Bristol Eastern hosts A Capella New England semi-finals
Bristol Eastern High School is hosting the International Championship of High School A Cappella New England Semifinals on Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Nine vocal groups from Maryland, New Jersey, New...
View ArticleListings for March 7
Dining listings SATURDAY, MARCH 8 BRISTOL PASTA DINNER FUND RAISER. Benefit for Charity: Water. Raising money to fund a drinking water well in Kenya. 5 to 7 p.m. Ziti, meatballs, salad, bread,...
View ArticleQuota holds comedy night to benefit Disadvantaged Women and Children, March 14
The Quota International of Bristol is hosting a Comedy Show fundraiser with stand-up comedian Robin Fox on Friday, March 14. The show starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is at the...
View ArticleQuota holds comedy night to benefit Disadvantaged Women and Children, March 14
The Quota International of Bristol is hosting a Comedy Show fundraiser with stand-up comedian Robin Fox on Friday, March 14. The show starts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is at the...
View ArticleFrom the depths of cold to above freezing… maybe… says AccuWeather
If you’re tired of freezing your … off, AccuWeather says there may be some signs of rising temperatures as the weekend approaches. AccuWeather.com reports the coldest weather is likely behind much of...
View ArticleFrom the depths of cold to above freezing… maybe… says AccuWeather
If you’re tired of freezing your … off, AccuWeather says there may be some signs of rising temperatures as the weekend approaches. AccuWeather.com reports the coldest weather is likely behind much of...
View ArticleFrom the depths of cold to above freezing… maybe… says AccuWeather
If you’re tired of freezing your … off, AccuWeather says there may be some signs of rising temperatures as the weekend approaches. AccuWeather.com reports the coldest weather is likely behind much of...
View ArticleObituaries for March 7
The following obituaries will be published in the Observer on Friday. For further information, look to our print or e-editions published on Friday. Robert L. Usher, 69, of Bristol, husband of Barbara...
View ArticleObituaries for March 7
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, look to our print or e-editions published on Friday. Annette (Ayotte) Nadeau, 95, of Laurel Street, died Feb....
View ArticleTown dealing with potholes
By Ed Harris Editor Southington is acting proactively to deal with pothole issues. Town officials are compiling a list of potholes in town and are addressing them as they come in. The Southington...
View ArticleHabitat for Humanity gets $92K for Bristol home from Thrivent
The Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity affiliate has been awarded $92,000 from Thrivent Financial to build a home in Bristol. The funding is part of an ongoing partnership between Thrivent Financial...
View ArticleYMCA to offer adult dodgeball tourney
By Ed Harris Editor The Southington YMCA is hosting an adult dodgeball tournament early next month. Spurred on by the success of the annual teen tournament, event organizer Steve Silva decided to...
View ArticleLegion holding monthly breakfast on Sunday
The American Legion Post 2, at 22 Hooker Ct., Bristol is having its monthly breakfast on Sunday, March 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. The menu is eggs or omelets to order with sausage, ham or bacon, home fries,...
View ArticleMatt Schofield has been living and breathing the blues his whole life
Guitarist Matt Schofield got an early start on the blues. He discovered the blues before he became of legal age, when his peers probably were focused on top 40 and the latest genre trend of the month....
View ArticleMatt Schofield has been living and breathing the blues his whole life
Guitarist Matt Schofield got an early start on the blues. He discovered the blues before he became of legal age, when his peers probably were focused on top 40 and the latest genre trend of the month....
View ArticleMatt Schofield has been living and breathing the blues his whole life
Guitarist Matt Schofield got an early start on the blues. He discovered the blues before he became of legal age, when his peers probably were focused on top 40 and the latest genre trend of the month....
View ArticleDaniel Colavolpe selected as Officer of the Year; Exchange Club to honor him...
The Bristol Police Department Awards Committee has selected Officer Daniel Colavolpe as Officer of the Year 2013. On June 21, 2013, a press release from the Bristol Police Department explained,...
View ArticlePHS students to perform A.R. Gurney play; opens March 20
PlainvilleHigh School will present the play “What I Did Last Summer” by A. R. Gurney. The performances are March 20, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. The play takes place during the waning days of World War II...
View ArticleThe final countdown; By John Goralski Sports Writer On Friday, Feb. 28, Coach...
By John Goralski Sports Writer On Friday, Feb. 28, Coach Evan Tuttle sat back contentedly as Hallie Altweis hit the water on her final diving attempt for the CCC West conference championships. Her...
View ArticleProgram on Lymphedema Management offered March 13
Sheriden Woods Health Care Center at 321 Stonecrest Dr., Bristol will be having a special presentation on Thursday, March 13. Todd J. Palladino, OTR/L Director of Rehabilitation, will be doing a talk...
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