Teachers prepare rooms for new school year
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer As children are picking out their new backpacks and gathering school supplies for back to school, the teachers are already back preparing for the first day. Curriculum and...
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A woman was arrested after police said she left her 2-year-old in her motor vehicle while she was in a bar, where she was intoxicated to the point of sleeping at the bar. Police said the woman, Kelsey...
View ArticleSouthington High vo-ag student helps in Belize
By Margaret Waage Correspondent Something new is needed sometimes to appreciate the familiar things in life. Such is the case for Southington High School Vo-Ag student Sariah Dutkiewicz. Volunteerism...
View ArticleFestival hostesses inspired by the past
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer This year’s collection of Apple Harvest Festival hostesses said they always looked up to the former hostesses when they were young and hoped to one day represent...
View ArticleCommunity Services is seeking food donations
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer September is Hunger Action Month and Southington Community Services is seeking donations. “You know, everyone’s giving in December and that’s wonderful, but we need the...
View ArticleBenefit art show at Tea House Sept. 6
Over 20 artists have come together exhibiting pieces of art no larger than 12” x 12” to help support the Artist Tree Tea House and their community events. The opening reception is on Saturday, Sept 6...
View ArticleLabor Day closings for Plainville municipal officers, refuse collection change
The MunicipalCenter, Library and SeniorCenter will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. All municipal offices will open again on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Please note: the weekly refuse...
View ArticlePlainville Democrats meet Thursday
The August meeting of the Plainville Plainville Democratic Town Committee will be held Thursday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Plainville Municipal Center.
View ArticleBristol back to school FAQs
The first day back to school begins Thursday, Aug. 28 for all Bristol Pubic Schools, including all-day kindergarten. Here are the following start and end times on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and...
View ArticlePolice investigating early morning car crash near Hightower Road
The Southington Police Department is investigating an early morning accident that saw a car rollover and collide with a utility pole. Police responded to the area of 311 Hightower Road at 4 a.m.,...
View ArticleCharity Cycling Challenge ‘Raise Your Glass’ kick off on Sept. 26
The Charity Cycling Challenge, Inc. will host its 4th Annual “Raise Your Glass” Kick-Off Event on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Hawks Landing Country Club in Southington from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for the...
View ArticleOrganization presidents invited to PARC’s Helen Coughlin Memorial Walk
Presidents of organizations, businesses and boards or committees will be guests of honor at PARC’s 14th Helen Coughlin Memorial Walk on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Norton Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m....
View ArticleImagine Nation preschool registering for fall
The ImagineNationPreschoolLearningCenter is currently accepting registration for the fall. The school is located in the ImagineNationMuseum located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol. This NAEYC...
View ArticleHospice volunteers sought
The Hospice of Bristol Hospital is looking for individuals who are interested in joining its team as hospice volunteers. Individuals in volunteer roles have the chance to interact with patients for a...
View ArticleObituaries for Aug. 29
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For additional information, turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Frank Mitchell, 77, a lifelong resident of Bristol, died Sunday,...
View ArticleBrass ensemble fall concert season begins; rehearsals start Sept. 9
The Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble’s Fall Concert season kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5 p.m. with a “Mum Festival Pops Concert” featuring the ensemble and the Bristol Choral Society. Tuesday, Nov....
View ArticleCandidate Michalik said he opposes CL&P rate hike
Democratic State Senate candidate for the 31st district, Robert Michalik announced in a press release his opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate increase....
View ArticleCandidate Michalik said he opposes CL&P rate hike
Democratic State Senate candidate for the 31st district, Robert Michalik announced in a press release his opposition to Connecticut Light & Power’s proposed $232 million electric rate increase....
View ArticleArrest made in July violent assault
Police had an arrest in connection with a July assault on Park Street. Nikolas Avallone,23, of 60 Mills Street was arrested Tuesday at approximately 9:21 p.m. as he exited a School Street apartment. He...
View ArticleReminder to enroll in low-income winter heating aid program
State Representative Christopher Wright (D-Bristol) in a press release urged area residents who qualify for the state’s low-income winter heating aid program to consider enrolling as soon as possible....
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