Post 2’s tournament run ends in New London
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER NEW LONDON – When it comes to state tournament baseball, all a squad has to do is bounce into an opponent’s top pitcher and quickly, the promise of a long playoff run...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Aug. 8
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Shawn M. Davis, 24, of 152 Davis Dr., Bristol was arrested on July 30 and charged with third degree burglary, fourth degree larceny, and...
View ArticleDWI checkpoint on Route 72 Thursday, police announce
Bristol police have announced that Thursday, Aug. 14, officers will be conducting a driving while intoxicated checkpoint on Route 72. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI...
View ArticleBristol Half Marathon and Relay this Sunday; runners will be on numerous roads
On Sunday, Aug. 17, Bristol police announced the Bristol Half Marathon & Relay for Fisher House will be taking place in Bristol. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will last approximately three...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Aug. 15
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week: •Justin M. Coppola, 22, of 87 Sycamore St., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 1 and charged with third degree assault and second degree...
View ArticleMayor offers congrats to Arthur G. Russell for acquisition
Mayor Ken Cockayne visited with The Arthur G. Russell Company officials Wednesday to congratulate the 69-year-old manufacturing firm on its recent acquisition of Bodine Automation Technology, a move...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Aug. 22
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week: •Robert L. Wilson, 36, of 2070 Corbin Ave., New Britain, was arrested Aug. 8 and charged with second degree threatening and...
View ArticleBristol school bus routes for 2014-15 academic year
The Bristol Public Schools have announced the bus schedules for the 2014-15 academic year, which begins next Thursday. For further information, go to http://www.bristol.k12.ct.us/page.cfm?p=9976...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Aug. 29
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week: •Najee Russell, 23, of 360 Oakland St., was arrested Aug. 15 and charged with first degree forgery and fifth degree larceny....
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Beautification Awards given
Presenting the Best in Show Award, from the left, Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce President Jim Albert; Norman Rogrigues – president of Springfield Spring Corporation Connecticut Division; the...
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City lures Farmington biz to business park
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Southeast Bristol Business Park will soon become the permanent home of a German-based company that specializes in spindle manufacturing and repair. GMN USA, a...
View ArticleCellphone use while driving targeted by police thru Sept. 24
Bristol police have announced that they will be cracking down on districted driving starting tomorrow until Sept. 24. Bristol police said the local department and law enforcement agencies across the...
View ArticleNo Bomb Threat Found at Green Hills School, But Student Charged
Police have arrested and charged a student at Green Hills School in connection with a suspected bomb threat left in the seventh grade bathroom yesterday, the Bristol Police Department stated in a news...
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It’s back to school in Bristol
Bristol public and parochial schools opened for the 2014-15 academic year last week. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS West Bristol School second graders, Victoria Testa, left, and Lindsey Holland, right, take a...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Sept. 5
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Dianne Hebert, 61, of 113 Davis Dr., Bristol, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with sixth degree larceny. •Enellie Jones, 18, of...
View ArticleEasau, Torreso join sports Hall of Fame
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce the Class of 2014. This year’s inductees are Bob Montgomery, Linsie Esau, Ginny Ziogas Torreso, Bob...
View ArticleMichalik opens campaign headquarters Saturday
Democrat Rob Michalik announced that the kick-off of his fall campaign for State Senate will be held at 430 North Main St. in Bristol at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Sept. 12
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Lawrence Arnold, 29, of 114 Corena Ave., Maysville, N.C., was arrested Aug. 28 and charged with second degree threatening. •Jared J....
View ArticleArea restaurants help visitors get their food on this Saturday with Fest
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Local restaurants in the central Connecticut area are gearing up for Bristol’s first-ever “Flavor’d Food Fest: A Taste of Bristol and Beyond.” In July, Bristol Rising...
View Article‘Democracy in Bristol’ classes offered starting Sept. 25
Everyone is invited to attend this free class entitled “Democracy in Bristol.” The class consists of a presentation on the organization of Bristol’s government followed by a question and answer...
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