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Tuesday 09/25/2018
Dead man found in Bristol reservoir Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:27 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating an untimely death after a body was found in one of the city’s reservoirs Tuesday morning.…
Police ID man seriously injured in Bristol motorcycle crash Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - Police have identified a city man seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Thursday. Police on Tuesday said 55-year-old Peter…
BRISTOL BITS: If you see Tony, ask him about Wilson Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:25 PM] The next time you see Tony Carrier ask him about Wilson, and when will Wilson be trimmed? I will reveal more on…
Frank's: An 'old-school' Bristol dining tradition Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:15 PM] BRISTOL - Frank Loukoumis says he’s worked hard to become what he is now: owner of Frank’s Restaurant for over 20…
Forestville man's memories of Hendrix are in new book Posted: 25 September 2018 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - A Forestville man, George Irving, was recently featured in “Jimi Hendrix: The Day I Was There,” a book published…
Monday 09/24/2018
Organizers: Bristol Mum Festival a success again Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Mum Festival Committee say this year’s event was a “big success.” Mickey Goldwasser, planning and marketing…
Bristol man accused of biting Bristol Hospital employee Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:26 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly biting a Bristol Hospital employee when he was in…
Mum Festival flag ceremony a Legion family affair Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:24 PM] American Legion Post 209 BRISTOL - Members of the American Legion Post 209 family and the Sons of the American Legion worked…
Bristol man convicted of assaulting pregnant woman in front of children Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - A local man has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman in front of her young children. Miguel Oquendo,…
Bristol man pleads not guilty to sex assault at hospital psych unit Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting another man while the two were in a local…
Sunday 09/23/2018
PRIME TIME: Navy man continues harrowing tale of Murmansk run Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:29 PM] (Part 2 of 3) Jack Denehy, the late founder and president of the Memorial Military Museum of Bristol, interviewed men from Bristol…
Mum Festival Parade features music and pageantry Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - Local students marched through the downtown streets Sunday, all for the love of the mum. Marching bands from across…
Cool chrome captivates car fans at Mum Festival Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - Memorial Boulevard was lined with classic cars and modern muscle cars as the Mum Festival’s weekend of entertainment continued…
BRISTOL BITS: Big turnout for Pasquale birthday-anniversary party Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:13 PM] On Sept. 8, 2018, Dom and Marie Pasquale celebrated their 85th birthdays and 65 years of marriage at the residence of their…
Friday 09/21/2018
State pedals funds: City among recipients of aid for pedestrian, bike safety projects Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:25 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol has been selected as one of 40 cities and towns in the state that will share $12.4 million…
Plymouth schools punch above weight says assessment Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:24 PM] PLYMOUTH – Despite spending less per pupil than similar towns, or the state average, Plymouth manages to compete with other…
Bristol honors its Hometown Hero Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:14 PM] BRISTOL - Ed Pelkey, a Korean War veteran and community volunteer, was honored Friday evening as this year’s Hometown Hero.…
Bridges in area deemed 'structurally deficient' Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:03 PM] HARTFORD - A report released Thursday by a nonprofit research organization indicates that Central Connecticut had five state or municipally owned…
Bristol woman accused of stabbing man during domestic incident Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:01 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident. Andrea Ferrara, 37, of…
Bristol man, charged in jewelry theft from home, seeking trial Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:01 PM] Angel Mercado…
Bristol police still investigating serious motorcycle accident, withholding victim's identity Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:00 PM] BRISTOL - Police are still investigating a motorcycle accident that seriously injured a man Thursday. Police on Friday said they…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Mum Festival fun starts its four-day run Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Mum Festival kicked off Thursday with fun for all ages including music, food, carnival rides and an…
Multimedia program at library to focus on Bristol's Rockwell family Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Local genealogist and writer Sheila Draper Orefice will discuss the history of Bristol’s Rockwell family and its estate on…
Bristol man pleads guilty to mugging man, 69, downtown Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded guilty in the mugging a man whose wallet he stole in March downtown. Michael…
Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - The 2018 Northeast Historic Baseball All-Star Event is coming to Muzzy Field Oct. 14, offering spectators a free opportunity to see the sport played the way it was in its infancy. The event, sponsored by TEAM Bristol…
Man seriously injured in Bristol motorcycle crash Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash early Thursday that left the bike’s operator seriously injured. The…
New Britain man charged in pair of 2017 Bristol car burglaries Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been charged with smashing the windows of two parked cars on Main Street last…
Police say Bristol woman left children alone for most of weekend Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman accused of leaving her two young children home alone for much of a weekend in April…
BRISTOL BITS: BHS Class of 1951 celebrates at Chippanee Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:21 PM] The kids from the Class of ’51 from Bristol High - that’s 1951 and not 1851 - held a 67th reunion at…
Boy, 8, hit by car in Bristol Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - An 8-year old boy was hit by a car Thursday afternoon on Prospect Street. Police and an ambulance responded…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Bristol Central teacher Gallo is a real grant go-getter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - When the teachers gathered for their annual convocation, they were sitting on refurbished seats in the Bristol Central…
Pass system instituted for visitors to Bristol Hospital Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:39 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital on Wednesday launched a new security measure requiring all adult visitors to check in and obtain a…
Bristol job fair to feature over 30 vendors Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s Manufacturing and Trades Job Fair, set for Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree by…
BRISTOL BITS: Paradis Fitness and its owner still going strong Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:32 PM] I stopped by Paradis Fitness early Saturday afternoon after getting an invitation to the 30th anniversary of the business by owner Butch…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:28 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sheena Thompson, 27, of 90 Locust St., Waterbury, was charged on Sept. 17 with operation while under…
Bristol man involved in scuffle with police offered plea deal Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - A city man during whose arrest a police officer suffered a broken hand has been offered a plea bargain…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Bristol to host 49th Mum-A-Thon road race; preregistration open Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - Preregistration is underway for the 49th annual Mum-A-Thon road race. The race will be held Oct. 21, preceded by…
B.E.S.T.-4-Bristol coalition targets youth substance abuse Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Office has begun to promote B.E.S.T.-4-Bristol, a coalition of parents, teachers, students and community members working to…
Kiss-a-Pig contest is back, and Daisy is ready to pucker up Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is hosting its 4th annual Kiss- A-Pig Contest, with contestants competing…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:16 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nykole Gonzalez, 32, of 163 School St., was charged on Sept. 16 with disorderly conduct and second-degree…
Fatal overdose numbers still a concern in Bristol, elsewhere Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:12 PM] FARMINGTON - While accidental drug deaths appear to be leveling off in the suburbs of Central Connecticut, fatal overdoses continue to…
Bristol man, accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend, offered plea deal Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A local man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in front of her young children is expected to soon…
Monday 09/17/2018
Bristol police tight-lipped on plan to catch wheel thieves Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:06 PM] BRISTOL - Police say they have a multitiered plan to deal with a recent wave of wheel thefts in the city,…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:04 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nelson Torres, 49, of 179 Surrey Drive, was charged on Sept. 9 with sixth-degree larceny. Donald Drouin,…
Trivia Night returns Oct. 19 at DoubleTree Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:59 PM] BRISTOL - What entertainment event is back by popular demand in Bristol this fall? Answer: Trivia Night. The Bristol…
Lights out on West Cemetery Lantern Tour this year Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:58 PM] BRISTOL - The Cemetery Commission has announced that there will be no Lantern Tour of West Cemetery this year. Mike Saman, president…
Plymouth man charged with stealing $5,000 while at work in Bristol Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - A Plymouth man has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars during a Bristol home improvement job after admitting…
Bristol Eastern senior starts sports equipment drive for young athletes Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:49 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Eastern High School Leadership Council member Carter Dziedzic has initiated a collection drive for new and used sports…
No service: Schools adopt new policy requiring students to check phones at start of class Posted: 17 September 2018 [02:00 PM] BRISTOL - Starting this year, the school district mandates students to give up their cell phones at the start of…