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Friday 11/15/2019
Bristol Board of Ed honors two teachers Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:46 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education has recognized two teachers for recent achievements in their field. Corey Nagle, science…
Bristol Armory officially becomes the Bristol Sports Armory Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:40 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Armory is now officially the Bristol Sports Armory. The managers - Bunty Ray, Chris D’Amato…
Bristol Historical Society to host program on the New Departure company Posted: 15 November 2019 [04:02 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society will host a program on the clubs, sports teams, bands and other groups which arose…
Thursday 11/14/2019
Wellness Fair at New Britain-Berlin YMCA has wealth of health info Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Bristol Health partnered with the New Britain-Berlin YMCA to host the first Wellness Fair at the YMCA on…
Bristol man believed to be 'significant cocaine trafficker' pleads guilty to federal gun, drug charges Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:45 PM] A Bristol man who federal officials say is a “significant cocaine trafficker” in the city pleaded guilty to gun and drug…
New England Carousel Museum opens new exhibit ahead of its annual Bizarre Bazaar Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:45 PM] BRISTOL - The New England Carousel Museum opened up a new exhibit last Thursday, featuring modern carousel art by artist Jeffrey…
BRISTOL BITS: Mary Houle carries on a holiday tradition with a smile Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:45 PM] Bristol Bits There are a few photos that I really enjoy, those taken for Bristol Press stories. One was shared here recently…
Former Bristol Eastern High School student becomes its principal Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:19 PM] BRISTOL – The Board of Education at its November meeting approved Michael Higgins as the next principal of Bristol Eastern…
Advanced Physical Therapy officially opens in Bristol Posted: 14 November 2019 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL - Advanced Physical Therapy celebrated its grand opening Thursday with the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and Bristol city leaders.…
Bristol firefighters find another way to save lives through fundraiser Posted: 14 November 2019 [03:14 PM] BRISTOL - As if saving people from burning buildings wasn’t enough, local firefighters have found another way to save lives in…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
Help needed: United Way begins food, toy drives Posted: 13 November 2019 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL - The United Way of West Central Connecticut began several collection drives Wednesday, with residents encouraged to do their…
Opioid task forces releases 2 awareness videos Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:45 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Opioid Task Force unveiled two of 13 public service announcement videos created to promote awareness and help…
Starling Physicians has data breached, patients affected Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:44 PM] A multispecialty medical facility with offices in New Britain, Bristol and several other towns announced Tuesday certain patients were potentially impacted…
Bristol man charged with DUI in pedestrian accident offered plea bargain, pleads not guilty Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:08 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man charged with DUI after allegedly striking a pedestrian who was walking a dog, seriously injuring the…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:59 PM] Bristol police report the following: John Stephens, 35, of 21 Mercier Ave., was charged on Nov. 5 with possession of drug paraphernalia,…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
All about safety: Bristol schools outline athlete protocols Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:16 PM] BRISTOL - With parents more concerned than ever about the risk of injury in student sports, the Bristol public school athletic…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:13 PM] Bristol police report the following: Adam Dell, 21, of 48 Edgewood Circle, Southington, was charged on Nov. 5 with third-degree assault, second-degree…
Bristol man charged after police find him with suspected Fentanyl and crack cocaine Posted: 12 November 2019 [05:49 PM] BRISTOL - Police on Monday charged a city man after finding him with suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine. Glenn Pearson,…
Bristol man gets 18 months in jail for selling cocaine Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:44 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man who was found with nearly 200 grams of cocaine in his apartment is expected to be sentenced…
BRISTOL BITS: Information sought on Boys Club All-Star game Posted: 12 November 2019 [03:53 PM] Rick Reimer, who has been known as Frederick Reimer since the many years he’s been out-of-town, visits here every once in a…
New Britain man accused of assaulting women, threatening one of them taken into custody Posted: 12 November 2019 [03:52 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was taken into custody on Tuesday after a prosecutor expressed concern for the victims in…
Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit go forward Posted: 12 November 2019 [10:22 AM] WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Tuesday a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue…
Monday 11/11/2019
Bristol inauguration ceremony includes elements of Veterans Day Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL- Newly elected city officials and returning incumbents were sworn in at an inauguration ceremony in the Bristol Central High…
On Veterans Day, Bristol honors and thanks those who served Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The community came together Monday to honor and thank those who have served their country at a Veterans Day…
West Hartford woman seemed to show no remorse for allegedly killing Bristol man's snake: court documents Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A West Hartford woman accused of throwing a Bristol man’s snake out a window seemingly showed no remorse when…
Bristol man allegedly assaulted woman, pulled knife on her in front of children Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces felony charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, punching her multiple times, in a home with…
Bristol's Exterior Trim Specialties wins praise for its own spruce-up Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - Exterior Trim Specialties celebrated its grand opening Thursday with officials from the city and the Central Connecticut Chambers of…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:01 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jenneane Chambers, 35, of 39 Washington St., was charged on Oct. 31 with sixth-degree larceny. Malon Mathis,…
Mail carriers to collect Thanksgiving food donations again Posted: 11 November 2019 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - For the 10th year, local mail carriers are doing their part to collect food for the needy this Thanksgiving…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Honoring a POW: Civil War-era Bristol native remembered Posted: 10 November 2019 [06:30 PM] BRISTOL - It’s unusual for a memorial service to be held for a Civil War hero these days, at least in…
BRISTOL BITS: Columnist recalls a few Bristol vets this Veterans Day Posted: 10 November 2019 [05:17 PM] With today being Veterans Day, I thought I’d share my memories of some of the veterans I got to know who are…
Parishioners pray for veterans at St. Joseph Church in Bristol Posted: 10 November 2019 [04:22 PM] BRISTOL - Parishioners honored and prayed for veterans at St. Joseph Church Saturday evening during a special Mass in observance of…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 10 November 2019 [04:10 PM] Bristol police report the following: Bartlomiej Smialkowski, 47, of 181 Sherbrook St., was charged on Oct. 27 with second-degree threatening and second-degree…
PRIME TIME: Bristol man took pride in city's prosperity Posted: 10 November 2019 [03:50 PM] Here’s part one of a two part “Builders of Bristol” entry on the Whipple Family, written by Eleanor Wilson, now the program…
This week's meetings Posted: 10 November 2019 [03:34 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Nov. 12 Pine Lake Study Committee, 6:30 p.m. First Floor Meeting Room, City Hall, 111 North Main St.…
Friday 11/08/2019
South Side Elementary School held its Veterans Day ceremony and dedicated it to the late Tony Sileo Posted: 08 November 2019 [08:11 PM] BRISTOL – The Veterans Day ceremony at South Side Elementary School Friday morning was dedicated to the memory of the…
Bristolite will return to his roots and play a benefit concert for the historical society Posted: 08 November 2019 [08:11 PM] BRISTOL – Folk musician Andrew McKnight is paying tribute to his Bristol roots Sunday. The grandson of one of the original…
City to hold inauguration ceremony Monday at BCHS Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:48 PM] BRISTOL - The city will hold the 2019 Inauguration Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., as required by the City…
Car strikes boulder in Bristol, sends 2 to hospital Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:47 PM] BRISTOL - Two people were taken to the hospital after their car left the road and crashed into a boulder in…
American Clock and Watch Museum to open "Mantels for the Season" displays Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:18 PM] BRISTOL - Community businesses and individuals are lending their talents to beautifying the American Clock and Watch Museum for the second…
Newest medical director at Bristol Hospital brings experience, veteran savvy Posted: 08 November 2019 [07:17 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital’s newest medical director brings with him over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field and 11…
New York-based developer to buy 2 downtown buildings from Bristol Hospital, provide housing, job placement services for veterans Posted: 08 November 2019 [05:12 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has agreed to sell two downtown buildings to a New York-based development company that will provide temporary…
Water main break reported in Bristol Posted: 08 November 2019 [11:45 AM] BRISTOL - Crews are working to repair a water main break on Northwestern Drive. The water department said some residents in…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Voters approve five of the ballot questions on Election Day and reject three Posted: 07 November 2019 [07:56 PM] BRISTOL - City voters approved five of the ballot questions on Election Day, rejecting three others having to do with…
Bristol firefighters respond to 2 suspicious brush fires Thursday Posted: 07 November 2019 [06:23 PM] BRISTOL - Firefighters on Thursday responded to two suspicious brush fires along Route 72. The fires, which occurred simultaneously about…
Brittany Barney wins City Council seat after recount Posted: 07 November 2019 [05:46 PM] BRISTOL - Brittany Barney has won the City Council District 3 seat. After a recount this morning at City…
Bristol woman charged after allegedly trying to frame ex-boyfriend Posted: 07 November 2019 [05:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol woman faces charges after police say she tried to frame her ex-boyfriend for text messages she actually…
Republican take control of the Board of Education Posted: 07 November 2019 [05:04 PM] BRISTOL – Allison Wadowski has won a seat on the Board of Education, solidifying Republican control for the next two years.…
BRISTOL BITS: Shoutout to an educator with a stellar resume Posted: 07 November 2019 [03:58 PM] Bristol Bits The following are bits and pieces of information that came to mind when I started today’s column: Reinhard Walker has…