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A Century of Muzzy: Muzzy Field during the 1950s
[portfolio_slideshow id=8638] By TOM DICKAU BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY This is the seventh of 10 articles to be written by Tom Dickau, president of the Bristol Historical Society and member of the...
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Restaurants vie to have the best pizza in town at chamber event
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Pizza enthusiasts everywhere, mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 26. The Southington Chamber of Commerce Women is holding its fifth annual Pizza Fest at Northridge...
View ArticleSoftball city series resumes this week
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Girls Little League softball set the dates for resuming the City Series that came to a halt in June as the weather refused to cooperate....
View ArticleSingers come out for first round of CT Icon
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer CT Icon, a competition for singers ages 9 and up, held its first round of auditions on August 3 and over 30 people participated. “We’re hoping for an even bigger turnout...
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Plantsville resident named to 40 under Forty list
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Plantsville resident Jennifer Young was recognized by the Hartford Business Journal as part of the 18 annual 40 Under Forty Young Business Leaders award. At just 26, Young...
View ArticleFamily Jubilee at Imagine Nation Sept 6
On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Imagine Nation Museum located, at One Pleasant Street in Bristol, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary by hosting a Family Jubilee for children and families from 11 a.m. to 3...
View ArticleInfant murdered, uncle charged
An infant was killed Monday night on Park Street and her uncle has been charged with her murder, Bristol police have reported. Zaniyah Calloway, 1, was transported by Bristol EMS to Bristol Hospital...
View ArticleObituaries for Aug. 22
The following obituaries will be published in the Aug. 22 Observer. For further details, look to our print or e-edition on Friday. James R. Pavano, Jr., 72, of Plainville, died on Aug. 8. He was the...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for Aug. 22
FRIDAY, AUG. 22 BRISTOL 5TH ANNUAL FALCON 5K. 6:30 p.m. Registration is 5 to 6:15 p.m. Hosted by St. PaulCatholicHigh School. Proceeds benefit The Reverend Edmund O’Brien Scholarship Fund. Flat, fast,...
View ArticleMiscellaneous listings for Aug. 22
FRIDAY, AUG. 22 BRISTOL 5TH ANNUAL FALCON 5K. 6:30 p.m. Registration is 5 to 6:15 p.m. Hosted by St. PaulCatholicHigh School. Proceeds benefit The Reverend Edmund O’Brien Scholarship Fund. Flat, fast,...
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FRIDAY, AUG. 22 BRISTOL 5TH ANNUAL FALCON 5K. 6:30 p.m. Registration is 5 to 6:15 p.m. Hosted by St. PaulCatholicHigh School. Proceeds benefit The Reverend Edmund O’Brien Scholarship Fund. Flat, fast,...
View ArticleLocal cast in PCS Youth Theater’s ‘Once On This Island’
The PCS Youth Theater, now in its 29th season, will be presenting the musical “Once On This Island,” on Friday Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Plainville High School Auditorium. The curtain time...
View ArticleRoadwork slated to begin Aug. 21
The City of Bristol is scheduled to start Phase II of the roadway resurfacing program on Aug. 21. As part of the program the following streets will be milled and resurfaced: Maple Avenue (Round Hill...
View ArticleMeeting listings for Aug. 22
TUESDAY, AUG. 26 PLAINVILLE AFTER HOURS BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All small, micro, and home-based business professionals are invited. No membershops or entrance fees required. Bring...
View ArticleHealth listings for Aug. 22
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27 OTHER FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING. Held by Central Connecticut Senior Health Services. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cheshire YMCA, 967 South Main St., Hartford. SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD...
View ArticleDining listings for Aug. 22
FRIDAY, AUG. 22 BRISTOL SECOND ANNUAL ‘SUMMER SHINE.’ 5 p.m. Onyx Spirits Company teams up with gastro-pub Barley Vine. Onyx Moonshine cocktails and infusions. Cocktails created by renowned mixologist...
View ArticleEdgewood took on world’s best in Maine
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BANGOR, MAINE – The Edgewood Senior Little League team squared off against the best competition in the world at the Senior Little League World Series last week in...
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 ArticlePlainville Legion goes above and beyond
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – It’s very easy for a summer baseball program to just play the games the league puts out for the squad. And when it comes to American Legion baseball, a lot...
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Vets will move to the rhythm for the sake of Fisher House
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Next month, Bristol veterans Tim Gamache and Dave Carello will take over the dance floor to show off their Ballroom and Latin dance moves for the first time with the...
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