Christian Fellowship Center collecting items for families
The Christian Fellowship Center in Bristol is having a “Summer Fun” drive. The fellowship is asking for donations of gently used summer clothes of all sizes, games, books, sports equipment, DVDs, and...
View ArticleSen. Kane, Sen. Martin honor Civil Air Patrol cadets at capitol
State Sen. Rob Kane, far left, and Sen. Henri Martin, second from left, place their hands over their hearts as cadets from the Civil Air Patrol enter the State Capitol’s Senate Chamber on May 20. The...
View ArticleFelicidad Cafe House opens downtown
In a press release, the Mayor’s Office announced that Felicidad Café House, a café offering live music, social events, and healthy food, is officially open for business at 245 Main Street, former home...
View ArticleRed Cross to offer free smoke detectors, share fire safety info
The American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter and the Town of Plainville Fire Marshal’s Office and Office of Emergency Management will visit Plainville residents Saturday, June 27, to install free smoke...
View ArticleReview: ‘Once’ enchants and surprises
Lovely, simply lovely. And I mean that in a “wow” kind of way. I really didn’t know what to expect from “Once.” I knew it won awards. I knew it was based on a movie. But I went into the May 26...
View ArticleReview: ‘Once’ enchants and surprises
Lovely, simply lovely. And I mean that in a “wow” kind of way. I really didn’t know what to expect from “Once.” I knew it won awards. I knew it was based on a movie. But I went into the May 26...
View ArticleReview: ‘Once’ enchants and surprises
Lovely, simply lovely. And I mean that in a “wow” kind of way. I really didn’t know what to expect from “Once.” I knew it won awards. I knew it was based on a movie. But I went into the May 26...
View ArticleSouthington students honored by ECSU
WILLIMANTIC—A number of Southington students were honored by various departments at Eastern Connecticut State University during year-end banquets. Two locals were selected for induction into the Delta...
View ArticleEnglish as Second Language classes offered
Plainville Adult and Continuing Education will offer English as a Second Language classes at the Plainville Community Food Pantry. The multi-level classes are cost-free, and will meet Wednesdays,...
View Article13 may be BE’s luckiest number
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MERIDEN – Thirteen might be an unlucky number. Unless you’re the Bristol Eastern baseball squad where 13 was a very desirable number to tally to end a week of a few big...
View ArticleLessons learned, accomplishments achieved
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Sydney Riddick and Brendan Carroll learned some of the greatest life lessons over the past four years at St. Paul Catholic High School. For Sydney, the biggest lesson...
View ArticlePolice blotter for May 29
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Ronald Grasty, 37, of 2A Red Fox Run, Wolcott, was arrested May 15 and charged with second degree breach of peace, third degree...
View ArticleMore Blue Devils heading to Class M’s
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Devils boys track and field team (6-1) added three more events to its qualification list for the Class M state meet when they defeated Berlin at their home...
View ArticlePublic comments on property maintenance town ordinance
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Town Council has yet to vote on a proposed property maintenance ordinance that is intended to protect and promote the public health and safety of Plainville. During...
View ArticleSupport group listings for May 29
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
View ArticleSupport group listings for May 29
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
View ArticleSupport group listings for May 29
ONGOING BRISTOL NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP MEETING. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All family, friends of addicts are welcome to attend. Bristol Baptist Church, 43 School St., Bristol. AL-ANON. Tuesdays at 10 to...
View ArticleSenior listings for May 29
MONDAY, JUNE 8 PLAINVILLE A SENIOR RENTERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 10 a.m. Presented by Attorney Marilyn Denny from Greater Hartford Legal Services. The lease a senior signs at the time of renting...
View ArticleSenior listings for May 29
MONDAY, JUNE 8 PLAINVILLE A SENIOR RENTERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 10 a.m. Presented by Attorney Marilyn Denny from Greater Hartford Legal Services. The lease a senior signs at the time of renting...
View ArticleSenior listings for May 29
MONDAY, JUNE 8 PLAINVILLE A SENIOR RENTERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 10 a.m. Presented by Attorney Marilyn Denny from Greater Hartford Legal Services. The lease a senior signs at the time of renting...
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