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Thursday 06/22/2017
Mass. man arrested after allegedly violating protective order in Bristol, leaving country Posted: 22 June 2017 [05:13 PM] BRISTOL - A Massachusetts man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly violating a protective order three times in Bristol in January and later…
Bristol TEC graduates its largest class to date Posted: 22 June 2017 [11:42 AM] BRISTOL - “What an incredible year it has been, we have so much to be grateful for,” said Luz Manson, Bristol Technical…
Wednesday 06/21/2017
284 awarded diplomas at Bristol Central High School Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - The dream of coming into adulthood was realized for 284 Bristol Central High School graduates on Wednesday. A crowded gymnasium…
Bristol Eastern graduates 316 in ceremony Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:50 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Eastern High School’s class of 2017 graduated with smiles and songs Wednesday. Family and friends gathered in a wide…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:31 PM] Bristol police report the following: Ali Raza, 25, of 409 Blackstone Village, Meriden, was charged on June 15 with operation while under…
Bristol Blues to host Pink Night Friday Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues won’t be so blue this Friday. During a home game at Muzzy Field at 7 p.m., the…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Majority of teachers' jobs are safe, 25 still in limbo Posted: 20 June 2017 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - According to an update posted on the teachers’ union website, most of the teachers who received layoff notices last month…
Investigation into Bristol rabbit killing could bring more charges Posted: 20 June 2017 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - More charges could be coming after a video surfaced online showing a teen killing and mutilating a rabbit. Police on…
BRISTOL BITS: City resident holds 2-day artist in residence this weekend Posted: 20 June 2017 [07:47 PM] Bristol resident Nancy Chadbourne will be holding a two-day artist-in-residence art show this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at…
Man charged with threatening Bristol woman, pointing gun at her during online video session Posted: 20 June 2017 [07:45 PM] BRISTOL - A Naugatuck man arrested Monday is accused of pointing what looked like a gun at a Bristol woman during a…
Bristol man accused of not paying contracting wages granted program, to pay restitution Posted: 20 June 2017 [07:44 PM] BRISTOL - A city man accused of not paying four men a combined total of over $5,000 in wages they had earned…
Monday 06/19/2017
Strength in numbers: Communities band together to support Veterans Strong center Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:02 PM] Special to The Press BRISTOL - Leaders from eight communities came together Monday to forge a partnership in supporting and expanding the Bristol Veterans…
Second suspect in bank heist-carjacking still on the loose Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are asking for the public’s help finding the second suspect in connection with a bank robbery and carjacking incident…
Bristol police charge 13-year-old with 'killing, mutilating' rabbit Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:52 PM] BRISTOL - Police have charged a local teenager with killing and mutilating a rabbit. Police on Monday said they began an investigation…
Zoppo platform to include proposal for Youth Leadership Council Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - Ellen Zoppo-Sassu wants to get the city’s youth more involved in local government. The Democratic mayoral candidate, who is set…
Federal Hill bus tour to focus on Bristol in World War I Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:48 PM] BRISTOL - The American Clock & Watch Museum, Bristol Federal Hill Association and Bristol Historical Society are sponsoring a guided bus tour…
'Dickie' Zalaski named Plymouth GOP's Volunteer of the Year Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:43 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Republican Town Committee honored Elizina “Dickie” Zalaski as the Volunteer of the Year for 2017 at the town committee’s…
Philadelphia man expected to take plea deal in Southington burglary Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Philadelphia man charged in connection with a residential burglary in Southington in which an SUV was stolen is expected…
Arm wrestler to square off against the best in Budapest Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town resident Ron Ermini will travel to Budapest, Hungary in September to compete among 3,000 people from 60 countries at…
State Rep. Linehan to address budget concerns at Southington Library Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Southington, will hear residents’ concerns about the state budget Wednesday at the Southington Public Library before…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Plantsville woman pleads guilty in violent robbery at Bristol park Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville woman has been convicted in a violent assault and robbery at Page Park in March. Amarillys Nieves, 21,…
Remarkable Ram: BCHS valedictorian aiming for stars at Wesleyan University Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:38 PM] BRISTOL - As Molly Watstein prepares to graduate, she has her eyes on the skies. The daughter of Lauren and David…
Salutatorian to help others after studying biology at UConn Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:34 PM] BRISTOL - After graduation, Nicole Truszkowski is headed to the University of Connecticut to study biology in the honors program. The…
This week's meetings Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:33 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 19 Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Tuesday, June 20…
Leathery creatures on display for Father's Day at nature center Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - As his sparkling eyes caught a black and white tegu on the far end of the room a toddler darted…
Farmer's market returning to 'The Patch' June 24 Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:30 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Farmer’s Market will return to “The Patch” June 24 through Oct. 28, giving visitors the opportunity to purchase…
BRISTOL BITS: Fatherly fishing: Dad, son have successful trip to RI Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:25 PM] I have a feeling that the Ward family had fish for dinner yesterday, Father’s Day. Kevin Ward caught a 50 pound striper…
PRIME TIME: Locals reminisce about milkmen, mailmen of days past Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:22 PM] Bristol resident JoAnn Bacon read a recent column on local milkmen from decades ago and sent me a picture of Edmund Tassinari…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Is long-term care more important for a woman than a man? Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:21 PM] I could hear the panic in Joan’s voice regarding her husband. Jim’s health had been steadily declining for years. Joan has been…
Bank robbery suspect hijacks Jeep with woman, two children inside Posted: 18 June 2017 [05:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are looking for an unidentified male driving a white Jeep Cherokee who robbed a bank and stole a car…
Saturday 06/17/2017
From Bard to worst: 'The Simpsons' producer to have Shakespeare comedy run in U.K. Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:10 PM] BRISTOL - “Somewhere, in a small town theatre, a group of actors are performing ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ (arguably Shakespeare’s worst play…!)…
Dads get free admission to carousel museum on Father's Day Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:05 PM] BRISTOL - Looking for a special experience this Father’s Day? The New England Carousel Museum is honoring dads this Father’s Day by offering…
Cars converge for Bill Englert show Posted: 17 June 2017 [10:04 PM] BRISTOL - Rain held off Saturday evening for the 8th annual Bill Englert Memorial Car Show, making it an afternoon to remember…
SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: Kids had plenty to do during '50s, '60s summers in Bristol Posted: 17 June 2017 [09:09 PM] Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s in Bristol was a lot different from what it’s like for the kids today. For…
Friday 06/16/2017
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School Class of 2017 Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:46 PM] Automotive Technology Adrian Charubin Anthony Cruz Efrain DeJesus Ahmed Fudl Caitlin Furniss Douglas Kroll Jodi Landry Tyler Landry Tatiana Leonard Alyssa Lugo…
E.C. Goodwin Tech graduates ready for the workforce Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Friends, family and educators converged on Central Connecticut State University’s Welte Hall Friday night to celebrate E.C. Goodwin Technical High…
'They ain't Yogi': Animal Control advises bear safety this summer Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - After five recent sightings of a mother black bear and her cubs within the past few weeks, Plainville Animal Control…
Bristol City Council candidate wants to take action, balance city's needs Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:34 PM] BRISTOL - Democratic candidate for the City Council Josh Medeiros, who is running to represent the 1st District, aims to move long-discussed…
Hartford man allegedly claimed to be NFL player Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:33 PM] BRISTOL - A Hartford man was arrested in Bristol Wednesday after giving police a fake name -the same as a famous former…
Man charged with sexually assaulting, strangling woman Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:32 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman. Adam Martin, 28, is facing charges of sexual…
Bristol Police Blotter Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:30 PM] Bristol police report the following: Tanya Nazario, 28, of 63 Hubbard St., Bloomfield, was charged on June 14 with interfering with…
Bristol Rotary Club awards over $150K in college scholarships Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Rotary Club hosted its annual scholarship awards dinner recently. Thanks to a bequest from the estate of…
Bristol Hospital CEO honored for his advocacy for affordable health care Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:25 PM] SUBMITTED BRISTOL - At its 99th annual meeting Wednesday, the American Hospital Association and the Connecticut Hospital Association recognized Kurt A. Barwis,…
CCSU planetarium shines with free star-gazing show Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:23 PM] Special to the Press NEW BRITAIN - For those looking for some free and fun science, look no further than Central Connecticut…
Thursday 06/15/2017
Mayor Cockayne facing allegations of harassment and retaliation from employee Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:50 PM] BRISTOL — A city employee has filed a lawsuit against the City of Bristol that alleges Mayor Ken Cockayne and other city…
Donated technology allows for more successful reconstructive breast surgery at Bristol Hospital Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:42 PM] BRISTOL — Bristol Hospital now has the technology to perform reconstructive surgery for patients who have undergone a mastectomy. The procedure was…
Greek Festival has history of culture and community Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:42 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church says “yia’sou” (welcome) to their 34th Zorba Greek Festival this weekend.…
Bristol Chamber of Commerce honors community servants Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Chamber of Commerce honored six individuals and organizations, and gave a surprise shout out to a seventh, who…
Boys & Girls Club sponsors Blues game Posted: 15 June 2017 [10:20 PM] BRISTOL- The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center's Older Members Association is hitting one out of the park…