Ecumenical sunrise Easter service on Federal Hill
The Bristol Area Association of Ministry, representing all of the faith communities of Bristol, will host the annual Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 20 at 6:30 a.m. at the Federal Hill Green...
View ArticleRoad milling projects to begin on several city streets April 21
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start its spring 2014 roadway resurfacing program on April 21, 2014. As part of the program the following streets will be milled and resurfaced: Maple Avenue...
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United Way salutes communities’ movers and ‘Builders’
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Every year, the United Way of West Central Connecticut hosts its annual Community Builders’ reception to honor its volunteers who dedicate their time and energy into the...
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The environmentally friendly mission of ‘Trashion’
By SARAH JOHNSON CORRESPONDENT The 4th Annual Hartford Trashion Fashion Show, in collaboration with Evergreen Design Co., will be held Saturday, April 19 at Hartford City Hall, 550 Main St., Hartford...
View ArticleHungry for tourney play
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – The Plainville High School softball team made a state tournament appearance in 2013 and one season later, the Blue Devils are hungry for more. Those losing...
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Strong students celebrate Brazilian Day
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Reporter Fourth graders at Strong School shook their hips with excitement while dancing the Samba last week to celebrate Brazilian Day, a presentation that has become an annual...
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Smick’s kicks; Knight kicker is far from finished
By John Goralski Sports Writer Kyle Smick was just fooling around with some friends when his first kick split the uprights from 40 yards. He never expected to be a high school kicker. He never expected...
View ArticleOfficials eye possible sewer expansion on Welch Road
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Reporter Town officials are planning for a sanitary and sewer pump station on Welch Road—an expansion project that would enhance the Southington’s economic development if...
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Trashion Fashion draws them with artistry, message
Before a packed house, the annual Trashion Fashion Show took over the Hartford City Hall on Saturday night. After weeks of preparation, the designers and artists unveiled their fashionable creations...
View ArticleMcCabe-Waters to open season April 27
The McCabe-Waters Little League will kick off its 65th season on Saturday, April 26 at its field facilities in Rockwell Park, on the corner of Spruce Street and Park Hill Road. The teams will be...
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Trashion Fashion draws them with artistry, message
Before a packed house, the annual Trashion Fashion Show took over the Hartford City Hall on Saturday night. After weeks of preparation, the designers and artists unveiled their fashionable creations...
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Trashion Fashion draws them with artistry, message
Before a packed house, the annual Trashion Fashion Show took over the Hartford City Hall on Saturday night. After weeks of preparation, the designers and artists unveiled their fashionable creations...
View ArticleRegister now for Tunxis summer courses
Registration for summer credit courses is under way at TunxisCommunity College in Farmington. Approximately 140 traditional classroom and online courses are offered in five- and eight-week sessions:...
View ArticleGolf tournament to benefit Plainville Community Food Pantry
The J. Timothy’s Golf Classic, to benefit the Plainville Community Food Pantry, will be held on Wednesday, May 14. Registration and payment are due by Thursday, May 1, and there is a limit of 132...
View ArticleGrace Baptist hosts fundraiser for fellow parishioner
The members of Grace Baptist Church are coming together to support one of their fellow parishioners who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) last year. Last June, Bristol resident...
View ArticleObituaries for April 25
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Mary Emma Barnett died April 11. Michelina (DiLernia) Magnano of...
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Bristol Tramps Sports reunion announces honorees
The Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion continued “Helping Preserve Bristol’s Sports History” as it celebrated its 44th annual dinner on Friday, April 11. The event was held at the Aqua Turf, as over 350...
View ArticleObituaries for April 25
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For additional information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Kathleen C. Metzger, 61, of Bristol, widow of Brandon Metzger,...
View ArticleBristol police officers recognized for going beyond the call of duty
The following recipients received awards/commendations at the Board of Police Commissioners regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15. All of the recipients received a Letter of Commendation for...
View ArticleEarth Day celebration at Birge Pond April 27
The 27th Annual Earth Day Event at Hoppers Birge Pond Nature Preserve, Bristol, will be held Sunday, April 27 at 1:30 p.m. at the Beech Street parking lot. The 2014 theme is “Celebrate Birge Pond.”...
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