Note: This is the third part of a series that looks at the history and impact of…
Candidate forum October 23 at St. Paul Posted: 23 September 2017 [10:57 AM] BRISTOL -- The Bristol Chamber of Commerce is hosting a municipal forum in the auditorium of Saint Paul Catholic High School. The…
Friday 09/22/2017
Bristol school to celebrate 50 years with walk, open house Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:44 PM] BRISTOL - You only turn 50 once and Ivy Drive Elementary School is ready to celebrate. Ivy Drive opened its doors…
Bristol store owner reflects on falling victim to armed robbery (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:39 PM] BRISTOL - Jignesh Patel thought that, perhaps, one of his customers had taken a joke a little too far on Thursday night…
Bristol boy attacked on bike ride home from school Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:32 PM] BRISTOL - A routine bicycle ride home from an after-school activity turned into a nightmare for a young Bristol boy on Thursday,…
Bristol man seriously injured in motorcycle crash was driving recklessly on stolen bike: police Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:32 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in June has been arrested after police discovered that he had…
Talk on World War I battle provides background Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL - The city’s connection to the Battle of Seicheprey and the beginning of World War I was highlighted at the Memorial…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 22 September 2017 [09:46 PM] Bristol police report the following: Gamaliel Balali, 23, of 154 Emmett St., was charged on Sept. 20 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Bristol store owner reflects on falling victim to robbery (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 22 September 2017 [05:53 PM] BRISTOL - Jignesh Patel thought perhaps one of his customers had taken a joke a little too far on Thursday night when…
Thursday 09/21/2017
Flower power: Mum Festival gets off to a hardy start Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL – With a summer-like weekend in sight, the Mum Festival started off right, with local leaders and legislators honoring Bristol’s Hometown…
Bristol submits application for $3.9M state grant for Centre Square Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:20 PM] BRISTOL - The city officially submitted a grant application to the state Department of Economic and Community Develop-ment for a $3.9 million…
Bristol Bits: Oh the humanity! Hindenburg flew over South Mountain on day of tragic flight Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:19 PM] Bristol Bits By BOB MONTGOMERY The Hindenburg Not too long ago, I mentioned that the Zeppelin Hindenburg was seen flying…
Wheeler Clinic gets $175,000 federal grant for opioid treatment programs Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:17 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wheeler Clinic recently received a $175,700 grant from the federal Department of Health and Human Services to assist in…
SWAT team called to site of likely murder-attempted suicide Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:16 PM] NEWINGTON - A Gilbert Road woman is dead and her husband is in police custody at the hospital after what appears to…
Pink Beetle revs up for Beekley Center for Breast Health and Wellness Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - “Beekley goes pink in October” is a phrase around Bristol Hospital’s Beekley Center for Breast Health and Wellness that’s typically…
Pequabuck conduit inspection causes road closure Posted: 21 September 2017 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - An inspection of the Pequabuck River Conduit - a channel for transporting water - that runs under Riverside Avenue closed…
Aaron Hernandez lawyer: Brain showed 'severe' case of CTE Posted: 21 September 2017 [04:41 PM] BOSTON - Aaron Hernandez's lawyer says the former New England Patriots tight end's brain showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease…
Bristol police announce road closures, parking restrictions ahead of Mum Festival parade Posted: 21 September 2017 [04:17 PM] BRISTOL - Police have announced several road closures and temporary parking restrictions ahead of Sunday’s Mum Festival parade. Police said the parade…
Bristol man turns himself in on assault, theft charges Posted: 21 September 2017 [11:37 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has turned himself in on charges connected to the assault of two men in August and the…
Wednesday 09/20/2017
Drug prevention coalition sees success in 1st year of grant Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Prevention Coalition for a Drug-Free Community has achieved several milestones in preventing substance abuse in Bristol one year…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:21 PM] Bristol police report the following: Emily Gilbert, 26, of 8 Federal Court, was charged on Sept. 17 with operating under the influence.…
Bristol woman, charged in serious assault, arrested for not appearing in court Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman charged in a vicious assault was arrested again on Monday, this time for allegedly not showing up…
BRISTOL BITS: Historical society volunteer finds interesting artifacts Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:14 PM] Joe Morozuk is an interesting fellow who spends time in the Bristol History Room at the Bristol Public Library, while also a…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
ESPN said to push college channels on Altice Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:10 PM] Bloomberg ESPN is pushing cable operator Altice USA to carry two of its college sports channels and make its flagship network more…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:24 PM] Bristol police report the following: Kristen Eschner, 37, of 49 Donna Lane, was charged on Sept. 16 with attempted sixth-degree larceny. Katarzyna…
One person seriously hurt in Bristol crash; another sustains minor injuries Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - One person was seriously injured early Tuesday when the vehicle he was riding in left the road and struck a…
Witch's Dungeon opens for the spooky season next week Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum will return to the Bristol Historical Society from Sept. 29 through Halloween, presenting a…
Bristol man convicted of damaging condo complex, possessing dangerous weapon Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - A local man was convicted on Monday of causing $2,000 worth of damages at his then-condo complex before being found…
Building committee to include consultants for theater elements Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - The Memorial Boulevard Building Committee decided to include consultants with the architects for guidance and to define the components needed…
Two vehicles collide in Bristol; no serious injuries reported Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - No serious injuries were reported when two vehicles collided Tuesday at the intersection of James P. Casey Road and Clark…
Plymouth declares April 14 as official 'Day of Kindness' Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:54 AM] PLYMOUTH – April 14 is now known as the official “Day of Kindness” in town. During the opening ceremonies of the…
Monday 09/18/2017
Puerto Rico braces for hit from Category 5 Maria Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:08 PM] Less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma ravaged the Caribbean, a potential Category 5 storm bears down on Puerto Rico. Hurricane…
Chris Palmieri is new president of STEPS Coalition Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Councilor and DePaolo Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Palmieri took the reins as president of the STEPS Coalition last…
Cockayne calls for Board of Education leaders to resign over deficits Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ken Cockayne has called for the resignation of Board of Education members on social media - starting with the…
Southington Library book discussion of "Hidden Figures" set for Oct. 5 Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Public Library invites people to attend their evening book discussion Oct. 5, which will focus on “Hidden Figures”…
Mum Festival still seeks volunteers Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:38 PM] The Mum Festival Committee, in keeping with this year’s theme of “Home is Where the Heart Is,” is reaching out to the…
NAACP to hold town hall style candidates forum Oct. 2 Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - On Monday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m., the Bristol Chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a public meet and greet…
Ultimate Wireforms moving to Plymouth Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:34 PM] PLYMOUTH - Ultimate Wireforms Inc. will be the newest resident in the Plymouth Business Park. Mayor David Merchant said there will…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:33 PM] Bristol police report the following: Robert Pelletier, 52, of 750 Willis St., was charged on Sept. 12 with second-degree breach of peace.…
ESPN announces Bristol will be headquarters for new ACC Network Posted: 18 September 2017 [08:42 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL – ESPN announced Monday its new ACC Network will use Bristol as its headquarters. Bristol was chosen over Charlotte, which…
Terryville man accused of propositioning Bristol teen appears before a judge Posted: 18 September 2017 [05:19 PM] BRISTOL - A 44-year-old Terryville man appeared before a judge on Monday to answer to charges he propositioned a Bristol teenager by…
Bristol man crashed into Southington bar: police Posted: 18 September 2017 [03:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating after a man crashed into a local bar on Sunday. According to police, Bristol resident Nathan Cannon,…
Bristol man gets 4 years in prison for threatening to kill ex-girlfriend, shoot up homeless shelter Posted: 18 September 2017 [01:46 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man pleaded guilty on Monday to threatening to shoot up a local homeless shelter to kill his ex-girlfriend. Richard Salvio, 41, of 101 Jacobs St., accepted a plea bargain during his hearing in Bristol Superior Court. The…
Sunday 09/17/2017
A loss too soon: NASCAR driver from Plainville dies in plane crash Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - Family and friends of town native Ted Christopher are mourning the sudden death of the veteran-modified NASCAR driver, killed in…
Copter tribute proposed to council Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:39 PM] BRISTOL - Veterans’ Memorial Boulevard could soon be home to a Huey helicopter as part of a living legacy tribute to honor…
Mayor looking to continue city's energy efficiency plans Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:38 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ken Cockayne plans to continue the energy initiatives the city has undertaken or are currently in progress that are…
Meetings this week Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:37 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Sept. 18 Inland Wetlands Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss applications #1831 and…
Bingo sprouts start of Mum Festival Posted: 17 September 2017 [10:34 PM] BRISTOL - The 2017 Mum Festival season kicked off Sunday with bingo at the Bristol Polish American Citizens Club. The mum plant…